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While disbarment from the practice of law is not always permanent ing to the Florida Bar, it does carry a minimum penalty length of five years before a disbarred lawyer can apply for readmission to the Bar Association. In cases where disbarment is permanent, no application for readmission can ever be made.

Inquiries raised or complaints presented by or to The Florida Bar under these rules shall be commenced within 6 years from the time the matter giving rise to the inquiry or complaint is discovered or, with due diligence, should have been discovered. (b) Exception for Theft or Conviction of a Felony Criminal Offense.

In Florida, ing to Rule of Civil Procedure 1.070 (j), a complaint must be served on the defendant within 120 days of its filing. If it is not served within the time frame specified, a motion to dismiss is appropriate, and the case is dismissed without prejudice.

The most common disciplinary complaints filed against lawyers are for: Neglect. Lack of communication. Misrepresentation/Dishonesty. Scope of representation. Fee disputes/Excessive fees.

The Florida Bar Inquiry/Complaint Form is a fillable PDF. If the PDF opens in your browser, download it to your computer before completing. Please read all instructions, included in the PDF, carefully before completing the inquiry/complaint form. If the form is not properly completed it may be returned for correction.

The Florida Bar posts public record attorney discipline documents for the past 10 years.

Rule 4-7.21 - FIRM NAMES AND LETTERHEAD (a) False, Misleading, or Deceptive Firm Names. A lawyer may not use a firm name, letterhead, or other professional designation that violates rules 4-7.11 through 4-7.15.

The Florida Bar posts public record attorney discipline documents for the past 10 years.