News from 2018
KUHN LAW FIRM: Dealing with Scammers Who Prey Upon Florida’s Senior Citizens
One goal of estate planning is to protect yourself during your lifetime from potential scams and financial abuse.
BARKER & COOK P.A.: Fulltime accuses CBS Interactive of breach of contract
When a company in Florida begins to experience periods of financial difficulty, it could decide to pursue relief by entering a business relationship with another party.
KUHN LAW FIRM: Why Do I Need a Pour-Over Will if I Have a Florida Trust?
You often hear estate planning lawyers–including us–talk about the benefits of using a revocable living trust.
STEVEN A. MASON P.A.: Wills and Trusts: Advantages and Disadvantages
Florida is a state where approximately 20 percent of the population is over the age of 65, which is higher than average.
Broward County motorist alleges another driver caused crash
FORT LAUDERDALE — A Broward County motorist is suing another driver, alleging negligence caused a crash that injured the plaintiff.
St. Pete Beach homeowners accuse general contractor of defective work
CLEARWATER — Two St. Pete Beach homeowners are suing general contractor, alleging negligence in the construction of the plaintiffs' home.
Motorist alleges another driver, State Farm failed to cover crash damages
CLEARWATER — A vehicle driver is suing an uninsured motorist and State Farm, alleging breach of contract and negligence.
Couple alleges Treasure Island condominium association violated contract
CLEARWATER — A couple is suing a Treasure Island condominium owner, alleging breach of contract and statutory duty.
Mother alleges shopping mall's negligence caused daughter electrical burns
CLEARWATER — A Pinellas County woman is suing a Clearwater shopping mall, alleging negligence and failure to warn led to her daughter suffering burns.
Miami attorney suspended, must pay nearly $22,000 in mishandled real estate transaction
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — Miami attorney Guillermo Perez has been suspended and ordered to pay more than $20,000 in costs following a June 7 Florida Supreme Court order regarding fraud allegations, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
Coral Gables attorney permanently disbarred over 'frivolous lawsuits' for Miccosukee Tribe
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — Coral Gables attorney Bernardo Roman III has been permanently disbarred following a July 12 Florida Supreme Court order over allegedly frivolous lawsuits on behalf of the Miccosukee Tribe of Native Americans in Florida, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
Tampa attorney suspended again following alleged noncompliance
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — Tampa attorney M. Lynn Pope has again been suspended following a May 31 Florida Supreme Court order after being found in contempt for noncompliance with a previous suspension order, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
Boca Raton attorney receives 3-year suspension for allegedly mishandling married couple's cases
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — Longtime Boca Raton attorney Byron Gregory Petersen has been suspended three years following a July 5 Florida Supreme Court order regarding allegations he mishandled several married couple's cases, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
Tampa attorney receives 1-year suspension over alleged noncompliance
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — Tampa attorney Cindy LoCicero Runyan has been suspended following a June 6 Florida Supreme Court order after she was found in contempt for noncompliance with a previous discipline, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
Miami attorney publicly reprimanded by publication over immigrant's case
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — Miami attorney Nashid Sabir has been publicly reprimanded by publication in the Southern Reporter following a June 28 Florida Supreme Court order over poor communication in an immigrant's case, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
Tampa attorney to be publicly reprimanded for allegedly leaving staff unsupervised
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — Tampa attorney Shazia Nagamia Sparkman has been publicly reprimanded following a July 5 Florida Supreme Court order regarding allegations she left her staff unsupervised, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
Longtime Tampa attorney voluntarily disbarred pending disciplinary matters
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — Longtime Tampa attorney Nathaniel W. Tindall has been voluntarily disbarred following a Aug. 24 Florida Supreme Court order pending disciplinary matters against him, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar. here
Longboat Key attorney indefinitely suspended after alleged misappropriation, theft conviction
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — Longboat Key attorney Daniel Warren Morse Jr. has been indefinitely suspended following a July 2 Florida Supreme Court order over allegations of misappropriation and his conviction on theft charges earlier this year, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
Boca Raton attorney's disbarment follows husband's disbarment
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — Boca Raton attorney Lori Kathryn Kovacs has been disbarred following a May 15 Florida Supreme Court order after she failed to respond to an inquiry, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.