Hagopian v. Justice Administrative Commission

WALLACE, Judge.

Gregory Hagopian, a member of The Florida Bar, petitions this court for a writ of certiorari 1 to quash a circuit court order denying his motion to withdraw as counsel for Terry Green in a complex prosecution under the Florida RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization) Act, sections 895.01-.06, Florida Statutes (2008). Because Mr. Hagopian established grounds for withdrawal from the representation in accordance with rule 4-6.2, Rules Regulating The Florida Bar, we grant the petition and quash the circuit court’s order.

I. THE FACTS

A. Introduction

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