Wells petitions for Bar reinstatement

Pursuant to Rule 3-7.10, William Pena Wells has petitioned the Supreme Court for Bar reinstatement. Wells was suspended from practice of law for one year effective November 12, 2022, for violation of the following Rules Regulating The Florida Bar: Rule 4-1.1 (Competence); Rule 4-1.3 (Diligence); Rule 4-1.4 (Communication); Rule 4-3.2 (Expediting Litigation); Rule 4-3.4(h) (Fairness To Opposing Party and Counsel – present, participate in presenting, or threaten to present disciplinary charges under these rules solely to obtain an advantage in a civil matter.); 4-3.4(d)(Fairness to Opposing Party and Counsel (Fairness to Opposing Party and Counsel – intentionally fail to comply with legally proper discovery requests by an opposing party); and Rule 4-8.4(i)(Misconduct – sexual conduct with a client or representative of a client that exploits or adversely affects the interest of the client or the lawyer-client relationship). Any persons having knowledge bearing upon Well's fitness or qualifications to resume the practice of law should contact Catherine Bonhomme Toledo, Bar Counsel, The Florida Bar Tampa Branch Office, 400 North Tampa Street, Suite 2000. Tampa 33602, phone 813-875-9821, email ctoledo@floridabar.org.