Florida Board of Bar Examiners

Lonnie Groot applied for admission to The Florida Bar and passed all required portions of our bar examination. The Florida Board of Bar Examiners, acting as our agent for the admissions process,1 undertook an investigation into his character, fitness and general qualifications to practice law in the state.2 In its investigation, the Board learned that Groot had filed a voluntary petition for bankruptcy in 1977 and had been discharged from his financial obligations, including substantial student loans incurred to finance his education.3

The Board completed its findings and conclusions, and…