Opinion ID: 1730928
Heading Depth: 1
Heading Rank: 1

Heading: Appearing in any Florida court or offering to appear in any Florida court, either expressly or impliedly, as a spokesperson or representative for litigants in any court proceeding;

Text: J. Corresponding with parties or the attorneys of parties as the representative of a client relative to legal matters; K. Making inquiries and answering questions as to the particular forms that might be necessary, how best to fill out such forms, and how to present necessary evidence at any court proceeding; L. Preparing pleadings and any other legal documents for third parties; M. Allowing members of the public to rely on respondent to properly prepare legal forms or legal documents affecting an individual's legal rights; N. Having direct contact in the nature of consultation, explanation, recommendations, advice, and assistance in the provision, selection, and completion of legal forms; O. Counseling persons as to the advisability of their filing for protection under the United States bankruptcy laws; and P. Otherwise engaging in the practice of law in the State of Florida until such time as respondent is duly licensed to practice law in this state. In the event respondent engages in any of the conduct enjoined herein, he will be found in indirect contempt of the Supreme Court of Florida for the unauthorized practice of law in this state. In addition, respondent is directed to show cause why he should not be ordered to pay restitution to those individuals who paid for his purported legal services, as alleged in the Bar's petition and the affidavit of Bar counsel, Lori S. Holcomb, more recently filed herein. A copy of this injunction and order to show cause shall be served upon respondent. Respondent shall file with the Court a written answer directed to the order to show cause pertaining to restitution within twenty (20) days of the service of said order upon him. Respondent shall serve a copy of his answer on Lori S. Holcomb, Assistant UPL Counsel, The Florida Bar, 650 Apalachee Parkway, Tallahassee, Florida XXXXX-XXXX. The affidavit of Lori S. Holcomb, which contained the names of additional persons for whom restitution is sought which were not included in the original petition, was not served upon respondent. Therefore, a copy of said affidavit shall be served upon respondent at the same time so that he will be given notice of the additional claims for restitution. Judgment is hereby entered in favor of The Florida Bar and against respondent Craig D. Warren for the costs of this proceeding in the amount of $265.53, for which execution shall issue. It is so ordered. GRIMES, C.J., and OVERTON, SHAW, KOGAN, HARDING, WELLS and ANSTEAD, JJ., concur.