Thompson v. The Florida Bar

Filing 73

NOTICE by John B. Thompson of Demand to Appear Before Bar Governors Per Mason v. Bar (Attachments: # 1)(Thompson, John)

Thompson v. The Florida Bar

Doc. 73 Att. 1

John B. Thompson, Attorney at Law 1172 S. Dixie Hwy., Suite 111 Coral Gables, Florida 33146 305-666-4366 [e-mail]
August 29, 2007 Bar President Frank Angones and All Florida Bar Governors Via Faxes and e-mails Re: Demand to Appear Before Bar Governors October 3 to 6, in Coconut Grove, FL Dear Frank and Bar Governors: As you all know or should know, I have repeatedly asked, over the last two years, to address the Board of Governors with my concerns that The Bar's use of "discipline" against me at the behest of SLAPP Bar complainants within the entertainment industry is violative of the United States and Florida constitutions. YesterdayThe Bar's able trial counsel, Greenberg Traurig, provided to Judge Jordan, who is presiding over my federal lawsuit for injunctive and declaratory relief, a wonderful case. It is the 2005-2006 case Mason v. The Florida Bar. Greenberg was record counsel. I'm not sure why Greenberg Traurig cited this case to the court, because it reasoning supports the relief I am seeking. Beyond that, in section 6 of the magistrate's recommendation, which the court adopts and reduces to an order, it is stated as follows: "Nothing prohibits Mason from petitioning the Board of Governors to dismiss the disciplinary action on constitutional grounds ..." I sat with my lawyer in Greenberg Traurig's lovely offices in Tallahassee on May 16, 2006, and Hank Coxe, Paul Hill, Alan Bookman, Jack Harkness, and Barry Richard all told me that "the Bar Governors cannot get involved in discipline and will not hear you on these matters." I specifically said I wanted to address The Bar Governors on constitutional issues. Therefore, armed with Mason, I demand that I be allowed to appear before you to point out the unconstitutionality of what The Bar continues to do to me at the behest of two companies that distribute pornography to children. A good time and place, it seems to me, is your meeting at the Ritz Carlton in Coconut Grove scheduled for October 3 through 6. If there is another time, let me know. Mason says it should be before my trial. Regards, Jack Thompson Copy: U.S. District Court File, 07-21256

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