The Florida Bar, Complainant v. Kathleen M.p. Davis, Respondent

Summary

The court approved the referee’s findings that Davis neglected a vulnerable client’s divorce matter, failed to communicate, and failed to respond to reasonable requests for information. It held that Davis received constitutionally sufficient notice and opportunities to defend, that her default supported the factual findings, and that disbarment was warranted given the serious misconduct, harm, aggravating factors, and failure to participate in the disciplinary proceedings. The court therefore disbarred Davis immediately and assessed costs against her.