Notice To The Florida Bar-Telephone Recording-Oct-30-2008
Notice To The Florida Bar-Telephone Recording-Oct-30-2008
Notice To The Florida Bar-Telephone Recording-Oct-30-2008
Gillespie
8092 SW 115 th Loop
Ocala, Florida 34481
Telephone: (352) 854-7807
email: neilgillespie@mfi.net
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lawyer advertising on the LRS a particular area of practice, what does it do (if anything)
to assure that the referral confonns with Rule 4-7.2(b)(5)?
Rule 4-7.2, communications concerning a lawyer's services
(b) Prohibited Statements and Infonnation
(5) Advertising areas of practice - a lawyer or law finn shall not advertise
for legal employment in an area of practice in which the advertising lawyer or law
finn does not currently practice law
15. Infonnation about programs providing pre-paid legal services, TFB bylaw 2-3.2(d)(6)
16. Infonnation about programs for the development and provision of benefits and
services to bar members, including, but not limited to, insurance benefits and association
member discounts on goods and services, TFB bylaw 2-3.2(d)(9)
17. The salary, benefits, and emoluments of the executive director, TFB Rule 1-7.2 and
bylaw 2-4.3
18. The salary and benefits of the Director of Lawyer Regulation, the five Chief Branch
Disciplinary Counsels, and the Assistant Staff Counsels
19. TFB annual budget, bylaw 2-6.3 (for the past 3 years)
20. TFB audit filed with the Supreme Court, bylaw 2-6.16, the full audit and the
condensed summary published in The Florida Bar Journal or The Florida Bar News. (For
the past 3 years)
21. Annual report of The Florida Bar and its committees (bylaw 2-8.2 & special
committees, bylaw 2-8.3), including the section on General Practice, Solo and Small Finn
Section (for the past 3 years)
22. Legislative action of sections and divisions, TFB bylaw 2-7.5
23. Infonnation about TFB insurance for members of the board of governors, officers,
grievance committee members, UPL committee members, clients' security fund
committee members, and employees, bylaw 2-9.7 and history of claims submitted or paid.
24. Infonnation about TFB law office management assistance service, bylaw 2-9.8
25. Infonnation about TFB public interest programs, bylaw 2-9.9
26. Infonnation about TFB members benefits program, bylaw 2-9.10
27. Infonnation about TFB assistance to members suffering from impainnent related to
chemical dependency or psychological problems, bylaw 2-9.11
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29. Does TFB provide model fee or representation agreements for its members to use
with clients? If yes, kindly provide a copy of each model agreement.
30. Does TFB provide information or guidance to its members, especially new members,
about how to charge clients for legal services? This request is for infonnation in addition
to what is required by the Rules of Professional Conduct and the Rules Regulating The
Florida Bar.
31. Is there a process or procedure for bringing a bar complaint against a lawyer or
Assistant Staff Counsel employed by The Florida Bar?
32. What information can you provide about Lanson v. TFB, 08-80422-Civ
Zloch/Snow? I see the case was voluntarily dismissed without prejudice.
33. Information about direct and indirect political activities by TFB against Florida
J.AJ.L. 4 Judges, Florida Division of Elections Committee #35025.
34. Can an ordinary citizen of the state of Florida subscribe to The Florida Bar Journal
or The Florida Bar News?
35. On or about September 30, 2008, I submitted a public records request to Susan V.
Bloemendaal, Chief Branch Disciplinary Counsel, Tampa. As of today Ms. Bloemendaal
has not responded, although limited information was provided by Mr. Dillard. When can
I expect a full response to my records request submitted to Ms. Bloemendaal? And in
directing nlY request to Ms. Bloemendaal, did I submit my request to the proper person?
36. On or about November 5, 2007, I submitted a public records request to Kenneth
Lawrence Marivn, Director of Lawyer Regulation, copy enclosed. As of today
Mr. Marvin has not responded. Can you respond on Mr. Marvin's behalf?
Thank you again for you kind consideration.
Sincerely,
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Neil J. Gillespie
8092 SW 115 1h Loop
Ocala, Florida 3448 I
VIA CRRTIFIED MAIL, RETURN RECEIPT
Article no. 7005 11600003 3335 1338
November 5, 2007
Kenneth Lawrence Marvin
Director of Lawyer Regulation
The Florida Bar
651 East Jefferson Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2300
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RE: Public Records Request pursuant to Florida Statutes chapter 119 et seq.
Dear Mr. Marvin:
This is a public records request pursuant to Florida Statutes chapter I 19 et seq. for
the following documents I mailed you in June, 2007. Specifically I am concerned with
the documents that show The Florida Bar's "received" stamp indicating the date the
document was received, and the office or department that received the document.
Here are the documents for which I am making a public records request:
I.
My letter to you dated June 20, 2007, that referenced, and provided, three bar
complaints. I want copies of my June 20, 2007, cover letter to you showing The Florida
Bar's "received" stamp, and I want copies of the three bar complaint forms showing The
Florida Bar's "received" stamp on those complaint forms.
2.
My letter to you dated June 21,2007, requesting intervention in the libel
counterclaim in the case Neil J. Gillespie v. Barker, Rodcms & Cook, P.A. and William J.
Cook, Case No. 05-CA-7205, Circuit Civil, Hillsborough County. I want a copy of my
June 21, 2007 letter to you showing The Florida Bar's "received" stamp.
3.
My letter to you dated June 30, 2007, that provided you copies of HALT's amicus
curiae briefs in the Illinois case of Cripe v. Leiter, and in the matter of Mark M. Hager, a
disciplinary matter in the District of Columbia. I want a copy of my June 30, 2007, letter
to you showing The Florida Bar's "received" stamp.
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