THE FLORIDA BAR v. BREED

No. 55473.

378 So.2d 783 (1979)

THE FLORIDA BAR, Complainant, v. Ernest M. BREED, Respondent.

Supreme Court of Florida.

Rehearing Denied January 30, 1980.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Allen R. Smith, Bar Counsel, Winter Haven, and David G. McGunegle, Branch Staff Counsel, Tallahassee, for complainant.

Monterey Campbell, of Campbell, Dunlap, Coward & Blakeman, Bartow, for respondent.


PER CURIAM.

This disciplinary action is before the Court for our review pursuant to article V, section 15, Florida Constitution, and the Florida Bar Integration Rule, article XI, rule 11.09. This cause concerns the misuse of clients' funds by the attorney-respondent, and a resulting recommendation of disbarment by the referee. The respondent contends the sanction is too severe in comparison with prior cases where no client suffered any kind of loss.

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