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Fla. Bar v. Lehrman

Supreme Court of Florida.
Mar 21, 2012
86 So. 3d 1114 (Fla. 2012)

Opinion

No. SC12–523.

2012-03-21

THE FLORIDA BAR, Complainant(s) v. Paul Alan LEHRMAN, Respondent(s).


The Florida Bar having filed on March 20, 2012, Notice of Determination of Guilt, it is ordered that Paul Alan Lehrman 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 his practice and protect the interests of existing clients. If respondent notifies this Court in writing that he 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(g). In addition, respondent shall accept no new business from the date this order is filed until he is reinstated.

The above matter has been referred to the Chief Judge of the Third Judicial Circuit for the appointment of a referee pursuant to rule 3–7.2(h).

SeeRule 3–5.1(g) of the Rules Regulating The Florida Bar.

Not final until times 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.


Summaries of

Fla. Bar v. Lehrman

Supreme Court of Florida.
Mar 21, 2012
86 So. 3d 1114 (Fla. 2012)
Case details for

Fla. Bar v. Lehrman

Case Details

Full title:THE FLORIDA BAR, Complainant(s) v. Paul Alan LEHRMAN, Respondent(s).

Court:Supreme Court of Florida.

Date published: Mar 21, 2012

Citations

86 So. 3d 1114 (Fla. 2012)