January 28, 2010

NOTE: To obtain additional information on the cases listed below, the web address is www.MyFloridaLicense.com then click on “For Consumers.”   If you want to obtain a copy of the final order/action from the main web address you can click on Request Public Records and send an e-mail request to the Agency Clerk’s Office.

Edgar Aldana

Case No. 2009-034956

The Florida Board of Architecture and Interior Design agreed to enter a final order approving a settlement stipulation imposing a fine of $500.00 plus costs against Edgar Aldana. Mr. Aldana is not licensed to practice architecture and is using the title architect and offering architectural or commercial design services on a post card advertisement.

Architectural Services & Engineering, Inc.

Warren Mertins

Case No. 2009-004867

The Florida Board of Architecture and Interior Design agreed to enter a final order approving a settlement stipulation imposing a fine of $2,500.00 plus costs against Architectural Services & Engineering and Warren Mertins. Architectural Services & Engineering, Inc. is a licensed engineering firm; however its business name and advertisements offer architectural services. Further, Mr. Mertins is offering such services through a corporation without a certificate of authorization.

Russell G. Brabec

Design & More

Case No. 2009-005445

The Florida Board of Architecture and Interior Design agreed to enter a final order imposing a fine of $3,000.00 plus costs, reprimand and two years probation against Mr. Brabec