News from March 2018
Jacksonville attorney publicly reprimanded after failing to appear in court
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — Jacksonville attorney Alyscha Lauren Johnson has been publicly reprimanded following a Jan. 4 Florida Supreme Court order regarding allegations that several times she failed to appear in court, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
Miami attorney suspended after being found in contempt
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — Miami attorney Orlando Delgado has been suspended until further court order following a Feb. 23 Florida Supreme Court order after he was found in contempt, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
Beverly Hills attorney suspended after allegedly requesting advance from two clients
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — Beverly Hills attorney Wallace Biestrum Anderson Jr, practicing in Florida for about nearly 39 years, has been suspended for 91 days following a Feb. 22 Florida Supreme Court order over allegations he asked two of his clients for an advance on fees, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
Appeals court finds dog owner liable for Humane Society volunteer's injury
The 1st District Court of Appeal in Florida has reversed a trial court decision, ruling that a dog owner is liable for an injury sustained by a woman volunteering for the Humane Society at a dog park.
Goldenrod attorney suspended after admitting to stealing from cash registers
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — Goldenrod attorney Jacqueline Marie Kinsella, practicing in Florida for about two years, has been suspended following a Feb. 15 Florida Supreme Court order after she was charged with grand theft, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
Margate property owner alleges insurer failed to pay for hurricane damage
FORT LAUDERDALE — A Margate property owner is suing an insurance company, alleging breach of contract.
Husband blames sues medical facility for the sudden death of his wife
CLEARWATER — A widower is suing Pinellas County health care providers, alleging medical negligence resulted in the sudden death of his wife.
Guest alleges Hampton Inn operators' negligence caused injuries
CLEARWATER — A Massachusetts guest is suing the owners and supervisor of a St. Petersburg Hampton Inn, alleging negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff.
Orlando homeowners allege insurer failed to cover hurricane damage
ORLANDO — Two Orlando homeowners are suing an insurer, alleging breach of contract.
Guest blames Disney hotel for room injuries
ORLANDO — A guest is suing a Walt Disney hotel operator, alleging negligence after a ceiling fan fell on the plaintiff.
New Jersey attorney reciprocally suspended following golf-club-as-weapon indictment
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — New Jersey attorney Ralph Alexander Gonzalez, practicing in Florida for more than 21 years, has been reciprocally suspended following a Jan. 25 Florida Supreme Court ruling after he was indicted for using a golf club as a weapon, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
South Miami attorney under emergency suspension, found guilty by default of alleged misappropriations
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — South Miami attorney Rene Julian Garcia Jr is under emergency suspension until further order following a Feb. 14 Florida Supreme Court order over allegations of misappropriation, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
Fort Lauderdale attorney suspended for commingling funds
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — Fort Lauderdale attorney Gerald W. Adams has been suspended for 91 days following a Jan. 4 Florida Supreme Court order over allegations that included commingling personal funds with trust funds, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
Orlando attorney under emergency suspension following alleged misappropriation
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — Orlando attorney Christopher Phillip Hancock has been placed under emergency suspension until further notice following a Feb. 6 Florida Supreme Court order over allegations that included misappropriation, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
West Palm Beach attorney placed under emergency suspension over alleged misappropriation
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — West Palm Beach attorney Brett A. Elam has been placed under emergency suspension following a Feb, 6 Florida Supreme Court order over allegations of misappropriation, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
Boca Raton attorney voluntarily disbarred, pending allegations of theft
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — Boca Raton attorney Gary W. Kovacs has been voluntarily disbarred following a Feb. 22 Florida Supreme Court order over pending allegations that he stole from a law firm, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
Miami attorney, practicing in Florida 50 years, voluntarily, permanently disbarred
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — Miami attorney Alfredo G. Duran, practicing in Florida for about 50 years, has been voluntarily and permanently disbarred following a Feb. 22 Florida Supreme Court order ahead of pending allegations of misconduct, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
Orlando couple alleges insurance company failed to to reimburse
ORLANDO — Two Orlando property owners are suing an insurance company, alleging breach of contract.
Landscaper accuses Orlando property owners of supplying defective ladder
ORLANDO — A landscaper is suing Orlando property owners, alleging they supplied a defective ladder, causing injuries.
Customer blames Clearwater restaurant for injuries
CLEARWATER — A customer is suing owners of a Clearwater restaurant, alleging negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff.