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BEFORE THE INVESTIGATIVE PANEL OF THEFLORIDA JUDICIAL QUALIFICATIONS COMMISSION

STATE OF FLORIDA

INQUIRY CONCERNING A JUDGESC13-1333

LAURA MARIE WATSON, NO. 12-613

NOTICE OF TAKING VIDEOTAPED DEPOSITION DUCES TECUMOF LAURA M. WATSON

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the undersigned attomey will take the videotaped

deposition of the below named person at U.S. Legal Support, Inc. 515 East Las Olas Boulevard,

Suite 300, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301 (954-463-2933), upon oral examination before U.S.

Legal Support, Inc., Notary Public or officer authorized by law to take depositions in the State of

Florida.

Name: Laura M. Watson

Date: Thursday, December 12, 2013

Time: 10:00 am

The oral examination will continue from day to day until completed. The deposition is

being taken pursuant to the Rules of Civil Procedure.

Deponent is directed to bring with her the documents outlined in Schedule "A"

attached herto.

**In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons needing a specialaccommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact ADA Coordinator-Miles A.McGrane, no later than seven days prior to the proceeding. Telephone: (305) 374-0003 forassistance. If hearing impaired, Telephone 1-800-955-8771 for assistance or through ADACoordinator.

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FLORIDA JUDICIAL QUALIFICATIONSCOMMISSION

Michael Schneider, EsquireGeneral CounselFlorida Judicial Qualifications CommissionFlorida Bar No.: 5250491110 Thomasville RoadTallahassee, Florida 32303Telephone: (850) 488-1581Facsimile:Service E-Mail:[email protected]@floridaiqc.com

/s/ Miles A. McGrane, IIIMiles A. McGrane, III, EsquireThe McGrane Law FirmSpecial CounselFlorida Bar No.: 201146One Datran Center, Suite 15009100 South Dadeland BoulevardMiami, FL 33156Telephone: (305)374-0003Facsimile: (305) 397-2966Service E-Mail:[email protected]@mcaranelaw.com

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

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

electronic service, this 19th day ofNovember, 2013 to:

The Honorable Laura Marie WatsonCircuit Judpe, 17'h Judicial Circuit201 S.E. 6' Street, Room 1005BFort Lauderdale, FL [email protected]ícourts.oraItucker@,17th.flcourts.org

Robert A. Sweetapple, EsquireAlexander D. Varkas, Jr., EsquireLaw Offices of Sweetapple, Broeker & Varkas, P.L.165 East Boca Raton RoadBoca Raton, FL [email protected]

Lauri Waldman Ross, EsquireRoss & Girten9130 South Dadeland BoulevardSuite 1612Miami, FL [email protected]

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The Honorable Kerry I. EvanderChair of the JQC Hearing Panel300 S. Beach StreetDaytona Beach, FL [email protected]

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

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JUDICIAL QUALIFICATIONS COMMISSION'S SCHEDULE "A" TOSUBPOENA DUCES TECUM FOR VIDEOTAPED DEPOSITION

DEFINITIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

1. "Documents" means any tangible thing, recording or reproduction in any

manner, any visual or auditory data in your possession, including without limiting the generality

of its meaning, correspondence, memoranda, transcripts, stenographic or handwritten notes,

telegrams or telexs, letters, reports, graphs or charts, ledgers, invoices, diaries or calendars,

minute books, meeting minutes, computer print-outs, prospectuses, financial statements, annual,

quarterly or other filings with any governmental agency or department, annual reports (including

schedules thereto), statistical studies, articles appearing in publications, press releases, video or

audio tapes, computer data bases, hard drives, storage tapes or disks, all e-mail data, and any

papers on which words have been written, printed, typed or otherwise affixed,, and shall mean

every copy ofevery document where such copy is not an identical copy of an original (whether

different from the original by reason of any notation made on such copy or any other reason).

2. If any of these documents cannot be produced in full, produce them to the extent

possible, specifying your reasons for your inability to produce the remainder and stating

whatever information, knowledge or beliefyou have concerning the unproduced portion.

3. As used herein, the words "pertain(s) to" or "mentions" shall mean: relates to,

refers to, contains, concerns, describes, mentions, constitutes, supports, corroborates,

demonstrates, proves, evidence, refutes, disputes, rebuts, controverts and/or contradicts.

4. Judicial Qualifications Commission's Request for Production is attached as

Exhibit "A".

5. Pursuant to Florida Rules ofCivil Procedure 1.280(5), regarding claims of

privilege, for each document responsive to these requests which is withheld under any claim of

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attorney-client privilege or work product privilege, provide a statement by a person having

knowledge setting forth as to each document:

(a) Name and title of the author(s);

(b) The name and title of each person to whom the document was addressed;

(c) The name and title of each person to whom a copy of the document was sent;

(d) The date of the document;

(e) The number of pages;

(f) A brief description of the nature and subject matter ofthe document;

(g) The nature of the claimed privilege;

(h) The category or categories ofthis request to which the document is responsive;

and

(i) The exact location of the original and each copy as ofthe date ofthe receipt of

this request.

Pursuant to rule a "the party shall make the claim expressly and shall describe the nature of the

documents, communications, or things not produced or disclosed in a manner that, without

revealing information itselfprivileged or protected, will enable other parties to assess the

applicability of the privilege or protection." Florida Rules of Civil Procedure 1.280(5).

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DOCUMENTS REQUESTED

1. All documents as set forth in the Judicial Qualifications Commission's First

Request for Production to Judge Laura M. Watson dated October 7, 2013 and attached as

Exhibit "A".

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BEFORE THE 1NVESTIGATIVE PANEL OF THEFLORIDA JUDICIAL QUALIFICATIONS COMMISSION

STATE OF FLORIDA

INQUIRY CONCERNING A JUDGESC13-1333

LAURA MARIE WATSON, NO. 12-613

JUDICIAL QUALIFICATIONS COMMISSION'S FIRST REQUEST FORPRODUCTION TO JUDGE LAURA M. WATSON

The JUDICIAL QUALIFICATIONS COMMISSION, by and through Special Counsel,

and pursuant to Rule 12 of the FJQCR adopting Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.350, hereby

files its First Request for Production ofDocuments to THE HONORABLE LAURA M.

WATSON and requests that she respond/comply with the Request within 30 days after service

hereof.

1. 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 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.

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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 ofany 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.


(b) Dr. Susan Davis





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(h) Peggy Mullen






(n) Dr. Joseph Lee










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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 ofbenefits from various patients for the years 2002 through 2004.


(b) Dr. Susan Davis






(h) Peggy Mullen

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(n) Dr. Joseph Lee












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












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

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

M. Watson, P.A. d/b/a Watson & Lentner for the representation ofany 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 ofbenefits from various patients for

the years 2002 through 2004.


(b) Dr. Susan Davis






(h) Peggy Mullen


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(n) Dr. Joseph Lee













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(ce) Philip Gager, D.C.
















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

the Rules ofProfessional 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 ofthe following in connection with insurance claims against

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



(b) Dr. Susan Davis






(h) Peggy Mullen




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(n) Dr. Joseph Lee

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














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(ee) Andrew Wasserman, 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 ofProfessional Conduct of the Rules Regulating The Florida Bar between Laura M.


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


assignment ofbenefits from various patients for the years 2002 through 2004.


(b) Dr. Susan Davis






(h) Peggy Mullen





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(n) Dr. Joseph Lee













(aa) Michael Minet, 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 ofProfessional Conduct ofthe Rules Regulating The Florida Bar between Laura M.


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

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



(b) Dr. Susan Davis






(h) Peggy Mullen






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(n) Dr. Joseph Lee















(ce) Philip Gager, 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 ofProfessional Conduct of the Rules Regulating The Florida Bar between Laura M.


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


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


(b) Dr. Susan Davis






(h) Peggy Mullen





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(n) Dr. Joseph Lee
















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DATED this 7th day of October, 2013.

Respectfully submitted,

FLORIDA JUDICIAL QUALIFICATIONSCOMMISSION

Michael Schneider, EsquireGeneral CounselFlorida Judicial Qualifications CommissionFlorida Bar No.: 5250491110 Thomasville RoadTallahassee, Florida 32303Telephone: (850)488-1581Facsimile:Service E-Mail:[email protected]@floridaiqc.com

/s/ Miles A. McGrane, IIIMiles A. McGrane, III, EsquireThe McGrane Law FirmSpecial CounselFlorida Bar No.: 201146One Datran Center, Suite 15009100 South Dadeland BoulevardMiami, FL 33156Telephone: (305) 374-0003Facsimile: (305) 397-2966Service E-Mail:[email protected]@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 WatsonCircuit Judge, 17'h Judicial Circuit201 S.E. 6* Street, Room 1005BFort Lauderdale, FL [email protected]@l7th.ficourts.org

Lauri Waldman Ross, EsquireRoss & Girten9130 South Dadeland BoulevardSuite 1612Miami, FL [email protected]

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The Honorable Kerry I. EvanderChair of the JQC Hearing Panel300 S. Beach StreetDaytona Beach, FL [email protected]

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

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