IN THE SUPREME COURT OF FLORIDA

The Florida Bar,

Re: RESPONDENT, Case No.

DANIEL CRAIG MINKES,

Petitioner.

PETITION FOR REINSTATEMENT

Daniel Craig Minkes respectfully files this petition for reinstatement to membership in goodstanding in The Florida Bar pursuant to Rule 3-7.10, Rules ofDiscipline.

htt ched hereto are the following:

A Proofof remittance to the Florida Bar the sum of $500.00 cost deposit.

cc �523_ Proofofpayment ofall disciplinary costs assessed against Respondent.

d < Authorization to the District Director of Internal Revenue Service fo release of federalincome tax returns.

Also attached as an exhibit is a true copy of all disciplinary judgments previously enteredagainst Petitioner.

The following information is furnished in compliance:

1. Daniel Craig Minkes, age 549765 SW 1848' StreetMiami, Florida 33157No dependents

2. Date of suspension: 91 days commencing May 1, 2014Offenses: Rule 3-7.2 (failure to report criminal conviction); Rule 4-1.3 (lack ofdue

diligence), Rule 4-1.4 (lack of communication), Rule 4-8.4(g) (failure to respond to Bar).

3. Complainants:

James L. Faison, Jr.3110 Lake Eastern Blvd., #204Orlando, Florida 32817

Detective Grant ReidDetective Jorge LemusMiami Beach Police Department1100 Washington AvenueMiami Beach, Florida 33139

Referee:

Honorable Rochelle T. CurleyLynn N. Silvertooth Judicial Center2002 Ringling BoulevardSarasota, Florida 34237

4. Paralegal at Coral ReefLaw Offices, 17641 South Dixie Highway, Palmetto Bay, Florida33157, 305-255-7500, 554.4 hours, September 12, 2016 through December 20, 2017.Independent contract paralegal work for Spatz Law Firm, 14707 S. Dixie Highway, Suite 302,Miami, Florida 33157, 305-442-0200, 34 hours, November 23, 2016 through December 3, 2016.Petitioner was otherwise unemployed from the date of suspension until the present.

5. Income from the date of suspension, received September 12, 2016 through December 31,2016: $8996.00 ($8316.00 from Coral ReefLaw Offices; $680.00 from Spatz Law Firm).In addition, Petitioner received financial support from family during dates of suspension andthereafter through the present.

6. Residence:11760 SW 72°d PlaceMiami, Florida 33157Jules and Linda Minkes, same address

7. Financial obligations:$33,266.18

Creditors:Credit One Bank: $1192.58First Premier Bank: 775.11Capital One: 5049.07Citibank: 4874.38Chase: 6267.81Discover: 2124.17American Express: 4295.39Merrick Bank: 1309.35PayPal: 1520.24Amazon Store Card: 1748.13Navient: 2387.96Republic Bank: 1721.99

Amounts will vary with usage, interest, and payments.

8. Restitution to former clients: n/a

9. Criminal actions pending during suspension:

State vs. Minkes, Miami-Dade County Case No. B-13-031043Nolle Prosse April 2, 2015.

State vs. Minkes, Hendry County Case No. 2011-MM-1830Motion for Postconviction Relief filed March 30, 2015Hearing May 18, 2016Closing arguments July 25, 2016Status: Order Pending

Judge: Honorable Maria E. GonzalezLee County Justice Center1700 Monroe StreetFort Myers, FL 33901

10. Petitioner made no applications for any licenses during suspension.

11. There are no proceedings involving standing as a member of any organization or as licenseholder.

12. There are no charges or claims of fraud.

13. Grounds for Reinstatement:

Petitioner strictly complied with the following:

Order of this CourtReport ofRefereeConsent JudgmentFLA Contract (2 years)

In addition, Petitioner attended far in excess the number of meetings required by his FLAcontract, averaging more than 7 meeting per week. Petitioner continues to regularly attend AAand FLA Attorney Support Group meetings although no longer required by contract. Petitionerhas two sponsors and three sponsees and is committed to the AA and FLA programs andfellowship to help as many people as he can and to continue to grow and improve himself.Further, Petitioner performed, and continues to perform, substantial community service asprovided herein.

14. Civil actions:

Minkes vs. NCHMD, INC., Camina, and Sponaugle, Collier County Case No. 14-46 CAMedical MalpracticeFiled: 1/7/14 Disposition 7/15/14Voluntary DismissalJudge: Honorable Hugh D. Hayes3315 Tamiami Trail East, Suite 403Naples Florida 34112Parties:NCHMD, Inc.Kevin D. Cooper, Registered Agent350 7°' Street NorthNaples, FL 34106

Tamara Camina, MDNorth Naples Hospital11190 Health Park Blvd,Naples, FL 34110

John Sponaugle, MDNorth Naples Hospital11190 Health Park Blvd,Naples, FL 34110

Minkes vs. NCHMD, Prough, and Jane Doe, Collier County Case No. 15-1864 CAFiled: 10/9/15 Disposition: 7/11/1Tort/NegligenceCourt DismissalJudge:Honorable James R. Shenko3315 Tamiami Trail East, Suite 405Naples Florida 34112Parties:NCHMD, Inc.Kevin D. Cooper, Registered Agent350 78' Street NorthNaples, FL 34106Kim J. Prough, address unknownJane Doe, address unknown

15. Community Service:

- 12 weeks each Sunday, June-August, 2014, drove van-full ofpassengers from ChristFellowship Church, Palmetto Bay, Florida, to AA meeting New Horizons, Miami Springs.

- 12 weeks each Tuesday, July-September, 2014, drove van-full ofpassengers to from SouthMiami-Dade County to AA Meeting 12 Step House Ft. Lauderdale.

- Provided donuts and coffee, AA Meeting Old Cutler Presbyterian Church, Saturday, 9:30am, on approximately 40 occasions.

- Provided donuts, Alive Again 12 Step Christian Ministries, Friday, 6:00 pm., onapproximately 50 occasions.

- Provided 12 dozen donuts Alive Again Cross Florida Christian Recovery Conference,Crossbridge Church, Miami, Florida, Saturday morning, February 6, 2016.

- Recorded videos on two cameras the entire Cross Florida Christian Recovery Conference,Crossbridge Church, Miami, Florida, Saturday, February 4, 2017, 7:45 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Currentlyin the process ofproducing and uploading videos, and preparing for publication in participationwith Cross Florida and Alive Again Ministries.

- Cleaned Old Cutler Presbyterian Church, Harrell Hall and restrooms, Friday evenings,approximately 30 occasions.

- Cleaned Old Cutler Presbyterian Church Library and restroom, Saturday mornings andFriday evenings, approximately 85 occasions.

- Drive as needed various people to and from AA meetings, Alive Again meetings, andChrist Fellowship Church (including elderly).

- Arrange for at Petitioner's expense, record, and produce video recordings Pastor CareyMiller, Carey Miller Ministries, Traditional Service, every Sunday, 6:00 p.m.,Christ FellowshipChurch Chapel, Palmetto Bay, Florida, beginning August 14, 2016, continuing through thepresent and ongoing.

- Created and administer YouTube Channel and Facebook Page, Carey Miller Ministries,Evangelism, Edification, Revival and Recovery Ministry.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHMcUEq4UGXFk5ULjmV7NpA

https://www.facebook.com/careymillerministries/?ref=aymt_homepage_panel

Approximately 15-20 hours per week dedicated to Carey Miller Ministries.

WHEREFORE, Petitioner prays that he be reinstated as a member in good standing of TheFlorida Bar.

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STATE OF FLORIDACOUNTY OF MIAMI-DADE

The foregoing instrument was acknowledgedbefore me this /0 day of February, 2017,by Daniel Craig Minkes, who is personally known to meor who has produced f loc & ¼>, c as identification.

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I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the foregoing and attachments alongwith $500.00 cost deposit have been furnished to Staff Counsel, The Florida Bar, 651 EastJefferson Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2300, by USPS Express Mail this 108' day ofFebruary, 2017.

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AUTHORIZATION FOR RELEASE OF FEDERAL INCOME TAX RETURN

I, DANIEL CRAIG MINKES, Social Security Number 264-13-4841, hereby authorize the

District Director of the Internal Revenue Service to furnish to The Florida Bar, upon request of its

attorneys, agents, or other representatives, certified copies ofmy tax returns since 1988.

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STATE OF FLORIDACOUNTY OF MIAMI-DADE

The foregoing instrument was acknowledgedbefore me this /o day ofFebruary, 2017,by Daniel Craig Minkes, who is personally known to meor who has producedf/osa bc 6 as identification.

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frupreme Court of floríbaTUESDAY, APRIL 1, 2014

CASE NOS.: SC13-542 & SCl3-2070Lower Tribunal No(s).: 2011-11,118 (20A)

2013-70,057(20A)

THE FLORIDA BAR vs. DANIEL CRAIG MINKES

Complainant(s) Respondent(s)

The uncontested report of the referee is approved and respondent is

suspended from the practice of law for ninety-one days, effective thirty days from

the date of this order so that respondent can close out his practice and protect the

interests ofexisting clients. If respondent notifies this Court in writing that he is no

longer practicing and does not need the thirty days to protect existing clients, this

Court will enter an order making the suspension effective immediately.

Respondent shall fully comply with Rule Regulating the Florida Bar 3-5.1(h). In

addition, respondent shall accept no new business from the date this order is filed

until he is reinstated. Respondent is further directed to comply with all other terms

and conditions of the report and consent judgment.

Judgment is entered for The Florida Bar, 651 East Jefferson Street,

Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2300, for recovery of costs from Daniel Craig Minkes

in the amount of $1,713.66 for which sum let execution issue.

Not final until time expires to file motion for rehearing, and if filed,

CASE NOS.: SC13-542 & SCl3-2070Page Two

determined. The filing of a motion for rehearing shall not alter the effective date of

this suspension.

POLSTON, C.J., PARIENTE, LEWIS, QUINCE, CANADY, LABARGA, andPERRY, J.J., concur.

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1997

THE FLORIDA BAR, **

Complainant, **

v. * CASE NO. 90,505*

DANIEL CRAIG MINKES **

Respondent. **

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NOT TO BE PUBLISHED

The Court approves the uncontested referee's report and

hereby admonishes respondent for minor misconduct.

Respondent is further directed to comply with all other

terms and conditions set forth in the report.

Judgment for costs in the amount of $1,200.00 is entered

against respondent for which sum let execution issue.

Not final until tirne expires to file moti.on for rehearina

and, i f fi.led, determined.

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KBcc: Hon. Cecilia M. Altonaga, Referee

Mr. Joel M. GaulkinMr. Stuart Z. GrossmanMr. John A. BoggsMs. Arlene K. SankelMr. Daniel C. Minkes