Florida Board of Bar Examiners Character & Fitness Attorney
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Character & Fitness Attorney for Florida Board of Bar Examiners Matters
Welcome to Florida Bar Hearings
Admission to The Florida Bar requires more than just graduating from law school and passing the Bar exam. Passing the character and fitness review is the final piece of the equation. As an Administrative Attorney in Winter Garden Fl, I’ve helped hundreds of Florida Bar applicants since 2008 overcome application omissions and oversights, on topics covering financial hardships, employment problems, academic discipline, substance abuse challenges, criminal convictions, and more.
Asking the right questions, and listening carefully, helps me recognize where clients are in the admissions process, and where they want to be.
I help them get there. And when my applicants gain confidence with the Florida Bar admissions process, another of my goals as a Florida Board of Bar Examiners hearing and admissions attorney is met.
Take time to work on your applications. It could dramatically increase the odds of admission. I provide solid guidance to help you reach your goals, whether you’ve already been issued a Notice to Appear for Investigative Hearing, or you’re just dreaming of going to law school.
Real Clients, Real Testimonials
Kelly Duncan2023-08-02If I could sum up my experience with Elizabeth, I would say she under promised and overdelivered. She is absolutely fantastic in every way and if I could give her more than five stars, I would not hesitate to do so! She is incredibly thorough and detail-oriented which made a huge impact on my application to the Florida Bar. Most importantly, the outcome she helped me to achieve was far better than I could have imagined or hoped for. Her professionalism and ability to convey empathy towards me when I was disclosing shameful and embarrassing information gave me confidence and allowed me to be fully honest and transparent without feeling judged. By contrast, her straight-forward approach helped to keep me on track and organized. Additionally, her experience and breadth of knowledge was crucial to the success of my outcome. I have already recommended her to several of my colleagues and will continue to recommend her for anyone in the future who is looking for guidance on their path to admission to the Florida Bar.Ale Bendayan2022-11-07Elizabeth is one of the most professional, caring, and dedicated attorneys in her field. Coming out of law school I had issues with my character and fitness. I felt a huge problem on my shoulders that looked impossible to solve… the first and only attorney I contacted was Elizabeth. After a lengthy and emotional phone call, I knew she was the one. It wasn’t easy and it was extremely stressful but Elizabeth kept me strong!! She will keep you grounded throughout the process and give you the strength to succeed. Thank you Elizabeth!Ernst von Heidegger2022-11-07As an attorney from another jurisdiction applying to the FL Bar, I was selected for an Investigative Hearing before the FBBE. I concluded that retaining counsel would probably be the best option under the circumstance — and was I ever right! Elizabeth was wonderful! She went through my application with a fine-toothed comb and found all sorts of errors, unintentional omissions, and ambiguities I would have never noticed by myself. She also gave me so much practical advice on how to most effectively present myself to the FBBE, both in my application and during my Hearing, that by the time the Hearing arrived I was able to sail through it without any surprises or hiccups. Forget your ego; forget the fact that you’re an intelligent, educated person — none of that matters in regard to the Byzantine world of Bar applications. Elizabeth instructed me to do many things that were counterintuitive, and I often found myself instinctively resisting what later turned out to be excellent advice. She knows the process very, very well and really dedicates the time to make sure that what you present to the board is your best possible application and answers. So if you’re thinking about hiring her — my strong recommendation is to do it! And listen to her and have confidence in the fact that, no matter what you may think of the difficulty of the process, she is always working in your corner. In my case, she helped me achieve the result I was looking for. I have every confidence she will do the same for you.D Hill2022-09-15The work that Elizabeth Conan did for me in her representation with the Florida Bar was nothing short of remarkable. She was very straightforward on what was expected of me to do and was extremely professional. Based on her instructions I was more than adequately prepared and received my recommendation to be admitted within a few months. If you are looking for an attorney to help you with the Florida Bar Elizabeth Conan is the way to go hands down. If you follow her instructions, you will not be disappointed her service greatly exceeded my expectations. Thank you, Ms. Conan, for your exceptional service.Yesenia Iacona2020-10-30My experience was beyond exceptional. Ms Conan knows what she is doing, she is professional, human, kind, compassionate, and she has a high level of integrity! I’m full of gratitude with life, as I got so lucky to have as my legal counsel. Thank you Elizabeth for all the support and commitment at every stage of this process!Alison Nazarowski2020-07-28I can't recommend Elizabeth enough. She's brilliant, prepared, organized, and just really good at her job. And, she's a pleasure to deal with from a personal standpoint as well. Don't hesitate in hiring Elizabeth!!Gary Gre2020-07-26Elizabeth is a role model attorney that deeply cares for her clients. I hope I do not hold the record for the longest running client of her’s but I bet I am close. If you are reading these reviews most likely you are in a bad situation, and you might not even realize how bad of a situation you are in. You need someone experienced, and Elizabeth is experienced. Elizabeth is also prompt, thorough, fair, and most importantly kind. Elizabeth, thank you for helping me achieve admission to the bar!Thomas Inkelaar2020-07-22I want to provide the highest recommendation to anyone who needs the assistance of an attorney during the process of an investigative hearing with the Florida bar. Elizabeth Conan is truly a professional and is highly skilled in her preparation for her clients. She provided direction for me with instructions and recommendations for amendments of each question that required more clarity and corrections on what needed to be presented. My experience with Elizabeth was exceptional and her counsel and review of my complete application allowed me to have my application accepted with a short investigative Hearing. Elizabeth prepared me well and was always available for additional time to counsel me on needed direction. I whole heartedly recommend Elizabeth Conan to anyone who is going through the Florida Bar application process. I wish I had engaged her services from the outset.
Frequently Asked Questions
An Administrative Attorney is a lawyer who specializes in administrative law. Administrative law involves the rules, regulations, and procedures established by administrative agencies of the government. One type of Administrative Attorney is a Bar Admissions Attorney.
Administrative Attorneys practice law for government agencies, representing them in administrative proceedings, rulemaking processes, and litigation. Administrative Attorneys also work in private practice, representing individuals or businesses involved in disputes with administrative agencies.
Find an Administrative Attorney in your area by performing a simple online search. Look for a qualified lawyer who is licensed in your state and has experience with relevant proceeding or legal concerns. Read client reviews to determine if the Administrative Lawyer is right for you.
If you are looking for an Administrative Lawyer to counsel you in Florida Bar Admissions or Character and Fitness, Elizabeth S. Conan can help.
Administrative Lawyers can handle a variety of cases related to the activities of governmental agencies. Some examples of these cases are:
- Regulatory compliance
- Administrative hearings and appeals
- Rulemaking proceedings
- Governmental investigations
- License applications and revocations
- Public benefits and social services
- Governmental contract and procurement
- Bar investigative hearings and Bar admission denial
Different types of lawyers have unique focuses. For an Administrative Attorney, this emphasis is on the counseling and/or representation of clients who are in proceedings with administrative agencies or representing administrative agencies. They also advise clients on regulatory and compliance requirements.
You should hire this type of counsel when you have a relevant issue or concern about administrative law. This may include simple legal advice or a pending proceeding with a governmental agency. Law applicants applying for admission to The Florida Bar often seek legal advice for admissions and legal guidance or representation for investigative hearings by the Florida Board of Bar Examiners.
This type of lawyer can help you in a variety of ways if you are facing disciplinary action from a licensing board. They can offer legal advice, negotiate with the licensing board, prepare a defense strategy, represent you in an administrative hearing or appeals, and provide compliance assistance.
There are several things you should look for when choosing an Administrative Lawyer. The attorney should have:
- A designated focus in administrative law
- Significant experience in administrative law
- A client-centered approach that is personable and dedicated
- An excellent track record of success
- Good communication skills
- Strong analytical skills
- A meticulous attention to detail
- A positive professional reputation
The cost of hiring an Administrative Attorney has an extremely wide range depending on the lawyer that you hire and the breadth of your legal needs. It is best to speak with the desired attorney directly to get a thorough understanding of the cost of counsel.
Yes, a Character and Fitness Investigation is well within the wheelhouse of Administrative Attorneys, like Elizabeth S. Conan. You can receive legal advice about how to prepare yourself and defend your Character and Fitness for anything that the background investigation by the Florida Board of Bar Examiners may expose. However, it should be noted that you should always be completely transparent on your Florida Bar application as this will increase your chances of passing Character and Fitness.