The consistent theme for August 2022, and indeed most months, is Florida lawyers theft of client funds and settlement funds.
The Florida Supreme Court disciplined 19 attorneys, disbarring three, suspending nine, reprimanding one, and revoking the licenses of six.
Lawyers Above the Law: There's a whole load more thievin' Florida attorneys in April who are sanctioned but not referred for criminal prosecution.
Once again, the disparity in sanctions by the Florida Bar Disciplinary cases appears dependent on who you know and/or your wealth.
From 2011 through September 2018, Craft and Rubin participated in a fraudulent scheme.
On Sep 1, 2021, the Florida Bar Disciplined 10 lawyers and on Sep 15, another 17. That's 27 lawyers in one month.
The Florida Bar Disciplinary List for September 2021 provides LIF with an opportunity to take a look at the "Referees" who recommend disciplinary sanctions.
Florida Supreme Court disciplined 21 attorneys in Aug 2021. Stealing from clients along with alcohol and drug crimes dominated discipline.
The Florida Bar do not suspend the unresponsive lawyers, they give them a public slap. Forget about the Complainants - it's Vacation time.
Here's the State of the Florida Bar from their June 2021 list of disciplined Florida rogue lawyers and attorneys. Convicted Felons Wanted to [Re]Join the Fl....
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