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Sarasota attorney faces suspension over alleged probation violation after testing positive for alcohol twice
TALLAHASSEE — Sarasota attorney Eric Charles Feasley faces suspension following an Feb. 20 Florida Supreme Court order and his alleged failure to comply with probation in his discipline over his 2014 and 2016 alcohol-related arrests, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar. -
Coral Gables attorney faces suspension following money laundering, bank fraud convictions
TALLAHASSEE— Longtime Coral Gables attorney Mark S. Scott faces indefinite suspension following a Feb. 3 Florida Supreme Court order after he was found guilty in New York last year on money laundering and bank fraud charges, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar. -
Former Lewinsky co-counsel disbarred after being found in contempt of Florida Supreme Court order
TALLAHASSEE— Longtime Washington attorney Nathaniel H. Speights, who represented Monica Lewinsky during a late 1990s scandal, was disbarred in December following a Florida Supreme Court order after being held in contempt, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar. -
High court green-lights Florida's pass-it-twice initiative for amending state constitution
A ballot measure requiring Floridians to vote twice on constitutional amendments before they could take effect is headed for the November ballot after receiving a favorable state Supreme Court opinion last month. -
High court ends Coral Gables' legal fight to ban Styrofoam food containers
The Florida Supreme Court has turned down an appeal by the city of Coral Gables to review a lower court ruling that invalidated the city’s ban on Styrofoam food packaging. -
Some attorneys urging DeSantis to name African-American high court justice
Calls for Gov. Ron DeSantis to appoint an African-American judge to the state Supreme Court have intensified in recent weeks as the deadline nears for him to fill two vacant judicial seats. -
SHOOK HARDY & BACON LLP: Shook Names Class Action and Appellate Lawyer Dan Rogers Managing Partner of Miami Office
Shook, Hardy & Bacon is pleased to announce that Partner Daniel Rogers will lead the Miami office effective Feb. 1, 2020. -
Subcontractor solely responsible for condo fire, appeals court rules
A subcontractor was entirely responsible for a fire inside a condominium its workers were helping renovate, an appeals court has ruled. -
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Fort Lauderdale attorney's disbarment becomes permanent after trust account check returned
TALLAHASSEE — Fort Lauderdale attorney Jonathan Scott Gunn has been voluntarily and permanently disbarred following Jan. 23 Florida Supreme Court order over allegations he practiced law while disbarred, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar. -
Daytona Beach attorney disbarred after allegedly using trust account to run Flash Dancers nightclub
TALLAHASSEE — Daytona Beach attorney Brett Hartley has been disbarred following a Jan. 23 Florida Supreme Court order over allegations that included using his trust account to operate an adult entertainment business, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar. -
Milton attorney suspended for second time in less than a year, for allegedly mishandling two bankruptcy cases
TALLAHASSEE — Longtime Milton attorney Randall Albert Werre has been suspended for the second time in less than a year, this time following a Dec. 4 Florida Supreme Court order for allegedly mishandling two bankruptcy cases, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar. -
Lake Mary attorney suspended, faces probation after allegedly mishandling her trust account
TALLAHASSEE — Lake Mary attorney Erin Nicole Lockhart has been suspended following a Dec. 24 Florida Supreme Court order over allegations she mishandled her client trust account, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar. -
Longtime Fort Pierce attorney suspended after allegedly mishandling client's employment claim
TALLAHASSEE — Longtime Fort Pierce attorney Joseph John Mancini has been suspended following a Dec. 24 Florida Supreme Court order over allegations he mishandled a client's employment claim, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar. -
Plantation lawyer asks Supreme Court to reconsider three-year suspension for allegedly harassing attorneys
TALLAHASSEE — Plantation attorney Roger S. Rathbun has asked the Florida Supreme Court to reconsider its decision earlier this month to suspend him for three years after he allegedly harassed other attorneys during a pending state bar complaint. -
Former prosecutor, who testified before U.S. House after 9/11, disbarred for practicing while suspended
TALLAHASSEE — Kissimmee attorney and former assistant statewide prosecutor Thomas Anthony Sadaka has been disbarred following a Jan. 8 Florida Supreme Court order after he allegedly continued to practice law while suspended, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar. -
West Palm Beach attorney faces suspension after allegedly mishandling clients' homeowner's claim
TALLAHASSEE — West Palm Beach attorney Alka R. Sharma faces suspension following a Jan. 16 Florida Supreme Court order over allegations she mishandled her clients' homeowner's claim and lied to them about it, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar. -
Ocala attorney publicly reprimanded following monetary sanctions in alleged 'shotgun pleading'
TALLAHASSEE — Longtime Ocala attorney Henry George Ferro has been publicly reprimanded following a Jan. 16 Florida Supreme Court order over allegedly frivolous filings in a case, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar. -
Former Fla. attorney faces suspension after abandoning pro bono clients following health issues
TALLAHASSEE — New York attorney Catherine Rose Faughnan faces suspension following a Jan. 23 Florida Supreme Court order over allegations in a Florida civil matter she handled pro bono, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar. -
Former prosecutor faces suspension after admitting to ethics violations in 2009 attempted murder case
TALLAHASSEE — Former assistant state prosecutor and Key West attorney Colleen Marie Dunne faces voluntary suspension following an Aug. 24 Florida Supreme Court order over allegations that she withheld information about a defendant in a 2009 attempted murder case, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar. -
Fleming Island attorney indefinitely suspended after alleged failure to respond in disciplinary inquiry
TALLAHASSEE— Fleming Island attorney Kevin Scott Caldwell has been indefinitely suspended following a Dec. 30 Florida Supreme Court order over allegations he failed to respond to an official disciplinary inquiry, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.