Florida Supreme Court Permanently Disbars West Palm Beach Attorney Who Practiced Law After Misappropriation Disbarment

Published Nov. 6, 2026. Case status is current as of that date.

According to The Florida Bar News’s July 1, 2023 report, the Supreme Court of Florida permanently disbarred Brett Elam of West Palm Beach following an April 18, 2023 order in Case No. SC23-328 (motion to vacate denied June 21, 2023), after finding that despite a March 28, 2019 disbarment for misappropriation, misrepresentation, and violating a court order, Elam continued to engage in the active practice of law [1].

Status: Permanently disbarred; order April 18, 2023 (SC23-328); motion to vacate denied June 21, 2023 [1].

What the Bar News reports

According to The Florida Bar News [1]:

1. Elam (admitted 2002) was disbarred for misappropriation, misrepresentation, and violating a court order by a Supreme Court order dated March 28, 2019.
2. Despite his disbarment, Elam continued to engage in the active practice of law.
3. He was permanently disbarred for contempt of the Supreme Court of Florida.

The attorney permanently disbarred

Brett Elam, West Palm Beach, Florida. Admitted 2002. Permanent disbarment April 18, 2023 (SC23-328) [1].

Case status (as of Nov. 6, 2026)

Respondent	Court	Status	Source
Brett Elam, West Palm Beach	Supreme Court of Florida, SC23-328	Permanently disbarred; order April 18, 2023	[1]

Permanent disbarment bars reapplication under Florida’s disciplinary system.

Sources

1. The Florida Bar News, “July 1, 2023 Disciplinary Actions” (reporting Supreme Court order in SC23-328). https://www.floridabar.org/the-florida-bar-news/july-1-2023-disciplinary-actions/