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)