On June 26, 2025, the Supreme Court of Florida issued a 90-day suspension against Attorney Alisha Elaine Gordon, following the approval of her conditional guilty plea and a consent judgment in a reciprocal discipline case. The suspension stems from a District of Columbia disciplinary action in which Gordon was publicly censured on August 15, 2024, for professional misconduct.
The case is entitled “The Florida Bar v. Alisha Elaine Gordon,” with case no. SC2025-0218.
Gordon faced discipline due to actions during a 2023 legal proceeding in Washington, D.C. Representing The Celeste Group LLC in a bankruptcy case, Gordon was involved in a dispute concerning two properties, 1705 and 1707 D Street SE, owned by her client’s principal, Kim Cherry Burnett. After Washington Capital Partners (WCP) foreclosed on the properties in September 2022, a confrontation occurred on May 2, 2023, when a contractor attempted to change the locks, unaware that Burnett and her family still resided there.
The following day, Burnett filed a pro se complaint and sought a motion for injunctive relief against Mr. Jarrid Williams, a WCP employee, and WCP. Gordon entered her appearance in the case and attended a hearing on May 4, 2023. During the hearing, she informed the court that the defendants had been notified of the proceeding through verbal communication and certified mail. However, Gordon had only spoken to Williams once, on May 2, 2023, before the case was filed, and no further contact with him or WCP’s counsel occurred. Additionally, the certified mail had not been delivered. Gordon did not correct her statements to the court, leading to findings that she violated D.C. Rules of Professional Conduct by making false statements to a tribunal, engaging in dishonest conduct, and interfering with the administration of justice.
The Florida Bar’s case was reviewed by Referee Lance E. Neff, who recommended Gordon’s suspension based on her guilty plea and the D.C. disciplinary findings. The referee noted aggravating factors, including Gordon’s substantial legal experience and a dishonest motive in her misrepresentation. Mitigating factors included her lack of prior discipline in Florida, personal challenges such as caring for her ill father, and mental health struggles with anxiety and depression. Gordon also expressed remorse and cooperated fully with the disciplinary proceedings, providing candid disclosures and character references.
As part of the suspension, Gordon must cease practicing law in Florida within 30 days of the court’s order, refrain from identifying as a Florida Bar member, and wind down all pending Florida cases. She is also prohibited from accessing client funds in trust accounts or transferring property purchased with client funds. Additionally, Gordon is required to attend Ethics School and a Professionalism Workshop within six months, paying associated fees of $1,000. The Florida Bar incurred costs of $1,437.95, which Gordon must pay, with interest accruing if unpaid within 30 days of the judgment’s finalization.
The Disposition states:
“The Court hereby approves the conditional guilty plea and consent judgment for discipline under the stipulated terms below: Respondent is suspended from the practice of law for 90 days, effective 30 days from the date of this order so that respondent can close out respondent’s practice and protect the interests of existing clients.”
According to Avvo.com, Ms. Gordon is an attorney in Washington, District of Columbia. She attended the Florida State University College of Law, graduating in 2002. She acquired her law license in Florida in 2004.
A copy of the original filing can be found here.
