The Florida Bar v. Rita Horwitz Altman

Summary

The Supreme Court of Florida approved the referee’s findings of fact, recommendations as to guilt, and aggravating and mitigating factors, but rejected the recommended public reprimand and probation as too lenient. Because Altman knowingly failed to respond to multiple Bar inquiries, misrepresented facts to minimize her culpability, and had an extensive disciplinary history involving similar misconduct, the Court imposed a three-year suspension and assessed costs of $3,451.11.