Lawyer Regulation.

As an attorney practicing in the area of lawyer regulation (ethics/disciplinary matters), I see a big disconnect between The Florida Bar's initiatives/campaigns promoting mental-health awareness and the manner Bar offices across the state are prosecuting disciplinary cases against attorneys suffering from mental illness.

If The Florida Bar is serious about the mental health of its members, then it should have a robust and consistent policy to handle disciplinary cases involving mental illness. For example, The Florida Bar should...

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