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The Florida Bar announced last week the Florida Supreme Court has permanently enjoined four individuals and their respective businesses from the unlicensed practice of law. Three of the four also were ordered to pay restitution totaling $8,610 to clients they represented in immigration, bankruptcy and business matters.
The following entities are prohibited from engaging in the unlicensed practice of law:
• Greg S. Bohl, individually, and doing business as Consumer Credit Services of America Inc., Jacksonville, permanently enjoined from engaging in the unlicensed practice of law and ordered to pay $390 restitution pursuant to a Sept. 27 court order approving a settlement agreement. Bohl allegedly provided legal advice and assistance to individuals having consumer credit problems and gave legal advice in bankruptcy matters.
• Neisy Clavelo, and her company, Global Enterprise Business Consulting Corp., Miami, permanently enjoined from engaging in the unlicensed practice of law pursuant to a Sept. 20 court order approving a settlement agreement between the Bar and respondents. Clavelo allegedly held herself out to be an attorney authorized to render legal services in real estate transactions.
• Rosa Kasse, and her company, The Hispanic Coalition Inc., Miami, permanently enjoined from engaging in the unlicensed practice of law and ordered to pay $1,400 restitution, pursuant to an Aug. 30 court order. The company allegedly provided legal assistance in an immigration matter.
• Labrada & Associates Inc. and Frank Labrada, individually, and doing business as Prolegalnet, Miami, permanently enjoined from engaging in the unlicensed practice of law and ordered to pay $6,820 restitution pursuant to a Sept. 20 court order approving a settlement agreement between the Bar and respondents. Labrada allegedly held himself out as an attorney and provided legal advice and assistance in immigration and business matters.