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California reclaims top spot on 'Judicial Hellhole' list; ATRA bemoans state's adoption of 'innovator liability'
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - California tops the list of jurisdictions regarded as "Judicial Hellholes" by a national civil justice reform group. -
Canadian attorney reciprocally disciplined by Florida Supreme Court
Canadian attorney Adam Seif faces suspension in Florida in a reciprocal discipline following a Nov. 15 Florida Supreme Court order following his suspension in Canada, according to a recent announcement by the Florida Bar. -
Melbourne attorney disbarred for allegedly abandoning clients
Suspended Melbourne attorney Rolando Enrique Rodriguez has been disbarred following an Oct. 4 Florida Supreme Court order over allegations that he abandoned his clients, according to a recent announcement by the Florida Bar. -
Orlando attorney publicly reprimanded over inappropriate texts to client's girlfriend
Orlando attorney Curtis Dee Mendenhall has been publicly reprimanded following a Nov. 8 Florida Supreme Court order for allegedly flirting via text with a client's girlfriend, according to a recent announcement by the Florida Bar. -
Miami attorney faces suspension, probation over alleged mismanagement of trust account and employee
Miami attorney LaTonia Denise Jackson faces suspension and probation following a Nov. 8 Florida Supreme Court order over issues arising from mismanagement of her trust account and a nonattorney employee, according to a recent announcement by the Florida Bar. -
Tallahassee attorney faces 30-day suspension over unpaid restitution order, practicing while ineligible
Tallahassee attorney John Edward Eagen faces a 30-day suspension following a Nov. 8 Florida Supreme Court order over an unpaid previous restitution order and practicing while ineligible, according to a recent announcement by the Florida Bar. -
West Palm Beach attorney faces 10-day suspension over bungled title transfer
West Palm Beach attorney Richard Brian Carey faces a 10-day suspension following a Nov. 15 Florida Supreme Court order over allegations he his mishandled a title transfer, according to a recent announcement by the Florida Bar. -
Orlando attorney indefinitely suspended following allegations of misappropriating about $37,000
Orlando attorney Elizabeth Jayne Anderson has been indefinitely suspended following an Oct. 8 Florida Supreme Court order over misappropriation allegations, according to a recent announcement by the Florida Bar. -
Golden Beach attorney disbarred for allegedly misappropriating more than $1M
Suspended Golden Beach attorney Jeremy W. Alters has been disbarred following a Nov. 21 Florida Supreme Court order over allegations he misappropriated more than $1 million from his law firm's trust accounts in 2010, according to a recent announcement by the Florida Bar. -
The Florida Bar seeks a public member for its governing board
The Florida Bar is seeking a member of the public to become a part of its governing board. -
Judges can be friends with lawyers on Facebook without disqualifying themselves from cases, Fla Supreme Court says
Judges do not have to disqualify themselves from cases in which they are "friends" on Facebook with attorneys in those cases, a split Florida Supreme Court ruled recently. -
Florida's Supreme Court says twins' case against Adept Community Services can be heard
Twins case had been dismissed in lower courts -
League of Women Voters, Common Cause target governor's Supreme Court process
TALLAHASSEE -- The League of Women Voters of Florida and Common Cause have filed a lawsuit against Gov. Rick Scott (R) over the selection of Florida Supreme Court justices. -
COHEN & GRIGSBY: Christopher N. Davies Appointed Chair of Florida Bar Board Certification Committee
Board certification recognizes attorneys’ special knowledge, skills and proficiency in various areas of law and professionalism and ethics in practice. -
Hialeah attorney indefinitely suspended after wire fraud, conspiracy conviction in QVC scheme
TALLAHASSEE — Hialeah attorney Eric Allen Waraftig has been indefinitely suspended following a Sept. 26 Florida Supreme Court order and his conviction for wire fraud and conspiracy in a scheme to bilk a cable shopping network, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar. -
Jacksonville attorney faces 3-year suspension in single client matter
TALLAHASSEE — Jacksonville attorney Robert Patrick Selzer faces a three-year suspension following an Oct. 18 Florida Supreme Court order over allegations stemming from a single client matter, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar. -
Former assistant statewide prosecutor suspended following theft conviction
TALLAHASSEE — Kissimmee attorney and former assistant statewide prosecutor Thomas Anthony Sadaka faces indefinite suspension following an Oct. 15 Florida Supreme Court order following his conviction on a theft charge, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar. -
Fort Pierce attorney suspended for not paying federal income taxes
TALLAHASSEE — Fort Pierce attorney John Kevin Griffin has been suspended following an Sept. 6 Florida Supreme Court order over allegations arising from issues with his federal income taxes, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar. -
Winter Springs attorney voluntarily disbarred ahead of misappropriation allegations
TALLAHASSEE — Winter Springs attorney Christopher Tracy Fulmer faces voluntarily disbarment following an Oct. 4 Florida Supreme Court order over allegations he misappropriated tens of thousands of dollars, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar. -
Miami attorney suspended over inappropriate communication with opposing counsel's client
TALLAHASSEE — Miami attorney John H. Faro has been suspended following a Sept. 28 Florida Supreme Court order over allegations stemming from a legal malpractice lawsuit against him and his firm, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.