The Florida Bar recently announced the Florida Supreme Court has disbarred six attorneys, suspended 11, reprimanded seven, and placed one attorney on probation. None of the attorneys are from Jacksonville or members of the Jacksonville Bar Association. The following lawyers are disciplined. However, the court orders are not final until time expires to file a rehearing motion and, if filed, determined. The filing of such a motion does not alter the effective date of the discipline. Some of the disciplined attorneys are listed below:
• Juan C. Elso, Miami, disbarred from practicing law in Florida, effective immediately following an Aug. 31 court order. Among several Bar violations, Elso engaged in criminal misconduct; committed a criminal act that reflects adversely on his honesty, trustworthiness or fitness as a lawyer in other respects; and engaged in conduct in connection with the practice of law that was prejudicial to the administration of justice.
• Bruce Ira Kravitz, West Palm Beach, permanently disbarred from practicing law in Florida, effective immediately following an Aug. 31 court order. Among several Bar violations, Kravitz failed to provide competent representation to a client; knowingly made a false statement of material fact or law to a tribunal; and engaged in conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit or misrepresentation.
• Tania A. Mazza-Martinez, Miami, disbarred from practicing law in Florida, effective 30 days following an Aug. 31 court order. Among several Bar violations, Mazza-Martinez engaged in misconduct and minor misconduct; violated or attempted to violate the Rules of Professional Conduct; and engaged in conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit or misrepresentation.
• Carlos E. Morales, Miami, disbarred from practicing law in Florida, effective immediately following an Aug. 31 court order. Among several Bar violations, Morales failed to provide competent representation to a client; failed to act with reasonable diligence and promptness in representing a client; and entered into an agreement for, charged, or collected an illegal, prohibited or clearly excessive fee or cost.
• David Edward Olson, New Port Richey, disbarred from practicing law in Florida, effective immediately following an Aug. 31 court order. Among several Bar violations, Olson failed to provide competent representation to a client; failed to act with reasonable diligence and promptness in representing a client; and violated some of the Rules Regulating Trust Accounts.