Opinion
SC21-1521
11-04-2021
THE FLORIDA BAR Petitioner(s) v. KATHLEEN LYNN SMADES Complainant(s) Respondent(s)
Lower Tribunal No(s).: 2022-10, 170 (6B)
The Florida Bar having filed on November 4, 2021, Notice of Determination or Judgment of Guilt, it is ordered that Kathleen Lynn Smades is suspended from The Florida Bar pursuant to 3-7.2(f) of the Rules Regulating the Florida Bar, and it is further
ORDERED that this suspension shall be effective thirty days from the date of this order so that respondent can close out her practice and protect the interests of existing clients. If respondent 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 suspension effective immediately. Respondent shall fully comply with Rule Regulating the Florida Bar 3-5.1(h). Respondent shall also fully comply with Rule Regulating the Florida Bar 3-6.1, if applicable. In addition, respondent shall accept no new business from the date this order is filed until she is reinstated.
The above matter has been referred to the Chief Judge of the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit for the appointment of a referee pursuant to rule 3-7.2(h).
See Rule 3-5.1(h) of the Rules Regulating the Florida Bar.
Not final until time expires to file motion for rehearing, and if filed, determined. The filing of a motion for rehearing shall not alter the effective date of this suspension.