The Miccosukee Tribe appears to be suing its former lawyer under seal using a pseudonym — despite Florida courts setting a high standard for openness.

The professional malpractice lawsuit, styled Association ABC v. Bernardo Roman III et al., was filed by tribe attorney Robert Saunooke in Miami-Dade Circuit Court last month. The filing came weeks before a referee found Roman guilty of breaking 14 Florida Bar rules while representing the tribe.

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