Florida Supreme Court Disbars Ocala Attorney for Taking Client Fees and Performing No Useful Services
The Florida Supreme Court disbarred Ocala attorney Danialle Riggins in February 2025 for a pattern of taking client funds, performing no useful services, and failing to refund money across four client matters.
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Published Nov. 6, 2026. Case status is current as of that date.
Collecting fees and then ghosting clients is still a client-fund problem when the money is never earned or refunded. According to The Florida Bar News’s March 1, 2025 report, Danialle Riggins of Ocala was disbarred effective 30 days following a February 13, 2025 Supreme Court order in Case No. SC24-0817 [1].
Status: Disbarred (order Feb. 13, 2025; effective 30 days later) [1].
What the Bar News reports
According to The Florida Bar News [1]:
- Riggins (admitted 2005) engaged in a serious pattern of neglect and non-communication with four clients, received funds for which she performed no useful services, delayed cases, and did not refund money—sometimes forcing clients to hire new counsel at added cost.
- Two judges complained about her courtroom conduct and missed hearings; she failed to meaningfully participate in the disciplinary proceeding.
The person disbarred
Danialle Riggins, Ocala, Florida. Admitted 2005. Disbarred 2025 (SC24-0817) [1].
Case status (as of Nov. 6, 2026)
| Respondent | Court | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Danialle Riggins, Ocala | Supreme Court of Florida, SC24-0817 | Disbarred; order Feb. 13, 2025, effective 30 days later | [1] |
Disciplinary status changes only through further court action.
Sources
- The Florida Bar News, “March 1, 2025 Disciplinary Actions” (reporting Supreme Court order in SC24-0817). https://www.floridabar.org/the-florida-bar-news/march-1-2025-disciplinary-actions/
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