Pursuant to R. Regulating Fla. Bar 3-7.10, Daphane Dee Clements-Stevens has petitioned the Supreme Court for Bar reinstatement.

Clements-Stevens was placed on the inactive list on February 5, 2009. Subsequently, by orders of the Supreme Court, Clements-Stevens was suspended from the practice of law for two years, effective nunc pro tunc February 5, 2009. She was suspended for violations of the following Rules Regulating The Florida Bar: two counts of Rule 3-4.3 (Misconduct and Minor Misconduct); Rule 3-4.4 (Criminal Misconduct); Rule 4-1.1 (Competence); eight counts of Rule 4-1.3 (Diligence); nine counts of Rule 4-1.4 (Communication); six counts of Rule 4-1.5 (Fees and Costs for Legal Services); Rule 4-1.15 (Safekeeping Property); Rule 4-1.16(a) (When Lawyer Must Decline/Terminate Representation); eight counts of Rule 4-1.16(a)(2) (When to Decline or Terminate Representation); nine counts of Rule 4-1.16(d) (Protection of Client’s Interest); Rule 4-8.4(b) (Misconduct – commit a criminal act that reflects adversely on the lawyer’s honesty, trustworthiness, or fitness as a lawyer in other respects); and Rule 5-1.2 (Trust Accounting Records and Procedures). Clements-Stevens has remained on the inactive list since February 5, 2009.

Any persons having knowledge bearing upon Clements-Stevens’ fitness or qualifications to resume the practice of law should contact Jennifer Robyn Dillon, Bar Counsel, The Florida Bar