Opinion ID: 1912557
Heading Depth: 1
Heading Rank: 11

Heading: recommended injunction

Text: Having found that Neiman engaged in the unlicensed practice of law, the referee recommended that this Court comprehensively enjoin Neiman from: a. having direct contact with any client, opposing counsel or third party, unless it involves Neiman's own personal legal matters; b. without limiting the above, discussing, construing or interpreting the applicability of any caselaw, statutory law or any other law with any opposing counsel or other third party; c. speaking on behalf of third parties at settlement conferences, meetings, negotiations or mediations, even with an attorney present; d. appearing on behalf of third parties at settlement meetings, negotiations or mediations without the attorney present for whom [Neiman] is employed; e. without limiting the above, providing third parties advice on the strengths and weaknesses of any legal matter, or making decisions on behalf of others that require legal skill and a knowledge of the law greater than the average citizen; f. without limiting the above, advising third parties as to various legal remedies available to them and possible courses of action; g. preparing pleadings, motions or any other legal documents for others, and, without limiting the above, explaining to third parties the legal significance of any document; h. without limiting the above, having direct contact in the nature of consultation, explanation, recommendation, advice or assistance in the selection of any legal remedy or course of action; i. suggesting, directing or participating in the accumulation of evidence supporting any legal claim; j. holding [himself] out to third parties in such a manner that a third party places some reliance on [him] to handle legal matters; k. impliedly holding himself out as an attorney; l. without limiting the above, serving as a conduit or intermediary for the obtaining or relaying of any information for the preparation, consideration or evaluation of any legal matter from others who have never consulted with [Neiman's] supervising attorney; m. soliciting or accepting attorney's fees; n. without limiting the above, corresponding with parties or attorneys of parties as the representative of any client relating to legal matters; o. signing any letter, pleading or other document on behalf of any attorney or under any attorney's signature, even with such attorney's consent; p. and from otherwise engaging in the practice of law in the State of Florida until such time as Respondent Brian Neiman is duly licensed to practice [law] in this state.