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Fla. Bar v. Powell

Supreme Court of Florida.
Jun 17, 2015
171 So. 3d 123 (Fla. 2015)

Opinion

No. SC15–1116.

06-17-2015

THE FLORIDA BAR, Complainant(s) v. John Rex POWELL, Respondent(s).


Opinion

The Florida Bar having filed on June 16, 2015, Notice of Determination or Judgment of Guilt, it is ordered that John Rex Powell 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(h). 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 Second 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.


Summaries of

Fla. Bar v. Powell

Supreme Court of Florida.
Jun 17, 2015
171 So. 3d 123 (Fla. 2015)
Case details for

Fla. Bar v. Powell

Case Details

Full title:THE FLORIDA BAR, Complainant(s) v. John Rex POWELL, Respondent(s).

Court:Supreme Court of Florida.

Date published: Jun 17, 2015

Citations

171 So. 3d 123 (Fla. 2015)