Probable Cause Panel Meeting

August 21, 2007

I.        Unlicensed Cases

John Adkerson Abney
Perry Abney & Associates
Case No. 2006-010030 

Probable cause was found that John Adkerson Abney is not licensed to practice architecture in Florida.  Mr. Abney’s father is a licensed architect.  Mr. Abney took his father’s architectural seal and sealed revisions to a residential project.  Further, Mr. Abney 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 will be filed.   

Aldon C. Adams
Adams & Adams, Inc.
Case No. 2007-030848 

Probable cause was found that Aldon C. Adams of Palatka, Florida, is not licensed to practice architecture in Florida and contracted to provide architectural services for a church.  The proposal specifically offers architectural services.  Further, Mr. Adams is offering these services through a corporation without a certificate of authorization.

A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was issued and an Administrative Complaint seeking fines was filed.

Angela Neel Interiors, Inc.
Glenn C. Neel
Case No. 2007-030101 

Probable cause was found that Angela Neel Interiors, Inc. of Winter Park, Florida, is not licensed to practice interior design in Florida and the web site is offering interior design services and its trucks offer architectural detailing.  A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist from offering interior design and architectural services was issued along with the requirement that Mr. Neel sign an affidavit stating he has changed the advertisement to delete all references to such services.  If Mr. Neel fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

Anne Cooper Interiors, LLC
Anne Cooper-Menguy
Case No. 2007-026850 

Probable cause was found that Anne Cooper Interiors, LLC of Naples, Florida, is not licensed to practice interior design in Florida and is offering commercial design services in an advertisement in the Gulfshore Life Magazine.  A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist from offering interior design services was issued along with the requirement that Ms. Cooper-Menguy sign an affidavit stating she has changed the advertisement to delete all references to interior design or commercial design.   If Ms. Cooper-Menguy fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

Kimberlee Sue Bates
Kimberlee Bates Interior Designs
Case No. 2007-025316 

Probable cause was found that Kimberlee Sue Bates of Tampa, Florida, is not licensed to practice interior design in Florida and is doing business as Kimberlee Bates Interior Designs.  A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was issued and an Administrative Complaint seeking fines was filed.

Captivating Interiors, LLC
Robert Chaphe
Case No. 2007-026856 

Probable cause was found that Captivating Interiors, LLC of Bonita Springs, Florida, is not licensed to practice interior design in Florida and is offering interior design services in an advertisement in the Gulfshore Life Magazine and on its web site.  A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist from offering interior design services was issued along with the requirement that Robert Chaphe sign an affidavit stating it has changed its advertisement to delete all references to interior design.  If Mr. Chaphe fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

Yoli Cavalletti
Symmetry Design Studio, Inc.
Case No. 2007-006005 

Probable cause was found that Yoli Cavalletti of Miami Shores, Florida, is not licensed to practice interior design in Florida and is offering interior design services on its web site.  Investigation revealed that Mr. Cavalletti has performed interior design services on a commercial project.  A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was issued and an Administrative Complaint seeking fines was filed.

Charles H. Cox
Charles H. Cox Interior Design & Antiques
Case No. 2007-025321 

Probable cause was found that Charles H. Cox of Tampa, Florida, is not licensed to practice interior design in Florida and is doing business as Charles H. Cox Interior Design & Antiques. A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was issued and an Administrative Complaint seeking fines was filed. 

Shelly Riehl David
Riehl Designs, Inc.
Case No. 2007-024203 

Probable cause was found that Shelly Riehl David of Tonka Bay, Minneapolis, is not licensed to practice interior design in Florida and is offering interior design services in an advertisement in the Florida Design magazine.  These services are being offered through a corporation without a certificate of authorization.  Further, Shelly Riehl David is holding herself out as an interior designer on her web site.  A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was issued and an Administrative Complaint seeking fines was filed.

Shirley G. Davis
Davis Interior Design
Case No. 2007-013304 

Probable cause was found that Shirley G. Davis of Lutz, Florida, is not licensed to practice interior design in Florida but is doing business as Davis Interior Design.  A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist from offering interior design services was issued along with the requirement that Ms. Davis sign an affidavit stating it has changed its business name to delete all references to interior design.  If Ms. Davis fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

Jeff Dotson
Dotson Drafting, Inc.
Case No. 2007-026926 

Probable cause was found that Jeff Dotson of Bunnell, Florida, is not licensed to practice architecture in Florida and this is a second offense.  The first case involved Mr. Dotson offering architectural services and he has changed his advertisement to remove all such references.  Mr. Dotson’s new advertisement offers commercial drafting services under the yellow page heading “Architect’s Support Services”.  It appears Mr. Dotson is attempting to market his drafting services to licensed architects.  A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist from offering commercial design services was issued along with the requirement that Mr. Dotson sign an affidavit stating it has changed its advertisement, and will not offer such services in the future.  If Mr. Dotson fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

Eunice J. Borden Interior Design, Inc.
Eunice J. Borden
Case No. 2007-020990 

Probable cause was found that Eunice J. Borden Interior Design, Inc. of Sarasota, Florida, is not licensed to practice interior design in Florida.  Ms. Borden contracted to provide interior design services for a college and is doing business as Eunice J. Borden Interior Design, Inc.  Ms. Borden was previously licensed, however, her license expired on February 28, 1993.  A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was issued and an Administrative Complaint seeking fines was filed.

Frank J. Holas
Holas and Associates, Inc.
Case No. 2007-030870 

Probable cause was found that Frank J. Holas of Jacksonville, Florida, is not licensed to practice architecture in Florida.  Mr. Holas is a licensed Professional Engineer and signed and sealed plans for a church.  The drawings were prepared by an unlicensed draftsman that entered into a contract with the client to perform architectural services.  A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was issued and an Administrative Complaint seeking fines was filed. 

Interior Designs by Farlyn, Inc.
Farlyn R. Helton
Case No. 2007-025339 

Probable cause was found that Farlyn R. Helton of Brandon, Florida, is not licensed to practice interior design in Florida and is doing business as Interior Designs by Farlyn, Inc.  A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was issued and an Administrative Complaint seeking fines was filed.

Into the Mist, Inc.
Leslie Thompson
Case No. 2007-026245 

Probable cause was found that Into the Mist, Inc. of  Naples, Florida, is not licensed to practice interior design in Florida.  Ms. Thompson is holding herself out as an interior designer on her web site.  A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist from holding herself out as an interior designer was issued along with the requirement that Ms. Thompson sign an affidavit stating she has changed her website to delete all references to interior design.  If Ms. Thompson fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

Jennifer Michelle Irizarry
J. Designs
Case No. 2007-027189 

Probable cause was found that Jennifer Michelle Irizarry of Ocala, Florida, is not licensed to practice interior design in Florida and contracted to provide interior design services on a commercial project.  Ms. Irizarry does not hold herself out as an interior designer, however, the contract is to perform design services for a doctor’s office.  Further, Ms. Irizarry also has an advertisement in which she offers “architectural interiors” and is offering these services though a business entity without a certificate of authorization.  This is a second offense.  A Notice to Cease and Desist was issued and an Administrative Complaint seeking fines was filed.

Louis D. Jackson
Jackson Enterprises
Case No. 2007-027843 

Probable cause was found that Louis D. Jackson of Tampa, Florida,  is not licensed to practice architecture in Florida and contracted to provide architectural services for a church.  Mr. Jackson’s business card offers architectural design.  Further, Mr. Jackson is offering these services through a fictitious name without a certificate of authorization.  A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was issued and an Administrative Complaint seeking fines was filed.

Julian Marcus Interiors and Florist, Inc.
Mary Proctor
Case No. 2007-030286 

Probable cause was found that Julian Marcus Interiors and Florist, Inc. of  Pensacola, Florida, is not licensed to practice interior design in Florida and is offering interior design services in the telephone book, signs, and its web site.  The web site of Ms. Neel’s employer holds her out as an interior designer.  A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist from offering interior design services was issued along with the requirement that Ms. Proctor sign an affidavit stating it has changed its advertising to delete all references to interior design.  If Ms. Proctor fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

Probable cause was found that Ghousia Kahn of Tampa, Florida, is not licensed to practice interior design in Florida and is doing business as Interior Designing & Decorating by Ghousia Kahn. A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist from offering interior design services was issued along with the requirement that Ms. Kahn sign an affidavit stating she will change her business name to delete any refences to interior design or words to that effect.  If Ms. Kahn fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

Kay Klosterman
Perceptions by Kay Klosterman
Case No. 2007-006227 

Probable cause was found that Kay Klosterman of Palm Harbor, Florida, is not licensed to practice interior design in Florida and is offering interior design services on the internet.  A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist fromoffering interior design services  was issued along with the requirement that Ms. Klosterman sign an affidavit stating she has changed her advertisement to delete all references to interior design.  If Ms. Klosterman fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

John T. Koontz
Koontz Residential Design
Case No. 2007-030004 

Probable cause was found that John T. Koontz of Summerfield, Florida, is not licensed to practice architecture in Florida and is offering architectural services on its business card and is advertising under the architect heading of the yellow pages.  A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist from offering architectural services was issued along with the requirement that Mr. Koontz sign an affidavit stating it has changed its advertisements, and will not offer such services in the future.  If Mr. Koontz fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

Vicky Lilavois
Vincenza Studios
Case No. 2007-022119 

Probable cause was found that Vicky Lilavois of Altamonte Springs, Florida, is not licensed to practice interior design in Florida and is offering interior design services on her web site.  A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist from offering interior design services was issued along with the requirement that Ms. Lilavois sign an affidavit stating she has changed her website to delete all references to interior design.  If Ms. Lilavois fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

MCG Design
Francis J. McGuinness
Case No. 2007-026288 

Probable cause was found that MCG Design, Inc. of Hollywood, Florida, is not licensed to practice interior design in Florida and is offering interior design services in an advertisement in the Florida Design Source Book and on its web site.  A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist from offering interior design services was issued along with the requirement that Mr. McGuinness sign an affidavit stating it has changed its advertisements to delete all references to interior design.  If Mr. McGuinness fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

Angela Neel
Angela Neel Interiors, Inc.
Case No. 2007-030060 

Probable cause was found that Angela Neel of Winter Park, Florida, is not licensed to practice interior design in Florida.  The web site of Ms. Neel’s employer holds her out as an interior designer.  A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist from using the title interior designer was issued along with the requirement that Ms. Neel sign an affidavit stating she has changed the website to delete all references to interior design.  If Ms. Neel fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

Norwalk – The Furniture Idea
Parker C. Kuldau II
Case No. 2007-037517 

Probable cause was found that Norwalk – The Furniture Idea of Jacksonville, Florida, is not licensed to practice interior design in Florida and is offering interior design services in magazine advertisements.  A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist from offering interior design services was issued along with the requirement that Mr. Kuldau sign an affidavit stating the advertisement has been changed to delete all references to interior design.  If Mr. Kuldau fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

Probable cause was found that Office Environments & Services, Inc. of Jacksonville, Florida, is not licensed to practice interior design in Florida and its web site offers architectural and interior design services as well as lists commercial projects and is offering such services through a business entity without a certificate of authorization.  A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was issued along with the requirement that E. Zimmerman Boulos, President of Office Environments & Services, Inc., sign an affidavit stating he will refrain from offering interior design services through a business entity without a certificate of authorization.  If Mr. Boulos fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

Olson Cain Design Group, Inc.
Christine E. Cain
Case No. 2007-037281 

Probable cause was found that Olson Cain Design Group, Inc. of Palm Coast, Florida, is not licensed to practice interior design in Florida and is offering commercial design services in an advertisement in Home & Life Magazine.  Further, Christine Cain is holding herself out as an interior designer on her web site.  A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist from offering interior design services was issued along with the requirement that Ms. Cain sign an affidavit stating she has changed the advertisements to delete all references to interior design.  If Ms. Cain fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

Panache Interior Design, Inc.
Caroline B. Rogow
Case No. 2007-025613 

Probable cause was found that Caroline B. Rogow of Margate, Florida, is not licensed to practice interior design in Florida and is doing business as Panache Interior Design, Inc.  A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was issued and an Administrative Complaint seeking fines was filed.

Peach Tree Designs, Inc.
Robert Collins
Case No. 2007-026885 

Probable cause was found that Peach Tree Designs, Inc. of Naples, Florida, is not licensed to practice interior design in Florida and is offering interior design services in an advertisement in the Gulfshore Life Magazine.  A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist from offering interior design services was issued along with the requirement that Mr. Collins sign an affidavit stating it has changed is advertisements to delete all references to interior design.  If Mr. Collins fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

Jose Luis Perdomo
Case No. 2007-031152

Probable cause was found that Jose Luis Perdomo of Miami, Florida, is not licensed to practice architecture in Florida.  Mr. Perdomo was previously licensed, however, his license went delinquent on March 1, 2005, and then into a null and void status on March 1, 2007.  Mr. Perdomo practiced architecture, held himself out as an architect and used his delinquent license number on September 9, 2006.  An Administrative Complaint seeking fines was filed.

Roz Shuster Designs, Inc.
Roz Shuster
Case No. 2007-026205 

Probable cause was found that Roz Shuster Designs, Inc. of Boca Raton, Florida, is not licensed to practice interior design in Floridaand is offering interior design services in a magazine advertisement.  A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist from offering interior design services was issued along with the requirement that Ms. Shuster sign an affidavit stating she has changed the advertisement to delete all references to interior design. If Ms. Shuster fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

Thomas M. Scholten
Scholten Construction, Inc.
Case No. 2007-023223 

Probable cause was found that Thomas M. Scholten of Naples, Florida, is not licensed to practice architecture in Florida, however, he is a licensed general contractor.  Mr. Scholten contracted to provide design drawings for a commercial project and is offering these services through a corporation without a certificate of authorization.

Cynthia S. Wingate
Chrysalis Interior Design
Case No. 2007-025330 

Probable cause was found that Cynthia Wingate of Dover, Florida, is not licensed to practice interior design in Florida and is doing business as Chrysalis Interior Design.  A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist from offering interior design services was issued along with the requirement that Ms. Wingate sign an affidavit stating it has changed its business name to delete all references to interior design.  If Ms. Wingate fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

Jennifer Ziefel
Angela Neel Interiors, Inc.
Case No. 2007-030076 

Probable cause was found that Jennifer Ziefel of Winter Park, Florida, is not licensed to practice interior design in Florida.  The web site of Ms. Ziefel’s employer holds her out as an interior designer.  A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist from using the title interior designer was issued along with the requirement that Ms. Neel sign an affidavit stating she has changed the website to delete all references to interior design.  If Ms. Ziefel fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

II.        Licensed Cases

 
James R. Abney
Case No. 2006-010045 

Probable cause was found that James R. Abney of Litchfield Park, Arizona, is a licensed architect in Florida whose son used his architectural seal to seal drawings for a residential property.  An Administrative Complaint seeking discipline was filed.