FLORIDA BAR v. EFFMAN, 839 So.2d 700 (Fla. 2003)

THE FLORIDA BAR, Complainant(s) v. STEVEN WERNER EFFMAN, Respondent(s)

Case No. SC02-1119Supreme Court of Florida.
February 20, 2003 Modified: March 11, 2003

Decision Without Published Opinion

Lower Tribunal Nos. 2002-52,002(17G), 2002-50,533(17G), 2002-50,534(17G)

The uncontested report of the referee is approved and respondent is suspended from the practice of law for 91 days, effective 30 days from the date of this order so that Respondent can close out his practice and protect the interests of existing clients. If Respondent notifies this Court in writing that he is no longer practicing and does not need the 30 days to protect existing clients, this Court will enter an order making the suspension effective immediately. Respondent shall accept no new business from the date this order is filed until the suspension expires.

Judgment is entered for The Florida Bar, 650 Apalachee Parkway, Tallahassee, Florida 32399, for recovery of costs from Steven Werner Effman in the amount of $2,219.75, for which sum let execution issue.

Not final until time expires to file motion for rehearing and, if filed, determined. The filing of a motion for rehearing shall not alter the effective date of this suspension.

Respondent’s Motion to Extend Time is hereby granted and the suspension ordered by this Court dated February 20, 2003, shall be effective April 21, 2003. NO FURTHER EXTENSION OF TIME WILL BE ALLOWED.

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