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Bob Ratiner Suspended For 60 Days Over Deposition "Laptop Incident."

Please please please someone forward the three-minute video:

Even though the suspension term imposed is not one that would require respondent to prove rehabilitation prior to reinstatement, we must emphasize that respondent?s behavior during the laptop incident was unacceptable and unbecoming of any member of the Bar, especially one who has been a practicing attorney for more than nineteen years. In recognition of this, we determine that the sanction of a suspension should be coupled with a public reprimand and should be followed by a two-year period of probation. During the probationary period, respondent shall be required to undergo mental health counseling and prepare and mail letters of apology to the deponent, the court reporters, and the videographer present during the May 2007 deposition at issue. Further, during the probationary period, he shall be accompanied by co-counsel approved by the Bar during any depositions and other legal proceedings where a judge is not presiding or, alternatively, he shall ensure that such appearances or proceedings are video-recorded.

It's interesting that the letters of apology -- just like Rosh Hashanah btw! -- do not include opposing counsel, the apparent subject of the alleged tirade.

I know somebody has this video. 

Full post as published by South Florida Lawyers on October 01, 2010 (boomark / email).