TALLAHASSEE, Dec. 11 -- The Florida Bar, the state's guardian for the integrity of the legal profession, announced today that the Florida Supreme Court recently issued seven court orders permanently prohibiting 15 persons and/or corporations from engaging in the unlicensed practice of law.
The following entities are prohibited from engaging in the unlicensed practice of law [Please note that court orders are not final until time expires to file a rehearing motion and, if filed, determined.]:
Robbin Slaton, Tampa, permanently enjoined from engaging in the unlicensed practice of law following a May 5 court order. Slaton allegedly provided legal assistance to others in family law matters and held herself out to the public as being able to provide specific legal services. (Case no. SC02-944)
Isaac Pineiro, a/k/a Isaiah Pineiro, individually and d/b/a Tax & Legal Services, Miami, permanently enjoined from engaging in the unlicensed practice of law following a May 20 court order. Pineiro allegedly held himself out as an attorney and provided legal assistance in immigration matters. (Case no. SC02-2715)
Alan S. Tifford, individually and d/b/a Attorneys’ Title Services, Inc. of Dade County - Ft. Lauderdale, permanently enjoined from engaging in the unlicensed practice of law following a May 22 court order based on a stipulated injunction. Tifford allegedly held himself out as an attorney and represented individuals in real estate and corporate matters. (Case no. SC02-2116)
Leon McClung, Donna Esposito, Tony Pena, individually and d/b/a Federated Mortgage Arbitration Group, Ft. Lauderdale, permanently enjoined from engaging in the unlicensed practice of law following a May 22 court order based on a stipulated injunction. It was alleged that respondents provided legal assistance to individuals who were defendants in mortgage foreclosure lawsuits. (Case no. SC01-2612)
Donna Ades, Delray Beach, permanently enjoined from engaging in the unlicensed practice of law following a June 12 court order based on a stipulated injunction. Ades allegedly held herself out as an attorney and provided legal assistance in a family law and bankruptcy matter. (Case no. SC03-829)
Fernando Pettineroli, individually and Miami Consulting, LLC, Miami, permanently enjoined from engaging in the unlicensed practice of law following an Aug. 21 court order based on a stipulated injunction. Pettineroli allegedly held himself out as an attorney and as able to assist in immigration matters. (Case no. SC03-1080)
Hispanic American Alliance, Yolanda Beltran-Halstead, and Lee Halstead, Aventura, permanently enjoined from engaging in the unlicensed practice of law following a Sept. 11 court order based on a stipulated injunction. Respondents allegedly provided personal legal assistance in immigration matters. (Case no. SC03-939)
DATE: December 11, 2003
CONTACT: Emilie Ruetenik, The Florida Bar
TELEPHONE: 850/561-5666
