April 20, 2007
The Florida Bar v. Joyce Sibson Dove
Case Number(s):
SC05-302, SC05-1157

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Summary:

The Florida Bar filed ethics charges against Ms. Dove related to her handling of an adoption. The judge assigned to hear the case as a referee found her guilty and recommended a public reprimand, two years probation, and forfeiture of fees. The Bar argues the discipline should be a year's suspension. Ms. Dove argues that no discipline more severe than a reprimand is warranted, that she should not have to pay some of the Bar's costs, and that she should not have to forfeit the fees.