The Supreme Court of Florida granted a petition for disciplinary revocation of the license of attorney William Power McCaughan Jr. on December 14, 2023. This disciplinary action stems from criminal charges that were pending against McCaughan.
The case is entitled “In the Matter of William Power McCaughan Jr.,” with case no. SC2023-1541.
On November 7, 2023, McCaughan submitted a Petition for Disciplinary Revocation with Leave to Apply for Readmission to the Court. In this petition, McCaughan acknowledged pending criminal charges against him for one count of receipt of child pornography and one count of attempted receipt of child pornography in federal district court. He stated the criminal charges were related to an underlying disciplinary investigation by the Florida Bar.
McCaughan agreed in his petition that disciplinary revocation would not adversely affect the public interest or judicial integrity. He also agreed to reimburse the Client Security Fund for any payouts related to his conduct and reimburse the Florida Bar for costs incurred in the disciplinary case. Additionally, McCaughan agreed to submit to an audit of client accounts, provide financial affidavits, maintain contact information with the Bar, and remove any indicia of his attorney status.
In its December 14 order, the Supreme Court granted McCaughan’s uncontested petition for disciplinary revocation with leave to seek readmission after five years. The Court stated disciplinary revocation is equivalent to disbarment. He must comply with rules regarding winding down practice and accepting no new clients. The Court entered a judgment against McCaughan for $1,250 to cover Bar costs.
According to avvo.com, Mr. McCaughan was a litigation attorney in Miami, Florida before his disbarment. He acquired his law license in Florida in 2007.
A copy of the original filing can be found here.
