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Lake City attorney publicly reprimanded following DUI plea
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — Lake City attorney Stephen Michael Witt, practicing in Florida for 41 years, has been publicly reprimanded following a May 17 Florida Supreme Court after his plea to a DUI charge, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
Plantation attorney suspended over loan modification allegations
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — Plantation attorney Stuart Jared Starr, practicing in Florida for almost a half-century, has been suspended for 90 days following a May 24 Florida Supreme Court order over allegations stemming from a loan modification matter, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
Naples attorney challenges 1-year suspension recommendation, gets 3 years instead
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — Naples attorney Jon Douglas Parrish has been suspended for three years following a May 3 Florida Supreme Court opinion over allegations stemming from business dealings with one of his clients, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
Jacksonville attorney disbarred, ordered to pay $1.25 million over trust account allegations
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — Suspended Jacksonville attorney Christoper Michael Ochoa, after less than seven years in practice, has been disbarred following a May 3 Florida Supreme Court order regarding trust account irregularities, perjury and other allegations, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
Oviedo attorney permanently disbarred for allegedly practicing while under previous disbarment
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — Oviedo attorney Mark Vernon Morsch has been permanently disbarred following a May 25 Florida Supreme Court order over allegations he practiced law under a previous disbarment, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
Ruskin attorney publicly reprimanded over delay in responding to subpoena
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — Ruskin attorney Jesus Elizarraras has been publicly reprimanded following a May 1 Florida Supreme Court after being found in contempt during The Florida Bar's grievance committees investigation into his case, according to a recent announcement by the state bar.
Fort Lauderdale attorney publicly reprimanded in mother-in-law's estate dispute
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — Fort Lauderdale attorney Bruce Don Burtoff has been publicly reprimanded by publication in the Southern Reporter following a May 31 Florida Supreme Court order over allegations stemming from an alleged conflict of interest, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
Stuart attorney disbarred following guilty please to drug paraphernalia charge
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — Stuart attorney Nathaniel Bundy Burke has been disbarred following a May 31 Florida Supreme Court after his no contest plea to a drug paraphernalia charge, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
St. Petersburg attorney publicly reprimanded after admitting to sharing fees with non-lawyer
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — St. Petersburg attorney Raymond Todd Burbine has been publicly reprimanded following a May 3 Florida Supreme Court order over allegations he shared fees with a non-attorney, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
Brandon attorney suspended third time in less than year
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — Suspended Brandon attorney Richard Luther Bradford has been suspended an additional two years following a May 3 Florida Supreme Court order over allegations arising from two client matters, according to a recent announcement by the Florida Bar.
Jacksonville attorney disbarred after allegedly soliciting sex from incarcerated clients
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — Jacksonville attorney Anthony Wayne Blackburn has been disbarred following a May 24 Florida Supreme Court order after his plea to a battery charge and allegedly soliciting sex from clients, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
Orlando attorney indefinitely suspended following state bar audit of trust account
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — Orlando attorney Christine G. Bauer has been indefinitely suspended following May 25 Florida Supreme Court orders over allegations related to an investigation into her practice, as described in recent documents filed by The Florida Bar.
Bar: St. Petersburg attorney indefinitely suspended after practicing while ineligible
St. Petersburg attorney Kelley Andrea Bosecker has been suspended until further order following a Florida Supreme Court order issued last spring after being found in contempt for violating the terms of a prior disciplinary order, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
U.S. judge grants summary judgment against Florida hospitality companies over trademark infringement
MIAMI (Florida Record) — A federal judge recently found in favor of Mexican and a Panamanian hospitality companies intellectual property case when he granted summary judgment against two Florida-based companies accused of trademark infringement.
Defendants gain small victory in federal racketeering case
FORT MYERS (Florida Record) — The long list of defendants in a multimillion dollar racketeering case involving apartment projects in multiple states scored a small victory earlier this month when a federal judge in Fort Myers dismissed a portion of one count against them.
Five men, Bank Of America accused in $102 million Ponzi scheme
ORLANDO (Florida Record) — An Ocala resident, four other men and the Bank of America were complicit in a $102 million Ponzi scheme over the past seven years, according to a putative class action lawsuit filed in federal court.
Michael Kors seeks millions from entities operating in South Florida selling knockoffs online
MIAMI (Florida Record) — World-renown high-end accessories and garments designer Michael Kors of New York is seeking millions of dollars from 150 entities operating in South Florida for allegedly selling knock-offs of Michael Kors merchandise.
Creditors, investors appeal dismissal of suit against Citigroup claiming $1.1 billion in losses
MIAMI (Florida Record) – A group of investors and creditors who claim they lost $1.1 billion in a bankrupt Mexican oil services firm are appealing their racketeering and corruption lawsuit against Citigroup Inc. after a federal judge in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, Miami Division, dismissed the case earlier this month.
Judge says sound recordings producer may add defendants in copyright infringement case against Florida company
MIAMI (Florida Record) – A federal judge in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, Miami Division, recently ruled that a New York-based producer of sound recordings that is suing a Florida company over alleged copyright infringement will be allowed to add three people to its list of defendants but won't be allowed to amend its complaint.
Judge dismisses Port St. Lucie treatment center's case against insurer, grants time to file amended complaint
WEST PALM BEACH (Florida Record) – A Port St. Lucie substance abuse and mental health treatment center is being allowed to file an amended lawsuit after a federal judge in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, West Palm Beach Division, recently dismissed the case filed earlier this year against a Connecticut insurer.