Florida Supreme Court Disbars Sarasota Attorney for Misappropriating More Than $1 Million From Trusts
The Florida Supreme Court disbarred Sarasota attorney William G. Schlotthauer effective June 26, 2025, after finding he misappropriated at least $1,061,499 from trusts he served as sole trustee.
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Published Nov. 6, 2026. Case status is current as of that date.
A sole trustee who is also a lawyer still owes the beneficiaries every dollar of authorized fees—and nothing more. According to The Florida Bar News’s July 1, 2025 report of recent Supreme Court orders, William G. Schlotthauer of Sarasota was disbarred effective immediately following a June 26, 2025 court order in Case No. SC2024-1821, after misappropriating at least $1,061,499 from trusts for which he served as sole trustee [1].
Status: Disbarred June 26, 2025 (effective immediately). The Bar News states Schlotthauer filed a motion for rehearing that remained pending as of the July 1, 2025 report; under Bar practice, filing rehearing does not alter the effective date of the discipline [1].
What the disciplinary report says
According to The Florida Bar News summary of the Supreme Court order [1]:
- Schlotthauer (admitted 2000), of 6801 Energy Ct., Suite 100, Sarasota, misappropriated at least $1,061,499 from trusts he administered as sole trustee.
- The Court issued a June 26 order disbarring him; he was already under suspension when the disbarment took effect immediately.
The person disbarred
William G. Schlotthauer, Sarasota, Florida. Admitted 2000. Disbarred June 26, 2025 (Florida Bar v. Schlotthauer, SC2024-1821) [1].
Case status (as of Nov. 6, 2026)
| Respondent | Court | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William G. Schlotthauer, Sarasota | Supreme Court of Florida, SC2024-1821 | Disbarred June 26, 2025 (effective immediately); ≥$1,061,499 trust misappropriation; rehearing motion noted pending in July 1, 2025 Bar News | [1] |
Disciplinary status can change if the Court grants rehearing or otherwise modifies the order; check the Florida Bar member profile for current status.
Sources
- The Florida Bar News, “July 1, 2025 Disciplinary Actions” (reporting Supreme Court order in SC2024-1821). https://www.floridabar.org/the-florida-bar-news/july-1-2025-disciplinary-actions/
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