Florida lawyer Shane Stafford arranged for Roy Blevins, a West Palm Beach police officer, to solicit personal

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Florida lawyer Shane Stafford arranged for Roy Blevins, a West Palm Beach police officer, to solicit personal injury cases for him. In an 18month period, Blevins referred 10 or 11 cases to Stafford, including three automobile accident cases he investigated as a police officer. Stafford gave 15 percent of his legal fees to Blevins, who received approximately $11,000 total. Is such a referral arrangement legal and ethical?
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Understanding the Law

ISBN: 978-0538473590

6th edition

Authors: Donald L. Carper, John A. McKinsey

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