The Florida Supreme Court in recent court orders disciplined 26 attorneys, disbarring two, revoking the licenses of one, suspending 17 and reprimanding six. Three attorneys were placed on probation.

Santiago Asconapé, 5515 S. Park Avenue, Hinsdale, IL, suspended for 91 days and required to undergo a mental evaluation before applying for reinstatement to The Florida Bar effective 30 days following a November 5 court order. (Admitted to practice: 2010) Asconapé was convicted in Florida on a misdemeanor charge of cyberstalking and sentenced to 11 months, 29 days probation without early termination. Respondent was also required by the court order to complete 25 hours of community service, to submit to a mental evaluation and undergo any recommended treatment. Asconapé’s probation was terminated on March 4. (Case No: SC20-557)

Shirley Linette Bates,1450 Lake Bradford Road, Suite C, Tallahassee, public reprimand effective 30 days following an October 29 court order. (Admitted to practice: 2005) Bates received fees to file a post-conviction action and then contracted with a paralegal to draft the motion. Bates did not respond to client requests for updates or provide a draft of the motion despite repeated requests. The client terminated Bates as her attorney and Bates agreed to issue a partial refund. (Case No: SC20-552)