Navigation Monica Vigues-Pitan, Legal Services of Greater Miami CEO, from the left, with new board officers Karen Lapekas, Arya Attari Li, and Aleida Martinez-Molina, who were sworn in by Judge Vivianne Del Rio. Legal Services of Greater Miami (Legal Services) recently elected a new slate of officers and welcomed four new board members for 2024-2025. Karen […]
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October 1, 2024 Disciplinary Actions
The Florida Supreme Court in recent court orders disciplined six attorneys, disbarring one, suspending three, emergency suspending one, and revoking the license of one. Johnny Euell DuBose, Jr., 1432 Newbridge Lane, Orlando, disciplinary revocation without leave to seek readmission effectively immediately following a September 5 order. (Admitted to practice: 1988) While DuBose was ineligible to […]
In response to Hurricane Helene, Bar activates lawyer misconduct hotline
In the wake of Hurricane Helene, The Florida Bar activated its Disciplinary Hotline to address resident concerns over potential professional misconduct and unlawful solicitation by lawyers in the storm’s aftermath. Floridians who encounter such issues can report them by calling the hotline at 833-979-8225. Bar rules strictly prohibit lawyers from soliciting clients in person, by […]
Judge Ari Abraham Porth honored with Chief Justice Judicial Excellence Award
Judge Ari Porth Judge Ari Abraham Porth is the 2024 circuit court recipient of the Chief Justice Judicial Excellence Award, recognizing Porth’s “exceptional commitment to the judicial branch and his outstanding contributions to the 17th Judicial Circuit in Broward County.” Judge Porth has served on the 17th Circuit Court since his appointment in 2013, where […]
Florida JAG officers attend training
Col. Michael Scionti of Tampa, from the left, Col Kevin Frein of Jacksonville, and Lt. Col. Steve Meints of Orlando recently attended the annual Army JAG Worldwide CLE symposium at The Judge Advocate General Legal Center and School in Charlottesville, Virgina. All three officers are Army Reserve Judge Advocates and longtime Florida Bar members.