SUPREME COURT PERMANENTLY DISBARS SCOTT ROTHSTEIN

November 25, 2009
CONTACT: Francine Andía Walker, APR, CPRC,
The Florida Bar

TALLAHASSEE—The Florida Supreme Court has permanently disbarred Ft. Lauderdale attorney Scott W. Rothstein. The Florida Bar sought Rothstein’s voluntary consent to permanent disbarment on November 5, 2009, for failing to comply with Florida Bar Rules that are relating to client trust accounts.

The Florida Bar will continue to actively investigate any violations of its rules by other attorneys who may have been involved in this case, and will continue to work with the receiver and the other investigating agencies to protect the interests of the clients.

 
“Even though we could not comment initially, the Bar has been diligently working on these disbarment proceedings,” said Florida Bar President Jesse H. Diner. “We are satisfied that after learning about the situation in early November, the Bar’s case against Mr. Rothstein has been swiftly brought to conclusion.”

“I hope the public understands that one example of a lawyer being dishonest, no matter how serious the charge, should not tarnish the reputation of the many lawyers who work diligently to serve their clients’ best interests,” Diner said. “Virtually all lawyers who have spoken to me about this situation have been outraged by the debacle created by Mr. Rothstein and his firm.”

For information regarding disciplinary hearings in front of the Florida Bar, please contact Soreide Law Group at www.floridabarhearing.com or by phone at (888) 760-6552.  We represent those seeking admittance to the Florida Bar and exisitng lawyers in disciplinary actions.