The state's high court noted one lawyer had sex with a client; another was threatened by his client and still received a suspension; and one said a negotiated 91-day suspension turned into a one-year penalty. Sex With a Client: Florida Supreme Court Disciplines 5 Lawyers for Various Ethics Breaches
Among those disciplined was an attorney who made an unintentional misstep.
January 31, 2023 at 06:11 PM
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Legal Ethics and Attorney Discipline
As the new year begins for the Florida Supreme Court, the monthly summary of orders covering Dec. 28 to Jan. 27 shows the high court disciplining five lawyers.
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