We knew this was coming. In my opinion, even they knew he had crossed the line. But, how could they possibly go against someone who won the trial of the century when they knew she should have been found guilty? If they planned to punish JB, they would have done it right away.
From the letter we also learn that due to the bar's record retention schedule, computer records and files are destroyed one year after closing.
I guess that way they can gloat about an attorney's "spotless" career and say no complaints are on record no matter how bad the attorney may have been.
We learn something new every day, don't we?
"I forgot" and "There was lots of paperwork" are excuses acceptable to the FL Bar ?
Is no one accountable for their actions any longer?
Is "My dog ate my homework" a future acceptable FCA excuse ?
:banghead:
They would be better with a Watch committee governing them, from various professions, with a handful of Attorney.... At least there would be some lay people there to maintain community standards.
How often do you have to show contempt for the court to earn disciplinary action in Florida?
http://www.cfnews13.com/article/news/2012/february/387885?cmpid=twitter
"However, in one case the grievance committee also issued a letter of advice indicating that while Mr. Baezs conduct did not warrant formal discipline, the committee believed his conduct was not consistent with the high standards of the legal profession."
Let's add this statement to the documents showing WHY Baez was denied by the Florida Supreme Court from joining the Florida Bar for 8 years
http://abcnews.go.com/US/casey-anth...rney-jose-baez/story?id=13784113#.T0wUHIePXcg
"The Florida Supreme Court said his financial mishaps coupled with failure to pay child support "show a lack of respect for the rights of others and a total lack of respect for the legal system, which is absolutely inconsistent with the character and fitness qualities required of those seeking to be afforded the highest position of trust and confidence recognized by our system of law."
Seems to me that there wasn't one lawyer anywhere that approved of the bs Baez was flinging around for the whole 3 years and trial until the jury did what they did to set Convicted Felon Casey Anthony free. Then the tide changed. Yup, that's our justice system. Makes me sick but I have learned my lesson just by this case alone. Eveyone lies and everyone dies has a whole new meaning to me now. If you have anything to do with the justice system you can get away with murder if you pick a sleezy lawyer.
Actually, the committees are comprised of both lawyers and other citizens. How they could conclude it was unintentional is beyond me. Even Judge Perry told him he felt it was no accident.
IIRC, 3 members of the Grievance Committee are Non-lawyers
Must be 3 from the Pinellas 12!
Discovery violations....not so much. UNFORTUNATELY. However, I happen to think there should have been more done about the brokering of blood money by an attorney for his client while representing said client in a capital murder trial. Serious, serious conflict of interest.
IMHO.