Probable Cause Panel Meeting

May 14, 2007

I. Unlicensed Cases

Adler Interior & Design Associates, Inc.
Gary E. Adler
Case No. 2007-001818 

Probable cause was found that Adler Interior & Design Associates, Inc. of Jacksonville,  Florida is not licensed to practice interior design in Florida and continues to offer such services even though he previously signed an affidavit agreeing to change his business name and cease offering interior design services.  An Administrative Complaint seeking fines was filed.

Jose Ismael Allendes
Allenfar Design Associates
Case No. 2006-060092 

Probable cause was found that Jose Allendes of Palmetto Bay, Florida, is not licensed to practice architecture in Florida and his title block on a set of residential drawings offers architectural services.  Further, Mr. Allendes is offering such services through a fictitious name without a certificate of authorization.

Architectural Inspiration, Inc.
John Shepard
Case No. 2007-008699 

Probable cause was found that Architectural Inspiration, Inc. of Tallahassee, Florida, is not licensed to practice architecture in Florida.  John Shepard, CEO is doing business as Architectural Inspiration, Inc. A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was issued along with the requirement that Mr. Shepard sign an affidavit stating he will refrain from offering architectural services and will change his business name deleting any references to architecture or words to that effect.   If Mr. Shepard fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

Arkytek-One, Inc.
Richard L. Smith
Case No. 2006-039481 

Probable cause was found that Arkytek-One, Inc. of Lauderdale Lakes, Florida, is not licensed to practice architecture in Florida and is doing business as Arkytek-One, Inc.  Mr. Smith was previously served with a Notice and Order to Cease and Desist but failed to return the affidavit as requested by the Probable Cause Panel.  This matter was resubmitted to the Panel and an Administrative Complaint seeking fines was filed.

Barga Interiors, Inc.
Christine Barga
Case No. 2007-001812 

Probable cause was found that Barga Interiors, Inc. of Jacksonville, Florida, is not licensed to practice interior design in Florida and is advertising under the interior design heading in the yellow pages.  A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was issued along with the requirement that Ms. Barga sign an affidavit stating she will refrain from offering interior design services and will no longer advertise under the interior design section of the yellow pages.   If Ms. Barga fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

Michael G. Bates
Michael G. Bates, Inc.
Case No. 2007-010444 

Probable cause was found that Michael Bates of Merritt Island, Florida, is not licensed to practice architecture in Florida and entered into a contract to provide architectural services for a commercial project.  Further, Mr. Bates if offering such 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.

Sheryl Lyn Braxton
Braxton Designers
Case No. 2007-000968 

Probable cause was found that Sheryl Lyn Braxton of Ponte Vedra, Florida is not licensed to practice interior design in Florida and held herself out as an interior designer on the CBS television show Big Brother.  A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was issued and an Administrative Complaint seeking fines was filed.

Brian Cote
Cote Architectural Designs
Case No. 2007-006857 

Probable cause was found that Brian Cote of Jacksonville, Florida, is not licensed to practice architecture in Florida and continued to provide design services for a commercial project after a Final Order was entered against him for the unlicensed practice of architecture.  A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was issued and an Administrative Complaint seeking fines was filed.

Michael E. Craddock
Case No. 2007-006428 

Probable cause was found that Michael E. Craddock of Boca Raton, Florida was previously licensed to practice architecture in Florida; however, his license went into a null and void status on March 1, 2005.  Mr. Craddock practiced architecture, held himself out as an architect and used his null and void license number.  A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was issued and an Administrative Complaint seeking fines was filed.

Gary J. Distefano
American Abbey Flooring & Design
Case No. 2007-001807 

Probable cause was found that Gary Distefano of Jacksonville, Florida, is not licensed to practice interior design in Florida and is advertising under the interior design heading in the yellow pages.  A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was issued along with the requirement that Mr. Distefano sign an affidavit stating he will refrain from offering interior design services and will no longer advertise under the interior design section of the yellow pages.   If Mr. Distefano fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

Julian Fajardo
Case No. 2006-026240
 

Probable Cause was found that Julian Fajardo of Miami, Florida is not licensed to practice architecture in Florida and is holding himself out as an architect on his company’s website.  Mr. Fajardo was previously served with a Notice and Order to Cease and Desist but failed to return the affidavit.  This matter was resubmitted to the Probable Cause Panel and an Administrative Complaint seeking fines was filed.

Wendy Fielding
Wendy Fielding Designs, LLC
Case No. 2007-008738 

Probable cause was found that Wendy Fielding of Boca Raton, Florida, is not licensed to practice interior design in Florida and is holding herself out as an interior designer on her business card.  A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was issued along with the requirement that Ms. Fielding sign an affidavit stating she will refrain from offering interior design services and will change her business card deleting any references to interior design or words to that effect.   If Ms. Fielding fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

Finishing Touches Interior Design & Decorating, LLC
Kelly Canada
Case No. 2007-008738 

Probable cause was found that Finishing Touches Interior Design & Decorating, LLC of Ponte Vedra, Florida, is not licensed to practice interior design in Florida and is listed under the interior design heading in the yellow pages and is offering such services on their website.  Further, Kelly Canada is doing business as Finishing Touches Interior Design & Decorating, LLC.  A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was issued along with the requirement that Ms. Canada sign an affidavit stating she will refrain from offering interior design services and will change her website deleting any references to interior design or words to that effect.  If Ms. Canada fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

Theresa C. Fiore
Case No. 2007-013738 

Probable cause was found that Theresa Fiore of Jacksonville, Florida, is not licensed to practice architecture in Florida and her employer holds her out as an architect when a call is made to the firm.  A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was issued along with the requirement that Ms. Fiore sign an affidavit stating she will refrain from holding herself out as an architect.  If Ms. Fiore fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

Brenda Flanigan
Brenda Flanigan’s Window Fashions & Interiors
Case No. 2007-004891 

Probable cause was found that Brenda Flanigan of Jacksonville, Florida, is not licensed to practice interior design in Florida and is advertising under the interior design section of the yellow pages. A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was issued along with the requirement that Ms. Flanigan sign an affidavit stating she will refrain from offering interior design and will remove the advertisement under the interior design section of the yellow pages.  If Ms. Flanigan fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

Michael A. Fletcher
Case No. 2007-001165 

Probable cause was found that Michael Fletcher of Miami, Florida is not licensed to practice architecture in Florida and held himself out as an architect to a client for a residential project.  A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was issued and an Administrative Complaint seeking fines was filed.

Patience Halliburton
Case No. 2006-066428 

Probable cause was found that Patience Halliburton, of North Miami Beach, Florida, is not licensed to practice architecture in Florida and contracted to provide signed and sealed drawings for two residential projects.  A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was issued and an Administrative Complaint seeking fines was filed.

Anthony Harwell
Harwell Design Associates, Inc.
Case No. 2007-008589 

Probable cause was found that Anthony Harwell of Stuart, Florida, is not licensed to practice architecture in Florida and entered into a contract to provide architectural services for a residence.  Further, Mr. Harwell is offering such 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.

Judith Haskin
Metropolis Designs
Case No. 2006-020146 

Probable Cause was found that Judith Haskin of New York is not licensed to practice interior design in Florida and contracted to provide such services on a residential project.  Further, Ms. Haskin is offering such 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.

David K. Hufstetler
Case No. 2007-013696 

Probable cause was found that David Hufstetler of Jacksonville, Florida is not licensed to practice architecture in Florida and prepared drawings for a church without the involvement of a licensed architect.  A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was issued and an Administrative Complaint seeking fines was filed.

Mark A. Hunt
Case No. 2007-000489 

Probable Cause was found that Mark Hunt of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida was previously licensed to practice architecture in Florida; however his license went into a null and void status on March 1, 1999.  On April 6, 2006, Mr. Hunt entered into a contract to provide consulting services for a commercial project.  The contract held Mr. Hunt out as an architect and contained his null and void license number. 

Klein Coastal Designs, Inc.
Dennis L. Klein
Case No. 2006-066746 

Probable cause was found that Dennis Klein of Englewood, Florida, is not licensed to practice architecture in Florida and is listed under the architect heading in the yellow pages.  A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was issued along with the requirement that Mr. Klein sign an affidavit stating he will refrain from offering architectural services and will no longer advertise under the architect heading in the yellow pages.  If Mr. Klein fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

Doug McIntee
Doug McIntee Design Group
Case No. 2007-006405 

Probable cause was found that Doug McIntee of Lake Worth, Florida, is not licensed to practice architecture in Florida and entered into a contract to provide such services for a commercial project.  A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was issued and an Administrative Complaint seeking fines was filed.

Osirys Mendez
Mendez International Associates, Inc.
Case No. 2007-013844 

Probable cause was found that Osirys Mendez of Pembroke Pines, Florida, is not licensed to practice interior design in Florida and is offering such services in a magazine advertisement.  A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was issued along with the requirement that Mr. Mendez sign an affidavit stating she will refrain from offering interior design services and will change the advertisement deleting any references to interior design or words to that effect.  If Mr. Mendez fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

Earl G. Nelson
Case No. 2007-001110 

Probable cause was found that Earl Nelson of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, was previously licensed to practice architecture in Florida; however his license went into a null and void status on March 1, 1995.  Mr. Nelson practiced architecture, held himself out as an architect and used his null and void license number.  A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was issued and an Administrative Complaint seeking fines was filed.

Phillip R.K. Nixon
Case No. 2005-059302 

Probable cause was found that Phillip Nixon of Boca Raton, Florida is not licensed to practice architecture in Florida and is holding himself out as a master architect and is offering architectural services for residential properties.  A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was issued and an Administrative Complaint seeking fines was filed.

NP Shah Architects
NP Shah
Case No. 2007-011754 

Probable cause was found that NP Shah Architects of Mumbai, is not licensed to practice architecture in Florida and offered such services in an email.  A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was issued along with the requirement that Mr. Shah sign an affidavit stating he will refrain from offering architectural services or words to that effect and will change its solicitations.  If Mr. Shah fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

Kirstin Raybon
Kristen Raybon Interior Design, LLC
Case No. 2007-000995 

Probable cause was found that Kristin Raybon of Sarasota, Florida, is not licensed to practice interior design in Florida is offering interior design services in advertisement and is using the name interior design in the company name.  A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was issued along with the requirement that Ms. Raybon sign an affidavit stating she will refrain from offering interior design services and will change the advertisement deleting any references to interior design or words to that effect.  If Ms. Raybon fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

Sherilyn Sam Robin
Sam Robin Interior Design, Inc.
Case No. 2006-060484 

Probable Cause was found that Sherilyn Sam Robin of Miami, Florida is not licensed to practice interior design in Florida and contracted to provide such services on a commercial project.  Further, Ms. Robin is doing business as “Sam Robin Interior Design, Inc.” 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.

Jorge E. Rodriguez
Case No. 2007-013096 

Probable Cause was found that Jorge E. Rodriguez of Miami, Florida is not licensed to practice architecture in Florida and entered into two contracts to provide architectural services for residential projects.  A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was issued and an Administrative Complaint seeking fines was filed.

Suncoast Architect, Inc.
Case No. 2007-010347 

Probable cause was found that Suncoast Architect, Inc. of Englewood, Florida, is not licensed to practice architecture and is offering such services without a certificate of authorization.  A citation was issued on March 13, 2007 however the firm’s president disputed the citation.  This matter was presented to the Probable Cause Panel and an Administrative Complaint seeking fines was filed.

Walter G. Toet
Case No. 2005-006537 

Probable Cause was found that Walter Toet of Pompano Beach, Florida is not licensed to practice architecture in Florida and is advertising under the architect heading in the yellow pages.  Further, Mr. Toet contracted to provide drawings for a townhouse and is offering such 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.

Tropiland Developers, Inc.
Nerie A. Pagan
Case No. 2006-069249 

Probable Cause was found that Tropiland Developers, Inc. of Boca Raton, Florida is not license to practice architecture in Florida and contracted to provide architectural services  and themselves out as architects.  Further, Nerie Pagan, is offering such services through a corporation without a certificate of authorization.

Steven Bradford Turner
Bradford & Company Design Group, Inc.
Case No. 2006-064372 

Probable cause was found that Steven Turner of Cape Coral, Florida, is not licensed to practice architecture in Florida and is offering such services in his title block.  A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was issued along with the requirement that Mr. Turner sign an affidavit stating he will refrain from offering architectural services and will change his title block deleting any references to architecture or words to that effect.  If Mr. Turner fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

David Randall Young
Architectural Drawings, Ltd. Co.
Case No. 2006-047619 

Probable Cause was found that David Young of Clearwater, Florida is not licensed to practice architecture in Florida and contracted to provide such services for unit improvements to the Palm of Maderia Resort Condominiums.  A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was issued and an Administrative Complaint seeking fines was filed.

II.  Licensed Cases

Ames Bennett
B&C Architecture, Inc.
Case No. 2006-061794 

Probable Cause was found that Ames Bennett of West Palm Beach, Florida, a licensed architect in the State of Florida violated chapter 481, Florida Statutes.  Mr. Bennett committed misconduct in the practice of architecture by failing to follow up on deficiency letters from the building department for a project to construct a church child care center.  An Administrative Complaint seeking discipline was filed.

Christian Crookless
Case No. 2005-015113 

Probable Cause was found that Christian Crookless of Garland, Texas, is licensed to practice architecture in Florida.  Mr. Crookless failed to provide to the Board of Architecture and Interior Design proof of completion of the core curriculum courses, or pass the equivalency test of the Building Code Training Program and a citation was issued.  Mr. Crookless failed to provide proof of completion of the course and failed to pay the fine.  An Administrative Complaint seeking discipline was filed.

Raymond Lee Enfield
Case No. 2006-026251 

Probable Cause was found that Raymond Enfield of Elkhart, Indiana, is licensed to practice architecture in Florida.  Mr. Enfield’s license to practice architecture in Tennessee was revoked.  The Tennessee Board found that Mr. Enfield failed to exercise proper responsible supervisory control when he signed and sealed a project manual for the design of a modular building unit. An Administrative Complaint seeking discipline was filed.

Donald Scott Fraser
Architectural Associates
Case No. 2007-010309 

Probable Cause was found that Donald Fraser of Middleburg, Florida, a licensed architect in the State of Florida violated chapter 481, Florida Statutes.  The complaint was initiated based on an unlicensed individual that entered into a contract to perform design services for a commercial project.  The unlicensed individual prepared drawings for the project that were signed and sealed by Mr. Fraser.  Mr. Fraser did not maintain the proper documentation for signing plans prepared outside of his office.  Further, Mr. Fraser is offering architectural services through a business entity without a certificate of authorization.  An Administrative Complaint seeking discipline was filed.

Sharon L. Gold
Case No. 2006-063999 

Probable Cause was found that Sharon Gold of Longwood, Florida is a licensed architect who failed to satisfy the terms of a final order that was entered on September 5, 2006.  The final order placed a suspension on Ms. Gold’s license until a fine of $500.00 was paid within thirty days of the imposition of the final order and proof of completion of the core curriculum course, or passing the equivalency test of the Building Code Training Program established by Section 553.941, Florida Statutes was provided.  Ms. Gold failed to make the payment and failed to provide proof of completion as required by the final order.  An Administrative Complaint seeking discipline was filed.

James T. Melvin
Case No. 2007-007048 

Probable Cause was found that James Melvin of Cocoa Beach, Florida, a licensed architect in the State of Florida violated chapter 481, Florida Statutes.  An unlicensed individual entered into a contract and prepared drawings for a commercial project.  Mr. Melvin signed and sealed the drawings without ever meeting with the client.  An Administrative Complaint seeking discipline was filed.

Gerard J. Oakley
Case No. 2007-011118 

Probable Cause was found that Gerard Oakley of Boca Raton, Florida, a licensed architect in the State of Florida violated chapter 481, Florida Statutes.  An unlicensed individual prepared drawings for a commercial project.  The contract that the unlicensed individual entered into offers architectural services.  Mr. Oakley signed and sealed those drawings without ever meeting with the client.  An Administrative Complaint seeking discipline was filed.

Sandra H. Schiffman
Case No. 2007-006144 

Probable Cause was found that Sandra Schiffman of Ruidoso, New Mexico, a licensed interior designer in the State of Florida violated chapter 481, Florida Statutes.  Ms. Schiffman failed to satisfy the terms of a final order that was entered on September 5, 2006.  The final order placed a suspension on Ms. Schiffman’s license until a fine of $500.00 was paid within thirty days of the imposition of the final order and proof of completion of the core curriculum course, or passing the equivalency test of the Building Code Training Program established by Section 553.941, Florida Statutes was provided.  Ms. Schiffman failed to make the and failed to provide proof of completing the required course.  An Administrative Complaint seeking discipline was filed.

Christine Desiree Snyder
Case No. 2006-065271 

Probable Cause was found that Christine Snyder of Longboat Key, Florida, a licensed interior designer in the State of Florida violated chapter 481, Florida Statutes.  Ms. Snyder failed to satisfy the terms of a final order that was entered on September 5, 2006.  The final order imposed a fine of $500.00.  Ms. Snyder failed to make the payment required by the final order.  An Administrative Complaint seeking discipline was filed.