Summary
In Shapiro, the order suspending the attorney provided that he would remain ineligible to apply for reinstatement in Florida until he had attained reinstatement in New York. The attorney's professed intention of not returning to practice in the state in which the misconduct and discipline occurred (i.e., New York) was irrelevant to the requirement that he first attain reinstatement in that foreign jurisdiction before applying for reinstatement in Florida.
Summary of this case from Florida Bd. of Bar Exam. Re: WebsterOpinion
Case No. SC04-1276.
October 17, 2005.
Lower Tribunal No. 2004-51,528(17H).
After reviewing the report of the referee and considering the briefs, the referee's recommendation is approved. Respondent is suspended from the practice of law for one (1) year, effective, nunc pro tunc, May 6, 2005. Respondent shall comply with all terms and conditions set forth in the report. Further, the Respondent shall not be subject to reinstatement until he is reinstated by the State of New York.
Judgment is entered for The Florida Bar, 651 East Jefferson Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2300, for recovery of costs from James J. Shapiro in the amount of $1,282.25, for which sum let execution issue.
Not final until time expires to file motion for rehearing, and if filed, determined. The filing of a motion for rehearing shall not alter the effective date of this suspension.
PARIENTE, C.J., and WELLS, ANSTEAD, LEWIS, QUINCE, CANTERO and BELL, JJ., concur.