The Florida Bar v. Richard Stuart Shankman

Summary

The Florida Supreme Court affirmed the Bar’s petition, finding Shankman guilty of violations of rules 4‑1.1, 4‑1.4(b), 4‑1.7(b) and 4‑8.4(d), and also of rule 4‑8.4(c) despite the referee’s not‑guilty finding, while reversing the referee’s finding of guilt under rule 4‑1.5(a) and its recommendation of a ninety‑day suspension; the Court imposed a six‑month suspension.