On Wednesday, October 8, 2025, The Florida Bar filed a Petition for Contempt and Order to Show Cause with the Supreme Court of Florida, seeking a three-year suspension for attorney Emelike Nwosuocha. The petition alleges Nwosuocha failed to comply with a previous court order issued on June 18, 2024.
The case is entitled “In the Matter of George Richard Tilschner,” with case number 2024-07678.
The prior order had suspended Nwosuocha for one year, effective June 18, 2024. As part of that suspension, Nwosuocha was mandated to adhere to Rule 3-5.1(h) of the Rules Regulating The Florida Bar. This rule requires a suspended attorney to notify all clients, opposing counsel, tribunals, and state, federal, and administrative bars of their suspension. Furthermore, Nwosuocha was required to submit a sworn affidavit to The Florida Bar within 30 days of the suspension, listing the names and addresses of all individuals and entities notified.
According to the petition, The Florida Bar notified Nwosuocha of these requirements on June 19, 2024, via both mail and email to his official record addresses. A follow-up notification regarding his non-compliance was sent on October 11, 2024, also via mail and email. The Bar asserts that Nwosuocha has not submitted the required affidavit, leaving them unaware if he properly notified the necessary parties of his suspension.
The Florida Bar argues that Nwosuocha’s noncompliance necessitates the Petition for Contempt. They also state that failure to comply with court orders warrants enhanced disciplinary action. In addition to the requested three-year suspension, The Florida Bar is seeking administrative costs of $1,250.00 from Nwosuocha to cover the expenses of the contempt proceeding.
According to Avvo, Mr. Nwosuocha is an employment and labor lawyer in Miami, FL. He acquired his law license in Florida in 2008.
A copy of the original filing can be found here.
