On Thursday, June 20, 2024, The Florida Bar filed a complaint against attorney Omar Medina Jr. with the Florida Supreme Court. The complaint alleges that Medina made false statements under oath to the U.S. Middle District Court of Florida.
The case is entitled “The Florida Bar v. Omar Medina Jr.,” with case no. 2023-10,167(13A).
The charges cited Rules Regulating the Florida Bar 3-4.3, 4-3.3(a)(1), and 4-8.4(a).
According to the complaint, Medina was retained as counsel in a civil case but failed to attend a mandatory case management conference on May 25, 2022.
It’s alleged that Medina filed motions claiming he did not receive notice of the conference, despite notice being sent to his registered email addresses. The complaint also says Medina emailed opposing counsel on the day of the missed conference, suggesting he was aware of it. In September 2022, Medina again stated under oath that he did not receive notice of the conference, according to the Bar.
If the allegations are true, Medina may have violated Florida Bar rules regarding candor toward the tribunal and committing an act of misconduct.
The complaint states:
“WHEREFORE, The Florida Bar prays respondent will be appropriately disciplined in accordance with the provisions of the Rules Regulating The Florida Bar as amended.”
According to martindale.com, Mr. Medina Jr., attended the University of Florida, graduating in 1984. He acquired his law license in Florida in 1989.
A copy of the original filing can be found here.
