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Coconut Grove attorney faces suspension for selling judgment without client's permission
The Florida Supreme Court recommended suspension of Coconut Grove attorney Larry Joseph McGuinness over allegations he sold a client's judgment to a third party.
Former circuit judge will be publicly reprimanded
Jacksonville attorney and former judge Mark Hulsey III faces a public reprimand over allegations of improper campaigning.
Jensen Beach attorney voluntarily disbarred following alleged trust account issues
Jensen Beach attorney Jean Laws-Scott faces voluntarily disbarment following a pending disciplinary matter involving her trust account.
North Miami Beach attorney suspended over alleged misconduct during his divorce
The Florida Supreme Court suspended North Miami Beach attorney Madsen Marcellus Jr. over allegations arising from his 2010 divorce.
St. Petersburg attorney suspended for alleged pattern of misconduct
St. Petersburg attorney Mark P. Stopa has been indefinitely suspended over accusations of settling cases without the consent of clients.
Miami attorney disbarred following 2013 federal wire fraud conviction
The Florida Supreme Court disbarred Miami attorney Rafael Ubieta, who is serving a sentence for wire fraud, on Aug. 31.
St. Petersburg attorney faces disbarment for withdrawing $1.5 million in fees without client's permission
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) – St. Petersburg attorney Jay Snyder faces voluntary and permanent disbarment following a Aug. 16 Florida Supreme Court order in advance of pending disciplinary matters, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
Key Biscayne attorney reprimanded for allegedly communicating with another attorney's clients
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) – Key Biscayne attorney Salina Jivani has been publicly reprimanded following an Aug. 2 Florida Supreme Court order over alleged inappropriate contact with another attorney's clients, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
North Miami attorney faces suspension over alleged trust account issues
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) – North Miami attorney Liana Martinez faces suspension following an Aug. 23 Florida Supreme Court order over allegations involving her trust account, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
Pembroke Pines attorney agrees to public reprimand after missing eviction mediation
Pembroke Pines attorney Donovan Lloyd Parker faces a public reprimand over his alleged mishandling of an eviction case, according to a recent announcement by the Florida Bar.
Coral Gables attorney publicly reprimanded over fee, disbursements
The Florida Supreme Court reprimanded Coral Gables attorney Oscar Santiago Rodriguez on Aug. 23 over a fee charged one of his clients and his disbursements.
Lakeland attorney on probation over allegations in two client representation matters
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) – Lakeland attorney Gregg S. Kamp is on probation following an Aug. 16 Florida Supreme Court order over allegations arising from two client matters, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
Daytona Beach attorney faces indefinite suspension after being found in contempt
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) – Daytona Beach attorney Brett Hartley faces indefinite suspension following an Aug. 28 Florida Supreme Court order after being found in contempt during an investigation of his trust account, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
Suspended Orlando attorney disbarred over misappropriation, other allegations
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — Suspended Orlando attorney Christopher Phillip Hancock has been disbarred following an Aug. 9 Florida Supreme Court order over misappropriation and other allegations, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
Orlando attorney faces suspension for doing little work on trust
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — Orlando attorney Michael Peter Guido faces suspension following an Aug. 23 Florida Supreme Court order over allegations he was generously paid for "no meaningful work" on a trust, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
Coconut Grove attorney publicly reprimanded over alleged trust fund irregularities
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — Coconut Grove attorney Juliana Gonzalez has been publicly reprimanded following an Aug. 23 Florida Supreme Court order over allegations involving her law firm's trust account, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
Suspended South Miami attorney disbarred over alleged misappropriations
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — South Miami attorney Rene Julian Garcia Jr has been disbarred following an Aug. 2 Florida Supreme Court order over misappropriation allegations, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
Colorado attorney faces suspension for allegedly failing to prosecute case
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — Colorado attorney Peter Van Dorn Fullerton, admitted to the bar in Florida in 1989, has been suspended following an Aug. 24 Florida Supreme Court order over allegations he failed to prosecute a case, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.