Greenspoon Marder LLP

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  Alex Buckles

  Nov 23, 2025
  1.0
  I've got attorneys in every aspect of my business life, having been an entrepreneur for the last 16 years. While I never "want" to spend money on attorneys, a great attorney is worth its weight in gold and I never cheap out on them for that reason. But when I pay for the best, I expect to work with the best and Beth Tener, in my opinion, is a "B" player who gave my family and I a "D" effort, but was quick to charge "A" rates, beginning with a $25k starting retainer. Initial Consultation: I asked that she review a summary of things before showing up and said they could charge me extra hours for the consultation to do so. Beth showed up, admitted she didn't review it, and then proceeded to ask me questions that were all answered in the overview. I would normally NEVER hire someone who failed me on day one, but because a close family friend said she was really good, I proceeded against my better judgement. In my experience, when attorneys are bad during the courting phase, they'll be even worse in the engagement; no different than most relationships. I fought hard to get my children and I into counseling and had to go through attorneys to make it happen, which Beth delivered on. Beth told me she felt the counselor recommended was one of the absolute best in Central Florida, so I invested $400/hour for 7 months for sessions for all three children (expensive). However, in my opinion it felt like the counselor had little experience dealing with cases of extreme parental alienation, which to me felt like a material miss. The counselor eventually came back, according to counsel, with professional conclusions majorly in our favor, which is what I wanted, so I could finally start getting my family and I "some" results. I'd take "anything" at this point in terms of positive outcomes. Of course, the second we got that news, Beth's team asked me to replenish my retainer, which I promptly did, and had few issues with that because I thought we were finally about to get some results. The straw that broke the camel's back (our final 60 days -- to me, felt like a complete cluster): On 9/20/25 I met one-on-one with Beth after the above news from the counselor, we discussed options, and she committed to having some work completed in a week -- drafting a letter instead of filing a motion. Then as I was replenishing my retainer I said I'd rather file the motion for contempt than write a letter; acknowledged by her staff in writing on 9/30 and 10/06. On 10/6, the paralegal even wrote back talking about "the timing of the motion". On 10/20, they admittedly delivered the wrong work and blamed it on a new staff member; producing the letter instead of the motion for contempt. We had a call, Beth apologized for the miss, and we concluded that her team would perform some calculations around the financial impact to me for one of the options being considered, before producing the motion. She said these calculations take "two and a half seconds to produce" and committed to delivering them in a week. The calculations ultimately never got delivered after weeks of excuses and commitments that they were coming. That felt like the SMALLEST-possible task and even THAT she couldn't deliver on. When they finally produced the motion, it was in my opinion, one of the most rushed and half-baked motions I've ever seen in my career. To double down on the embarrassment, I then requested records from the counselor, at Beth's request, and what was produced was not in line, at all, with what Beth had told me was the case, as I understood it. I fired Beth / GreenspoonMarder on November 22, 2025 after what I would personally describe as a nightmarish mixture of missed commitments and failures.
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  N A

  Nov 11, 2025
  1.0
  I am submitting this statement to formally document a series of concerns regarding attorney Elizabeth “Beth” Tener of Greenspoon Marder LLP, based on my observations and the record of interactions in which her conduct appeared inconsistent with the ethical and professional expectations set by the Florida Bar. Across multiple communications, there have been recurring issues that raised questions about the level of candor, accuracy, and fairness exercised in her role as counsel. Several statements and directives made to opposing parties and third parties appeared, in context, to be incomplete, misleading, or inconsistent with the requirements of Florida law or existing court orders. These patterns prompted concerns related to the standards reflected in Rules 4-8.4 (Misconduct), 4-3.3 (Candor Toward the Tribunal), and 4-1.2(d) (Prohibited Conduct) within the Rules Regulating The Florida Bar. The conduct at issue contributed to unnecessary conflict, blurred established legal boundaries, and suggested a willingness to take positions that emphasized tactical advantage over strict compliance with lawful procedures. While vigorous representation is part of the profession, it must remain within the clear ethical limits that safeguard public trust in the legal system. These concerns are not the product of a single misunderstanding. Rather, the collected communications show a consistent pattern in which advice, representations, or strategic directives appeared to depart from what the rules require or what court-ordered compliance demanded. Such patterns, if verified, would be damaging not only to those directly involved but to the broader expectation of integrity that the legal profession depends on. Due to the seriousness of these issues, the matter is being prepared for submission to the Florida Bar’s Attorney Consumer Assistance Program (ACAP), with the possibility of referral to federal oversight authorities should the underlying evidence justify additional review. This action is not taken lightly. It reflects a deliberate effort to ensure accountability and to uphold the standards that all members of the Florida Bar pledge to maintain. It is troubling to encounter conduct from an attorney at a long-established law firm that prompts this level of concern. Attorneys hold a position of public trust, which requires honesty, lawful guidance, and respect for the limits of advocacy. When conduct appears to fall short of those expectations, it affects not only the immediate parties but the credibility of the profession as a whole. If the Bar’s formal investigation substantiates these concerns, appropriate disciplinary measures would be warranted to prevent future harm. The legal system relies on officers of the court to act with integrity, follow the law, and avoid actions that could mislead, obscure, or undermine due process. This notice is provided in good faith and is based on documented interactions and supporting materials. It serves as both a record of concern and an indication that all relevant materials will be submitted to the appropriate regulatory bodies for independent review. The overarching purpose is to help ensure that the standards of professionalism, honesty, and legal compliance remain intact for the benefit of clients, colleagues, and the public. The public deserves attorneys who practice with integrity and respect for the rule of law. The conduct reflected in the record raises significant questions, and a transparent evaluation by the appropriate authorities is necessary to protect the credibility and accountability of the legal profession in Florida.

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