Opinion
No. SC14–9.
2014-07-31
THE FLORIDA BAR, Complainant(s) v. Nikasha Michelle WELLS, Respondent(s).
The uncontested report of the referee is approved and respondent is suspended from the practice of law for sixty 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(h). In addition, respondent shall accept no new business from the date this order is filed until she is reinstated.
Respondent shall pay restitution in the amount of $3000.00 to Calvin Bryant under the terms and conditions set forth in the report and the consent judgment. Respondent shall pay restitution in the amount of $600.00 to Morris Smith under the terms and conditions set forth in the report and the consent judgment. Respondent shall pay restitution in the amount of $461.00 to Terene Lewis under the terms and conditions set forth in the report and the consent judgment. Respondent is further directed to comply with all other terms and conditions of the report and consent judgment.
Judgment is entered for The Florida Bar, 651 East Jefferson Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399–2300, for recovery of costs from Nikasha Michelle Wells in the amount of $1,989.50, for which sum let execution issue.
The filing of a motion for rehearing shall not alter the effective date of this suspension.