Opinion
No. SC12–2186.
2013-07-24
In re Petition for Disciplinary Revocation of Lilia A. CASAL–DIAZ.
The uncontested petition for disciplinary revocation, as provided by Rule 3–7.12, Rules Regulating The Florida Bar, with leave to seek readmission after 5 years, is granted subject to the continuing jurisdiction of this Court. See Florida Bar v. Ross, 732 So.2d 1037, 1040–42 (Fla.1998). Disciplinary revocation is tantamount to disbarment. Florida Bar v. Hale, 762 So.2d 515 (Fla.2000). The disciplinary revocation shall be effective thirty days from the date of this order so that petitioner can close out her practice and protect the interests of existing clients. If petitioner notifies this Court in writing that she is no longer practicing and does not need the thirty days to protect existing clients, this Court will enter an order making the revocation effective immediately. Petitioner shall accept no new business from the date this order is filed.
Judgment is entered for The Florida Bar, 651 East Jefferson Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399–2300, for recovery of costs from Lilia A. Casal–Diaz in the amount of $1,250.00, for which sum let execution issue.
The filing of a motion for rehearing shall not alter the effective date of this revocation.