Opinion
SC2024-0431
11-27-2024
The Florida Bar, Complainant(s) v. Mercedes Gonzalez Hale, Respondent(s)
Lower Tribunal No(s).: 2023-10,116(6B); 2023-10,386(6B); 2023-10,450(6B); 2024-10,065(6B)
The uncontested report of the referee is approved and Respondent is disbarred. Respondent is currently suspended; therefore this disbarment is effective immediately. Respondent shall fully comply with Rule Regulating The Florida Bar 3-5.1(h). Respondent shall also fully comply with Rule Regulating The Florida Bar 3-6.1, if applicable.
Judgment is entered for The Florida Bar, 651 East Jefferson Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2300, for recovery of costs from Mercedes Gonzalez Hale in the amount of $1,535.00, for which sum let execution issue.
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 this disbarment.
MUNIZ, C. J, and CANADY, LABARGA, COURIEL, GROSSHANS, FRANCIS, and SASSO, JJ, concur