Opinion
No. SC15–512.
04-09-2015
THE FLORIDA BAR, Complainant(s) v. Theodore Michael JOHNS, Respondent(s).
Opinion
The Joint Petition for Placement on the Inactive List filed in the above cause is granted and Theodore Michael Johns is hereby classified as an inactive member pursuant to Rule 3–7.13 of the Rules Regulating The Florida Bar.
Placement on the inactive list will be effective thirty days from the date of this order to allow respondent to close his practice in an orderly manner and take steps to protect the legal interests of his current clients. Respondent shall fully comply with Rule Regulating the Florida Bar 3–5.1(h). In addition, respondent shall accept no new business from the date this order is filed until he is reinstated.
The filing of a motion for rehearing shall not alter the effective date of placement on the inactive list.
LABARGA, C.J., and PARIENTE, LEWIS, QUINCE, CANADY, POLSTON, and PERRY, JJ., concur.