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Date Docketed
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Case Type
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Description
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Filed by
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Notes
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07/27/2017
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The Florida Bar
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COMPLAINT
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CO The Florida Bar FB BY: WD Thomas Allen Kroeger 19303
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07/27/2017
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The Florida Bar
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No Fee Required
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07/27/2017
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The Florida Bar
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REQUEST-ADMISSIONS
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CO The Florida Bar FB BY: WD Thomas Allen Kroeger 19303
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07/27/2017
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The Florida Bar
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POSSIBLE VENUE
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CO The Florida Bar FB BY: WD Thomas Allen Kroeger 19303
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07/27/2017
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The Florida Bar
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT LETTER-NEW CASE
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Supreme Court Of Florida BY: Supreme Court Of Florida
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07/27/2017
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The Florida Bar
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ORDER-REFEREE APPOINTMENT (DISCIPLINARY)
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HON. BERTILA ANA SOTO, CJ, 11TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
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08/04/2017
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The Florida Bar
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NOTICE-APPEARANCE
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RS Jonathan Stephen Schwartz 579361 BY: RS Benedict P. Kuehne 233293
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(SENT TO REFEREE 09/06/2017)
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08/21/2017
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The Florida Bar
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ANSWER
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RS Jonathan Stephen Schwartz 579361 BY: RS Benedict P. Kuehne 233293
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FILED AS "ANSWER TO COMPLAINT AND AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSES" (SENT TO REFEREE 09/06/2017)
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08/21/2017
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The Florida Bar
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RESPONSE
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RS Jonathan Stephen Schwartz 579361 BY: RS Benedict P. Kuehne 233293
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FILED AS "RESPONSE TO REQUESTS FOR ADMISSIONS" (SENT TO REFEREE 09/06/2017)
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09/01/2017
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The Florida Bar
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REFEREE APPOINTED
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HON. CELESTE H. MUIR, 11TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, DATED 08/23/2017
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11/08/2017
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The Florida Bar
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REQUEST-ADMISSIONS
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RS Jonathan Stephen Schwartz 579361 BY: RS Benedict P. Kuehne 233293
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11/13/2017: SENT TO REFEREE
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11/08/2017
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The Florida Bar
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NOTICE
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RS Jonathan Stephen Schwartz 579361 BY: RS Benedict P. Kuehne 233293
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FILED AS "NOTICE OF SERVICE OF RESPONDENT'S FIRST REQUESTS FOR ADMISSIONS TO COMPLAINANT THE FLORIDA BAR" (11/13/2017: SENT TO REFEREE)
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11/08/2017
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The Florida Bar
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NOTICE
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RS Jonathan Stephen Schwartz 579361 BY: RS Benedict P. Kuehne 233293
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FILED AS "NOTICE OF SERVICE OF RESPONDENT'S FIRST SET OF INTERROGATORIES TO COMPLAINANT THE FLORIDA BAR" (11/13/2017: SENT TO REFEREE)
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11/08/2017
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The Florida Bar
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MISC. DOCKET ENTRY
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RS Jonathan Stephen Schwartz 579361 BY: RS Benedict P. Kuehne 233293
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FILED AS "RESPONDENT'S FIRST SET OF INTERROGATORIES TO
COMPLAINANT THE FLORIDA BAR" (11/13/2017: SENT TO REFEREE)
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11/08/2017
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The Florida Bar
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NOTICE
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RS Jonathan Stephen Schwartz 579361 BY: RS Benedict P. Kuehne 233293
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FILED AS "NOTICE OF SERVICE OF RESPONDENT'S FIRST REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION TO COMPLAINANT THE FLORIDA BAR" (11/13/2017: SENT TO REFEREE)
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11/08/2017
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The Florida Bar
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REQUEST-PRODUCTION
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RS Jonathan Stephen Schwartz 579361 BY: RS Benedict P. Kuehne 233293
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11/13/2017: SENT TO REFEREE
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11/13/2017
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The Florida Bar
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ORDER-FILE WITH REFEREE
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Respondent's counsel is advised that, pursuant to rule 3-7.6(h)(5)(B), Rules Regulating the Florida Bar, all future pleadings, motions, and notices must be filed with the appointed referee and not with the Florida Supreme Court.
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02/06/2018
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The Florida Bar
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MOTION-EXT OF TIME (REFEREE'S REPORT)
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CO The Florida Bar FB BY: WD Thomas Allen Kroeger 19303
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MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO FILE REPORT OF REFEREE
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02/08/2018
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The Florida Bar
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ORDER-EXT OF TIME GR (REFEREE'S REPORT)
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The Florida Bar's request for extension of time is granted and the referee is allowed to and including May 21, 2018, in which to file the required referee's report. ALL OTHER TIMES ARE EXTENDED ACCORDINGLY.
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05/22/2018
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The Florida Bar
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REFEREES REPORT
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Celeste Hardee Muir 162498 BY: Celeste Hardee Muir 162498
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05/22/2018
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The Florida Bar
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AFFIDAVIT/STATEMENT OF COSTS
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Celeste Hardee Muir 162498 BY: Celeste Hardee Muir 162498
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05/22/2018
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The Florida Bar
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RECORD/TRANSCRIPT (FLA BAR)
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Celeste Hardee Muir 162498 BY: Celeste Hardee Muir 162498
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W/ INDEX OF RECORD, CERTIFICATION OF RECORD AND INDEX, MISC PLEADINGS, TRANSCRIPTS, AND EXHIBITS
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06/08/2018
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The Florida Bar
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LETTER-FLA BAR (WILL PETITION FOR REVIEW)
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Adria E. Quintela 897000 BY: Adria E. Quintela 897000
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06/11/2018
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The Florida Bar
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NOTICE OF HEARING
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RS Jonathan Stephen Schwartz 579361 BY: RS Benedict P. Kuehne 233293
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06/12/2018: SENT TO REFEREE
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06/11/2018
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The Florida Bar
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SUPP RECORD/TRANSCRIPT (FLA BAR)
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Celeste Hardee Muir 162498 BY: Celeste Hardee Muir 162498
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W/REVISED AND SUPPLEMENTED INDEX OF RECORD; CERTIFICATION OF AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED RECORD AND INDEX; MISC PLEADINGS; AND TRANSCRIPT
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06/19/2018
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The Florida Bar
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NOTICE OF HEARING
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RS Jonathan Stephen Schwartz 579361 BY: RS Benedict P. Kuehne 233293
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FILED AS "RENOTICE OF HEARING" (06/20/2018: SENT TO REFEREE)
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07/23/2018
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The Florida Bar
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ORDER-CIRCUIT COURT
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DATED 06/22/2018, NUNC PRO TUNC 06/18/2018, ORDER ON RESPONDENT'S MOTION TO ASSESS COSTS (E-MAILED)
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07/23/2018
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The Florida Bar
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NOTICE-INTENT TO SEEK REVIEW OF REFEREE'S REPORT
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CO The Florida Bar FB BY: WD Thomas Allen Kroeger 19303
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08/01/2018
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The Florida Bar
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NOTICE-FILING
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CO The Florida Bar FB BY: WD Thomas Allen Kroeger 19303
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08/01/2018
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The Florida Bar
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TRANSCRIPT (FLA BAR)
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CO The Florida Bar FB BY: WD Thomas Allen Kroeger 19303
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VOLUME 1
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08/01/2018
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The Florida Bar
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TRANSCRIPT (FLA BAR)
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CO The Florida Bar FB BY: WD Thomas Allen Kroeger 19303
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VOLUME II
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08/01/2018
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The Florida Bar
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TRANSCRIPT (FLA BAR)
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CO The Florida Bar FB BY: WD Thomas Allen Kroeger 19303
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VOLUME III
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08/22/2018
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The Florida Bar
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INITIAL BRIEF-MERITS
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CO The Florida Bar FB BY: WD Thomas Allen Kroeger 19303
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08/22/2018
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The Florida Bar
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APPENDIX-MERIT BRIEF
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CO The Florida Bar FB BY: WD Thomas Allen Kroeger 19303
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09/11/2018
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The Florida Bar
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MOTION-EXT OF TIME (ANSWER BRIEF-MERITS)
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RS Jonathan Stephen Schwartz 579361 BY: RS Benedict P. Kuehne 233293
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FILED AS "RESPONDENT'S FIRST MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME FOR SERVICE OF ANSWER BRIEF"
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09/13/2018
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The Florida Bar
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ORDER-EXT OF TIME GR (ANSWER BRIEF-MERITS)
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Respondent's motion for extension of time is granted, and respondent is allowed to and including September 28, 2018, in which to serve the answer brief on the merits. Multiple extensions of time for the same filing are discouraged. Absent extenuating circumstances, subsequent requests may be denied. All other times will be extended accordingly.
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10/01/2018
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The Florida Bar
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MOTION-EXT OF TIME (ANSWER BRIEF-MERITS)
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RS Jonathan Stephen Schwartz 579361 BY: RS Benedict P. Kuehne 233293
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FILED AS "RESPONDENT'S FINAL MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME
FOR SERVICE OF ANSWER BRIEF"
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10/02/2018
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The Florida Bar
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ORDER-EXT OF TIME GR (ANSWER BRIEF-MERITS)
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Respondent's "Final Motion for Extension of Time for Service of Answer Brief" is granted, and respondent is allowed to and including October 2, 2018, in which to serve the answer brief on the merits. Multiple extensions of time for the same filing are discouraged. Absent extenuating circumstances, subsequent requests may be denied. All other times will be extended accordingly.
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10/03/2018
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The Florida Bar
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ANSWER BRIEF-MERITS
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RS Jonathan Stephen Schwartz 579361 BY: RS Benedict P. Kuehne 233293
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FILED AS "ANSWER BRIEF OF RESPONDENT"
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10/03/2018
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The Florida Bar
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MOTION-ACCEPTANCE AS TIMELY FILED (BRIEF)
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RS Jonathan Stephen Schwartz 579361 BY: RS Benedict P. Kuehne 233293
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FILED AS "RESPONDENT'S MOTION TO ACCEPT ANSWER BRIEF FOR FILING"
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10/04/2018
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The Florida Bar
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ORDER-ACCEPTANCE AS TIMELY FILED GR (BRIEF)
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Respondent's "Motion to Accept Answer Brief for Filing" is granted and respondent's answer brief on the merits was filed with this Court on October 3, 2018.
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10/22/2018
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The Florida Bar
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MOTION-EXT OF TIME (REPLY BRIEF-MERITS)
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CO The Florida Bar FB BY: WD Thomas Allen Kroeger 19303
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FILED AS "MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME"
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10/23/2018
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The Florida Bar
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ORDER-EXT OF TIME GR (REPLY BRIEF-MERITS)
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The Florida Bar's motion for extension of time is granted and they are allowed to and including November 29, 2018, in which to serve the reply brief on the merits. Multiple extensions of time for the same filing are discouraged. Absent extenuating circumstances, subsequent requests may be denied.
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11/29/2018
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The Florida Bar
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REPLY BRIEF-MERITS
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CO The Florida Bar FB BY: WD Thomas Allen Kroeger 19303
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12/28/2018
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The Florida Bar
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ORDER-NO REQ SCHED (MISC)
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The above case has been submitted to the Court without oral argument.
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11/07/2019
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The Florida Bar
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ORDER-REFEREE FOR ADD'L PROCEEDINGS
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In light of this Court's opinion dated November 7, 2019, this case is referred back to be reassigned to a new referee for a hearing and recommendation as to the appropriate discipline. The Honorable Bertila Ana Soto, Chief Judge of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit Court of Florida, is directed to appoint a new referee, within fourteen days of this order, and to notify the Clerk of the Florida Supreme Court and the parties as to the judge appointed as referee. The newly-assigned referee shall file a report within ninety days of his or her appointment.
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11/07/2019
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The Florida Bar
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DISP-REMANDED
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FSC-OPINION: Therefore, we disapprove the referee's report and remand this case to a newly appointed referee for a hearing limited to a determination of recommended discipline. Finally, we also disapprove the referee's determination that the parties bear their own costs, and direct that the Bar submit its statement of costs, pursuant to Bar Rule 3-7.6(q)(5), following the additional proceedings before the newly appointed referee. It is so ordered.
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11/08/2019
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The Florida Bar
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NOTICE-COUNS SUBSTITUTION
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CO The Florida Bar FB BY: CO Jennifer R. Falcone 624284
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AND DESIGNATED E-MAIL ADDRESS
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11/08/2019
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The Florida Bar
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NOTICE-COUNS SUBSTITUTION
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CO The Florida Bar FB BY: CO Jennifer R. Falcone 624284
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AND DESIGNATED E-MAIL ADDRESS
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11/12/2019
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The Florida Bar
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RECORD/TRANSCRIPT RETURNED
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Bertila Ana Soto 822752 BY: Bertila Ana Soto 822752
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TO HON. BERTILA SOTO, C.J., 11TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
(INDEX OF RECORD, CERTIFICATION OF RECORD AND INDEX, MISC PLEADINGS, TRANSCRIPTS, AND EXHIBITS; REVISED AND SUPPLEMENTED INDEX OF RECORD; CERTIFICATION OF AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED RECORD AND INDEX; MISC PLEADINGS; AND TRANSCRIPT)
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12/02/2019
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The Florida Bar
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REFEREE APPOINTED
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Dated 11/12/2019, Hon. Lizzet Martinez, Eleventh Judicial Circuit (filed via email) (12/03/2019: A new order was filed on 12/02/2019, dated 11/28/2019)
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12/02/2019
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The Florida Bar
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REFEREE APPOINTED
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HON. LIZZET MARTINEZ, 11TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, DATED 11/25/2019
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12/03/2019
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The Florida Bar
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PUBLISH FULL
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Opinion issued November 7, 2019.
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12/04/2019
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The Florida Bar
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NOTICE-APPEARANCE
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RS Jonathan Stephen Schwartz 579361 BY: RS Richard Baron 178675
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(12/04/2019: REFEREE INCLUDED IN THE COS)
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01/13/2020
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The Florida Bar
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MOTION-EXT OF TIME (REFEREE'S REPORT)
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CO The Florida Bar FB BY: CO Jennifer R. Falcone 624284
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01/14/2020
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The Florida Bar
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ORDER-EXT OF TIME GR (REFEREE'S REPORT)
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The Florida Bar's request for extension of time is granted and the referee is allowed to and including May 15, 2020, in which to file the required referee's report. ALL OTHER TIMES ARE EXTENDED ACCORDINGLY.
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04/16/2020
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The Florida Bar
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MOTION-EXT OF TIME (REFEREE'S REPORT)
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CO The Florida Bar FB BY: CO Jennifer R. Falcone 624284
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04/17/2020
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The Florida Bar
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ORDER-EXT OF TIME GR (REFEREE'S REPORT)
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The Florida Bar's request for extension of time is granted and the referee is allowed to and including July 31, 2020, in which to file the required referee's report. ALL OTHER TIMES ARE EXTENDED ACCORDINGLY.
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07/09/2020
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The Florida Bar
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MOTION-EXT OF TIME (REFEREE'S REPORT)
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CO The Florida Bar FB BY: CO Jennifer R. Falcone 624284
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FILED AS "AGREED MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO FILE REPORTS OF REFEREE"
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07/10/2020
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The Florida Bar
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ORDER-EXT OF TIME GR (REFEREE'S REPORT)
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The Florida Bar's request for extension of time is granted and the referee is allowed to and including September 21, 2020, in which to file the required referee's report. ALL OTHER TIMES ARE EXTENDED ACCORDINGLY.
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09/08/2020
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The Florida Bar
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MOTION-EXT OF TIME (REFEREE'S REPORT)
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CO The Florida Bar FB BY: CO Jennifer R. Falcone 624284
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FILED AS "AGREED MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO FILE REPORT OF REFEREE"
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09/09/2020
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The Florida Bar
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ORDER-EXT OF TIME GR (REFEREE'S REPORT)
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The Florida Bar's request for extension of time is granted and the referee is allowed to and including October 16, 2020, in which to file the required referee's report. ALL OTHER TIMES ARE EXTENDED ACCORDINGLY.
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10/16/2020
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The Florida Bar
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REFEREES REPORT
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Lizzet Martinez 114634 BY: Lizzet Martinez 114634
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AFTER REMANDED
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10/16/2020
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The Florida Bar
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RECORD/TRANSCRIPT (FLA BAR)
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Lizzet Martinez 114634 BY: Lizzet Martinez 114634
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INDEX OF RECORD, CERTIFICATION OF RECORD AND INDEX, MISC PLEADINGS & TRANSCRIPTS (ONE BOX)
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11/02/2020
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The Florida Bar
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RECORD/TRANSCRIPT (FLA BAR)
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Lizzet Martinez 114634 BY: Lizzet Martinez 114634
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AMENDED INDEX OF RECORD, CERTIFICATION OF AMENDED INDEX OF RECORD
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11/02/2020
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The Florida Bar
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ORDER-CIRCUIT COURT
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FILED AS "ORDER GRANTING THE FLORIDA BAR'S MOTION TO ASSESS COSTS"
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11/02/2020
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The Florida Bar
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AFFIDAVIT/STATEMENT OF COSTS
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CO The Florida Bar FB BY: CO Jennifer R. Falcone 624284
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11/02/2020
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The Florida Bar
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AFFIDAVIT/STATEMENT OF COSTS
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CO The Florida Bar FB BY: CO Jennifer R. Falcone 624284
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(AMENDED)
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11/02/2020
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The Florida Bar
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ORDER-CIRCUIT COURT
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(AMENDED) FILED AS "ORDER GRANTING THE FLORIDA BAR'S
MOTION TO ASSESS COSTS"
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12/04/2020
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The Florida Bar
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LETTER-FLA BAR (WILL PETITION FOR REVIEW)
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Patricia Ann Toro Savitz 559547 BY: Patricia Ann Toro Savitz 559547
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12/11/2020
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The Florida Bar
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NOTICE-INTENT TO SEEK REVIEW OF REFEREE'S REPORT
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CO The Florida Bar FB BY: CO Jennifer R. Falcone 624284
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12/14/2020
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The Florida Bar
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NOTICE-APPEARANCE
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CO The Florida Bar FB BY: PT Chris W. Altenbernd 197394
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FILED AS "NOTICE OF APPEARANCE AND DESIGNATION OF EMAIL ADDRESSES"
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12/15/2020
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The Florida Bar
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NOTICE-INTENT TO SEEK REVIEW OF REFEREE'S REPORT (CROSS)
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RS Jonathan Stephen Schwartz 579361 BY: RS Benedict P. Kuehne 233293
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01/08/2021
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The Florida Bar
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INITIAL BRIEF-MERITS
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CO The Florida Bar FB BY: PT Chris W. Altenbernd 197394
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FILED AS "THE FLORIDA BAR'S INITIAL BRIEF ON REVIEW OF RECOMMENDED SANCTION"
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01/08/2021
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The Florida Bar
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APPENDIX-MERIT BRIEF
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CO The Florida Bar FB BY: PT Chris W. Altenbernd 197394
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FILED AS "APPENDIX TO THE FLORIDA BAR'S INITIAL BRIEF"
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01/26/2021
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The Florida Bar
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MOTION-EXT OF TIME (ANSWER BRIEF-MERITS)
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RS Jonathan Stephen Schwartz 579361 BY: RS Benedict P. Kuehne 233293
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FILED AS "RESPONDENT'S AGREED MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO SERVE ANSWER/CROSS-APPEAL BRIEF"
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01/27/2021
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The Florida Bar
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ORDER-EXT OF TIME GR (ANSWER BRIEF-MERITS)
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Respondent's "Agreed Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Answer/Cross-Appeal Brief" is granted, and respondent is allowed to and including February 17, 2021, in which to serve the answer/cross brief on the merits. Multiple extensions of time for the same filing are discouraged. Absent extenuating circumstances, subsequent requests may be denied.
All other times will be extended accordingly.
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02/17/2021
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The Florida Bar
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MOTION-EXT OF TIME (ANSWER BRIEF-MERITS)
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RS Jonathan Stephen Schwartz 579361 BY: RS Benedict P. Kuehne 233293
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FILED AS "RESPONDENT'S AGREED MOTION FOR SECOND EXTENSION OF TIME TO SERVE ANSWER/CROSS-APPEAL BRIEF"
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02/17/2021
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The Florida Bar
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ORDER-EXT OF TIME GR (ANSWER BRIEF-MERITS)
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Respondent's "Agreed Motion for Second Extension of Time to Serve Answer/Cross-Appeal Brief" is granted, and respondent is allowed to and including March 1, 2021, in which to serve the answer/cross brief on the merits. Multiple extensions of time for the same filing are discouraged. Absent extenuating circumstances, subsequent requests may be denied.
All other times will be extended accordingly.
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03/01/2021
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The Florida Bar
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REQUEST-ORAL ARGUMENT
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RS Jonathan Stephen Schwartz 579361 BY: RS Benedict P. Kuehne 233293
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03/01/2021
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The Florida Bar
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ANSWER/CROSS INITIAL BRIEF-MERITS
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RS Jonathan Stephen Schwartz 579361 BY: RS Benedict P. Kuehne 233293
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FILED AS "ANSWER BRIEF OF RESPONDENT"
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03/01/2021
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The Florida Bar
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APPENDIX-MERIT BRIEF
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RS Jonathan Stephen Schwartz 579361 BY: RS Benedict P. Kuehne 233293
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FILED AS "SUPPLEMENTAL APPENDIX TO ANSWER BRIEF OF RESPONDENT"
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03/18/2021
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The Florida Bar
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MOTION-EXT OF TIME (REPLY BRIEF-MERITS)
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CO The Florida Bar FB BY: PT Chris W. Altenbernd 197394
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FILED AS "AGREED MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO SERVE
REPLY BRIEF"
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03/18/2021
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The Florida Bar
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ORDER-EXT OF TIME GR (REPLY BRIEF-MERITS)
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The Florida Bar's "Agreed Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Reply Brief" is granted and they are allowed to and including April 16, 2021, in which to serve the reply brief on the merits. Multiple extensions of time for the same filing are discouraged. Absent extenuating circumstances, subsequent requests may be denied.
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04/08/2021
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The Florida Bar
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REPLY/CROSS ANSWER BRIEF-MERITS
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CO The Florida Bar FB BY: PT Chris W. Altenbernd 197394
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FILED AS "THE FLORIDA BAR'S REPLY BRIEF ON REVIEW OF RECOMMENDED SANCTION"
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04/08/2021
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The Florida Bar
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APPENDIX-MERIT BRIEF
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CO The Florida Bar FB BY: PT Chris W. Altenbernd 197394
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FILED AS "APPENDIX TO THE FLORIDA BAR'S REPLY BRIEF"
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05/19/2021
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The Florida Bar
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ORDER-OA SCHED
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The above case is hereby scheduled for oral argument at 9:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 1, 2021. A maximum of fifteen minutes to the side is allowed for the argument, but counsel is expected to use only so much of that time as is necessary.
NO CONTINUANCES WILL BE GRANTED EXCEPT UPON A SHOWING OF EXTREME HARDSHIP.
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08/06/2021
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The Florida Bar
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MOTION-OTHER SUBSTANTIVE
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RS Jonathan Stephen Schwartz 579361 BY: RS Benedict P. Kuehne 233293
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FILED AS "RESPONDENT'S UNOPPOSED MOTION REQUESTING REMOTE
(ZOOM) ORAL ARGUMENT"
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08/11/2021
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The Florida Bar
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ORDER-ORAL ARGUMENT RESCHEDULE GR
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Respondent's Unopposed Motion Requesting Remote (Zoom) Oral Argument is granted and the above case which was scheduled for in person oral argument on September 1, 2021, has been rescheduled for virtual oral argument at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, September 1, 2021. A maximum of fifteen minutes to the side is allowed for the argument, but counsel is expected to use only so much of that time as is necessary.
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09/01/2021
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The Florida Bar
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ORAL ARGUMENT HELD
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02/17/2022
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The Florida Bar
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DISP-SUSPENDED (CLOSE OUT)
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FSC-OPINION: Accordingly, Schwartz is hereby suspended from the practice of law for a period of three years, in addition to the term of probation and special conditions thereof identified by the referee, to be completed prior to seeking reinstatement. The suspension will be effective thirty days from the filing of this opinion so that Schwartz can close out his practice and protect the interests of existing clients. If Schwartz notifies this Court in writing that he is no longer practicing and does not need the thirty days to protect existing clients, this Court will enter an order making the three-year suspension effective immediately. Schwartz 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. Further, Schwartz shall accept no new business from the date this opinion is filed until he is reinstated. Judgment is entered for The Florida Bar, 651 East Jefferson Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2300, for recovery of costs from Jonathan Stephen Schwartz in the amount of $7,540.50, for which sum let execution issue. It is so ordered.
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03/11/2022
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The Florida Bar
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PUBLISH FULL
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Opinion issued February 17, 2022.
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