| Entity Name: | RENEE BINNS, LLC |
| Jurisdiction: | FLORIDA |
| Filing Type: |
Florida Limited Liability Co.
RENEE BINNS, LLC is structured as a Limited Liability Company (LLC), a common business structure that offers its members limited liability protection, separating their personal assets from the company's debts and obligations. |
| Status: |
Inactive
The business entity is inactive. This status may signal operational issues or voluntary closure, raising concerns about the business's ability to repay loans and requiring careful risk assessment by lenders. |
| Date Filed: | 05 Feb 2016 (9 years ago) |
| Date of dissolution: | 22 Sep 2017 (8 years ago) |
| Last Event: | ADMIN DISSOLUTION FOR ANNUAL REPORT |
| Event Date Filed: | 22 Sep 2017 (8 years ago) |
| Document Number: | L16000025625 |
| Address: | 1306 SE 46 LANE, SUITE 2, CAPE CORAL, FL, 33904, US |
| Mail Address: | 1306 SE 46 LANE, SUITE 2, CAPE CORAL, FL, 33904, US |
| ZIP code: | 33904 |
| County: | Lee |
| Place of Formation: | FLORIDA |
| Name | Role | Address |
|---|---|---|
| BINNS RENEE | Manager | 1306 SE 46 LANE, CAPE CORAL, FL, 33904 |
| BINNS RENEE | Agent | 1306 SE 46 LANE, CAPE CORAL, FL, 33904 |
| Event Type | Filed Date | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADMIN DISSOLUTION FOR ANNUAL REPORT | 2017-09-22 | - | - |
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| Name | HON. ANDREW DOUGLAS OWENS, JR., JUDGE |
| Role | Appellant |
| Status | Withdrawn |
| Name | RENEE BINNS, LLC |
| Role | Respondent |
| Status | Active |
| Name | The Florida Bar |
| Role | Complainant |
| Status | Active |
| Representations | Chardean M. Hill |
| Name | Hon. Thomas Wolfgang Krug |
| Role | Judge/Judicial Officer |
| Status | Active |
Docket Entries
| Docket Date | 2020-01-03 |
| Type | Event |
| Subtype | Record Center |
| Description | RECORD CENTER ~ C00000417237 |
| Docket Date | 2018-02-27 |
| Type | Notice |
| Subtype | Notice |
| Description | NOTICE-NON COMPLIANCE ~ FILED AS "THE FLORIDA BAR'S NOTICE TO THE FLORIDA SUPREME COURT OF RESPONDENT'S NONCOMPLIANCE WITH THIS COURT'S ORDER DATED SEPTEMBER 14, 2017" (PLACED W/FILE) |
| On Behalf Of | The Florida Bar |
| Docket Date | 2017-06-26 |
| Type | Miscellaneous Document |
| Subtype | Referee's Report |
| Description | REFEREES REPORT ~ "AMENDED REPORT OF REFEREE" |
| On Behalf Of | Hon. Thomas Wolfgang Krug |
| Docket Date | 2017-06-20 |
| Type | Miscellaneous Document |
| Subtype | Referee's Report |
| Description | REFEREES REPORT |
| On Behalf Of | Hon. Thomas Wolfgang Krug |
| View | View File |
| Docket Date | 2017-06-20 |
| Type | Record |
| Subtype | Record/Transcript |
| Description | RECORD/TRANSCRIPT (FLA BAR) ~ W/INDEX OF RECORD, CERTIFICATION OF RECORD AND INDEX, MISC. PLEADINGS & CORRESPONDENCE |
| On Behalf Of | Hon. Thomas Wolfgang Krug |
| Docket Date | 2017-03-13 |
| Type | Order |
| Subtype | Referee Appointed |
| Description | REFEREE APPOINTED ~ AMENDED, DATED 03/09/2017, HON. THOMAS W. KRUG, 12TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT |
| View | View File |
| Docket Date | 2017-02-13 |
| Type | Order |
| Subtype | Referee Appointed |
| Description | REFEREE APPOINTED ~ DATED 02/09/2017, HON. ANDREW D. OWENS, 12TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ***RETIRED-SEE AMENDED ORDER FILED 03/13/2017*** |
| View | View File |
| Docket Date | 2017-02-07 |
| Type | Order |
| Subtype | Referee Appointment (Disciplinary) |
| Description | ORDER-REFEREE APPOINTMENT (DISCIPLINARY) ~ HON. CHARLES E. WILLIAMS, C.J., 12TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT |
| Docket Date | 2017-02-03 |
| Type | Letter-Case |
| Subtype | Acknowledgment Letter-New Case |
| Description | ACKNOWLEDGMENT LETTER-NEW CASE |
| Docket Date | 2017-02-01 |
| Type | Petition |
| Subtype | Complaint |
| Description | COMPLAINT |
| View | View File |
| Docket Date | 2017-02-01 |
| Type | Misc. Events |
| Subtype | Fee Status |
| Description | NF:No Fee Required |
| Docket Date | 2017-02-01 |
| Type | Event |
| Subtype | No Fee Required |
| Description | No Fee Required |
| Docket Date | 2017-02-01 |
| Type | Miscellaneous Document |
| Subtype | Possible Venue |
| Description | POSSIBLE VENUE |
| View | View File |
| Docket Date | 2017-07-21 |
| Type | Letter-Case |
| Subtype | Fla Bar (Will Not Petition for Review) |
| Description | LETTER-FLA BAR (WILL NOT PETITION FOR REVIEW) |
| View | View File |
| Docket Date | 2017-09-14 |
| Type | Disposition |
| Subtype | Disbarment (Immediately) |
| Description | DISP-DISBARMENT (IMMEDIATELY) ~ The uncontested amended report of the referee is approved and respondent is permanently disbarred. Respondent is currently suspended; therefore this permanent disbarment is effective immediately. Respondent shall fully comply with Rule Regulating the Florida Bar 3-5.1(h).Judgment is entered for The Florida Bar, 651 East Jefferson Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2300, for recovery of costs from Renee Binns in the amount of $1,930.92, for which sum let execution issue.Not final until time expires to file motion for rehearing, and if filed, determined. The filing of a motion for rehearing shall not alter the effective date of this permanent disbarment. |
| Classification | Original Proceedings - Florida Bar - Order to Show Cause |
| Court | Supreme Court of Florida |
| Originating Court |
Unknown Court 2017-10,425 (20C) (OSC) |
Parties
| Name | RENEE BINNS, LLC |
| Role | Respondent |
| Status | Active |
| Name | The Florida Bar |
| Role | Complainant |
| Status | Active |
| Representations | Chardean M. Hill |
Docket Entries
| Docket Date | 2017-02-10 |
| Type | Disposition |
| Subtype | Suspended (Petition OTSC - Close-Out) |
| Description | DISP-SUSPENDED (PETITION OTSC-CLOSE-OUT)) ~ This is before the Court on The Florida Bar's Petition for Contempt and Order to Show Cause. The Court having issued its Order to Show Cause to respondent and respondent having filed a response to said Order to Show Cause,IT IS ORDERED that The Florida Bar's petition is granted and respondent is held in contempt of this Court. As a sanction, respondent is suspended from the practice of law effective thirty days from the date of this order so that respondent can close out her practice and protect the interests of existing clients. Respondent shall remain suspended until she fully complies with The Florida Bar's subpoena for trust accounting records, and until further order of this Court. If respondent notifies this Court in writing that she is no longer practicing and does not need the thirty days to protect existing clients, this Court will enter an order making the suspension effective immediately. Respondent shall fully comply with Rule Regulating the Florida Bar 3-5.1(h). In addition, respondent shall accept no new business from the date this order is filed until she is reinstated. Once the suspension takes effect, respondent shall remain suspended until further order of this Court. Judgment is entered for The Florida Bar, 651 East Jefferson Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2300, for recovery of costs from Renee Binns in the amount of $1,250.00, for which sum let execution issue.Not final until time expires to file motion for rehearing, and if filed, determined. The filing of a motion for rehearing shall not alter the effective date of this suspension. |
| Docket Date | 2016-12-21 |
| Type | Response |
| Subtype | Reply to Response |
| Description | REPLY TO RESPONSE ~ FILED AS "THE FLORIDA BAR'S REPLY TO RESPONDENT'S RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE" |
| On Behalf Of | The Florida Bar |
| View | View File |
| Docket Date | 2016-12-14 |
| Type | Response |
| Subtype | Response |
| Description | RESPONSE ~ FILED AS "RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE" |
| On Behalf Of | RENEE BINNS |
| Docket Date | 2016-11-29 |
| Type | Order |
| Subtype | Show Cause (Fla Bar Contempt) |
| Description | ORDER-SHOW CAUSE (FLA BAR CONTEMPT) ~ The Florida Bar having filed its Petition for Contempt and Order to Show Cause, this is to command you, Renee Binns, to show cause on or before December 14, 2016, why you should not be held in contempt of this Court or other discipline imposed for the reasons set forth in The Florida Bar's Petition. The Florida Bar may serve its reply on or before December 27, 2016. |
| Docket Date | 2016-11-29 |
| Type | Letter-Case |
| Subtype | Acknowledgment Letter-New Case |
| Description | ACKNOWLEDGMENT LETTER-NEW CASE |
| Docket Date | 2016-11-22 |
| Type | Misc. Events |
| Subtype | Fee Status |
| Description | NF:No Fee Required |
| Docket Date | 2016-11-22 |
| Type | Event |
| Subtype | No Fee Required |
| Description | No Fee Required |
| Docket Date | 2016-11-22 |
| Type | Petition |
| Subtype | Petition Filed |
| Description | PETITION-ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE ~ FILED AS "PETITION FOR CONTEMPT AND ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE" |
| On Behalf Of | The Florida Bar |
| View | View File |
| Docket Date | 2016-11-22 |
| Type | Miscellaneous Document |
| Subtype | Possible Venue |
| Description | POSSIBLE VENUE |
| On Behalf Of | The Florida Bar |
| View | View File |
| Classification | Original Proceedings - Florida Bar - Order to Show Cause |
| Court | Supreme Court of Florida |
| Originating Court |
Unknown Court 2017-90,015 (20C) (OSC) |
Parties
| Name | HON. ANDREW DOUGLAS OWENS, JR., JUDGE |
| Role | Appellant |
| Status | Withdrawn |
| Name | The Florida Bar |
| Role | Petitioner |
| Status | Active |
| Representations | Chardean M. Hill |
| Name | RENEE BINNS, LLC |
| Role | Respondent |
| Status | Active |
| Name | Hon. Thomas Wolfgang Krug |
| Role | Judge/Judicial Officer |
| Status | Active |
Docket Entries
| Docket Date | 2020-01-03 |
| Type | Event |
| Subtype | Record Center |
| Description | RECORD CENTER ~ C00000417237 |
| Docket Date | 2018-02-27 |
| Type | Notice |
| Subtype | Notice |
| Description | NOTICE-NON COMPLIANCE ~ FILED AS "THE FLORIDA BAR'S NOTICE TO THE FLORIDA SUPREME COURT OF RESPONDENT'S NONCOMPLIANCE WITH THIS COURT'S ORDER DATED SEPTEMBER 14, 2017" (PLACED W/FILE) |
| On Behalf Of | The Florida Bar |
| View | View File |
| Docket Date | 2017-09-14 |
| Type | Disposition |
| Subtype | Disbarment (Immediately) |
| Description | DISP-DISBARMENT (IMMEDIATELY) ~ The uncontested amended report of the referee is approved and respondent is permanently disbarred. Respondent is currently suspended; therefore this permanent disbarment is effective immediately. Respondent shall fully comply with Rule Regulating the Florida Bar 3-5.1(h).Judgment is entered for The Florida Bar, 651 East Jefferson Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2300, for recovery of costs from Renee Binns in the amount of $1,930.92, for which sum let execution issue.Not final until time expires to file motion for rehearing, and if filed, determined. The filing of a motion for rehearing shall not alter the effective date of this permanent disbarment. |
| Docket Date | 2017-07-21 |
| Type | Letter-Case |
| Subtype | Fla Bar (Will Not Petition for Review) |
| Description | LETTER-FLA BAR (WILL NOT PETITION FOR REVIEW) |
| View | View File |
| Docket Date | 2017-06-26 |
| Type | Miscellaneous Document |
| Subtype | Referee's Report |
| Description | REFEREES REPORT ~ "AMENDED REPORT OF REFEREE" |
| On Behalf Of | Hon. Thomas Wolfgang Krug |
| View | View File |
| Docket Date | 2017-06-20 |
| Type | Record |
| Subtype | Record/Transcript |
| Description | RECORD/TRANSCRIPT (FLA BAR) ~ W/INDEX OF RECORD, CERTIFICATION OF RECORD AND INDEX, MISC. PLEADINGS & CORRESPONDENCE |
| On Behalf Of | Hon. Thomas Wolfgang Krug |
| Docket Date | 2017-06-20 |
| Type | Miscellaneous Document |
| Subtype | Referee's Report |
| Description | REFEREES REPORT |
| On Behalf Of | Hon. Thomas Wolfgang Krug |
| View | View File |
| Docket Date | 2017-03-13 |
| Type | Order |
| Subtype | Referee Appointed |
| Description | REFEREE APPOINTED ~ AMENDED, DATED 03/09/2017, HON. THOMAS W. KRUG, 12TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT |
| View | View File |
| Docket Date | 2017-02-03 |
| Type | Order |
| Subtype | Referee Appointed |
| Description | REFEREE APPOINTED ~ DATED 02/09/2017, HON. ANDREW D. OWENS, 12TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ***RETIRED-SEE AMENDED ORDER FILED 03/13/2017*** |
| View | View File |
| Docket Date | 2017-01-25 |
| Type | Order |
| Subtype | Referee Appointment (Contempt Proceeding) |
| Description | ORDER-REFEREE APPOINTMENT (CONTEMPT PROCDG) ~ HON. CHARLES E. WILLIAMS, C.J., 12TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT |
| Docket Date | 2016-11-23 |
| Type | Response |
| Subtype | Appendix-Reply |
| Description | APPENDIX-REPLY ~ TO REPLY TO RESPONSE TO PETITION FOR CONTEMPT AND ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE "COMPOSITE EXHIBIT B" |
| On Behalf Of | The Florida Bar |
| View | View File |
| Docket Date | 2016-11-14 |
| Type | Response |
| Subtype | Response |
| Description | RESPONSE ~ FILED AS "RESPONSE TO PETITION FOR CONTEMPT AND ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE" |
| On Behalf Of | RENEE BINNS |
| View | View File |
| Docket Date | 2016-10-28 |
| Type | Letter-Case |
| Subtype | Acknowledgment Letter-New Case |
| Description | ACKNOWLEDGMENT LETTER-NEW CASE |
| Docket Date | 2016-10-28 |
| Type | Order |
| Subtype | Show Cause (Fla Bar Contempt) |
| Description | ORDER-SHOW CAUSE (FLA BAR CONTEMPT) ~ The Florida Bar having filed its Petition for Contempt and Order to Show Cause, this is to command you, Renee Binns, to show cause on or before November 14, 2016, why you should not be held in contempt of this Court or other discipline imposed for the reasons set forth in The Florida Bar's Petition. The Florida Bar may serve its reply on or before November 28, 2016. |
| Docket Date | 2016-10-24 |
| Type | Petition |
| Subtype | Appendix |
| Description | APPENDIX-PETITION ~ "EXHIBIT A" |
| On Behalf Of | The Florida Bar |
| View | View File |
| Docket Date | 2016-10-24 |
| Type | Miscellaneous Document |
| Subtype | Possible Venue |
| Description | POSSIBLE VENUE |
| On Behalf Of | The Florida Bar |
| View | View File |
| Docket Date | 2016-10-24 |
| Type | Event |
| Subtype | No Fee Required |
| Description | No Fee Required |
| Docket Date | 2016-10-24 |
| Type | Misc. Events |
| Subtype | Fee Status |
| Description | NF:No Fee Required |
| Classification | Original Proceedings - Florida Bar - Complaint |
| Court | Supreme Court of Florida |
| Originating Court |
Unknown Court 2015-10,688 (20D) Unknown Court 2015-11,043 (20D) |
Parties
| Name | Mr. John Francis Lakin |
| Role | Appellant |
| Status | Withdrawn |
| Name | RENEE BINNS, LLC |
| Role | Respondent |
| Status | Active |
| Name | The Florida Bar |
| Role | Complainant |
| Status | Active |
| Representations | Chardean M. Hill |
| Name | HON. ANDREW DOUGLAS OWENS, JR., JUDGE |
| Role | Judge/Judicial Officer |
| Status | Active |
Docket Entries
| Docket Date | 2020-01-03 |
| Type | Event |
| Subtype | Record Center |
| Description | RECORD CENTER ~ C00000417268 |
| Docket Date | 2016-07-19 |
| Type | Notice |
| Subtype | Notice |
| Description | NOTICE-ADDRESS CHANGE |
| On Behalf Of | RENEE BINNS |
| Docket Date | 2016-06-27 |
| Type | Letter-Case |
| Subtype | Fla Bar (Will Not Petition for Review) |
| Description | LETTER-FLA BAR (WILL NOT PETITION FOR REVIEW) ~ DATED 06/27/2016 - "Dear Mr. Tomasino:The referee report in the referenced case was docketed on or about May 31, 2016. That reportwas considered by the executive committee of the board of governors on June 27, 2016.The Florida Bar will not file a notice of intent to seek review of the report of referee in this matter." |
| View | View File |
| Docket Date | 2016-05-31 |
| Type | Record |
| Subtype | Record/Transcript |
| Description | RECORD/TRANSCRIPT (FLA BAR) ~ W/ ORDER GRANTING MOTION TO CONSOLIDATE & MISC PLEADINGS |
| On Behalf Of | HON. ANDREW DOUGLAS OWENS, JR., JUDGE |
| Docket Date | 2016-05-31 |
| Type | Miscellaneous Document |
| Subtype | Affidavit/Statement of Costs |
| Description | AFFIDAVIT/STATEMENT OF COSTS |
| On Behalf Of | HON. ANDREW DOUGLAS OWENS, JR., JUDGE |
| Docket Date | 2016-05-31 |
| Type | Order |
| Subtype | Circuit Court |
| Description | ORDER-CIRCUIT COURT ~ DATED 01/08/2016, ORDER GRANTING MOTION TO CONSOLIDATE |
| Docket Date | 2016-04-11 |
| Type | Order |
| Subtype | Circuit Court |
| Description | ORDER-CIRCUIT COURT ~ DATED 4/6/2016, ORDER GRANTING THE FLORIDA BAR'S MOTION TO ALLOW WITNESSES TO TESTIFY TELEPHONICALLY |
| Docket Date | 2016-03-18 |
| Type | Order |
| Subtype | Referee Appointed |
| Description | REFEREE APPOINTED ~ AMENDED, DATED 3/15/16, HON. ANDREW D. OWENS, JR., 12TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT |
| Docket Date | 2015-12-28 |
| Type | Order |
| Subtype | Referee Appointed |
| Description | REFEREE APPOINTED ~ DATED 12/21/2015, HON. JOHN F. LAKIN, 12TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ***RESIGNED*** |
| View | View File |
| Docket Date | 2015-11-23 |
| Type | Letter-Case |
| Subtype | Acknowledgment Letter-New Case |
| Description | ACKNOWLEDGMENT LETTER-NEW CASE |
| Docket Date | 2015-11-23 |
| Type | Order |
| Subtype | Referee Appointment (Disciplinary) |
| Description | ORDER-REFEREE APPOINTMENT (DISCIPLINARY) ~ HON. CHARLES E. WILLIAMS, CJ, 12TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT **AMENDED 12/16/2015 TO REFLECT PROPER CHIEF JUDGE AND COUNTY** |
| Docket Date | 2015-11-23 |
| Type | Event |
| Subtype | No Fee Required |
| Description | No Fee Required |
| Docket Date | 2015-11-23 |
| Type | Miscellaneous Document |
| Subtype | Possible Venue |
| Description | POSSIBLE VENUE |
| On Behalf Of | The Florida Bar |
| View | View File |
| Docket Date | 2015-11-23 |
| Type | Misc. Events |
| Subtype | Fee Status |
| Description | NF:No Fee Required |
| Docket Date | 2015-11-23 |
| Type | Petition |
| Subtype | Complaint |
| Description | COMPLAINT |
| On Behalf Of | The Florida Bar |
| View | View File |
| Docket Date | 2016-08-25 |
| Type | Disposition |
| Subtype | Suspended (Probation) |
| Description | DISP-SUSPENDED (PROBATION) ~ The uncontested report of the referee is approved and respondent is suspended from the practice of law for ninety days, effective thirty days from the date of this order so that respondent can close out her practice and protect the interests of existing clients. If respondent notifies this Court in writing that she is no longer practicing and does not need the thirty days to protect existing clients, this Court will enter an order making the suspension effective immediately. Respondent shall fully comply with Rule Regulating the Florida Bar 3-5.1(h). In addition, respondent shall accept no new business from the date this order is filed until she is reinstated. Respondent is further directed to comply with all other terms and conditions of the report.Respondent shall pay restitution in the amount of $500.00 to Lynn Matheson under the terms and conditions set forth in the report.Upon reinstatement, respondent is further placed on probation for two years under the terms and conditions set forth in the report.Judgment is entered for The Florida Bar, 651 East Jefferson Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2300, for recovery of costs from Renee Binns in the amount of $2,055.61, for which sum let execution issue.Not final until time expires to file motion for rehearing, and if filed, determined. The filing of a motion for rehearing shall not alter the effective date of this suspension. (08/25/2016: AMENDED TO ADD OTHER SC CASE NO. SC15-2143 TO TOP OF PAGE 2 AND TO REMOVE THE LAST SEMICOLON FROM THE TFB FILE NOS LISTED AT THE TOP OF THE PAGE 1). |
| Docket Date | 2016-07-29 |
| Type | Letter-Case |
| Subtype | Fla Bar (Will Not Petition for Review) |
| Description | LETTER-FLA BAR (WILL NOT PETITION FOR REVIEW) ~ DATED 07/29/2016 - "Dear Mr. Tomasino:The referee report in the referenced case was served on or about May 26, 2016. That report wasconsidered by the bar at the meeting of the board of governors which ended July 29, 2016.The Florida Bar will not file a notice of intent to seek review of the report of referee in thismatter." |
| Classification | Original Proceedings - Florida Bar - Order to Show Cause |
| Court | Supreme Court of Florida |
| Originating Court |
Unknown Court 2016-10,221(20D) (OSC) |
Parties
| Name | The Florida Bar |
| Role | Complainant |
| Status | Active |
| Representations | Chardean M. Hill |
| Name | RENEE BINNS, LLC |
| Role | Opponent |
| Status | Active |
Docket Entries
| Docket Date | 2016-01-11 |
| Type | Order |
| Subtype | Other Substantive |
| Description | ORDER-OTHER SUBSTANTIVE GR ~ The Florida Bar's motion for clarification is hereby granted and The Florida Bar's notice of compliance has been submitted to the Court for consideration and determination. |
| Docket Date | 2015-12-30 |
| Type | Motion |
| Subtype | Other Substantive |
| Description | MOTION-OTHER SUBSTANTIVE ~ FILED AS MOTION FOR CLARIFICATION |
| On Behalf Of | The Florida Bar |
| View | View File |
| Docket Date | 2015-12-28 |
| Type | Disposition |
| Subtype | Withdrawn (Case Closed) |
| Description | DISP-WITHDRAWN (CASE CLOSED) ~ Upon consideration of The Florida Bar's Notice of Compliance dated December 18, 2015, it is ordered that the Petition for Contempt and Order to Show Cause in the above styled case is hereby considered withdrawn. ***VACATED 01/11/2016*** (RC) |
| Docket Date | 2015-12-18 |
| Type | Notice |
| Subtype | Compliance |
| Description | NOTICE-COMPLIANCE ~ FILED AS "THE FLORIDA BAR'S NOTICE OF RESPONDENT'S COMPLIANCE" |
| On Behalf Of | The Florida Bar |
| Docket Date | 2015-09-24 |
| Type | Order |
| Subtype | Show Cause (Fla Bar Contempt) |
| Description | ORDER-SHOW CAUSE (FLA BAR CONTEMPT) ~ The Florida Bar having filed its Petition for Contempt and Order to Show Cause, this is to command you, Renee Binns, to show cause on or before October 9, 2015, why you should not be held in contempt of this Court or other discipline imposed for the reasons set forth in The Florida Bar's Petition. The Florida Bar may serve its reply on or before October 19, 2015. |
| Docket Date | 2015-09-24 |
| Type | Letter-Case |
| Subtype | Acknowledgment Letter-New Case |
| Description | ACKNOWLEDGMENT LETTER-NEW CASE |
| Docket Date | 2015-09-22 |
| Type | Miscellaneous Document |
| Subtype | Possible Venue |
| Description | POSSIBLE VENUE |
| On Behalf Of | The Florida Bar |
| Docket Date | 2015-09-21 |
| Type | Petition |
| Subtype | Petition Filed |
| Description | PETITION-ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE |
| On Behalf Of | The Florida Bar |
| Docket Date | 2015-09-21 |
| Type | Event |
| Subtype | No Fee Required |
| Description | No Fee Required |
| Docket Date | 2015-09-21 |
| Type | Misc. Events |
| Subtype | Fee Status |
| Description | NF:No Fee Required |
| Docket Date | 2016-01-19 |
| Type | Disposition |
| Subtype | Reinstated (Fla Bar) |
| Description | DISP-REINSTATED (FLA BAR) ~ On Thursday, November 12, 2015, this Court held Respondent Renee Binns in contempt of this court for failing to respond in writing to official Bar inquiries. Based on this misconduct, the Court suspended her from the practice of law until she responded to the official Bar inquiries and until further order of this Court. On December 18, 2015, this Court received "The Florida Bar's Notice of Respondent's Compliance," notifying this Court that Binns has now provided her written response. Having complied with the Bar's request, Respondent is no longer suspended in Case No. SC15-1734 and is reinstated to the practice of law, effective immediately. |
| Docket Date | 2015-11-12 |
| Type | Disposition |
| Subtype | Suspended (Petition OTSC - Close-Out) |
| Description | DISP-SUSPENDED (PETITION OTSC-CLOSE-OUT)) ~ This is before the Court on The Florida Bar's Petition for Contempt and Order to Show Cause. The Court having issued its Order to Show Cause to respondent and respondent having failed to file a response to said Order to Show Cause,IT IS ORDERED that The Florida Bar's petition is granted and respondent is held in contempt of this Court. As a sanction, respondent is suspended from the practice of law effective thirty days from the date of this order so that respondent can close out her practice and protect the interests of existing clients. Respondent shall remain suspended until she fully responds in writing to the official Bar inquiries, and until further order of this Court. If respondent notifies this Court in writing that she is no longer practicing and does not need the thirty days to protect existing clients, this Court will enter an order making the suspension effective immediately. Respondent shall fully comply with Rule Regulating the Florida Bar 3-5.1(h). In addition, respondent shall accept no new business from the date this order is filed until she is reinstated. Once the suspension takes effect, respondent shall remain suspended until further order of this Court. Judgment is entered for The Florida Bar, 651 East Jefferson Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2300, for recovery of costs from Renee Binns in the amount of $1,250.00, for which sum let execution issue.Not final until time expires to file motion for rehearing, and if filed, determined. The filing of a motion for rehearing shall not alter the effective date of this suspension. ***REINSTATED 1/19/2016 - SEE ORDER DATED 1/19/2016*** |
| Classification | Original Proceedings - Florida Bar - Complaint |
| Court | Supreme Court of Florida |
| Originating Court |
Unknown Court 2014-10,815(20D) Unknown Court 2015-10,385(20D) Unknown Court 2014-10,521(20D) Unknown Court 2014-10,703(20D) Unknown Court 2015-10,269(20D) |
Parties
| Name | Hon. Mindy S. Glazer |
| Role | Appellant |
| Status | Withdrawn |
| Name | Mr. John Francis Lakin |
| Role | Appellant |
| Status | Withdrawn |
| Name | RENEE BINNS, LLC |
| Role | Respondent |
| Status | Active |
| Name | The Florida Bar |
| Role | Complainant |
| Status | Active |
| Representations | Chardean M. Hill |
| Name | HON. ANDREW DOUGLAS OWENS, JR., JUDGE |
| Role | Judge/Judicial Officer |
| Status | Active |
Docket Entries
| Docket Date | 2020-01-03 |
| Type | Event |
| Subtype | Record Center |
| Description | RECORD CENTER ~ C00000417268 |
| Docket Date | 2016-05-31 |
| Type | Record |
| Subtype | Record/Transcript |
| Description | RECORD/TRANSCRIPT (FLA BAR) ~ W/ ORDER GRANTING MOTION TO CONSOLIDATE & MISC PLEADINGS |
| On Behalf Of | HON. ANDREW DOUGLAS OWENS, JR., JUDGE |
| View | View File |
| Docket Date | 2016-04-11 |
| Type | Order |
| Subtype | Circuit Court |
| Description | ORDER-CIRCUIT COURT ~ DATED 4/6/2016, ORDER GRANTING THE FLORIDA BAR'S MOTION TO ALLOW WITNESSES TO TESTIFY TELEPHONICALLY |
| View | View File |
| Docket Date | 2016-03-18 |
| Type | Order |
| Subtype | Referee Appointed |
| Description | REFEREE APPOINTED ~ AMENDED, DATED 3/15/16, HON. ANDREW D. OWENS, JR., 12TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT |
| View | View File |
| Docket Date | 2016-01-20 |
| Type | Order |
| Subtype | Extension of Time (Referee's Report) |
| Description | ORDER-EXT OF TIME GR (REFEREE'S REPORT) ~ The Florida Bar's request for extension of time is granted and the referee is allowed to and including June 20, 2016, in which to file the required referee's report. ALL OTHER TIMES ARE EXTENDED ACCORDINGLY. |
| Docket Date | 2016-01-14 |
| Type | Motion |
| Subtype | Ext of Time (Referee's Report) |
| Description | MOTION-EXT OF TIME (REFEREE'S REPORT) |
| On Behalf Of | The Florida Bar |
| View | View File |
| Docket Date | 2015-08-19 |
| Type | Order |
| Subtype | Referee Appointed |
| Description | REFEREE APPOINTED ~ DATED 08/14/2015, HON. JOHN F. LAKIN, 12TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ***RESIGNED*** |
| View | View File |
| Docket Date | 2016-07-29 |
| Type | Letter-Case |
| Subtype | Fla Bar (Will Not Petition for Review) |
| Description | LETTER-FLA BAR (WILL NOT PETITION FOR REVIEW) ~ DATED 07/29/2016 - "Dear Mr. Tomasino:The referee report in the referenced case was served on or about May 26, 2016. That report wasconsidered by the bar at the meeting of the board of governors which ended July 29, 2016.The Florida Bar will not file a notice of intent to seek review of the report of referee in thismatter." |
| View | View File |
| Docket Date | 2015-08-03 |
| Type | Motion |
| Subtype | Venue Change |
| Description | MOTION-VENUE CHANGE ~ FILED AS "MOTION TO REASSIGN CASE" (CERT-SERVICE IS NOT DATED) |
| On Behalf Of | RENEE BINNS |
| Docket Date | 2015-07-13 |
| Type | Order |
| Subtype | Referee Appointed |
| Description | REFEREE APPOINTED ~ (HARD COPY OF ORDER FILED 06/25/2015) ***VACATED 08/06/2015*** |
| Docket Date | 2015-05-29 |
| Type | Petition |
| Subtype | Complaint |
| Description | COMPLAINT |
| On Behalf Of | The Florida Bar |
| Docket Date | 2015-05-29 |
| Type | Miscellaneous Document |
| Subtype | Possible Venue |
| Description | POSSIBLE VENUE |
| On Behalf Of | The Florida Bar |
| Docket Date | 2015-06-01 |
| Type | Order |
| Subtype | Referee Appointment (Disciplinary) |
| Description | ORDER-REFEREE APPOINTMENT (DISCIPLINARY) ~ HON. BERTILA SOTO, CJ, 11TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ***VACATED 08/06/2015*** |
| Docket Date | 2015-06-01 |
| Type | Letter-Case |
| Subtype | Acknowledgment Letter-New Case |
| Description | ACKNOWLEDGMENT LETTER-NEW CASE |
| Docket Date | 2015-05-29 |
| Type | Misc. Events |
| Subtype | Fee Status |
| Description | NF:No Fee Required |
| Docket Date | 2016-08-25 |
| Type | Disposition |
| Subtype | Suspended (Probation) |
| Description | DISP-SUSPENDED (PROBATION) ~ The uncontested report of the referee is approved and respondent is suspended from the practice of law for ninety days, effective thirty days from the date of this order so that respondent can close out her practice and protect the interests of existing clients. If respondent notifies this Court in writing that she is no longer practicing and does not need the thirty days to protect existing clients, this Court will enter an order making the suspension effective immediately. Respondent shall fully comply with Rule Regulating the Florida Bar 3-5.1(h). In addition, respondent shall accept no new business from the date this order is filed until she is reinstated. Respondent is further directed to comply with all other terms and conditions of the report.Respondent shall pay restitution in the amount of $500.00 to Lynn Matheson under the terms and conditions set forth in the report.Upon reinstatement, respondent is further placed on probation for two years under the terms and conditions set forth in the report.Judgment is entered for The Florida Bar, 651 East Jefferson Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2300, for recovery of costs from Renee Binns in the amount of $2,055.61, for which sum let execution issue.Not final until time expires to file motion for rehearing, and if filed, determined. The filing of a motion for rehearing shall not alter the effective date of this suspension. (08/25/2016: AMENDED TO ADD OTHER SC CASE NO. SC15-2143 TO TOP OF PAGE 2 AND TO REMOVE THE LAST SEMICOLON FROM THE TFB FILE NOS LISTED AT THE TOP OF THE PAGE 1). |
| Docket Date | 2016-07-19 |
| Type | Notice |
| Subtype | Notice |
| Description | NOTICE-ADDRESS CHANGE |
| On Behalf Of | RENEE BINNS |
| View | View File |
| Docket Date | 2016-06-27 |
| Type | Letter-Case |
| Subtype | Fla Bar (Will Not Petition for Review) |
| Description | LETTER-FLA BAR (WILL NOT PETITION FOR REVIEW) ~ DATED 06/27/2016 - "Dear Mr. Tomasino:The referee report in the referenced case was docketed on or about May 31, 2016. That reportwas considered by the executive committee of the board of governors on June 27, 2016.The Florida Bar will not file a notice of intent to seek review of the report of referee in thismatter." |
| View | View File |
| Docket Date | 2016-05-31 |
| Type | Order |
| Subtype | Circuit Court |
| Description | ORDER-CIRCUIT COURT ~ DATED 01/08/2016, ORDER GRANTING MOTION TO CONSOLIDATE |
| View | View File |
| Docket Date | 2016-05-31 |
| Type | Miscellaneous Document |
| Subtype | Affidavit/Statement of Costs |
| Description | AFFIDAVIT/STATEMENT OF COSTS |
| On Behalf Of | HON. ANDREW DOUGLAS OWENS, JR., JUDGE |
| View | View File |
| Docket Date | 2015-08-06 |
| Type | Order |
| Subtype | Venue Change |
| Description | ORDER-VENUE CHANGE GR ~ Respondent's motion for change of venue, filed as "Motion to Reassign Case," is hereby granted. |
| Docket Date | 2015-06-25 |
| Type | Order |
| Subtype | Referee Appointed |
| Description | REFEREE APPOINTED ~ DATED 06/15/15, HON. MINDY GLAZER, 11TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT (E-MAIL) ***VACATED 08/06/2015*** |
| Docket Date | 2015-06-18 |
| Type | Motion |
| Subtype | Ext of Time (Response/Reply) |
| Description | MOTION-EXT OF TIME (RESPONSE) ~ FILED AS "MOTION FOR ENLARGEMENT OF TIME TO RESPOND" (06/25/2015: SENT TO REFEREE) |
| On Behalf Of | RENEE BINNS |
| Docket Date | 2015-06-01 |
| Type | Event |
| Subtype | No Fee Required |
| Description | No Fee Required |
| Name | Date |
|---|---|
| Florida Limited Liability | 2016-02-05 |
Date of last update: 02 Apr 2025
Sources: Florida Department of State
