Probable Cause Panel Meeting

October 1, 2008

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.

Unlicensed Cases

Atlantic Construction Illustrators, LLC

James Lucas

Case No. 2008-010397

Probable cause was found that Atlantic Construction Illustrators, LLC and James Lucas of West Palm Beach, Florida, are not licensed to practice architecture in Florida and is offering architectural services on its web site. A Notice to Cease and Desist from offering architectural services was issued along with the requirement that James Lucas sign an affidavit stating it has changed its advertising materials to delete all references to architecture. If Mr. Lucas fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

Bryan Edson Design Services

Bryan Edson

Case No. 2008-002478

Probable cause was found that Bryan Edson Design Services and Bryan Edson of Lynn Haven, Florida, are not licensed to practice architecture in Florida and contracted to provide design 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.

Colette Design Studio

Jurgen Muller

Case No. 2008-009436

Probable cause was found that Jurgen Muller and Colette Design Studio of Boca Raton, Florida are not licensed to practice interior design in Florida and are offering interior design services on their web site. An Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

G. William Architectural Group, Inc.

Gerald Poorman

Case No. 2008-039597

Probable cause was found that Gerald Poorman and G. William Architectural Group, Inc. of Longwood, Florida are not licensed to practice architecture in Florida. Mr. Poorman is doing business as G. William Architectural Group, Inc., and contracted to provide architectural services for a swimming pool cabana. Further, the Subject is offering these 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.

Greenwood Design Group

Charles Greenwood

Case No. 2008-009779

Probable cause was found that Charles Greenwood and Greenwood Design Group of Boca Raton, Florida, are not licensed to practice interior design in Florida and they are holding themselves out as interior designers. Further, Charles Greenwood is doing business as Greenwood Design Group 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.

In-Site Design Group, Inc.

Annie Carruthers

Case No. 2008-021109

Probable cause was found that Annie Carruthers of In-Site Design Group, Inc. of Hollywood, Florida, is not licensed to practice architecture in Florida and entered into a contract to provide architectural services for a commercial project. Further, Ms. Carruthers is offering these 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.

David Lagares

LQL Management, Inc.

Case No. 2007-043301

Probable cause was found that David Lagares of LQL Management, Inc. in Staten Island, N.Y., is not licensed to practice interior design or architectural services in Florida and contracted to provide architectural services for a four unit apartment building. The Subject is offering these services through a corporation without a certificate of authorization. Further, the Subject’s web site offers interior design services. An Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed and a Notice and Order to Cease and Desist will be issued.

Frank Lincoln

Case No. 2008-019719

Probable cause was found that Frank Lincoln of Vero Beach, Florida,was previously a licensed interior designer however his license went null and void in 1995. Mr. Lincoln continued to hold himself out as an interior designer and practice interior design. An Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed and a Notice and Order to Cease and Desist will be issued.

Albert D. Lynch

Albert D. Lynch & Company

Case No. 2007-050849

Probable cause was found that Albert D. Lynch of West Palm Beach, Florida,is not licensed to practice interior design in Florida and contracted to provide interior design services on a residential project. An Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed and a Notice and Order to Cease and Desist will be issued.

Ian Neuberger

Case No. 2008-022078

Probable cause was found that Ian Neuberger of Sunrise, Florida, is not licensed to practice architecture in Florida and contracted to provide signed and sealed drawings for a residential project. An Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed and a Notice and Order to Cease and Desist will be issued.

Paige Drafting Services

Talmadge Paige

Case No. 2008-020169

Probable cause was found that Talmadge Paige and Paige Drafting Services of Rockledge, Florida, are not licensed to practice architecture in Florida and contracted to provide signed and sealed drawings for a residential project. An Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed and a Notice and Order to Cease and Desist will be issued.

Taffy L. Robinson

Taffy’s Interiors

Case No. 2008-007121

Probable cause was found that Taffy Robinson and Taffy’s Interiors of Tavernier, Florida are not licensed to practice interior design in Florida and according to her web site, she provided interior design services for a hotel project. An Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed and a Notice and Order to Cease and Desist will be issued.

SP Richards Co., Inc.

Tom Gallagher

Case No. 2008-011542

Probable cause was found that Tom Gallagher and SP Richards Co., Inc. of Smyrna, Georgia, are not licensed to practice interior design in Florida and is offering space planning and design services on their web site. An Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed and a Notice and Order to Cease and Desist will be issued.

USONA Design

Thomas A. Knoebel

Case No.2008-020132

Probable cause was found that Thomas A. Knoebel and USONA Design, of Satellite Beach, Florida, are not licensed to practice architecture in Florida and entered into a verbal contract with an owner to obtain architectural services on his behalf for a commercial project. An Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed and a Notice and Order to Cease and Desist will be issued.

II. Licensed Cases

Ronald P. Barr

2008-037822

Probable cause was found that Ronald P. Barr of Davie, Florida, is a Florida licensed architect. Mr. Barr was chosen for an audit for proof of continuing education credits when he renewed his license. Mr. Barr has provided only 14 hours of continuing education hours during the audit period. An Administrative Complaint seeking discipline will be filed.

Lourdes Basadre-Alvarez

Case No. 2007-023291

Probable cause was found that Lourdes Basadre-Alvarez of Miami, Florida, is a Florida licensed interior designer. Ms. Basadre-Alvarez was chosen for an audit for proof of continuing education credits when she renewed her license. Ms. Basadre-Alvarez has not provided proof of any continuing education during the audit period. An Administrative Complaint seeking discipline will be filed.

Joseph Dowd

Case No. 2008-023305

Probable cause was found that Joseph Dowd of Altamonte Springs, Florida, is a Florida licensed interior designer. Mr. Dowd was chosen for an audit for proof of continuing education credits when he renewed his license. Mr. Dowd has provided only 18 hours of continuing education hours during the audit period. An Administrative Complaint seeking discipline will be filed.

Ora F. Fraze

Case No. 2008-037819

Probable cause was found that Ora F. Fraze of St. Petersburg, Florida, is a Florida licensed architect. Mr. Fraze was chosen for an audit for proof of continuing education credits when he renewed his license. Mr. Fraze has provided only 15 hours of continuing education hours during the audit period. An Administrative Complaint seeking discipline will be filed.

Barbara S. Nichols

Case No. 2008-037752

Probable cause was found that Barbara S. Nichols of Winter Park, Florida, is a Florida licensed interior designer. Ms. Nichols was chosen for an audit for proof of continuing education credits when she renewed her license. Ms. Nichols has provided only 12 hours of continuing education hours during the audit period. An Administrative Complaint seeking discipline will be filed.

Stephen R. Scheirman

Case No. 2008-037730

Probable cause was found that Stephen R. Scheirman of Dallas, TX, is a Florida licensed architect. Mr. Scheirman was chosen for an audit for proof of continuing education credits when he renewed his license. Mr. Scheirman has provided only 16 hours of continuing education hours during the audit period. An Administrative Complaint seeking discipline will be filed.

Angel Torrez-Collazo

AJT Architecture and Builders, Inc.

Case No. 2008-030364

Probable cause was found that Angel Torrez-Collazo and AJT Architecture and Builders, Inc. of Casselberry, Florida, is a Florida licensed architect. Mr. Torrez-Collazo signed and sealed drawings that were prepared by an unlicensed draftsman without ever meeting with the client. An Administrative Complaint seeking discipline will be filed.

True Engineering & Architecture, Inc.

Amr T. Gawad

Case No. 2007-067282

Probable cause was found that True Engineering & Architecture, Inc. and Amr. T. Gawad of Ocoee, Florida, is a Florida licensed architect. Mr. Gawad’s firm has a certificate of authorization, however, the firm no longer employs a licensed architect. An Administrative Complaint seeking discipline will be filed.

John A. Zimmerman

Case No. 2008-038509

Probable cause was found that John A. Zimmerman of Irvin, California, is a Florida licensed architect. Mr. Zimmerman was chosen for an audit for proof of continuing education credits when he renewed his license. Mr. Zimmerman has not provided proof of any continuing education hours during the audit period. An Administrative Complaint seeking discipline will be filed.