Florida Bar Reviews 2 Complaints Against Baez/Barr Association Dismisses Both Complaints

POSTED: 11:17 am EDT October 11, 2011
UPDATED: 11:36 am EDT October 11, 2011

ORLANDO, Fla. -- Florida's Bar confirmed Tuesday morning that two complaints filed against Casey Anthony's attorney, Jose Baez, have moved to a grievance committee, the Bar's version of a grand jury.

Both complaints center around the way Baez handled Anthony and her case.

"I am looking forward to the Bar completing its investigation, so that it can be dismissed just like the 20 previous complaints. It is part of the job whenever you fight an unpopular case," Baez told CNN in August.

It is not yet clear when the Bar expects to decide on the complaints.

Anthony was acquitted of murdering her 2-year-old daughter Caylee. She's currently serving probation for her past convictions on check fraud charges.

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If the 10-member committee - made up of attorneys and non-attorneys from the Orlando area - believes the investigation’s findings establish probable cause, the complaints would then go the Florida Supreme Court, which could then discipline Baez.

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Well he may have some bar complaints against him but he was seen last night hobnobbing in New York with Barbara Walter and actor Frank Langella as well as both Linda Kenny and her husband Dr Baden. Reporters asked questions but got no answers as to how much they got for the "interview". Langela hugged Baez but when Baez went to hug Baba she said No!

Complaints against former Casey Anthony attorney Jose Baez dismissed

ORLANDO --
The Florida Bar says that former Casey Anthony lead attorney Jose Baez has been cleared of all complaints filed against him in the case.

The grievance committee found no probable cause and voted 7-0 to dismiss all complaints.

Concerning the investigation, the Florida Bar issued the following statement:

The Florida Bar has concluded its investigation of two cases involving attorney Jose Baez and after a thorough investigation by a grievance committee composed of lawyers and non-lawyers, and with their unanimous vote, the cases have been closed without discipline.

However, in one case the grievance committee also issued a letter of advice indicating that while Mr. Baez’s conduct did not warrant formal discipline, the committee believed his conduct was not consistent with the high standards of the legal profession.

The Florida Bar is responsible for the review of every incident in which it appears that a member of the Bar may not have complied with the professional responsibilities set forth by the Florida Supreme Court in The Rules Regulating The Florida Bar. In these two cases, news reports brought these matters to the Bar's attention.

The letter of advice contained the committee's concerns regarding instances of failure to comply with discovery orders, which they believe was unintentional, but said every attorney has an obligation to ensure compliance to court orders. Read the full letter by clicking the links in the More Info box.

Baez said in a statement:

“Much has been made about the claims filed against me. I am glad to see the grievance committee was fair and thorough in their decision.”

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Just like his client, he walks away free and clear...

Damn!

Surprise, Surprise!!