Thompson petitions for Bar reinstatement
Pursuant to Rule 3-7.10, William DeForest Thompson, Jr., of Ft. Myers has petitioned the Supreme Court for Bar reinstatement.
Thompson was suspended from the practice of law for one year, effective January 8, 2020, for violations of the following Rules Regulating The Florida Bar: Rule 4-1.15 (Safekeeping Property – Compliance with Trust Accounting Rules); Rules 4-4.8(a) (Misconduct – A lawyer shall not violate or attempt to violate the rules of professional conduct); Rule 5-1.1 (Trust Accounts) and Rule 5-1.2 (Trust Accounting Records and Procedures).
Any persons having knowledge bearing upon Thompson’s fitness or qualifications to resume the practice of law should contact: Jennifer Robyn Dillon, Bar Counsel, The Florida Bar, Tampa Branch Office, 2002 N. Lois Ave., Suite 300, Tampa 33607, (813) 875-9821, [email protected].
