Florida Board of Bar Examiners re M.K.F.

Summary

The Florida Supreme Court approved the Florida Board of Bar Examiners’ recommendation to admit M.K.F. to The Florida Bar subject to a three-year probationary period. The order imposed conditions concerning sobriety, monitoring, treatment participation, reporting, residency, and compliance with Florida Bar requirements, and provided for possible suspension or other discipline upon violation.

Holdings

1. The court approved the Florida Board of Bar Examiners' recommendation and admitted M.K.F. to The Florida Bar subject to a three-year probationary period and the conditions set forth in the order.
2. A violation of the probation conditions or a finding of probable cause concerning conduct committed during probation may terminate probation and subject the applicant to available grievance procedures and disciplinary sanctions, including disbarment; the Bar may petition for immediate suspension upon notice of a violation.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the Florida Board of Bar Examiners' recommendation for conditional admission should be approved.
2. What conditions should govern M.K.F.'s admission and probationary license to practice law.

Disposition

approved