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Fla. Bar v. Stephen

Supreme Court of Florida.
Jul 27, 2012
97 So. 3d 825 (Fla. 2012)

Opinion

No. SC12–664.

2012-07-27

THE FLORIDA BAR, Complainant(s) v. Michele Suzanne STEPHEN, Respondent(s).


The uncontested report of the referee is approved and respondent is suspended from the practice of law for thirty days, 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(g). In addition, respondent shall accept no new business from the date this order is filed until she is reinstated. Respondent is further directed to comply with all other terms and conditions of the report.

Judgment is entered for The Florida Bar, 651 East Jefferson Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399–2300, for recovery of costs from Michele Suzanne Stephan 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 suspension.


Summaries of

Fla. Bar v. Stephen

Supreme Court of Florida.
Jul 27, 2012
97 So. 3d 825 (Fla. 2012)
Case details for

Fla. Bar v. Stephen

Case Details

Full title:THE FLORIDA BAR, Complainant(s) v. Michele Suzanne STEPHEN, Respondent(s).

Court:Supreme Court of Florida.

Date published: Jul 27, 2012

Citations

97 So. 3d 825 (Fla. 2012)