THE FLORIDA BAR, COMPLAINANT,
v.
ROBERT J. WARD, RESPONDENT

Fla. | 1985-03-07
Nos. 62738, 64339
Adkins, Acting C.J., Alderman, J., McDonald, J., Ehrlich, J., Shaw, J.
465 So. 2d 513 Florida Supreme Court (1985) Positive Treatment
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Synopsis

Robert J. Ward was suspended from the practice of law for 90 days and placed on one-year probation after entering a conditional guilty plea to multiple violations of the Code of Professional Responsibility.

Holding

An attorney who violates multiple disciplinary rules may be suspended from practice for 90 days with probation and ordered to pay costs.

Facts & Procedural History

Robert J. Ward was the subject of two complaints filed by The Florida Bar alleging professional misconduct. Ward tendered a conditional guilty plea ac…

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Opinion of the Court
PER CURIAM.

PER CURIAM.

Upon two complaints by The Florida Bar, this Court appointed a referee to conduct a hearing regarding Ward’s alleged misconduct. Ward tendered a conditional guilty plea for consent judgment, acknowledging his violation of Disciplinary Rules 1-102(A)(1), 1-102(A)(6), 6-101(A)(3), 7-101(A)(2), 7-101(A)(3), and 9-102(B)(4) of the code of Professional Responsibility. The referee recommended that Ward be found guilty in accordance with his conditional plea and that he be suspended from the practice of law for a period of ninety (90) days, plus one-year probation with quarterly reports, and payment of costs.

Neither side contests the referee’s report which we hereby adopt. Robert J. Ward is hereby suspended from the practice of law for a period of ninety (90) days effective April 8, 1985, thereby giving respondent thirty (30) days to close out his practice and take the necessary steps to protect his clients. Respondent shall not accept any new business. Respondent is placed on probation for a period of one year and shall file quarterly reports with The Florida Bar. Judgment for costs in the amount of $1,069.00 is hereby entered against respondent, for which let execution issue.

It is so ordered.

ADKINS, Acting C.J., and ALDERMAN, MCDONALD, EHRLICH and SHAW, JJ., concur.

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  • THE Florida BAR v. Ward, 513 So. 2d 139 (Fla. 1987)
    …ad not. Respondent admitted the allegations. The referee found respondent guilty of violating Disciplinary Rules 1-102(A)(4) and 6-101(A)(3). Pointing out that the respondent had previously received a ninety-day suspension, The Florida Bar v. Ward, 465 So. 2d 513 (Fla.1985), the referee recommended disbarment. Respondent has not filed a petition for review and thus does not seek to challenge the referee’s findings or recommendation. Rule 3-7.6(c)(6) of the Rules Regulating The Florida Bar provides in pertine…

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