December 3, 2008
The Florida Bar v. James Harvey Tipler
Case Number(s):
SC03-149, SC05-1014, SC06-1775

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Summary:

In these disciplinary cases, The Florida Bar accuses Mr. Tipler of violating ethical standards governing lawyers. One case was triggered by his guilty plea to misdemeanor charges of prostitution and involved a sex-for-fees arrangement with a client. Another case was triggered by a guilty plea in Alabama to a misdemeanor charge of interfering with a judicial proceeding. The third case involved the handling of clients' money and the level of legal services provided. Referees in the cases concluded Mr. Tipler did act unethically and recommended sanctions of suspension and disbarment. Mr. Tipler challenges those conclusions.