391 So. 2d 213 | Fla. | 1980
Lead Opinion
This is a disciplinary action brought by The Florida Bar against Ronald Fath.
Following an evidentiary hearing the referee recommended that Mr. Fath be found guilty of neglecting a legal matter entrusted to him in that he failed to diligently pursue a divorce action for a client who had paid him for that purpose. The referee also recommended that Fath be found not guilty
As punishment the referee has recommended a public reprimand and six months probation. In view of other disciplinary actions against respondent,
Accordingly, Ronald Fath is suspended for an additional six months to run consecutively from the two-year suspension currently imposed against him. Costs in the amount of $835.56 are to be paid by the respondent.
It is so ordered.
The Florida Bar v. Fath, 386 So.2d 787 (Fla.1980); The Florida Bar v. Fath, 368 So.2d 357 (Fla.1979).
Dissenting Opinion
dissenting.
As I indicated the last time Mr. Fath came to us with disciplinary problems, The Florida Bar v. Fath, 386 So.2d 787 (Fla.1980), I would remove him from the roll of attorneys in Florida by disbarment.