FLORIDA v. FERNANDEZ, 990 So.2d 1060 (Fla. 2008)

THE FLORIDA BAR, Complainant(s) v. JACQUELINE M. FERNANDEZ, Respondent(s).

No. SC07-2283.Supreme Court of Florida.
August 21, 2008.

Lower Tribunal No(s). 2006-71,131(11I), 2007-71,256(11I).

The uncontested report of the referee is approved and respondent is suspended from the practice of law for eighteen months, effective thirty days from the date of this order so that respondent can close out her practice and protect the interests of existing clients. If respondent notifies this Court in writing that she is no longer practicing and does not need the thirty 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 she is reinstated.

Judgment is entered for The Florida Bar, 651 East Jefferson Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2300, for recovery of costs from Jacqueline M. Fernandez in the amount of $1,375.99, 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 rehearingshall not alter the effective date of this suspension.

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