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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA
CASE NO. 26-MC-23540-ALTONAGA
ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER 2026-51
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IN RE: PAUL A. BRAVO
FLORIDA BAR # 38275 Jul 8, 2026
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WPB
ORDER OF SUSPENSION
On May 18, 2026, the Supreme Court of Florida suspended Paul A. Bravo from the practice
of law. See Fla. Bar v. Bravo, No. SC2026-0434, 2026 WL 1380201, at *1 (Fla. May 18, 2026).
On May 21, 2026, the Clerk of this Court entered an Order to Show Cause [ECF No. 2], providing
Mr. Bravo 30 days to explain why reciprocal discipline should not be imposed. (See generally May
21, 2026 Order). The Clerk sent the materials to Mr. Bravo’s last known addresses, and one package
was signed by Mr. Bravo. (See generally Return of Serv. [ECF No. 4] 3).1 On June 7, 2026, Mr.
Bravo provided the Court with formal notice through email of his Florida Bar suspension. (See
generally Notice [ECF No. 8] 1).
Under Rule 8(d) of the Southern District of Florida Local Rules Governing the Admission,
Practice, Peer Review, and Discipline of Attorneys (“Attorney Rules”), the Court, once the time to
respond to an order to show cause has lapsed, is authorized to impose reciprocal discipline or any
other sanction it deems appropriate. See id. Considering the above, and under Attorney Rule 8(d)
and the Court’s inherent authority to oversee membership in its bar and safeguard the public interest,
see Chambers v. NASCO, Inc., 501 U.S. 32, 43 (1991) (citation omitted), it is
ORDERED as follows:
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CASE NO. 26-23540-MC-ALTONAGA
1. Mr. Bravo is suspended from the practice of law in the U.S. District Court for the
Southern District of Florida, effective immediately. He may not resume practice before this
Court unless and until reinstated by court order. See Att’y R. 12(a).
2. Within fourteen (14) days of receipt of this Order, Mr. Bravo shall notify the Clerk
of Court of any active cases in which he appears as counsel or co-counsel of record in this District.
3. The Clerk is directed to STRIKE Mr. Bravo from the roll of attorneys authorized to
practice before this Court and to immediately revoke his CM/ECF credentials.
4. The Clerk shall promptly attempt service of this Order via certified mail to Mr. Bravo’s
court record address and any addresses on file with The Florida Bar.
DONE AND ORDERED in Miami, Florida, this 8th day of July, 2026.
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CECILIA M. ALTONAGA
CHIEF UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE
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Paul A. Bravo
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