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Date Docketed
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Description
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05/06/2016
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COMPLAINT
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CO The Florida Bar FB BY: CO Carlos Alberto Leon 98027
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05/06/2016
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No Fee Required
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05/06/2016
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POSSIBLE VENUE
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Adria E. Quintela 897000 BY: Adria E. Quintela 897000
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05/12/2016
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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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05/12/2016
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ORDER-REFEREE APPOINTMENT (DISCIPLINARY)
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HON. DON. BRIGGS, C.J., 5TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
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05/23/2016
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REFEREE APPOINTED
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DATED 5/17/2016, HON. CURTIS J. NEAL, 5TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
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05/27/2016
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MOTION-DISMISS
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RS Christopher M. Chestnut 22409 BY: RS Christopher M. Chestnut 22409
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RESPONDENT'S MOTION TO DISMISS COMPLAINT (05/27/2016: SENT TO REFEREE)
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06/14/2016
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RESPONSE
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RS Christopher M. Chestnut 22409 BY: RS Christopher M. Chestnut 22409
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FILED AS "RESPONDENT'S RESPONSE IN OPPOSITION TO MOTION FOR DEFAULT JUDGMENT" (06/15/2016: SENT TO REFEREE)
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08/11/2016
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MOTION-EXT OF TIME (REFEREE'S REPORT)
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CO The Florida Bar FB BY: CO Carlos Alberto Leon 98027
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FILED AS "JOINT MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO FILE REPORT OF REFEREE"
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08/15/2016
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ORDER-EXT OF TIME GR (REFEREE'S REPORT)
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The Florida Bar's "Joint Motion for Extension of Time to File Report of Referee" is granted and the referee is allowed to and including February 13, 2017, in which to file the required referee's report. ALL OTHER TIMES ARE EXTENDED ACCORDINGLY.
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08/25/2016
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
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RS Christopher M. Chestnut 22409 BY: RS Christopher M. Chestnut 22409
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FILED AS "RULE 5.2 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE OF DISCOVERY" (08/29/2016: SENT TO REFEREE)
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08/29/2016
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ORDER-FILE WITH REFEREE
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Respondent 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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10/24/2016
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NOTICE
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RS Christopher M. Chestnut 22409 BY: RS Christopher M. Chestnut 22409
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FILED AS "NOTICE OF VIDEO DEPOSITION" (10/26/2016: SENT TO REFEREE)
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10/24/2016
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NOTICE
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RS Christopher M. Chestnut 22409 BY: RS Christopher M. Chestnut 22409
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FILED AS "NOTICE OF VIDEO DEPOSITION" (10/26/2016: SENT TO REFEREE)
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10/24/2016
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NOTICE
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RS Christopher M. Chestnut 22409 BY: RS Christopher M. Chestnut 22409
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FILED AS "NOTICE OF VIDEO DEPOSITION" (10/26/2016: SENT TO REFEREE)
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11/18/2016
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MOTION-OTHER SUBSTANTIVE
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FILED AS "EMERGENCY MOTION FOR PROTECTIVE ORDER" (11/21/2016: SENT TO REFEREE)
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12/05/2016
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NOTICE-APPEARANCE
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FILED AS "AMENDED NOTICE OF APPEARANCE OF JOSEPH A. CORSMEIER" (REFEREE INCLUDED IN COS)
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12/07/2016
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NOTICE-FILING
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RS Christopher M. Chestnut 22409 BY: RS Christopher M. Chestnut 22409
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FILED AS "DEFENDANT'S NOTICE OF FILING DEPOSITION" (12/9/16: SENT TO REFEREE)
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12/07/2016
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NOTICE-APPENDIX/ATTACHMENT TO NOTICE
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RS Christopher M. Chestnut 22409 BY: RS Christopher M. Chestnut 22409
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TO "DEFENDANT'S NOTICE OF FILING DEPOSITION" (12/9/16: SENT TO REFEREE)
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12/22/2016
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MOTION-EXT OF TIME (REFEREE'S REPORT)
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CO The Florida Bar FB BY: CO Carlos Alberto Leon 98027
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FILED AS "JOINT MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO FILE REPORT OF REFEREE"
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01/03/2017
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ORDER-EXT OF TIME GR (REFEREE'S REPORT)
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The "Joint Motion for Extension of Time to File Report of Referee" is granted in part and the referee is allowed to and including May 15, 2017, in which to file the required referee's report. ALL OTHER TIMES ARE EXTENDED ACCORDINGLY.
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05/11/2017
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REFEREES REPORT
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Curtis Judson Neal 373011 BY: Curtis Judson Neal 373011
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(COPY W/ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE)
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05/11/2017
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RECORD/TRANSCRIPT (FLA BAR)
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Curtis Judson Neal 373011 BY: Curtis Judson Neal 373011
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W/INDEX OF RECORD, CERTIFICATION OF RECORD AND INDEX, DEPOSITIONS, TRANSCRIPT DATED 12/13/16, 12/14/16, 12/15/16 & 12/16/16, TRIAL EXHIBITS, CORRESPONDENCE, & OTHER MISC. PLEADINGS (3 BOXES)
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05/11/2017
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REFEREES REPORT
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Curtis Judson Neal 373011 BY: Curtis Judson Neal 373011
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(ORIGINAL)
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05/11/2017
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AFFIDAVIT/STATEMENT OF COSTS
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Curtis Judson Neal 373011 BY: Curtis Judson Neal 373011
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FILED AS "MOTION TO ASSESS COSTS"
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05/11/2017
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AFFIDAVIT/STATEMENT OF COSTS
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Curtis Judson Neal 373011 BY: Curtis Judson Neal 373011
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FILED AS "AMENDED MOTION TO ASSESS COSTS"
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05/11/2017
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REFEREES REPORT
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Curtis Judson Neal 373011 BY: Curtis Judson Neal 373011
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FILED AS "PRELIMINARY REPORT OF REFEREE"
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05/26/2017
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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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05/30/2017
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NOTICE-INTENT TO SEEK REVIEW OF REFEREE'S REPORT
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CO The Florida Bar FB BY: CO Carlos Alberto Leon 98027
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06/19/2017
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NOTICE-INTENT TO SEEK REVIEW OF REFEREE'S REPORT (CROSS)
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RS Christopher M. Chestnut 22409 BY: WE Brian Lee Tannebaum 47880
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FILED AS "CROSS NOTICE OF INTENT TO SEEK REVIEW OF REPORT OF REFEREE"
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06/28/2017
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NOTICE-FILING
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CO The Florida Bar FB BY: CO Carlos Alberto Leon 98027
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NOTICE OF FILING TRANSCRIPTS
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06/28/2017
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TRANSCRIPT
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CO The Florida Bar FB BY: CO Carlos Alberto Leon 98027
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DATED 09/21/2016
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06/28/2017
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TRANSCRIPT
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CO The Florida Bar FB BY: CO Carlos Alberto Leon 98027
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TRANSCRIPT OF TRIAL (DAY 1) - DATED 12/12/2016
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06/28/2017
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TRANSCRIPT
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CO The Florida Bar FB BY: CO Carlos Alberto Leon 98027
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TRANSCRIPT OF FINAL SANCTION HEARING - VOLUME 1, DATED 03/27/2017
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06/28/2017
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TRANSCRIPT
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CO The Florida Bar FB BY: CO Carlos Alberto Leon 98027
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TRANSCRIPT OF FINAL SANCTION HEARING - VOLUME 2, DATED 03/27/2017
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06/28/2017
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INITIAL BRIEF-MERITS
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CO The Florida Bar FB BY: CO Carlos Alberto Leon 98027
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THE FLORIDA BAR'S INITIAL BRIEF
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06/28/2017
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APPENDIX-MERIT BRIEF
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CO The Florida Bar FB BY: CO Carlos Alberto Leon 98027
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TO THE FLORIDA BAR'S INITIAL BRIEF
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06/28/2017
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APPENDIX-MERIT BRIEF
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CO The Florida Bar FB BY: CO Carlos Alberto Leon 98027
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TO THE FLORIDA BAR'S INITIAL BRIEF
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07/10/2017
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RESPONSE
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CO The Florida Bar FB BY: CO Carlos Alberto Leon 98027
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FILED AS "THE FLORIDA BAR'S RESPONSE TO RESPONDENT'S MOTION TO DISQUALIFY AND TO VACATE THE COURT ORDERS"
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07/10/2017
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APPENDIX-RESPONSE
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CO The Florida Bar FB BY: CO Carlos Alberto Leon 98027
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"Exhibits A-B"
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07/11/2017
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MOTION-RECUSAL/DISQUALIFICATION
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RS Christopher M. Chestnut 22409 BY: RS Christopher M. Chestnut 22409
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FILED AS "AMENDED MOTION TO DISQUALIFY THE HONORABLE CURTIS J. NEAL IN SC16-797 WITH SUPPLEMENTAL AUTHORITY"
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07/11/2017
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MOTION-COUNS WITHDRAWAL
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RS Christopher M. Chestnut 22409 BY: WE Brian Lee Tannebaum 47880
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FILED AS "MOTION TO WITHDRAW AS COUNSEL OF RECORD"
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07/17/2017
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MOTION-EXT OF TIME (ANSWER BRIEF-MERITS)
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RS Christopher M. Chestnut 22409 BY: WE Brian Lee Tannebaum 47880
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FILED AS "AGREED MOTION FOR 60-DAY EXTENSION OF TIME TO FILE ANSWER BRIEF AND RENEWED MOTION TO WITHDRAW AS COUNSEL OF RECORD"
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07/17/2017
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ORDER-COUNS WITHDRAWAL GR
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The motion to withdraw as attorney of record is granted and Brian L. Tannebaum is hereby allowed to withdraw as counsel for Christopher M. Chestnut.
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07/19/2017
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ORDER-CIRCUIT COURT
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DATED 7/11/2017, FILED AS "ORDER DENYING RESPONDENT'S MOTION TO DISQUALIFY THE HONORABLE CURTIS J. NEAL AND TO VACATE THE COURT ORDERS" (E-mailed Copy) (08/02/2017: ORIGINAL FILED)
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07/20/2017
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ORDER-EXT OF TIME GR (ANSWER BRIEF-MERITS)
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Respondent's "Agreed Motion for 60-Day Extension of Time to File Answer Brief and Renewed Motion to Withdraw as Counsel of Record" is granted, and respondent is allowed to and including September 18, 2017, in which to serve the answer/cross initial 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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07/27/2017
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ORDER-CIRCUIT COURT
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DATED 7/27/2017, FILED AS "ORDER VACATING ORDER DENYING RESPONDENT'S MOTION TO DISQUALIFY THE HONORABLE CURTIS J. NEAL AND TO VACATE THE COURT ORDERS DATED JULY 11, 2017" (E-mailed Copy) (08/02/2017: ORIGINAL FILED)
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09/18/2017
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MOTION-EXT OF TIME (ANSWER BRIEF-MERITS)
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RS Christopher M. Chestnut 22409 BY: RS Christopher M. Chestnut 22409
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(ANSWER/CROSS INITIAL BRIEF-MERITS)
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09/18/2017
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APPENDIX-MOTION
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RS Christopher M. Chestnut 22409 BY: RS Christopher M. Chestnut 22409
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TO MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME (ANSWER/CROSS INITIAL BRIEF-MERITS)
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09/20/2017
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MISC. DOCKET ENTRY
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RS Christopher M. Chestnut 22409 BY: RS Christopher M. Chestnut 22409
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AFFIDAVIT OF ERIC A. HALVERSON
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09/25/2017
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RESPONSE
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CO The Florida Bar FB BY: CO Carlos Alberto Leon 98027
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FILED AS "THE FLORIDA BAR'S OBJECTION TO RESPONDENT'S MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO FILE ANSWER"
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09/27/2017
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ORDER-EXT OF TIME DY (ANSWER BRIEF-MERITS)
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Respondent's motion for extension of time to file his answer/cross initial brief-merits, filed as "Respondent's Motion for a 30-Day Extension to Serve Reply Brief Due to Exigent Circumstances," is hereby denied.
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09/27/2017
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MOTION-COUNS WITHDRAWAL
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RS Christopher M. Chestnut 22409 BY: WE Joseph Arnold Corsmeier 492582
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10/05/2017
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ORDER-COUNS WITHDRAWAL GR
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The motion to withdraw as attorney of record for Christopher M. Chestnut is granted.
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10/13/2017
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NOTICE-APPEARANCE
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RS Christopher M. Chestnut 22409 BY: RS Richard Keith Alan, 120863
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FILED AS "NOTICE OF APPEARANCE AS APPELLATE COUNSEL
ON BEHALF OF ATTORNEY CHRISTOPHER M. CHESTNUT"
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10/17/2017
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ORDER-RECUSAL DY
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Respondent's "Amended Motion to Disqualify the Honorable Curtis J. Neal in SC16-797 with Supplemental Authority" is hereby denied. Any further motions or pleadings in this matter should be filed with this Court.
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10/17/2017
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ANSWER/CROSS INITIAL BRIEF-MERITS
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RS Christopher M. Chestnut 22409 BY: RS Richard Keith Alan, 120863
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FILED AS "ATTORNEY CHRISTOPHER M. CHESTNUT'S
ANSWER/CROSS INITIAL BRIEF ON THE MERITS"
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10/17/2017
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MOTION-ACCEPTANCE AS TIMELY FILED (BRIEF)
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RS Christopher M. Chestnut 22409 BY: RS Richard Keith Alan, 120863
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FILED AS "ATTORNEY CHESTNUT'S MOTION TO ACCEPT
RESPONDENT'S ANSWER/CROSS INITIAL BRIEF-MERITS
UNTIMELY FILED ON OCTOBER 17, 2017"
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10/17/2017
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ORDER-ACCEPTANCE AS TIMELY FILED GR (BRIEF)
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Respondent's motion to accept brief as timely filed is granted and Respondent's answer/cross initial brief was filed with this Court on October 17, 2017.
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10/20/2017
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MOTION-STRIKE
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CO The Florida Bar FB BY: CO Carlos Alberto Leon 98027
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FILED AS "THE FLORIDA BAR'S MOTION TO STRIKE RESPONDENT'S ANSWER/CROSS APPEAL BRIEF AS UNTIMELY"
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10/25/2017
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RESPONSE
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RS Christopher M. Chestnut 22409 BY: RS Richard Keith Alan, 120863
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FILED AS "ATTORNEY CHESTNUT'S RESPONSE IN OPPOSITION TO
THE FLORIDA BAR'S MOTION TO STRIKE ATTORNEY CHESTNUT'S ANSWER/CROSS INITIAL BRIEF-MERITS"
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10/27/2017
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ORDER-STRIKE DY
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The Florida Bar's motion to strike respondent's answer/cross initial brief is hereby denied.
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11/03/2017
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REPLY/CROSS ANSWER BRIEF-MERITS
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CO The Florida Bar FB BY: CO Carlos Alberto Leon 98027
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FILED AS "REPLY TO RESPONDENT'S ANSWER BRIEF AND ANSWER TO RESPONDENT'S CROSS INITIAL BRIEF"
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11/27/2017
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CROSS REPLY BRIEF-MERITS
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RS Christopher M. Chestnut 22409 BY: RS Richard Keith Alan, 120863
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FILED AS "ATTORNEY CHRISTOPHER M. CHESTNUT'S CROSS REPLY BRIEF"
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11/28/2018
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ORDER-NO REQ SCHED (MISC)
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The above cases have been submitted to the Court without oral argument.
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04/29/2019
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ORDER-CONSOLIDATION
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The above cases are hereby consolidated, on the Court's own motion, for all review purposes. From this date forward, all documents pertaining to the above consolidated cases should be filed electronically through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal using case number SC16-797 only.
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05/03/2019
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DISP-DISBARMENT (CLOSE OUT)
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Upon consideration of the reports of referee and the briefs filed in these consolidated cases, the referees' findings of fact and recommendations of guilt are hereby approved. However, the recommended discipline, a three-year suspension, is disapproved, and respondent is disbarred effective thirty days from the date of this order so that respondent can close out his practice and protect the interests of existing clients. If respondent 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 disbarment effective immediately. Respondent shall fully comply with Rule Regulating the Florida Bar 3-5.1(h). Further, respondent shall accept no new business from the date this order is filed. The respondent is further directed to provide payment to Dr. Hoehn in the amount of $2,000.00, under the terms and conditions set forth in the report. Judgment is entered for The Florida Bar, 651 East Jefferson Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2300, for recovery of costs from Christopher M. Chestnut in the amount of $28,049.43, 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.
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05/20/2019
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MOTION-REHEARING
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RS Christopher M. Chestnut 22409 BY: RS Christopher M. Chestnut 22409
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Filed as "Respondent Motion for Rehearing of the Order to Disbar Christopher Chestnut"
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05/23/2019
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RESPONSE
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CO The Florida Bar FB BY: CO Carlos Alberto Leon 98027
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Filed as "The Florida Bar's Response to Respondent's Motion for Rehearing of the Order to Disbar Christopher Chestnut"
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08/02/2019
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DISP-REHEARING DY
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Respondent has filed a "Motion for Rehearing of the Order to Disbar Christopher Chestnut," and the Bar has filed a response to the motion.
In his motion, Respondent asserts that the Court denied his due process rights by increasing the sanction in this case without first issuing an order to show cause. The Court typically issues an order to show cause in cases where the respondent has not had the opportunity to address the length or type of sanction being considered by the Court. The Bar challenged the referee's recommendation in Case Nos. SC16-797 and SC17-307, contending that Respondent's conduct in both cases warranted disbarment. Respondent was thus aware disbarment was being considered by the Court and had ample opportunity to explain why disbarment was not appropriate in his answer briefs. He did not, however, file an answer brief in Case No. SC17-307 and he did not address the Bar's arguments on discipline in his answer brief in Case No. SC16-797. As a result, Respondent waived his opportunity to make any arguments that could have been made in response to an order to show cause. Respondent's other arguments on rehearing present issues that were already raised and addressed in the briefing of this case, and that were fully considered by the Court. Accordingly, Respondent's motion is hereby denied.
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05/29/2020
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NOTICE-NON COMPLIANCE
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Patricia Ann Toro Savitz 559547 BY: Patricia Ann Toro Savitz 559547
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FILED AS "THE FLORIDA BAR'S NOTICE TO THE FLORIDA SUPREME COURT OF RESPONDENT'S NONCOMPLIANCE WITH THIS COURT'S ORDER DATED MAY 3, 2019" (PLACED W/FILE)
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12/16/2021
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RECORD CENTER
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C00000417322 (1 of 4)
C00000417323 (2 of 4)
C00000417324 (3 of 4)
C00000417325 (4 of 4) - (SC16-797 / SC16-1480)
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12/16/2021
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RECORD CENTER
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C00000522003 (1 of 2)
C00000522004 (2 of 2) - (SC17-307)
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