Representation in Unauthorized Practice of Law Matters
The Florida Bar (TFB) – Lawyer Disciplinary Defense, Lawyer Regulation, and Unlicensed Practice of Law (UPL)
- Responding to initial inquiries/complaints/grievances
- Representation before grievance committees, including evidentiary hearings
- Proceedings before a Referee, including final hearings
- Sanctions hearings
- Appeals to Designated Reviewers and the Disciplinary Review Committee
- Proceedings before the Standing Committee on Advertising
- Proceedings before the Florida Bar Board of Governors
- Petitions for Review before the Florida Supreme Court
- Appellate proceedings and oral argument before the Florida Supreme Court
- Reinstatement proceedings following suspensions and placements on inactive status
- Contempt proceedings
- Board of Legal Specialization and Education (BLSE) proceedings
- Unlicensed Practice of Law (UPL) investigations and proceedings
- Expert testimony regarding legal ethics and legal fees
- Ethics opinions, including trust account compliance reviews
- Representation in Bar fee arbitration proceedings and mediations
- Diversions to Practice and Professionalism Enhancement Programs, including: advertising workshops, trust account workshop, professionalism workshop, Florida Lawyers Assistance, Inc., anger management, and Law Office Management Assistance Service (LOMAS)