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Yulee attorney receives second suspension after allegedly overcharging client
TALLAHASSEE — Yulee attorney Laura Healan Coggin has been suspended for the second time in less than a year, following a Dec. 12 Florida Supreme Court order over allegations she overcharged a client in a criminal case, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar. -
Fort Myers attorney disbarred over alleged trust account misappropriation
TALLAHASSEE — Fort Myers attorney Stephanie Brunner has been disbarred following a Nov. 21 Florida Supreme Court order over allegations involving her trust account, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar. -
Boston attorney suspended for allegedly mishandling client's criminal defense
TALLAHASSEE — Longtime Boston attorney Desmond Patrick FitzGerald, who no longer practices law, has been reciprocally suspended following a Dec. 5 Florida Supreme Court order for allegedly mishandling a Massachusetts client's criminal defense, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar. -
Highland City attorney suspended after allegedly failing to comply with probation
TALLAHASSEE — Highland City attorney Justin Scott Gaines has been suspended following a Nov. 26 Florida Supreme Court order after he allegedly failed to comply with his probation from a reprimand handed down about a year ago, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar. -
New York attorney faces suspension after allegedly making 'veiled threats' to judges
TALLAHASSEE — Longtime New York attorney Gino Louis Giorgini III faces reciprocal suspension following a Dec. 12 Florida Supreme Court order after he allegedly "made veiled threats" to judges more than a decade ago, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar. -
Tampa attorney suspended after 'inappropriate business relationship' and late appeal
TALLAHASSEE — Tampa attorney Charles Alexander Greene Jr. has been suspended following a Nov. 18 Florida Supreme Court order over an alleged inappropriate business relationship with his paralegal and a late appeal filed in a criminal case, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar. -
Boca Raton attorney suspended after allegedly failing to respond to state bar inquiry
TALLAHASSEE — Boca Raton attorney Erica Helene Kobloth faces indefinite suspension following a Dec. 13 Florida Supreme Court order after she allegedly failed to respond to an official inquiry, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar. -
Palatka attorney suspended after allegedly failing to respond to state bar inquiry
TALLAHASSEE — Palatka attorney Amanda C. Leary has been disbarred following a Dec. 12 Florida Supreme Court order after she allegedly failed to respond to an official inquiry, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar. -
Injured tow truck driver has a right to damages, Florida Supreme Court said
A tow truck driver, who was injured by battery acid spilled on a highway in 2011, has been approved to pursue damages. -
FLORIDA OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL: Despite Language Stating Otherwise, Proposed Ballot Initiative Will Not Make Conduct Legal
Attorney General Ashley Moody filed a petition regarding the Adult Use of Marijuana initiative. -
Florida appeals court upholds cap on medical malpractice awards in arbitration
A southern Florida appeals court this week affirmed that the state’s limits on punitive damages in certain medical malpractice cases do not violate the state constitution’s guarantees of equal protection. -
Florida liberates itself from top spot on 'Judicial Hellholes' ranking
Thanks to reforms enacted this year and a more conservative state Supreme Court, Florida no longer occupies a spot on the nation’s 10 worst “Judicial Hellholes” list, according to a new report by the American Tort Reform Foundation (ATRF). -
Attorneys reaping a rising share injured workers' awards, studies find
Attorney fees as a percentage of workers’ compensation benefits and settlements in Florida have risen significantly in the wake of a controversial 2016 state Supreme Court decision, according to multiple studies. -
Homestead attorney disbarred after allegedly failing to disburse more than $2M in bitcoin agreement
Homestead attorney voluntarily disbarred following allegations he filed to disburse millions in escrow funds. -
Fort Pierce attorney voluntarily disbarred after allegedly mishandling criminal cases
Fort Pierce attorney voluntarily disbarred following allegations she mishandled criminal cases. -
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.