Business Details
18 Years
experience
Florida Legal Ethics & Professional Discipline Defense
The Law Office of Joseph A. Corsmeier has represented Florida legal and licensed professionals in disciplinary defense, ethics consultation, and licensing matters since 2008. Our founder, Joseph Corsmeier, brings over three decades of experience as a former Florida Bar prosecutor, assistant state attorney, and legal ethics expert. We specialize in defending attorneys before the Florida Bar, representing professionals before state licensing boards, and providing expert analysis on legal ethics and malpractice issues.Our practice combines deep regulatory knowledge with courtroom experience, having testified as experts in federal and state courts. We maintain active involvement in legal ethics education through seminars, publications, and professional associations including the American Bar Association and Florida Bar. Our commitment to confidentiality and strategic counsel helps professionals protect their licenses and reputations while navigating complex regulatory challenges.
Services
Appraiser Defense
Health Care Defense
Insurance Agent Defense
Realtor Defense
Lawyer Ethics Advice
Details
- Year established: 2008
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of experience in Florida legal ethics and professional discipline defense
- Our team provides expert testimony in federal and state court legal ethics matters
- We maintain active membership in the American Bar Association Center for Professional Responsibility
- Our practice includes former Florida Bar Senior Bar Counsel and Assistant State Attorney experience
- We deliver customized risk management strategies for law firms and professional practices
Associations and certifications
- Martindale-Hubbell AV Rating
- SuperLawyers
Services
Appraiser Defense
We defend licensed real estate appraisers facing disciplinary actions before Florida regulatory agencies. Our representation includes responding to investigations, preparing formal defenses, and negotiating settlements to protect professional licenses. Our experience with state licensing boards ensures strategic counsel for appraisers facing ethics complaints or regulatory violations.
Health Care Defense
Our firm represents healthcare professionals before Florida licensing boards including the Board of Medicine and Board of Nursing. We handle disciplinary matters related to patient care, prescribing practices, and regulatory compliance. Our legal strategies focus on maintaining professional credentials while addressing complex healthcare regulations and ethics standards.
Insurance Agent Defense
We provide defense for insurance agents facing disciplinary proceedings before the Florida Department of Financial Services. Our services include representation in investigations, hearings, and appeals related to licensing violations, sales practices, and regulatory compliance. Our approach combines regulatory knowledge with practical solutions for insurance professionals.
Realtor Defense
Our practice includes defending real estate professionals before the Florida Real Estate Commission. We handle disciplinary matters involving transaction disputes, licensing violations, and ethics complaints. Our representation focuses on protecting real estate licenses through negotiated settlements or formal administrative proceedings when necessary.
Lawyer Ethics Advice
We provide expert ethics guidance to Florida attorneys on professional responsibility issues. Our services include analyzing conflicts of interest, advising on Florida Bar rules, and developing compliance strategies. With experience as former Bar Counsel and ethics seminar instructor, we help lawyers prevent disciplinary issues through proactive risk management.
People
Joseph A. Corsmeier
Owner/President
Joseph Corsmeier is an AV-rated attorney with over 30 years of experience in legal ethics, professional discipline defense, and law firm management. He represents Florida lawyers and professionals in disciplinary matters, ethics consultations, and license defense, leveraging his background as former Bar Counsel and Assistant State Attorney. A respected speaker and author on legal ethics, he is committed to protecting professionals' licenses and reputations.
Questions
What types of legal professionals do you represent?
We represent Florida attorneys, healthcare providers, real estate professionals, insurance agents, and other licensed professionals facing disciplinary actions or ethics investigations.
How do you handle Florida Bar disciplinary cases?
We provide comprehensive defense for attorneys facing Florida Bar disciplinary proceedings, including investigation response, formal hearings, and Supreme Court appeals when necessary.
Can you help with legal ethics consultations?
Yes, we offer expert ethics advice on conflicts of interest, Florida Bar rules compliance, and professional responsibility issues for practicing attorneys.
What experience do you have with professional licensing boards?
Our founder served as Senior Bar Counsel for eight years and has represented professionals before Florida licensing boards since 1998, including healthcare, real estate, and insurance regulatory agencies.
Do you provide expert testimony services?
Yes, we offer expert legal ethics testimony in state and federal court cases involving attorney malpractice, disciplinary matters, and professional responsibility issues.
