Opinion
No. Case Nos. SC08-1358 and SC08-2013.
October 8, 2009.
Lower Tribunal No(s). 2008-30,028(09A), 2008-31,788(09A).
The uncontested report of the referee is approved and respondent is suspended from the practice of law for ten days, effective thirty days from the date of this order so that respondent can close out her practice and protect the interests of existing clients. If respondent notifies this Court in writing that she is no longer practicing and does not need the thirty days to protect existing clients, this Court will enter an order making the suspension effective immediately.
Judgment is entered for The Florida Bar, 651 East Jefferson Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2300, for recovery of costs from Andrea Ruth Bateman in the amount of $3,253.61, for which sum let execution issue.