Opinion ID: 1894342
Heading Depth: 1
Heading Rank: 4

Heading: all counts

Text: With respect to all counts, the referee found that Cimbler was previously under contract with FLA, Inc. [(Florida Lawyers Assistance Program)] and was under the Psychiatric care of Dr. Stephen Kahn, M.D. from June 1993 through 1998. Cimbler has been diagnosed with both recurrent and severe depression as well as avoidant personality disorder. In addition, during the same time period, Cimbler exhibited signs of diminished psychological, social, and occupational functioning that affected his ability to practice law and may not have been apparent to his clients. However, Cimbler neither declined to render his services nor withdrew from his representation of the Ruiz Del Vizos, Dominguez, or the Narsons. Lastly, the referee found that Cimbler failed to maintain his Florida Bar address or a public phone number, and made deliberate efforts to make himself unavailable and difficult to contact.