The Florida Supreme Court in recent court orders reprimanded two, suspended two, and disbarred four attorneys.

The following lawyers are disciplined:
Douglas Wayne Baker, 116 McNeela Dr., Titusville, reprimanded for professional misconduct following an April 6 court order. Baker is further placed on probation for an indefinite period of time. (Admitted to practice: 1997) Baker committed an act that is unlawful or contrary to honesty and justice; committed a criminal act that reflects adversely on his honesty, trustworthiness, or fitness as a lawyer in other respects; and failed to fully complete all requirements of the of the practice and professionalism enhancement program to which he was diverted. (Case no. SC05-1969)

David J. Beasley, 499 N. State Road 434, Ste. 2161, Altamonte Springs, disbarred from practicing law in Florida, effective immediately following a March 9 court order. (Admitted to practice: 1986) Among several Bar violations, Beasley committed a criminal act that reflects adversely on his honesty, trustworthiness, or fitness as a lawyer in other respects; engaged in conduct in connection with the practice of law that is prejudicial to the administration of justice; and violated some of the Rules Regulating Trust Accounts. (Case no. SC05-2188)

Ronald Leon Bloom, 1301 Riverplace Blvd., Ste. 1630, Jacksonville, suspended from practicing law in Florida on an emergency basis, effective 30 days following an April 10 court order. (Admitted to practice: 1972) There is clear and convincing evidence that Bloom appears to be causing great public harm by converting attorney fees previously assigned to a company; soliciting loans from clients out of settlement proceeds; failing to deposit client trust funds into a trust account; failing to produce closing statements on settlements pursuant to a subpoena; failing to maintain minimum trust account records; and being in possession of a controlled substance. (Case no. SC06-578)

David Emory Fleet, 35008 Emerald Coast Pkwy., Ste. 202, Destin, suspended from practicing law in Florida, effective immediately following an April 11 court order. (Admitted to practice: 1987) On October 7, 2005, Fleet was found guilty of 13 felony counts of Wire Fraud and Aiding and Abetting; one felony count of Conspiracy to Engage in Monetary Transactions Affecting Interstate Commerce and Involving Criminally Derived Property of a Value Greater than $10,000, and Aiding and Abetting; six felony counts of Money Laundering and Aiding and Abetting; and one felony count of a False Statement to a federal agent. On March 10, Fleet was sentenced to 36 months in federal prison and three years of supervised release under the control of a probation officer. (Case no. SC06-554)

Rodney Bernard Robinson, 200 NE 154th St., Miami, reprimanded for professional misconduct following a November 10, 2005, court order. Robinson is further placed on probation for three years. (Admitted to practice: 1988) Robinson engaged in misconduct and minor misconduct; violated or attempted to violate the Rules of Professional Conduct, knowingly assisted or induced another to do so, or did so through the acts of another; and committed a criminal act that reflects adversely on his honesty, trustworthiness or fitness as a lawyer in other respects. (Case no. SC05-1948)

James Anthony Scandirito, 404 E. Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 101, Pompano Beach, disbarred from practicing law in Florida, effective 30 days following an April 13 court order. Scandirito is not eligible for readmission in Florida unless and until his Michigan license is reinstated. (Admitted to practice: 1974) Among several Bar violations, he engaged in misconduct and minor misconduct; violated or attempted to violate the Rules of Professional Conduct, knowingly assisted or induced another to do so, or did so through the acts of another; and engaged in conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation. (Case nos. SC04-498 and SC05-210)

Henry Bryant Sims, P.O. Box 2153, Palm Beach, disbarred from practicing law in Florida, effective immediately following an April 26 court order. (Admitted to practice: 1969) Sims failed to show cause on or before March 21 why he should not be held in contempt of the Supreme Court of Florida and disbarred from the practice of law. (Case no. SC06-324)

Mark Anthony Valentine, 3831 Grand Ave., Coconut Grove, disbarred from practicing law in Florida, effective immediately following an April 20 court order. (Admitted to practice: 1980) Valentine engaged in conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation; engaged in conduct in connection with the practice of law that is prejudicial to the administration of justice; and violated some of the Rules Regulating Trust Accounts. (Case no. SC06-322)

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.