News from July 2019
HOLLAND & KNIGHT: Holland & Knight Further Expands Tax Practice With Addition of Larry Kemm
Tax Partner Larry Kemm has joined Holland & Knight's Tampa office as a member of the firm's Taxation Team.
Lutz attorney reprimanded after not informing opposing side of client's death
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — Lutz attorney Linda Schneider Faingold has been publicly reprimanded following a July 17 Florida Supreme Court order over allegations she mishandled representation of an estate, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
Alleged Clearwater shooter's former attorney voluntarily disbarred ahead of multiple pending charges
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — Tampa attorney Lysa Nichole Clifton, removed from representing alleged Clearwater shooter Michael Drejka last fall, has been voluntarily disbarred following a June 27 Florida Supreme Court order ahead of pending disciplinary charges, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
Washington attorney reciprocally suspended for allegedly failing to represent client in federal appeals case
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — Washington attorney Cary Martin Clennon has been reciprocally suspended following a June 6 Florida Supreme Court order over allegations stemming from his representation in a District of Columbia criminal case, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
Coral Gables attorney indefinitely suspended after failing to respond to state bar inquiry
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — Coral Gables attorney Michael Jonathan Braunschweig has been indefinitely suspended following a July 11 Florida Supreme Court order after he failed to respond in an official investigation, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
Englewood attorney permanently disbarred after allegedly harassing, burglarizing former law firm
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — Englewood attorney Christopher Louis Brady has been permanently disbarred following a July 11 Florida Supreme Court after he allegedly burglarized his former employer's premises last summer, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
Deerfield Beach attorney faces suspension following allegedly unlicensed practicing law in Alabama
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — Longtime Deerfield Beach attorney David Jay Bernstein faces suspension following a July 3 Florida Supreme Court order, in part for allegedly practicing law in a state where he is not licensed, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
St. Petersburg attorney indefinitely suspended following cocaine, alcohol-related guilty plea
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — Longtime St. Petersburg attorney Richard Salvatore Amari faces suspension following a July 12 Florida Supreme Court order and his guilty plea to cocaine and alcohol-related charges, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
West Palm Beach attorney voluntarily disbarred over alleged disrespect to judges
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — Longtime West Palm Beach attorney William Abramson has been voluntarily disbarred following a June 20 Florida Supreme Court order over allegedly being disrespectful to traffic magistrates and other allegations, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
FOLEY & LARDNER LLP: Okaty Appointed to ABA Leadership Position
Partner Mike Okaty has been re-appointed as chair of the American Bar Association’s Senior Housing and Assisted Living Committee, part of the Section of Real Property, Trust and Estate Law.
HOLLAND & KNIGHT: Trusts & Estates Attorney Shaina Kamen Joins Holland & Knight in Miami
Trusts and estates attorney Shaina Kamen has joined Holland & Knight as a senior counsel in Miami and a member of the firm's nationally recognized Private Wealth Services Group.
HOLLAND & KNIGHT: Holland & Knight Attorneys Ranked Among Top Private Wealth Advisers Globally by Chambers High Net Worth Guide
Eighteen Holland & Knight attorneys have been named leading advisers to wealthy individuals and families in the Chambers High Net Worth2019 guide.
Miramar medical supply company wins partial dismissal in case alleging fraudulent W-2, 1099 forms
MIAMI — A federal court has granted part of a Miramar-based medical supply company's dismissal of a former employee's claims of unpaid overtime and fraudulent W-2 and 1099 filings.
Case activity for Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC vs Sean B Mccarrick on July 25
The Pinellas Circuit Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC against Sean B Mccarrick on July 25:
Case activity for Velocity Investments LLC vs Lois Suarez on July 26
The Pinellas Circuit Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by Velocity Investments LLC against Lois Suarez on July 26:
Case activity for Darius Jefferson vs Angel Joann Gibson on July 26
The Pinellas Circuit Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by Darius Jefferson against Angel Joann Gibson on July 26:
Case activity for Robert Washington vs Thorntons Inc. on July 25
The Pinellas Circuit Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by Robert Washington against Thorntons Inc. on July 25:
Case activity for Donald French vs Scott Prestero on July 26
The Pinellas Circuit Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by Donald French against Scott Prestero on July 26:
Case activity for Chad Orsatti vs Safepoint Insurance Company on July 25
The Pinellas Circuit Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by Chad Orsatti against Safepoint Insurance Company on July 25:
Case activity for Heidi A Dougherty vs Jill Long on July 26
The Pinellas Circuit Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by Heidi A Dougherty against Jill Long on July 26: