Quantcast

FLORIDA RECORD

Thursday, March 28, 2024

News from March 2018


Jacksonville attorney publicly reprimanded after failing to appear in court

By Karen Kidd |
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

By Karen Kidd |
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

By Karen Kidd |
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

By Kristin Emery |
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

By Karen Kidd |
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

By Jenie Mallari-Torres |
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

By Noddy A. Fernandez |
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

By Noddy A. Fernandez |
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

By Jenie Mallari-Torres |
ORLANDO — Two Orlando homeowners are suing an insurer, alleging breach of contract.

Guest blames Disney hotel for room injuries

By Jenie Mallari-Torres |
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

By Karen Kidd |
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

By Karen Kidd |
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

By Karen Kidd |
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

By Karen Kidd |
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

By Karen Kidd |
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

By Karen Kidd |
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

By Karen Kidd |
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

By Noddy A. Fernandez |
ORLANDO — Two Orlando property owners are suing an insurance company, alleging breach of contract.

Landscaper accuses Orlando property owners of supplying defective ladder

By Noddy A. Fernandez |
ORLANDO — A landscaper is suing Orlando property owners, alleging they supplied a defective ladder, causing injuries.

Customer blames Clearwater restaurant for injuries

By Noddy A. Fernandez |
CLEARWATER — A customer is suing owners of a Clearwater restaurant, alleging negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff.