Florida Board of Bar Examiners re N.A.S.

Summary

The Florida Supreme Court approved the Florida Board of Bar Examiners’ recommendation to admit N.A.S. to The Florida Bar subject to a two-year period of probation. The order imposes conditions concerning sobriety, substance testing, mental-health treatment, monitoring, residence in Florida, reporting obligations, and potential suspension or termination for violations.

Holdings

1. The court approved the Florida Board of Bar Examiners' recommendation and admitted N.A.S. to The Florida Bar subject to the specified conditions.
2. N.A.S.'s license to practice law was placed on probation for two years, subject to the conditions set forth in the court's order, including abstinence, participation in Florida Lawyers Assistance, treatment and reporting requirements, monitoring, Florida residency, and potential suspension or termination for violations.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the Supreme Court of Florida should approve the Florida Board of Bar Examiners' report and recommendation regarding N.A.S.'s admission.
2. What conditions should govern N.A.S.'s admission to The Florida Bar.

Disposition

approved