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Wednesday, December 11, 2019

Karen Kidd News

Homestead attorney disbarred after allegedly failing to disburse more than $2M in bitcoin agreement

By Karen Kidd | Dec 5, 2019

Homestead attorney voluntarily disbarred following allegations he filed to disburse millions in escrow funds.

Fort Pierce attorney voluntarily disbarred after allegedly mishandling criminal cases

By Karen Kidd | Dec 5, 2019

Fort Pierce attorney voluntarily disbarred following allegations she mishandled criminal cases.

Boca Raton attorney disbarred for allegedly practicing law while suspended

By Karen Kidd | Dec 5, 2019

TALLAHASSEE — Longtime Boca Raton attorney Byron Gregory Petersen has been disbarred following a Nov. 14 Florida Supreme Court order over allegations he practiced law while suspended, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.

Former Lee County judge disbarred following arrest in Naples prostitution sting

By Karen Kidd | Dec 5, 2019

A former Lee County Circuit Court judge was disbarred following his arrest last year in a prostitution sting.

St. Johns attorney voluntarily disbarred following DUI arrest, failed discipline diversion attempt

By Karen Kidd | Dec 3, 2019

TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — St. Johns attorney Erin Rebecca Waskiewicz has been voluntarily disbarred following an Oct. 24 Florida Supreme Court order, her DUI arrest and failed attempt at a disciplinary diversion, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.

North Miami attorney voluntarily disbarred over alleged trust fund irregularities

By Karen Kidd | Dec 3, 2019

TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — North Miami attorney Ilya Torchinsky has been voluntarily disbarred following an Oct. 31 Florida Supreme Court order over alleged trust fund charges and other issues, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.

Melbourne attorney faces voluntary disbarment after drug, bribery convictions

By Karen Kidd | Dec 3, 2019

TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — Melbourne attorney John Michael Toppa III faces voluntary disbarment following a Nov. 21 Florida Supreme Court order and his felony drug arrests, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.

Chicago attorney faces reciprocal suspension in Florida more than 4 years after Illinois discipline

By Karen Kidd | Dec 3, 2019

TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — Chicago attorney Steven Gary Shaw faces reciprocal suspension following a Nov. 21 Florida Supreme Court order over allegations he overbilled a client, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.

Boynton Beach attorney indefinitely suspended for failing to respond to official state bar inquiry

By Karen Kidd | Dec 3, 2019

TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — Longtime Boynton Beach attorney Les Schneiderman faces indefinite suspension following a Nov. 13 Florida Supreme Court order for allegedly failing to respond to an official inquiry, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.

Plantation attorney disbarred after allegedly mishandling 2 criminal appeals

By Karen Kidd | Dec 3, 2019

TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — Longtime Plantation attorney Scott David Rubinchik faces disbarment following a Nov. 7 Florida Supreme Court order over allegations that included mishandling two criminal appeals, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.

Atlanta lawyer voluntarily disbarred after suspension for alleged failure to supervise associate

By Karen Kidd | Dec 2, 2019

TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — Suspended Atlanta attorney John Francis Meyers has been voluntarily disbarred following an Oct. 31 Florida Supreme Court order after he allegedly failed to adequately supervise an associate, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.

Veteran Jacksonville attorney suspended following alleged trust account irregularities

By Karen Kidd | Dec 2, 2019

TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — Longtime Jacksonville attorney Cynthia Leigh Nichols has been suspended following an Oct. 31 Florida Supreme Court order, in part over allegations arising from trust fund irregularities, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.

Disbarred attorney is permanently disbarred after alleged direct contact with clients

By Karen Kidd | Dec 2, 2019

TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — Tampa attorney Domenic L. Massari III, disbarred 17 years ago, is now voluntarily and permanently disbarred following an Oct. 31 Florida Supreme Court, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.

Attorney facing indefinite suspension says disciplinary proceeding retaliatory, 'satanic'

By Karen Kidd | Dec 2, 2019

TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — Wildwood attorney Edward Juan Lynum, who faces indefinite suspension following a Nov. 7 Florida Supreme Court order, alleges that the disciplinary proceedings against him could amount to a "hate crime."

Hollywood attorney indefinitely suspended after allegedly failing to respond to state bar inquiry

By Karen Kidd | Dec 2, 2019

TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — Longtime Hollywood attorney Janet Peralta Lucente faces indefinite suspension following an Nov. 15 Florida Supreme Court order she allegedly failed to respond to an official inquiry, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.

Miami attorney indefinitely suspended after allegedly failing to respond to state bar inquiry

By Karen Kidd | Dec 2, 2019

TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — Longtime Miami attorney Leroy G. Lee faces indefinite suspension following a Nov. 15 Florida Supreme Court order after being found in contempt for not responding to a disciplinary proceeding against him, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.

Veteran Jacksonville attorney disbarred after practicing law while suspended

By Karen Kidd | Dec 2, 2019

TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — Longtime Jacksonville attorney Earl Mayberry Johnson Jr. has been disbarred following a Nov. 18 Florida Supreme Court order over allegations he continued to practice law while under suspension, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.

Miami attorney faces suspension after allegedly representing clients outside of law firm

By Karen Kidd | Dec 2, 2019

TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — Miami attorney Armando Gustavo Hernandez faces suspension following a Nov. 14 Florida Supreme Court order over allegations he ginned up legal work outside his law firm, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.

Tallahassee attorney disbarred after allegedly misappropriating more than $300,000

By Karen Kidd | Dec 2, 2019

TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — Tallahassee attorney Keith Adam Halpern has been disbarred following an Oct. 24 Florida Supreme Court order over allegations he misappropriated more than $300,000, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.

Jacksonville lawyer disbarred after alleged mishandled criminal appeal

By Karen Kidd | Dec 2, 2019

TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — Suspended Jacksonville attorney and former state assistant attorney general James Joseph Boyle has been disbarred following an Oct. 24 Florida Supreme Court order over allegations he mishandled a criminal appeal, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.