Attorneys Respond
Rodgers is represented by Arthur Schofield of Arthur Schofield PA, who praised the decision, stating the court “made the correct ruling” by respecting state jurisdiction.
Meanwhile, Lloyd R. Schwed, counsel for Matthiesen Wickert, stated that the firm remains confident Rodgers’ claims are without merit and will move to dismiss the case in state court.
What’s Next
As the case now heads back to state court, all eyes are on whether the Florida judiciary will view Rodgers’ claims — centered on alleged ethical violations and retaliation — as a whistleblower violation or a miscommunication gone litigious.
Either way, the lawsuit draws a spotlight on a rarely litigated but serious concern in the legal industry: the boundary between paralegal support and unauthorized legal practice — and the consequences when those lines get blurred.
