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February 15, 2012

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Andrew S. Berman, AV-rated, listed in Best Lawyers in America (appellate law, business litigation), over 25 years experience defending bar and other professional discipline cases and admissions (character/fitness). Former vice chair Professional Ethics Committee. Member Association of Professional Responsibility Lawyers (former Board member). Andrew S. Berman, Young, Berman, Karpf & Gonzalez, P.A., (offices in Miami and Weston) (305) 377-2291; aberman@ybkglaw.com.

Elizabeth S. Conan, Former Counsel for The Florida Bar, Department of Lawyer Regulation, Orlando 1999-2006. If you are facing any disciplinary action that may affect your ability to practice, or if your character and fitness are being challenged as a Bar applicant, contact an attorney experienced in legal ethics and Bar admissions who will act immediately to protect your interests. Member, Association of Professional Responsibility Lawyers, Florida Association of Bar Defense Lawyers. www.FLORIDABARCOMPLAINTS.com; (321) 228-2228; econan@cfl.rr.com.

Joseph Corsmeier, AV-rated former Florida Bar Counsel (1990-1998), over 26 years of legal experience (over 21 years in this field), is available to represent lawyers statewide in Bar disciplinary matters, Board of Bar Examiners admission matters, all licensed professionals in disciplinary and admission proceedings before all State Agencies and Boards, and expert opinion and testimony on ethics and malpractice issues. Joseph Corsmeier, Clearwater (office) (727)799-1688, jcorsmeier@jac-law.com.

Richard A. Greenberg, AV-rated lawyer, former disciplinary counsel for The Florida Bar with over 25 years experience in the field, is available for representation before grievance committees, before the Florida Board of Bar Examiners (representing applicants since 1990), in referee proceedings, and in any proceedings involving attorney discipline and Bar admission. Member of the national Association of Professional Responsibility Lawyers, the Florida Assoc. of Bar Defense Lawyers, and The Florida Bar Professional Ethics Committee (1994-2003)(July 01, 2008-Present). Rumberger, Kirk and Caldwell, 215 South Monroe Street, Suite 702, Tallahassee 32301, phone (850) 222-6550, toll free 1-800-875-7524. rgreenberg@rumberger.com. Additional offices in Orlando, Miami and Tampa.

David R. Ristoff, AV-rated former chief counsel for the Tampa office of The Florida Bar, Department of Lawyer Regulation (1984-June 2000), is available for representation of attorneys in admission and before grievance committees, referee proceedings, reinstatements, Florida Board of Bar Examiners, and appeals before the Supreme Court of Florida. Available to represent other professionals in licensure proceedings. Also available for consultation and/or expert testimony on legal ethics and malpractice issues. David R. Ristoff, Williams, Ristoff, & Proper, P.L.C., 4532 U.S. Highway 19, New Port Richey, phone (727) 842-9758, fax (727) 848-2494.

Scott K. Tozian, AV Preeminent-rated lawyer with over 25 years experience in defending attorneys in Bar grievance/disciplinary proceedings, is available to represent lawyers in all Bar proceedings, including reinstatement/readmission. He is available to serve as an expert witness. He has represented applicants before the Florida Board of Bar Examiners for over 25 years and is available for representation concerning application and character/fitness proceedings. Scott K. Tozian, Suite 200, 109 N. Brush Street, Tampa, FL 33602; phone (813) 273-0063; stozian@smithtozian.com; www.floridabardefense.com.

Brian L. Tannebaum, AV-rated criminal defense lawyer and former grievance committee member is available to represent attorneys in grievance and reinstatement matters before The Florida Bar, applicants before the Florida Board of Bar Examiners, and consultation on ethics issues. Member, Association of Professional Responsibility Lawyers, Florida Association of Bar Defense Lawyers. Brian L. Tannebaum, Tannebaum Weiss, P.L., 150 West Flagler Street, Penthouse, Miami 33130; (305) 374-7850; email: brian@thelawyeradvocate.com.

Stephen C. Whalen, AV-rated former disciplinary counsel for The Florida Bar (1991-2005) is available to represent attorneys statewide in all phases of proceedings before grievance committees, referees, including appeals, and the Florida Board of Bar Examiners. Available for consultation and serve as an expert witness. Stephen C. Whalen, P.A., 1968 Bayshore Boulevard, Dunedin, FL 34698; (727) 785-1715; fax: (727) 785-1568. swhalenlaw@yahoo.com.

Richard B. Marx, Esq. is an AV-rated trial lawyer and former member of the Board of Directors of FLA, Inc. He has more than 40 years trial experience in State and Federal Courts and more than 22 years experience representing lawyers in Florida Bar discipline cases and reinstatement proceedings and law students before the Florida Board of Bar Examiners in admission proceedings. Member, Association of Professional Responsibility Lawyers, Florida Association of Bar Defense Lawyers. Richard B. Marx, Esq., 66 West Flagler Street, 2nd Floor, Miami, Florida 33130. (305) 579-9060 www.richardbmarx.com.

Edward Iturralde is available to represent attorneys in bar proceedings and investigations, students seeking admission to the bar, and other professionals before their licensing boards. AV-rated, former disciplinary counsel, former assistant statewide prosecutor, and former assistant state attorney with over 20 years experience. Law Office of Edward Iturralde, P.A., 2910 Kerry Forest Parkway D4-204, Tallahassee, FL 32309; 850-264-7498; ed@iturraldelaw.com.

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