Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Florida

Are there any legal penalties for a lawyer who knowingly files false claims, in a Circuit Court, in a lawsuit brought by him on his own behalf?


Asked on 2/20/10, 12:58 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Sarah Grosse Sarah Grosse, Esquire

Sure, the ultimate penalty would be that he loses his Bar license.

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Answered on 2/25/10, 5:19 pm
Matt E. Bales, Jr., Esq. Bales & Bales, P.A.

Yes. The Court can award sanctions. You can file a Section 57.105 Motion in order to attempt to have the lawyer drop the frivolous claims.

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Answered on 2/26/10, 4:39 am


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