Ms. Meryl M. Lanson,

Dear Ms. Lanson:

On further reflection, I cannot respond to your request for how to proceed further with your complaint against your former attorney or The Florida Bar. I am not authorized to provide legal advice.

This letter is also in response to your letter to Mark Criser, a staff attorney here at the court. You are advised that the Supreme Court of Florida will not investigate a complaint concerning the failure of The Florida Bar to find probable cause.

Pursuant to the Rules Regulating The Florida Bar, a complaining witness is not a party to the disciplinary proceedings and does not have the right of appeal. In the absence of a recommendation of discipline by the Bar, the case is final and no investigation will be ordered by the Court.

I regret that we are unable to assist you.

TDH/kb