Colo. AG Sues Fla. Law Firm, Alleges Unauthorized Practice In Violation of Business Registration Law
The Colorado attorney general’s office has filed a lawsuit in state court over alleged unauthorized practice of law by a Florida attorney and his firm. It seeks a court order to prevent further “debt management” work on behalf of residents unless and until the firm complies with registration requirements.
The Associated Press says it could not immediately reach attorney Clint Johnson for comment. Both he and his Orlando firm, the Johnson Law Group, are listed as defendants.
The registration requirements they are accused of violating are imposed by a state law concerning businesses that provide debt-management services to consumers, explains a page on the attorney general’s website.
A press release provides additional details as well as links to the Denver District Court complaint and a motion for a preliminary injunction.
