Opinion
SC2024-0240
02-29-2024
The Florida Bar, Complainant(s) v. Douglas Macarthur Bates, Respondent(s)
Lower Tribunal No(s).: 2024-50,424 (13B)
The Joint Petition for Placement on the Inactive List filed in the above cause is granted and Douglas Macarthur Bates is hereby classified as an inactive member pursuant to Rule 3-7.13 of the Rules Regulating The Florida Bar. Respondent has advised that he is no longer practicing law, therefore, placement on the inactive list is effective immediately. Respondent shall fully comply with Rule Regulating The Florida Bar 3-5.1(h).
Not final until time expires to file motion for rehearing, and if filed, determined. The filing of a motion for rehearing shall not alter the effective date of placement on the inactive list.
MUÑIZ, C.J., and CANADY, LABARGA, COURIEL, GROSSHANS, FRANCIS, and SASSO, JJ., concur.