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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Forwarding to the group as this has been a subject of interest recently.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right:13.8pt"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Baskerville Old Face",serif;color:#0070C0">Carlos R. Arias</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Baskerville Old Face",serif;color:#318EDE">Arias</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Baskerville Old Face",serif;color:gray">Bosinger</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="tel:4076362549" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:8.0pt;color:#767171;text-decoration:none">P | 407.636.2549</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="tel:3212802489" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:8.0pt;color:#767171;text-decoration:none">F | 321.280.2489</span></a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:8.0pt;color:#0070C0">140 N. Westmonte Drive, Ste. 203</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:8.0pt;color:#0070C0">Altamonte Springs, FL 32714</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> Ted Hollander <tedlhollander@theticketcliniclawfirm.com>
<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Thursday, December 19, 2019 3:59 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> Carlos Arias <Carias@ablawfl.com><br>
<b>Subject:</b> New Florida Bar Rules Will Put Your Law Practice At Risk<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:10.5pt">Dear Colleague, <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:10.5pt">After practicing law in Florida for more than 20 years, I’ve just learned that the Florida Bar has proposed a new Rule that would permit tech companies, hedge funds, and other non-lawyers
<strong><i><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">to sell legal services to your clients in Florida</span></i></strong>. The Florida legal profession is about to be overrun by corporate owners, much like the medical profession.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:10.5pt">If this alarms you, take a moment to review the proposed new Rule at this link (and scroll down),
<a href="http://url6956.theticketcliniclawfirm.com/wf/click?upn=sD9dnvC8Aj7-2Fpp6X8xVNkrynbtJvFK42KGaJAD3IEBhTizV9-2Fhkr-2FS8R6ucv9RNjHxCNgDr6aML5JlG-2FQ1h5EVeKwjrFXe7T7tGyP1ppTujdFL8RuUonQccjWxaG413ijlpd0Wl9PaD438PtJdPw8w-3D-3D_ZIjUGwTW3zps9T0Ed7YygDSIFDQbNqJ96rjfor7czfEpAG-2B72vBXt-2FIKcQufye2NPXNxXNzkQ6WcQUqovuZ9Mh4BOhMDVcd29NR-2FlQuRRWpcsufnFS-2B9v0NQDwphZu8NyRvNjfZCHwbhBX-2BkUGEjt3V5LpKxBOtmL-2FIw3J0NM77yk9kxEeRT-2BoBKvgUoPJKkZoZ2wYZ4rYA44HfmokEuY8V5TNLMdTWloQCTn5jwMadl-2BFgH6Qsqb2mMeM6Mqd-2BfF7y3mzCvo9I-2Fye2gekfJmQ-3D-3D">
"Chapter 23, Registered Online Service Provider Program."</a> We’ve highlighted the important sections for your
<a href="http://url6956.theticketcliniclawfirm.com/wf/click?upn=sD9dnvC8Aj7-2Fpp6X8xVNkrynbtJvFK42KGaJAD3IEBhTizV9-2Fhkr-2FS8R6ucv9RNjHxCNgDr6aML5JlG-2FQ1h5EVeKwjrFXe7T7tGyP1ppTujdFL8RuUonQccjWxaG413ijlpd0Wl9PaD438PtJdPw8w-3D-3D_ZIjUGwTW3zps9T0Ed7YygDSIFDQbNqJ96rjfor7czfEpAG-2B72vBXt-2FIKcQufye2NeIPnGUVDE2RED-2B5XHnNYPnEtyTVbK6WpP4hikeaChUJafuTVwfn34Ddsl19JgmyMqpaHlVYLqqIKAbmhPrPSJHeQo9p7xING-2FMIRfZItZZESrTUiDjKfpCzHL15Y96Sgb16SlDbGYijP-2BboxMdJwTYPVbOzRTJBCYt-2BRZQnYAdOHOCpd5EAQH6qRzfgPzbn1kgslXCzr4ryDj3v3HLbZ9w-3D-3D">
convenience here</a>. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:10.5pt">The new Rule claims to provide the public greater access to the legal system, but we think it will do just the opposite. For most Floridians, the biggest obstacle to hiring an attorney is cost. But the new Rule is likely to
increase the cost of legal services because it permits <strong><i><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">legal fees to be shared</span></i></strong> between lawyers and non-lawyers. With “Online Service Providers” demanding to be paid, the cost to
consumers will only increase. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:10.5pt">If you oppose this drastic change, please <strong>
<i><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">file a comment with the Florida Supreme Court</span></i></strong> saying so. (Instructions below.) Key reasons to oppose the new Rule:
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt">Ads from "online service providers" will <strong><i><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">not be reviewed</span></i></strong> by The Florida Bar, resulting in
<strong><i><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">false and misleading advertising</span></i></strong> that injures consumers and provides an unfair competitive advantage over your regulated law firm.
<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt">According to the Bar, "online service providers" are
<strong><i><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">less likely</span></i></strong> to "face sanctions for the unlicensed practice of law," which will harm Florida consumers and lawyers.
<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt">"Online service providers" will be able to advertise that they have registered with The Florida Bar, but The Bar
<strong><i><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">won’t actually handle or resolve consumer complaints</span></i></strong>.
<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt">"Online service providers" will collect fees directly from clients, and your firm will be paying for referrals,
<strong><i><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">even if they don’t result in new matters</span></i></strong>.
<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p><strong><i><u><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Before Monday, January 13, 2020</span></u></i></strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt">, let the Florida Supreme Court know you oppose the new Rule. To do so:
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt">Write a comment stating your opposition to the new Rule.
<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt">File your comment with the Clerk of the Florida Supreme Court using the statewide e-portal
<a href="http://url6956.theticketcliniclawfirm.com/wf/click?upn=sD9dnvC8Aj7-2Fpp6X8xVNkokATtOGANpdkeeOrzyTyfdzdZ8T8k2DtKc-2F1Eo44jHA_ZIjUGwTW3zps9T0Ed7YygDSIFDQbNqJ96rjfor7czfEpAG-2B72vBXt-2FIKcQufye2NhVmlf0nsIYU8GV4VEMpL3h0g496LrirtFBGYFI8LdEEp-2BLixlVmEpqYochkoDPnxf2D1yd5PJ-2BPk3tYxnKZK5h5NLRcgHt-2FquHWOwg6maVwskpGVA-2ByyjLuZfJOQICji9em-2B46FPKcNE7gT3gQr25EoGzJ2Obv8ZDSSciUUO2QQK7DXvvP2Dm-2BoQpPdGjF6Szd8-2BDAKkzMZuDrbTutYsHg-3D-3D">
https://myflcourtaccess.com/</a>. The matter is titled <u>In re: Amendments to Rules Regulating the Florida Bar – Chapter 23 Registered Online Service Provider Program</u>, Case No. SC19-2077. Be sure to include the Case Number (SC19-2077) with your comment.
<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt">Also serve a copy of your comment on Joshua Doyle, the Executive Director of The Florida Bar (<a href="mailto:jdoyle@floridabar.org">jdoyle@floridabar.org</a>).
<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt">Comments must be filed and served no later than Jan. 13, 2020.
<o:p></o:p></span></li></ol>
<p><span style="font-size:10.5pt">Feel free to contact me with any questions or to discuss the new Rule (561-223-6418).
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">DON’T WAIT. ACT NOW!</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt"><br>
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Sincerely, <br>
Ted L. Hollander<br>
<a href="mailto:tedlhollander@theticketclinic.com">tedlhollander@theticketclinic.com</a><br>
561-223-6418<br>
2219 Belvedere Rd, West Palm Beach, FL 33406<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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