Probable Cause Panel Meeting

July 25, 2005

I. Unlicensed Cases

Architectural Design & Drafting Services
Robert L. Austin
Case No. 2004-033756

Probable Cause was found that Architectural Design & Drafting Services of Gainesville, Florida is not licensed in the State of Florida and is offering architectural services in its business name and on its title block. A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was issued, along with the request that Robert Austin sign an affidavit stating he will refrain from offering architectural services and will change the firm's business name and title block deleting any references to architecture or words to that effect. If Mr. Austin fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

Louis Canales
Canales Designs
Case No. 2004-039283

Probable Cause was found that Louis Canales of West Palm Beach, Florida is not licensed in the State of Florida and entered into a contract and provided architectural services for commercial property. Further, Mr. Canales is offering architectural services through a business entity without a certificate of authorization. A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was issued and an Administrative Complaint seeking fines was filed.

Robert D. Carter
Engineering & Design Concepts, Inc.
Case No. 2004-051378

Probable Cause was found that Robert D. Carter of Palm Bay, Florida is a licensed engineer but not a licensed architect. Mr. Carter is listed as the architect for a project on a contract. A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was issued and an Administrative Complaint seeking fines was filed.

Suinglio J. Espejo
Case No. 2004-029450

Probable Cause was found that Suinglio J. Espejo of Lake Worth, Florida is not licensed in the State of Florida and is holding herself out as an “architectural designer” on his business card. A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was issued, along with the request that Mr. Espejo sign an affidavit stating he will refrain from offering architectural services and will change his business card deleting any references to architecture or words to that effect. If Mr. Espejo fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

Klaybor and Associates, Inc.
Larry Klaybor
Case No. 2004-037271

Probable Cause was found that Klaybor and Associates, Inc. and Larry Klaybor of Orange Park, Florida are not licensed in the State of Florida. Mr. Klaybor is holding himself out as an architectural designer on his website. A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was issued, along with the request that Mr. Klaybor sign an affidavit stating he will refrain from offering architectural services and will change his webpage deleting any references to interior design or words to that effect. If Mr. Klaybor fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

Perfect Piece
Lauren Simmons
Case No. 2005-003425

Probable Cause was found that Perfect Piece of Jupiter, Florida is not licensed in the State of Florida but is offering interior design services in an advertisement. Ms. Simmons previously signed an affidavit agreeing not to offer interior design services in another case. The advertisement was after the affidavit was executed. An Administrative Complaint seeking fines was issued.

Michael Philpot
ArchCadd Design
Case No. 2004-044051

Probable Cause was found that Michael Philpot of Fort Lauderdale, Florida is not licensed in the State of Florida and contracted to perform architectural services for a residence for $4,850.00 and never provided the plans. The contract specifically provides for architectural services. A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was issued and an Administrative Complaint seeking fines was filed.

Jerry G. Rega
JGR Drafting
Case No. 2004-056126

Probable Cause was found that Jerry G. Rega of Gainesville, Florida is not licensed in the State of Florida and is offering commercial design services. A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was issued, along with the request that Mr. Rega sign an affidavit stating he will refrain from offering architectural or commercial design services and will change his letteherad deleting any references to architecture or words to that effect. If Mr. Rega fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

Robert J. Sarabia
Sarabia, Salinas & Associates
Case No. 2004-026225

Probable Cause was found that Robert Sarabia of Hialeah, Florida is not licensed in the State of Florida and entered into a contract which offered “architectural services” and signed and sealed drawings for commercial property. Further, Mr. Sarabia if offering architectural services through a business entity without a certificate of authorization. A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was issued and an Administrative Complaint seeking fines was filed.

William White
Architect Draft & Design
Case No. 2004-026287

Probable Cause was found that William White of Ft. Pierce, Florida is not licensed in the State of Florida and is doing business as Architect Draft & Design. A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was issued, along with the request that Mr. White sign an affidavit stating he will refrain from architectural services and will change his business name to delete all references to architecture or words to that effect. If Mr. White fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

II. Licensed Cases

Timothy Maloney
Timothy Maloney Interior Design, Inc.
Case No. 2004-028205

Probable Cause was found that Timothy Maloney of Lake Worth, Florida is a licensed interior designer in Florida; however, his firm does not have a certificate of authorization. Mr. Maloney entered into a contract to remodel a residence and the contract offers architectural services. Mr. Maloney did not obtain a permit for the work to be performed. Mr. Maloney contracted to provide contracting services in violation of Chapter 489, Florida Statutes. An Administrative Complaint seeking discipline was filed.

Jacek Schindler
Case No. 2004-059441

Probable Cause was found that Jacek Schindler of Hollywood, Florida is a licensed architect in Florida who signed and sealed plans for a residence that were prepared by an unlicensed draftsman without ever meeting with the client. Further, the unlicensed draftsman contracted directly with the client to provide “architectural services”. An Administrative Complaint seeking discipline was filed.

Ruben Travieso
Case No. 2004-032031

Probable Cause was found that Ruben Travieso of Miami, Florida is a licensed architect in Florida who signed and sealed plans for a residential project without ever meeting with the client. The unlicensed draftsman contracted directly with the client to provide architectural services. An Administrative Complaint seeking discipline was filed.