The Florida Supreme Court in recent court orders disciplined nine attorneys, disbarring four, suspending six, and reprimanding one. One attorney was placed on probation.

Frank T. Blainey, 455 Alt. 19 S., G107, Palm Harbor, suspended for 91 days and probation for three-years effective 30 days following a December 28, 2020, court order. (Admitted to practice: 2006) In 2016, Blainey was drinking socially with a client, resulting in a physical altercation. On July 20, 2018, Blainey was convicted of misdemeanor battery. In addition to being intoxicated at the time of the incident, Blainey has a history of DUIs and issues with alcohol. After his arrest, Blainey failed to provide the Bar with updates regarding his criminal case. (Case No: SC19-372)

Lisbeth A. Freeman, P.O. Box 6867, Ft. Myers Beach, disbarred, effective immediately because of her current suspension. (Admitted to practice: 2014) Freeman was hired to assist in the probate matter of a client’s deceased wife’s estate. Freeman filed a Petition for Administration along with the death certificate and a will but failed to take any further action on the court file and failed to communicate with the client. Freeman abandoned representing the client and relocated to Pennsylvania without withdrawing from the case or notifying the client. She failed to respond to The Florida Bar and failed to participate in the disciplinary proceeding. (Case No: SC20-892)