The Florida Bar v. Jeffrey Alan Norkin

Summary

The court approved the referee’s factual findings and determinations that Norkin violated rules governing false or reckless statements about judicial officers, disruption of tribunals, and conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice. Because Norkin repeatedly engaged in antagonistic conduct toward judges and opposing counsel, had a prior discipline for similar behavior, and displayed an escalating pattern of misconduct, the court increased the sanction from a ninety-day suspension to a two-year suspension, imposed a public reprimand, and approved probation and counseling requirements.