Probable Cause Panel Meeting

January 28, 2008

I. Unlicensed Cases

Thomas Adamo
Case No. 2007-044901

Probable cause was found that Thomas Adamo of Port Charlotte, Florida, is not licensed to practice architecture in Florida and his website indicates that he performed design services for commercial projects. An Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed and a Notice and Order to Cease and Desist will be issued.

A & E Support Services, Inc.

Joseph Burgess

Case No. 2007-063223

Probable cause was found that A & E Support Services, Inc. of Ft. Myers, Florida, is not licensed to practice architecture in Florida and the company is offering architectural services in a brochure. A Notice to Cease and Desist from offering architectural services was issued along with the requirement that Joseph Burgess sign an affidavit stating it has changed its brochure to delete all references to architecture. If Mr. Burgess fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

John W. Barber

Barber & Associates, Inc.

Case No. 2007-056206

Probable cause was found that John W. Barber of Jacksonville, Florida, is not licensed to practice architecture in Florida and he signed off on change orders over the title architect. A Notice to Cease and Desist from offering architect services was issued along with the requirement that John W. Barber sign an affidavit stating he will no longer hold himself out as an architect. If Mr. Barber fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

Byatt Designs

William A. Byatt

Case No. 2007-043606

Probable cause was found that Byatt Designs of Jacksonville Beach, Florida, is not licensed to practice architecture in Florida and he contracted to provide architectural services for a commercial project. An Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed and a Notice and Order to Cease and Desist will be issued.

Collaborative Creative Design, LLC.

Raquel Wilson

Case No. 2007-066366

Probable cause was found that Collaborative Creative Design, LLC.of Plantation, Florida, is not licensed to practice interior design in Florida and is offering interior design and space planning in an email solicitation. A Notice to Cease and Desist from offering interior design services was issued along with the requirement that Raquel Wilson sign an affidavit stating she has changed her advertisement to delete all references to interior design and space planning. If Ms. Wilson fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

Mary P. Collins

MPC Design

Case No. 2007-048803

Probable cause was found that Mary P. Collins of Jacksonville, Florida, is not licensed to practice interior design services in Florida and Ms. Collins contracted to provide interior design services on a commercial project. Ms. Collins is offering such services through a business entity without a certificate of authorization. An Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed and a Notice and Order to Cease and Desist will be issued.

Consolidated Professional Services, P.A.

Roger M. Staley

Case no. 2007-05119

Probable cause was found that Consolidated Professional Services, P.A.of Ocala, Florida, is not licensed to practice architecture in Florida and sent DBPR a letter on August 13, 2003, stating it was no longer an architectural business however it did not change it web site or letterhead. A Notice to Cease and Desist from offering architectural services was issued along with the requirement that Roger M. Staley sign an affidavit stating he has changed his web site and letterhead to delete all references to architecture. If Mr. Staley fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

DeHaas Consulting and Design

David DeHaas

Case No. 207-049161

Probable cause was found that DeHaas Consulting and Design of Tavernier, Florida, is not licensed to practice architecture in Florida and Mr. DeHaas altered signed and sealed plans without the permission of the licensed architect. An Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed and a Notice and Order to Cease and Desist will be issued.

DDS Studios, Inc.

Daniel D. Shaheen

Case No. 2007-049061

Probable cause was found that DDS Studios, Inc.of Lake City, Florida, is not licensed to practice architecture in Florida and is listed under the architect heading of the yellow pages and is offering commercial design services. A Notice to Cease and Desist from offering architectural services was issued along with the requirement that Daniel D. Shaheen sign an affidavit stating he has changed his advertisement to delete all references to architecture and commercial design services. If Mr. Shaheen fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

JGR Drafting Services

Jerry G. Rega

Case No. 2007-054670

Probable cause was found that of JGR Drafting Services of Gainesville, Florida, is not licensed to practice architecture in Florida and is offering commercial drafting services in the title block. The Subject was previously disciplined for offering commercial design services and was under the impression that if he removed design he would be in compliance. A Notice to Cease and Desist from offering commercial drafting services was issued along with the requirement that Jerry G. Rega sign an affidavit stating he has changed his title block and will not offer such services in the future. If Mr. Rega fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

Virginia Dell Karp

Case No. 2007-048622

Probable cause was found that Virginia Dell Karpof Ocala, Florida, is not licensed to practice interior design services in Florida and she contracted to provide interior design services on a country club project. An Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed and a Notice and Order to Cease and Desist will be issued.

Vikki L. Kemp

Interior Dynamics Design Studio, Inc.

Case No. 2007-041433

Probable cause was found that Vikki L. Kemp of North Palm Beach, Florida, is not licensed to practice interior design services in Florida and Ms. Kemp was previously disciplined for using the title interior designer. Ms. Kemp continues to use the title on her web site. Ms. Kemp is offering such services through a business entity without a certificate of authorization. An Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed and a Notice and Order to Cease and Desist will be issued.

KD Home Designs

Kevin Dull

Case No. 2007-040493

Probable cause was found that Dorinda Johnson of Riverview, Florida, is not licensed to practice architecture in Florida and is offering architectural drafting and light commercial projects in the yellow pages. A Notice to Cease and Desist from offering interior design services was issued along with the requirement that Kevin Dull sign an affidavit stating he will change his advertisement and will no longer offer such services in the future. If Mr. Dull fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

Kevin Morris

McCree Architects and Engineers

Case No. 2007-042385

Probable cause was found that Kevin Morris of Orlando, Florida, is not licensed to practice architecture in Florida and is holding himself out as an architect on his business card A Notice to Cease and Desist from offering architectural services was issued along with the requirement that Kevin Morris sign an affidavit stating he will change his business card and will no longer offer such services in the future. If Mr. Morris fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

Jamal S. Nagamia

Case No. 2007-047142

Probable cause was found that Jamal S. Nagamiaof Tampa, Florida, is not licensed to practice architecture in Florida and he signed and sealed plans for a church without the involvement of an architect. The architectural drawings were prepared by an unlicensed draftsman that entered into a contract with the client that offered architectural services. An Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed and a Notice and Order to Cease and Desist will be issued.

Enrico Mihai Popsecu

Architectura Group Miami, Inc.

Case No. 2007-056878

Probable cause was found that Enrico Mihai Popsecuof Hallandale, Florida, is not licensed to practice architecture in Florida. Mr. Popsecu was previously licensed as an interior designer however his license is in a suspended status for failing to take the building code course. The Subject’s web site is offering architectural and interior design services. Further, the Subject is offering interior design services from numerous locations and he is the only licensed employee. An Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed and a Notice and Order to Cease and Desist will be issued.

Risley Design, Inc.

Mark Risley

Case No. 2007-062457

Probable cause was found that Risley Design, Inc. of Ocala, Florida, is not licensed to practice architecture in Florida and Mr. Risley offered to provide commercial design services for a restaurant. Mr. Risley is offering these services through a corporation without a certificate of authorization. An Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed and a Notice and Order to Cease and Desist will be issued.

Facundo Poj

Architect-Outsource.com

Case No. 2007-048791

Probable cause was found that Facundo Pojof North Miami, Florida, is not licensed to practice architecture in Florida and is offering architectural services on his web site. A Notice to Cease and Desist from offering architectural services was issued along with the requirement that Facundo Poj sign an affidavit stating he will change his web site and will no longer offer such services in the future. If Mr. Poj fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

Javier Rovira

Drafting Studio

Case No. 207-003041

Probable cause was found that Javier Rovira of Altamonte Springs, Florida, is not licensed to practice architecture in Florida and is offering architectural services on his business card. A Notice to Cease and Desist from offering architectural services was issued along with the requirement that Javier Rivera sign an affidavit stating he will change his business card and will no longer offer such services. If Mr. Rivera fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

Scale Edge Designs, Inc.

Ingrid Burgos

Case No. 2007-056524

Probable cause was found that Scale Edge Designs, Inc. of Miami, Florida, is not licensed to practice architecture in Florida and Ms. Burgos contracted to provide architectural services for a residential project. Ms. Burgos is offering these services through a corporation without a certificate of authorization. An Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed and a Notice and Order to Cease and Desist will be issued.

Cynthia M. Walburn

Case No. 2007-047658

Probable cause was found that Cynthia M. Walburn of Jacksonville, Florida, is not licensed and is using the title architect in Florida. A Notice to Cease and Desist from offering architectural services was issued along with the requirement that Kathy Toffton Waggoner sign an affidavit stating she will change her business card to delete all references to architecture. If Ms. Waggoner fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

Robert M. Wildasin, Jr.
Robert M. Wildasin, Jr. Interior, Inc.
Case No. 2007-04529

Probable cause was found that Robert M. Wildasin, Jr. of West Palm Beach, Florida, is not licensed to practice interior design services in Florida. Mr. Wildasin’s web site states that he is a licensed interior designer and makes reference to a restaurant project and he is offering such services through a business entity without a certificate of authorization. An Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed and a Notice and Order to Cease and Desist will be issued.

William Myers Design, Inc.
William Myers
Case No. 2007-048917  

Probable cause was found that William Myers Design, Inc. of Lake City, Florida, is not licensed to practice architecture in Florida and his web site offers architectural services and lists two commercial projects. Mr. Myers is offering these services through a corporation without a certificate of authorization. An Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed and a Notice and Order to Cease and Desist will be issued.

II. Licensed Cases

Huston F. Boothe, Jr.
Case No. 2003-051130

 Probable cause was found that Huston F. Boothe, Jr. of Folsom, Louisiana, a licensed architect, failed to satisfy the terms of a Final Order that was entered on April 3, 2007. An Administrative Complaint seeking discipline will be filed.

Frederick Brauning
Case No. 2007-056885

 Probable cause was found that Frederick Brauning of St. Clair Shores, MI, a licensed architect, failed to satisfy the terms of a Final Order that was entered on April 3, 2007. An Administrative Complaint seeking discipline will be filed.

Alan D. Cohen
Case No. 2007-056104

 Probable cause was found that Alan D. Cohen of Dania, Florida, a licensed architect, failed to satisfy the terms of a Final Order that was entered on July 11, 2007. An Administrative Complaint seeking discipline will be filed.

Olatubosun Giwa
Case No. 2007-041896

 Probable cause was found that Olatubosun Giwaof Miami, Florida, a licensed architect, acted as the architect for a residential project that was initially entered into by an unlicensed individual. The contract was to provide architectural drawings. Further, Mr. Giwa never met with the client. An Administrative Complaint seeking discipline will be filed.

James P. Goldman
Case No. 2007-056874

Probable cause was found that James P. Goldman of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, a licensed architect, failed to satisfy the terms of a Final Order that was entered on March 30, 2007. An Administrative Complaint seeking discipline will be filed.

Ray A. Hatfield
Case No. 2007-056639

Probable cause was found that Ray A. Hatfield of Ellentown, Florida, a licensed architect, failed to satisfy the terms of a Final Order that was entered on July 25, 2007. An Administrative Complaint seeking discipline will be filed.

Mariela Martin-Fernandez
Case No. 2007-051151

Probable cause was found that Mariela Martin-Fernandez of Miami, Florida, a licensed architect, failed to satisfy the terms of a Final Order that was entered on March 23, 2007. An Administrative Complaint seeking discipline will be filed.

Roberto E. Paredes
Associated Space Design, Inc.
Case Nos. 2007-004520 & 2007-004520

Probable cause was found that Roberto E. Paredes of Atlanta, Georgia, a licensed architect, The Subject’s web site offers architectural services from its Jacksonville, Tampa, and Miami offices. The Subject Robert Paredes works in Atlanta, Georgia and is attempting to provide responsible supervisory control for an architectural office in Jacksonville, Florida. The Subject travels to the Jacksonville office 2 or 3 times a week. The Tampa office does not have an architect in that office full time as well. The Miami office does employ a full-time architect. Further, the Subject is offering architectural services as ASD without a certificate of authorization.

An Administrative Complaint seeking discipline will be filed.

Ramji P. Shah
Case No. 2007-056632

Probable cause was found that Ramji P. Shah of Sacramento, California, a licensed architect, failed to satisfy the terms of a Final Order that was entered on July 25, 2007. An Administrative Complaint seeking discipline will be filed.

Abram Sustaita
Case No. 2007-056612

Probable cause was found that Abram Sustaita of Houston, Texas, a licensed architect, failed to satisfy the terms of a Final Order that was entered on July 25, 2007. An Administrative Complaint seeking discipline will be filed.

Gerald J. Vermey
SBS Services, LLC.
Case No. 2007-043710

 Probable cause was found that Gerald J. Vermey of Jacksonville Beach, Florida, a licensed architect, signed and sealed the drawings that an unlicensed individual prepared for a commercial project without ever meeting with the client. The contract entered into by the unlicensed individual offers architectural services. An Administrative Complaint seeking discipline will be filed.

Geraldine A. Visconti
Case No. 2007-051145

Probable cause was found that Geraldine A. Visconti of Tequesta, Florida, a licensed interior designer, failed to satisfy the terms of a Final Order that was entered on April 3, 2007. An Administrative Complaint seeking discipline will be filed.

Ralph J. Warburton
Case No. 2007-056034

 Probable cause was found that Ralph J. Warburton of Plano, Texas, a licensed interior designer, failed to satisfy the terms of a Final Order that was entered on March 23, 2007. An Administrative Complaint seeking discipline will be filed.