News from 2018
Palm Beach attorney indefinitely suspended after not responding to inquiries
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — Palm Beach attorney Frederick Joseph Keitel III has been indefinitely suspended following a July 10 Florida Supreme Court order for failing to respond to official inquires after he was sanctioned by a bankruptcy court, according to court documents and a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
Cooper City attorney suspended again after plea on illegal drug charge
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — Suspended Cooper City attorney Melissa A. Heaton has been suspended again following a June 7 Florida Supreme Court order after her plea to an illegal drug charge, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
Palm Harbor property owner alleges insurance company failed to pay for hurricane damage
CLEARWATER — Two Palm Harbor property owners are suing a liability insurer, alleging breach of an insurance contract.
Customer alleges gas station owner's negligence caused injuries
ORLANDO — An Orange County man is suing a St. Petersburg gas station owner, alleging negligence caused injuries to the plaintiff.
Employee alleges he was terminated for reporting safety issues
CLEARWATER — A former technician is suing a St. Petersburg medical facility, alleging discrimination, retaliation and wrongful termination.
Pinellas County nursing home accused of causing wrongful death of senior resident
CLEARWATER — A Pinellas County resident is suing a nursing home, alleging insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries and loss of consortium.
Pinellas County couple alleges Blue Cross violated contract
CLEARWATER — A Pinellas County husband and wife are suing Blue Cross, alleging breach of contract.
Fort Lauderdale attorney voluntarily disbarred ahead of disciplinary matter
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — Fort Lauderdale attorney Marcelo Gomez has been voluntarily disbarred following a June 28 Florida Supreme Court order ahead of a pending disciplinary matter regarding accepting cash from a defendant during an investigation in 2014, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
Fort Myers attorney indefinitely suspended for allegedly abandoning his practice
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — Fort Myers attorney Joseph Patrick Gaeta has been indefinitely suspended following a June 20 Florida Supreme Court order regarding allegations he abandoned his law practice, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
Tampa attorney suspended for improper supervision of non-lawyer employee
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — Longtime Tampa attorney Morris Joseph Fonte Jr. has been suspended following a June 14 Florida Supreme Court order regarding allegations he failed to properly supervise his no-nattorney employee, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
Florida's early voting ban on college campuses ruled unconstitutional
A federal judge struck down Florida's ban on early voting sites on college campuses, calling the practice "discriminatory."
Tampa attorney again found in contempt, suspended after failing to respond to bar inquiry
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — Tampa attorney Michael Eric Eisenberg has been suspended following a June 26 Florida Supreme Court order after being found in contempt for noncompliance with a previous court order, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
Davie attorney voluntarily disbarred after admitting to misappropriating more than $300,000
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — Davie attorney Bradley Scott Douglas has been voluntarily disbarred following a June 7 Florida Supreme Court order regarding allegations that included misappropriation, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
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Boca Raton attorney agrees to permanent disbarment
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Motorist alleges another driver caused Largo collision that led to injuries
CLEARWATER — A motorist and minor companion are suing another driver, alleging insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
Mother alleges health care facility's negligence injured daughter
CLEARWATER — A mother is suing a Pinellas County health care facility operator, alleging nursing negligence.
Broward County motorist alleges another driver caused I-95 crash
FORT LAUDERDALE — A Broward County motorist is suing another driver, alleging negligence caused a crash that injured the plaintiff.
Davie homeowner alleges insurer failed to cover property loss
FORT LAUDERDALE — A Davie homeowner is suing an insurance company, citing alleged breach of contract.
Driver alleges another motorist caused crash at Miami intersection
FORT LAUDERDALE — A Miami woman is suing a motorist, alleging negligence driving caused a crash that injured the plaintiff.
Dania Beach attorney issued indefinite suspension over misappropriation allegations
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — Dania Beach attorney Jeremy W. Alters has been suspended until further order following a May 21 Florida Supreme Court order regarding misappropriation allegations for which he was suspended nearly seven years ago, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar and a referee's report.