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BEFORE THE 1NVESTIGAT[VE PANHL OF Tl IE FLORfDA J UDICIAL QUALIFICATIONS COMM ISSION

STATE OF FI ORIDA

lNQUlRY CONClïRNINGA JUDGE SCl3-1333

1,AU RA MARl E WATSON, NO. 12-613

JU DICIAL QUALIFICATIONS COMMISSION'S FIRST REOUEST FOR PRODUCTION TO ,RJDGE LAURA M. WATSON

The JUDICIAL QUALIFICATIONS COMMISSION, by and through Special Counsel,

and pursuantio Rule 12 ofthe FJQCR adoptingFlorida Rule ofCivil Procedure 1.350, hereby

fi les its First Request for Production of Documents to THE E IONORABLE LAURA M.

W ATSON and requests that she respond/comply with the Request within 30 days aller service

hereof.

I . Provide all contingency fee contracts between Laura M. Watson and/or Watson &

I entner and/or I aura M. Watson, P.A. d/b/a Watson & Lontner for the representation of any and

all ofthe following in connection withinsurance claimsagainst Progressive Insurance Company

arising out of: assignment of benefits from various patients l'or the yems 2002 thiough 2004.

(a) Gerakl Slashak; M.D.

(b) Dr.SusanDavis

(c) Debra ShaeiTer Bilodeau

(d) Steven Cimerberg, D.O.

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(e) Eric Fishman, M.D.

(f) Craig Lichtblau, M.D.

(g) Alan Mandell, D.C.

(h) Peggy Mullen

(i) Michael Rosenberg, D.O.

(j) Alan Shaff, D.C.

(k) Michael Koonin, M.D.

(1) Stephen Wender, M.D.

(m) Barry Silverman, M.D.

(n) Dr. Joseph Lee

(o) Abrham K. Kohl, M.D.

(p) Michael P. Newman, D.C.

(q) William Cox, M.D.

(r) Gregg Rosen, M.D.

(s) Michael Feanny, M.D.

(t) Peter-John Rhoden, Massage Therapist

(u) Martin Monahan, D.C.

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(v) Kenneth Williams, D.C.

(w) Warren Grossman, M.D.

(x) Jose Garcia, D.C.

(y) Ronald Drucker, M.D.

(z) David Seidner, D.C.

(aa) Michael Minet, D.C.

(bb) Edward Rivero, Physician Assistant

(cc) Philip Gager, D.C.

(dd) Lloyd A. Wright, D.C.

(ee) Andrew Wasserman, D.C.

(ff) John P. Christensen, D.C.

(gg) Douglas Kole, D.C.

(hh) Daniel J. Pavlik, D.C.

(ii) Alex Peto, D.C.

(jj) Harry Mikazans, D.C.

(kk) Harry Brown, D.C.

(11) Ralph E. Webb, D.C.

(mm) StevenWarfield, D.C.

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(nn) Darren Lastofsky, D.C.

(oo) Paul M. Lombardi, D.C.

(pp) David A. Mallory, D.C.

(qq) Penmarie K. Murphy, PT

(rr) Gregory Williams, D.C.

(ss) Steven Gaeta, D.C.

(tt) Timonthy E. Johnson, D.C.

2. Provide all contingency fee contracts between Laura M. Watson and/or Watson &

Lentner and/or Laura M. Watson, P.A. d/b/a Watson & Lentner for the representation of any and

all of the following in connection with any and all claims or actions for bad faith, unfair claims

practice, improper claims handling, fraud and/or unjust enrichment in connection with insurance

claims against Progressive Insurance Company arising out of: assignment of benefits from

various patients for the years 2002 through 2004.

(a) Gerald Stashak, M.D.

(b) Dr. Susan Davis

(c) Debra Shaeffer Bilodeau

(d) Steven Cimerberg, D.O.

(e) Eric Fishman, M.D.

(f) Craig Lichtblau, M.D.

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(g) Alan Mandell, D.C.

01) Peggy Mullen

(i) Michael Rosenberg, D.O.

G) Alan Shaff, D.C.

(k) Michael Koonin, M.D.

(1) Stephen Wender, M.D.

(m) Barry Silvennan, M.D.

(n) Dr. Joseph Lee

(o) Abrham K. Kohl, M.D.

(p) Michael P. Newman, D.C.

(q) William Cox, M.D.

(r) Gregg Rosen, M.D.

(s) Michael Feanny, M.D.

(t) Peter-John Rhoden, Massage Therapist

(u) Martin Monahan, D.C.

(v) Kenneth Williams, D.C.

(w) Warren Grossman, M.D.

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(x) Jose Garcia, D.C.

(y) Ronald Drucker, M.D.

(z) David Seidner, D.C.

(aa) Michael Minet, D.C.

(bb) Edward Rivero, Physician Assistant

(cc) Philip Gager, D.C.

(dd) Lloyd A. Wright, D.C.

(ee) Andrew Wasserman, D.C.

(ff) John P. Christensen, D.C.

(gg) Douglas Kole, D.C.

(hh) Daniel J. Pavlik, D.C.

(ii) Alex Peto, D.C.

(jj) Harry Mikazans, D.C.

(kk) Harry Brown, D.C.

(11) Ralph E. Webb, D.C.

(mm) StevenWarfield, D.C.

(nn) Darren Lastofsky, D.C.

(oo) Paul M. Lombardi, D.C.

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(pp) David A. Mallory, D.C.

(qq) Penmarie K. Murphy, PT

(rr) Gregory Williams, D.C.

(ss) Steven Gaeta, D.C.

(tt) Timonthy E. Johnson, D.C.

3. Provide any and all "closing statements" as defined by Rule 4-1.5(f)(5) of the

Rules of Professional Conduct between Laura M. Watson and/or Watson & Lentner and/or Laura

M. Watson, P.A. d/b/a Watson & Lentner for the representation of any and all of the following in

connection with insurance claims against Progressive Insurance Company arising out of:

assignment of benefits from various patients for the years 2002 through 2004.

(a) Gerald Stashak, M.D.

(b) Dr. Susan Davis

(c) Debra Shaeffer Bilodeau

(d) Steven Cimerberg, D.O.

(e) Eric Fishman, M.D.

(f) Craig Lichtblau, M.D.

(g) Alan Mandell, D.C.

(h) Peggy Mullen

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(i) Michael Rosenberg, D.O.

(j) Alan Shaff, D.C.

(k) Michael Koonin, M.D.

(1) Stephen Wender, M.D.

(m) Barry Silverman, M.D.

(n) Dr. Joseph Lee

(0) Abrham K. Kohl, M.D.

(p) Michael P. Newman, D.C.

(q) William Cox, M.D.

(r) Gregg Rosen, M.D.

(s) Michael Feanny, M.D.

(t) Peter-John Rhoden, Massage Therapist

(u) Martin Monahan, D.C.

(v) Kenneth Williams, D.C.

(w) Warren Grossman, M.D.

(x) Jose Garcia, D.C.

(y) Ronald Drucker, M.D.

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(z) David Seidner, D.C.

(aa) Michael Minet, D.C.

(bb) Edward Rivero, Physician Assistant

(cc) Philip Gager, D.C.

(dd) Lloyd A. Wright, D.C.

(ee) Andrew Wassennan, D.C.

(ff) John P. Christensen, D.C.

(gg) Douglas Kole, D.C.

(hh) Daniel J. Pavlik, D.C.

(ii) Alex Peto, D.C.

(jj) Hany Mikazans, D.C.

(kk) Harry Brown, D.C.

(11) Ralph E. Webb, D.C.

(mm) StevenWarfield, D.C.

(nn) Darren Lastofsky, D.C.

(oo) Paul M. Lombardi, D.C.

(pp) David A. Mallory, D.C.

(qq) Penmarie K. Murphy, PT

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(rr) Gregory Williams, D.C.

(ss) Steven Gaeta, D.C.

(tt) Timonthy E. Johnson, D.C.

4. Provide any and all "closing statements" as defined by Rule 4-1.5(f)(5) of the

Rules of Professional Conduct between Laura M. Watson and/or Watson & Lentner and/or Laura

M. Watson, P.A. d/b/a Watson & Lentner for the representation of any and all of the following in

connection with any and all claims or actions for bad faith, unfair claims practice, improper

claims handling, fraud and/or unjust enrichment in connection with insurance claims against

Progressive Insurance Company arising out of: assignment of benefits from various patients for

the years 2002 through 2004.

(a) Gerald Stashak, M.D.

(b) Dr. Susan Davis

(c) Debra Shaeffer Bilodeau

(d) Steven Cimerberg, D.O.

(e) Eric Fishman, M.D.

(f) Craig Lichtblau, M.D.

(g) Alan Mandell, D.C.

(h) Peggy Mullen

(i) Michael Rosenberg, D.O.

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(j) Alan Shaff, D.C.

(k) Michael Koonin, M.D.

(1) Stephen Wender, M.D.

(m) Barry Silverman, M.D.

(n) Dr. Joseph Lee

(o) Abrham K. Kohl, M.D.

(p) Michael P. Newman, D.C.

(q) William Cox, M.D.

(r) Gregg Rosen, M.D.

(s) Michael Feanny, M.D.

(t) Peter-John Rhoden, Massage Therapist

(u) Martin Monahan, D.C.

(v) Kenneth Williams, D.C.

(w) Warren Grossman, M.D.

(x) Jose Garcia, D.C.

(y) Ronald Drucker, M.D.

(z) David Seidner, D.C.

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(aa) Michael Minet, D.C.

(bb) Edward Rivero, Physician Assistant

(cc) Philip Gager, D.C.

(dd) Lloyd A. Wright, D.C.

(ee) Andrew Wasserman, D.C.

(ff) John P. Christensen, D.C.

(gg) Douglas Kole, D.C.

(hh) Daniel J. Pavlik, D.C.

(ii) Alex Peto, D.C.

(jj) Harry Mikazans, D.C.

(kk) Harry Brown, D.C.

(ll) Ralph E. Webb, D.C.

(mm) StevenWarfield, D.C.

(nn) Darren Lastofsky, D.C.

(oo) Paul M. Lombardi, D.C.

(pp) David A. Mallory, D.C.

(qq) Penmarie K. Murphy, PT

(rr) Gregory Williams, D.C.

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(ss) Steven Gaeta, D.C.

(tt) Timonthy E. Johnson, D.C.

5. Provide any and all documents as defined and required by Rule 4-1.7(a) and (b) of

the Rules of Professional Conduct of the Rules Regulating The Florida Bar between Laura M.

Watson and/or Watson & Lentner and/or Laura M. Watson, P.A. d/b/a Watson & Lentner for the

representation of any and all of the following in connection with insurance claims against

Progressive Insurance Company arising out of: assignment of benefits from various patients for

the years 2002 through 2004.

(a) Gerald Stashak, M.D.

(b) Dr. Susan Davis

(c) Debra Shaeffer Bilodeau

(d) Steven Cimerberg, D.O.

(e) Eric Fishman, M.D.

(f) Craig Lichtblau, M.D.

(g) Alan Mandell, D.C.

(h) Peggy Mullen

(i) Michael Rosenberg, D.O.

(j) Alan Shaff, D.C.

(k) Michael Koonin, M.D.

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(1) Stephen Wender, M.D.

(m) Barry Silverman, M.D.

(n) Dr. Joseph Lee

(o) Abrham K. Kohl, M.D.

(p) Michael P. Newman, D.C.

(q) William Cox, M.D.

(r) Gregg Rosen, M.D.

(s) Michael Feanny, M.D.

(t) Peter-John Rhoden, Massage Therapist

(u) Martin Monahan, D.C.

(v) Kenneth Williams, D.C.

(w) Warren Grossman, M.D.

(x) Jose Garcia, D.C.

(y) Ronald Drucker, M.D.

(z) David Seidner, D.C.

(aa) Michael Minet, D.C.

(bb) Edward Rivero, Physician Assistant

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(cc) Philip Gager, D.C.

(dd) Lloyd A. Wright, D.C.

(ee) Andrew Wasserman, D.C.

(ff) John P. Christensen, D.C.

(gg) Douglas Kole, D.C.

(hh) Daniel J. Pavlik, D.C.

(ii) Alex Peto, D.C.

(jj) Harry Mikazans, D.C.

(kk) Harry Brown, D.C.

(11) Ralph E. Webb, D.C.

(mm) StevenWarfield, D.C.

(nn) Darren Lastofsky, D.C.

(oo) Paul M. Lombardi, D.C.

(pp) David A. Mallory, D.C.

(qq) Penmarie K. Murphy, PT

(rr) Gregory Williams, D.C.

(ss) Steven Gaeta, D.C.

(tt) Timonthy E. Johnson, D.C.

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6. Provide any and all documents as defined and required by Rule 4-1.7(a) and (b) of

the Rules of Professional Conduct of the Rules Regulating The Florida Bar between Laura M.

Watson and/or Watson & Lentner and/or Laura M. Watson, P.A. d/b/a Watson & Lentner for the

representation of any and all of the following in connection with any and all claims or actions for

bad faith, unfair claims practice, improper claims handling, fraud and/or unjust enrichment in

connection with insurance claims against Progressive Insurance Company arising out of:

assignment of benefits from various patients for the years 2002 through 2004.

(a) Gerald Stashak, M.D.

(b) Dr. Susan Davis

(c) Debra Shaeffer Bilodeau

(d) Steven Cimerberg, D.O.

(e) Eric Fishman, M.D.

(f) Craig Lichtblau, M.D.

(g) Alan Mandell, D.C.

(h) Peggy Mullen

(i) Michael Rosenberg, D.O.

(j) Alan Shaff, D.C.

(k) Michael Koonin, M.D.

(1) Stephen Wender, M.D.

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(m) Barry Silverman, M.D.

(n) Dr. Joseph Lee

(o) Abrham K. Kohl, M.D.

(p) Michael P. Newman, D.C.

(q) William Cox, M.D.

(r) Gregg Rosen, M.D.

(s) Michael Feanny, M.D.

(t) Peter-John Rhoden, Massage Therapist

(u) Martin Monahan, D.C.

(v) Kenneth Williams, D.C.

(w) Warren Grossman, M.D.

(x) Jose Garcia, D.C.

(y) Ronald Drucker, M.D.

(z) David Seidner, D.C.

(aa) Michael Minet, D.C.

(bb) Edward Rivero, Physician Assistant

(cc) Philip Gager, D.C.

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(dd) Lloyd A. Wright, D.C.

(ee) Andrew Wasserman, D.C.

(ff) John P. Christensen, D.C.

(gg) Douglas Kole, D.C.

(hh) Daniel J. Pavlik, D.C.

(ii) Alex Peto, D.C.

(jj) Harry Mikazans, D.C.

(kk) Harry Brown, D.C.

(11) Ralph E. Webb, D.C.

(mm) StevenWarfield, D.C.

(nn) Darren Lastofsky, D.C.

(oo) Paul M. Lombardi, D.C.

(pp) David A. Mallory, D.C.

(qq) Penmarie K. Murphy, PT

(rr) Gregory Williams, D.C.

(ss) Steven Gaeta, D.C.

(tt) Timonthy E. Johnson, D.C.

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7. Provide any and all documents as defined and required by Rule 4-1.8(g) of the

Rules of Professional Conduct of the Rules Regulating The Florida Bar between Laura M.

Watson and/or Watson & Lentner and/or Laura M. Watson, P.A. d/b/a Watson & Lentner for the

representation of any and all of the following in connection with insurance claims against

Progressive Insurance Company arising out of: assignment of benefits from various patients for

the years 2002 through 2004.

(a) Gerald Stashak, M.D.

(b) Dr. Susan Davis

(c) Debra Shaeffer Bilodeau

(d) Steven Cimerberg, D.O.

(e) Eric Fishman, M.D.

(f) Craig Lichtblau, M.D.

(g) Alan Mandell, D.C.

(h) Peggy Mullen

(i) Michael Rosenberg, D.O.

(j) Alan Shaff, D.C.

(k) Michael Koonin, M.D.

(1) Stephen Wender, M.D.

(m) Barry Silverman, M.D.

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(n) Dr. Joseph Lee

(o) Abrham K. Kohl, M.D.

(p) Michael P. Newman, D.C.

(q) William Cox, M.D.

(r) Gregg Rosen, M.D.

(s) Michael Feanny, M.D.

(t) Peter-John Rhoden, Massage Therapist

(u) Martin Monahan, D.C.

(v) Kenneth Williams, D.C.

(w) Warren Grossman, M.D.

(x) Jose Garcia, D.C.

(y) Ronald Drucker, M.D.

(z) David Seidner, D.C.

(aa) Michael Minet, D.C.

(bb) Edward Rivero, Physician Assistant

(ce) Philip Gager, D.C.

(dd) Lloyd A. Wright, D.C.

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(ee) Andrew Wasserman, D.C.

(ff) John P. Christensen, D.C.

(gg) Douglas Kole, D.C.

(hh) Daniel J. Pavlik, D.C.

(ii) Alex Peto, D.C.

(jj) Harry Mikazans, D.C.

(kk) Harry Brown, D.C.

(11) Ralph E. Webb, D.C.

(mm) StevenWarfield, D.C.

(nn) Darren Lastofsky, D.C.

(oo) Paul M. Lombardi, D.C.

(pp) David A. Mallory, D.C.

(qq) Penmarie K. Murphy, PT

(rr) Gregory Williams, D.C.

(ss) Steven Gaeta, D.C.

(tt) Timonthy E. Johnson, D.C.

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8. Provide any and all documents as defined and required by Rule 4-1.8(g) of the

Rules of Professional Conduct of the Rules Regulating The Florida Bar between Laura M.

Watson and/or Watson & Lentner and/or Laura M. Watson, P.A. d/b/a Watson & Lentner for the

representation of any and all of the following in connection with any and all claims or actions for

bad faith, unfair claims practice, improper claims handling, fraud and/or unjust enrichment in

connection with insurance claims against Progressive Insurance Company arising out of:

assignment of benefits from various patients for the years 2002 through 2004.

(a) Gerald Stashak, M.D.

(b) Dr. Susan Davis

(c) Debra Shaeffer Bilodeau

(d) Steven Cimerberg, D.O.

(e) Eric Fishman, M.D.

(f) Craig Lichtblau, M.D.

(g) Alan Mandell, D.C.

(h) Peggy Mullen

(i) Michael Rosenberg, D.O.

(j) Alan Shaff, D.C.

(k) Michael Koonin, M.D.

(1) Stephen Wender, M.D.

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(m) Barry Silverman, M.D.

(n) Dr. Joseph Lee

(0) Abrham K. Kohl, M.D.

(p) Michael P. Newman, D.C.

(q) William Cox, M.D.

(r) Gregg Rosen, M.D.

(s) Michael Feanny, M.D.

(t) Peter-John Rhoden, Massage Therapist

(u) Martin Monahan, D.C.

(v) Kenneth Williams, D.C.

(w) Warren Grossman, M.D.

(x) Jose Garcia, D.C.

(y) Ronald Drucker, M.D.

(z) David Seidner, D.C.

(aa) Michael Minet, D.C.

(bb) Edward Rivero, Physician Assistant

(ce) Philip Gager, D.C.

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(dd) Lloyd A. Wright, D.C.

(ee) Andrew Wasserman, D.C.

(ff) John P. Christensen, D.C.

(gg) Douglas Kole, D.C.

(hh) Daniel J. Pavlik, D.C.

(ii) Alex Peto, D.C.

(jj) Harry Mikazans, D.C.

(kk) Harry Brown, D.C.

(11) Ralph E. Webb, D..C.

(mm) StevenWarfield, D.C.

(nn) Darren Lastofsky, D.C.

(oo) Paul M. Lombardi, D.C.

(pp) David A. Mallory, D.C.

(qq) Penmarie K. Murphy, PT

(rr) Gregory Williams, D.C.

(ss) Steven Gaeta, D.C.

(tt) Timonthy E. Johnson, D.C.

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DATED this 7th day of October, 2013.

Respectfully submitted,

FLORIDA JUDICIAL QUALIFICATIONS COMMISSION

/s/ Miles A. McGrane, III Michael Schneider, Esquire Miles A. McGrane, III, Esquire General Counsel The McGrane Law Firm Florida Judicial Qualifications Commission Special Counsel Florida Bar No.: 525049 Florida Bar No.: 201146 1110 Thomasville Road One Datran Center, Suite 1500 Tallahassee, Florida 32303 9100 South Dadeland Boulevard Telephone: (850) 488-1581 Miami, FL 33156 Facsimile: Telephone: (305) 374-0003 Service E-Mail: Facsimile: (305) 397-2966 mschneider@floridaiac.com Service E-Mail: bkenneriv@floridaiqc.com miles@mcaranelaw.com

lisa@megranelaw.com

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the foregoing has been furnished by

E-mail, this 7th day of October, 2013 to:

The Honorable Laura Marie Watson Circuit Judge, 17th JudiCial CirCuit 201 S.E. 6th Street, Room 1005B Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 jwatson@l7th.flcourts.ora ltucker@l7th.ficourts.ora

Lauri Waldman Ross, Esquire Ross & Girten 9130 South Dadeland Boulevard Suite 1612 Miami, FL 33156 RossGirten@Laurilaw.com

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The Honorable Kerry I. Evander Chair of the JQC Hearing Panel 300 S. 11each Street Daytona Beach, FL 32114 evanderk@ficourts.org

BY: /s/ Miles A. McGrane, III Miles A. McGrane, III, Esquire

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