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Boca Raton attorney disbarred for allegedly practicing law while suspended
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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'
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Miami attorney disbarred, ordered to pay restitution following allegations in 2 bankruptcy cases
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — Suspended Miami attorney Sonia Yvette Amador has been disbarred following an Oct. 24 Florida Supreme Court order over allegations stemming from two bankruptcy cases, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
Coral Gables attorney faces voluntary disbarment after federal conspiracy indictment
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — Coral Gables attorney Nelson Israel Alfaro faces voluntary disbarment following a Nov. 7 Florida Supreme Court order and his federal indictment late last summer on conspiracy and other charges, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.