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Two Palmetto attorneys suspended for allegedly giving baseball tickets to a judge hearing injury case
TALLAHASSEE – Palmetto attorneys Scott Brian Kallins and Melton Harry Little were suspended following July 18 Florida Supreme Court orders for allegedly giving Tampa Bay Rays tickets to a judge presiding over their client's case, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
Fort Myers attorney suspended over alleged irregularities in trust account
TALLAHASSEE– Longtime Fort Myers attorney William DeForest Thompson Jr. faces indefinite suspension following a July 15 Florida Supreme Court order regarding alleged trust account irregularities, a recent announcement by The Florida Bar said.
Winter Garden attorney reprimanded for failing to respond to official inquiry
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — Winter Garden attorney Andrew C. Hill has been reprimanded and placed on probation following a June 27 Florida Supreme Court order over allegations he delayed cooperation in an disciplinary investigation, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
Jacksonville attorney suspended over alleged mishandling of post-conviction matter
TALLAHASSEE — Jacksonville attorney Earl Mayberry Johnson Jr. faces suspension following a July 11 Florida Supreme Court order over his alleged lengthy mishandling of a post conviction matter, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar and other court documents.
Fort Myers attorney suspended for alleged commingling
TALLAHASSEE — Fort Myers attorney Rosemary Anne Hill-Baitson has been suspended following a June 27 Florida Supreme Court order over allegations stemming from a foreclosure action that began about six years ago, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
Former Miccosukee tribe attorney gets 10-year disbarment for 'perpetrating massive fraud'
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — Longtime Miami attorney Jose Maria Herrera faces a decade of disbarment following a July 17 Florida Supreme Court order over allegations of "perpetrating a massive fraud" on state courts, a recent announcement by The Florida Bar said.
West Palm Beach attorney suspended for alleged probation violation after admitting to alcohol use
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — West Palm Beach attorney Joshua Todd Hill Hauserman, suspended nearly two years ago on a contempt finding after a DUI conviction, has been suspended following a June 20 Florida Supreme Court order, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
Longtime Boca Raton attorney suspended 3 years after bookkeeper steals more than $145,000
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — Longtime Boca Raton attorney Blanca Perper Greenstein has been suspended following a July 27 Florida Supreme Court order and misappropriation of tens of thousands by her bookkeeper, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
Orlando attorney faces another suspension after again being found in contempt
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — Suspended longtime Orlando attorney Kelly Ann Greene yet again faces suspension following a July 12 Florida Supreme Court order for allegedly failing to comply with a previous order, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
Suspended Boca Raton attorney faces emergency suspension over misappropriation
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — Longtime Boca Raton attorney Brian Jay Glick, indefinitely suspended late last spring, faces emergency suspension following a July 2 Florida Supreme Court order over misappropriation and other allegations, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
Lutz attorney reprimanded after not informing opposing side of client's death
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — Lutz attorney Linda Schneider Faingold has been publicly reprimanded following a July 17 Florida Supreme Court order over allegations she mishandled representation of an estate, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
Alleged Clearwater shooter's former attorney voluntarily disbarred ahead of multiple pending charges
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — Tampa attorney Lysa Nichole Clifton, removed from representing alleged Clearwater shooter Michael Drejka last fall, has been voluntarily disbarred following a June 27 Florida Supreme Court order ahead of pending disciplinary charges, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
Washington attorney reciprocally suspended for allegedly failing to represent client in federal appeals case
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — Washington attorney Cary Martin Clennon has been reciprocally suspended following a June 6 Florida Supreme Court order over allegations stemming from his representation in a District of Columbia criminal case, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
Coral Gables attorney indefinitely suspended after failing to respond to state bar inquiry
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — Coral Gables attorney Michael Jonathan Braunschweig has been indefinitely suspended following a July 11 Florida Supreme Court order after he failed to respond in an official investigation, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
Englewood attorney permanently disbarred after allegedly harassing, burglarizing former law firm
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — Englewood attorney Christopher Louis Brady has been permanently disbarred following a July 11 Florida Supreme Court after he allegedly burglarized his former employer's premises last summer, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
Deerfield Beach attorney faces suspension following allegedly unlicensed practicing law in Alabama
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — Longtime Deerfield Beach attorney David Jay Bernstein faces suspension following a July 3 Florida Supreme Court order, in part for allegedly practicing law in a state where he is not licensed, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
St. Petersburg attorney indefinitely suspended following cocaine, alcohol-related guilty plea
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — Longtime St. Petersburg attorney Richard Salvatore Amari faces suspension following a July 12 Florida Supreme Court order and his guilty plea to cocaine and alcohol-related charges, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
West Palm Beach attorney voluntarily disbarred over alleged disrespect to judges
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — Longtime West Palm Beach attorney William Abramson has been voluntarily disbarred following a June 20 Florida Supreme Court order over allegedly being disrespectful to traffic magistrates and other allegations, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
Citizens Property Insurance: AOB reform good for consumers, 'jury still out' on litigation portion
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) – Assignment of benefits (AOB) reforms that took effect earlier this week will be a boon for consumers but it isn't clear whether litigation provisions will reduce lawsuit abuse in Florida, according to a spokesman for the state-backed Citizens Property Insurance Corporation.
Boca Raton attorney found in contempt, suspended indefinitely
TALLAHASSEE – Longtime Boca Raton attorney Brian Jay Glick faces indefinite suspension following a Florida Supreme Court order after being found in contempt, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.