THE FLORIDA BAR, COMPLAINANT,
v.
MARTIN D. VON ZAMFT, RESPONDENT

Fla. | 1968-06-19
No. 37254
CALDWELL, C. J., and ROBERTS, THORNAL, ERVIN and ADAMS, JJ., concur.
212 So. 2d 303 Florida Supreme Court (1968) Positive Treatment
Cited by 2 cases

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Synopsis

The Florida Supreme Court suspended attorney Martin D. Von Zamft from practicing law following his conviction on multiple counts of violating federal banking laws and his subsequent five-year prison sentence. The court's decision was based on its prior ruling in a similar case, The Florida Bar v. Levenson.


Holding

Yes, attorney Martin D. Von Zamft is suspended from the practice of law until his conviction is reversed or he is reinstated by order of the Court.


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“The Florida Bar has petitioned for the suspension of respondent Von Zamft under Rule 11.08(3), of The Integration Rule, 32 F.S.A.”

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Respondent Martin D. Von Zamft, a member of The Florida Bar, was convicted on eight counts related to violations of federal National Banking Laws. He …

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Opinion of the Court
PER CURIAM.

PER CURIAM.

The Florida Bar has petitioned for the suspension of respondent Von Zamft under Rule 11.08(3), of The Integration Rule, 32 F.S.A.

Respondent Martin D. Von Zamft, a member of The Florida Bar was convicted on eight counts of violation of certain sections of the National Banking Laws. Title 18, U.S.C. § 2, § 371 and § 656. He was sentenced to serve a term of five years in a federal prison.

Our disposition of this matter is governed by our opinion in The Florida Bar v. Levenson, 211 So.2d 173, opinion filed fifth day of June, 1968. On the authority of the Levenson decision the respondent Martin D. Von Zamft is suspended from the practice of law until the aforesaid conviction is reversed by a competent court, or, if affirmed, then until he shall be reinstated by order of this Court in an appropriate proceeding under The Integration Rule.

It is so ordered.

CALDWELL, C. J., and ROBERTS, THORNAL, ERVIN and ADAMS, JJ., concur.


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  • THE Florida BAR v. Prior, 330 So. 2d 697 (Fla. 1976)
    …la., filed March 7, 1972) ; The Florida Bar v. Matthews, Case. No. 42,-018 (Fla., filed March 7, 1972) ; The Florida Bar v. Kastenbaum, 241 So. 2d 688 (Fla.1970) ; The Florida Bar v. Jenkins, 254 So. 2d 785 (Fla.1971) ; The Florida Bar v. Von Zamft, 212 So. 2d 303 (Fla.1968) ; The Florida Bar v. Levenson, 211 So. 2d 173 (Fla.1968) ; The Florida Bar v. Cohen, 191 So. 2d 49 (Fla.1966). Four involved Florida convictions in which a pending appeal was asserted in mitigation. See The Florida Bar v. Barket, Case No.…

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