Disgraced Attorney Mark Stopa Says Florida Bar Won’t Let Him Resign

Disgraced Attorney Mark Stopa Says He Wants To Retire From Practicing Law But The Florida Bar Won’t Let Him 

Disgraced attorney Mark Stopa has fought nearly four years for the right to keep practicing law. In a stunning turn of events, Stopa now says he never wants to practice again. However, he says the Florida Bar won’t let him retire. 

Stopa is seeking permanent retirement with Florida Supreme Court. The unusual petition even calls for no leave to apply for readmission to the Bar.

Stopa unsuccessfully attempted to head off a January 22nd hearing.  The hearing was to have a judge review new Bar complaints against him that include allegations of fraud.

Disgraced Attorney Mark Stopa wrote in his petition:

Since July 27, 2018, Petitioner has made clear, in every way he knows how that he no longer desires to be a member of the Florida Bar. Unfortunately, even at this late date, the Florida Bar has provided no response to the petition for Permanent Retirement nor has it given any indication when a response can be expected.

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