THE FLORIDA BAR v. SHAPIRO

After reviewing the report of the referee and considering the briefs, the referee's recommendation is approved. Respondent is suspended from the practice of law for one (1) year, effective, nunc pro tunc, May 6, 2005. Respondent shall comply with all terms and conditions set forth in the report. Further, the Respondent shall not be subject to reinstatement until he is reinstated by the State of New York.

Judgment is entered for The Florida Bar, 651 East Jefferson Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2300, for recovery of costs from James J. Shapiro in the amount of $1,282.25, 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.

PARIENTE, C.J., and WELLS, ANSTEAD, LEWIS, QUINCE, CANTERO and BELL, JJ., concur.