News from 2018
Coral Gables attorney publicly reprimanded over fee, disbursements
The Florida Supreme Court reprimanded Coral Gables attorney Oscar Santiago Rodriguez on Aug. 23 over a fee charged one of his clients and his disbursements.
Legal battle over 'Bad Moms' trademark continues
The company who distributed the film "Bad Moms" is embroiled in a legal battle with a Florida women's based networking group with the same name.
Lakeland attorney on probation over allegations in two client representation matters
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) – Lakeland attorney Gregg S. Kamp is on probation following an Aug. 16 Florida Supreme Court order over allegations arising from two client matters, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
Daytona Beach attorney faces indefinite suspension after being found in contempt
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) – Daytona Beach attorney Brett Hartley faces indefinite suspension following an Aug. 28 Florida Supreme Court order after being found in contempt during an investigation of his trust account, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
Court denies motion to dismiss deceptive practices suit in sale of home water treatment systems
PENSACOLA – The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida recently denied World Class Water's motion to dismiss a lawsuit that claimed deceptive practices in the sale of residential water treatment systems.
Couple alleges Dunedin VFW hall negligence led to both falling
CLEARWATER — A couple is suing a Dunedin VWF facility, alleging negligence led to both of them falling at a side entrance.
Orlando property owner alleges State Farm failed to cover hurricane damage
ORLANDO — An Orlando property owner is suing State Farm, alleging breach of an insurance contract.
Daughter alleges nursing facility failed to supervise father's care
CLEARWATER — A daughter is suing St. Peterburg nursing facilities, alleging negligent supervision in the care of her father.
Parents accuse Pinellas Park gym of negligence
CLEARWATER — Two parents of a minor are suing a Pinellas Park gymnastics center, alleging negligence led to their daughter sustaining injuries.
Cyclist blames Pinellas County business for allowing utility pole to block bike path
CLEARWATER — A bicyclist is suing a Pinellas County company, alleging negligence caused him injuries on a bike path.
Largo property owners allege insurance company failed to cover water damage
CLEARWATER — Two Largo property owners are suing an insurance company, alleging breach of contract.
Customer alleges pet store's negligence led to fall on loose rug
CLEARWATER — A Pinellas County woman is suing a Largo pet store, alleging negligence caused her to suffer injuries.
Vehicle passenger alleges Dodge van driver caused crash
CLEARWATER — A vehicle passenger is suing a the driver of a Dodge van, alleging negligent driving.
Suspended Orlando attorney disbarred over misappropriation, other allegations
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — Suspended Orlando attorney Christopher Phillip Hancock has been disbarred following an Aug. 9 Florida Supreme Court order over misappropriation and other allegations, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
Orlando attorney faces suspension for doing little work on trust
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — Orlando attorney Michael Peter Guido faces suspension following an Aug. 23 Florida Supreme Court order over allegations he was generously paid for "no meaningful work" on a trust, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
Coconut Grove attorney publicly reprimanded over alleged trust fund irregularities
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — Coconut Grove attorney Juliana Gonzalez has been publicly reprimanded following an Aug. 23 Florida Supreme Court order over allegations involving her law firm's trust account, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
Suspended South Miami attorney disbarred over alleged misappropriations
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — South Miami attorney Rene Julian Garcia Jr has been disbarred following an Aug. 2 Florida Supreme Court order over misappropriation allegations, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
Colorado attorney faces suspension for allegedly failing to prosecute case
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — Colorado attorney Peter Van Dorn Fullerton, admitted to the bar in Florida in 1989, has been suspended following an Aug. 24 Florida Supreme Court order over allegations he failed to prosecute a case, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
Incarcerated Punta Gorda attorney suspended indefinitely
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — Incarcerated Punta Gorda attorney Steven Paul Burch has been indefinitely suspended following a July 19 Florida Supreme Court order over allegations he abandoned his practice, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.