Disciplinary actions.
The Florida Supreme Court in recent court orders suspended 15, repremanded seven, and disbarred one attorneys.
The following lawyers are disciplined: Margaret M. Anderson, 1707 20th St., Vero Beach, reprimanded for professional misconduct following a March 9 court order. (Admitted to practice: 1991) Among several Bar violations, Anderson engaged in conduct that was unlawful or contrary to honesty and justice; failed to act with reasonable diligence and promptness in representing a client; and engaged in conduct in connection with the practice of law that was prejudicial to the administration of justice. (Case no. SC05-2135)
Susan Lynn Eberle, 301 E. Pine St., Ste. 150, Orlando, suspended from practicing law in Florida for 30 days, effective 30 days following a March 16 court order. Upon reinstatement, Eberle is further placed on probation for two years. (Admitted to practice: 1985) Eberle failed to explain a matter to the extent necessary to permit the client to make informed decisions regarding the representation and failed to respond, in writing, to an official inquiry by Bar counsel or a disciplinary agency, when conducting an investigation into her conduct. (Case no. SC05-1155)
Raquel Lynn Floyd, P.O. Box 5183, Hialeah, suspended from practicing law in Florida for six months, effective 30 days following a March 16 court order. (Admitted to practice: 1998) Among several Bar violations, Floyd failed to provide a client with competent representation; failed to act with reasonable diligence and promptness in representing a client; and failed to keep a client reasonably informed about the status of a matter. (Case no. SC05-1582)
R. Matthew Gentile, 3155 Jackson Ave., Coconut Grove, suspended from practicing law in Florida on an emergency basis, effective 30 days following a March 1 court order. (Admitted to practice: 2000) There is clear and convincing evidence that Gentile appears to be causing great public harm. (Case no. SC06-325)
Thomas Gordon Hersem, 1421 Court St., Ste. B, Clearwater, suspended from practicing law in Florida for two years, effective 30 days following a March 16 court order. (Admitted to practice: 1977) Hersem engaged in misconduct and minor misconduct; violated or attempted to violate the Rules of Professional Conduct; and violated some of the Rules Regulating Trust Accounts. (Case no. SC05-1226)
Justin I. Hirsch, 3032 Center St., Coconut Grove, reprimanded for professional misconduct following a March 16 court order...
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