Bar Complaint ACAP Pending Verification
GRICO Pillar 1F Actor
Overview
Amanda Klopp is a partner at Akerman LLP (FL Bar #124156) who served as lead counsel for Seacoast National Bank in the vessel foreclosure action against SYG (0:26-cv-60289-WPD). On January 26, 2026, Klopp issued a written denial of any conflict of interest to SYG — while Akerman simultaneously represented adverse parties in the same litigation cluster under FL Bar Rule 4-1.7. The written denial is itself a key evidentiary item: it establishes knowing awareness of the conflict allegation and a deliberate decision to continue. A bar complaint against Klopp has been referenced in evidence, but its ACAP number and the claim that Klopp appears as co-counsel in the Ivankovich Family LLC bankruptcy (24-15755-LMI) are pending verification. Correction: ACAP 26-7791 is the Chamides bar complaint, not Klopp.
⚠ GRICO-1F: Written Conflict Denial — Key Evidence
FL Bar Rule 4-1.7 prohibits concurrent representation of adverse parties without informed written consent from each client. Klopp's January 26, 2026 written denial to SYG — asserting no conflict — was made while Akerman was actively litigating against SYG on three separate tracks simultaneously. The written denial constitutes: (a) documented knowledge of the conflict allegation; (b) deliberate continuation; (c) false assurance to opposing party. This is the evidentiary cornerstone of GRICO Pillar 1F. All information is sourced from public court dockets and FL Bar public records.
Key Data Points
Jan 26, 2026
Date of written conflict denial to SYG — while 3 confirmed adverse representations active
Klopp bar complaint ACAP number pending verification. ACAP 26-7791 is the Chamides complaint.
$1,080/day
Custodian rate approved for National Liquidators after vessel arrest (DE 23, Feb 25)
Conflict Timeline
Dec 18, 2025
First Demand Letter: Klopp sends Seacoast Bank demand letter to SYG re: vessel loan default — one day after Seacoast files 1:25-cv-25958-DPG against CMR/Anthony Ivankovich. At this date, Berger (Akerman) already active in IFB bankruptcy on Ivankovich debtor's behalf.
Jan 26, 2026
Written Conflict Denial (Smoking Gun): Klopp issues written denial of conflict of interest to SYG. Akerman simultaneously adverse to SYG on four fronts at time of denial. FL Bar Rule 4-1.7 concurrent conflict.
~Jan 29, 2026
FL Bar Complaint Filed: ACAP 26-7791 filed against Klopp. Complaint documents quad-conflict and written denial.
Feb 2, 2026
Vessel Foreclosure Filed: Seacoast (via Klopp/Akerman) files 0:26-cv-60289-WPD — foreclosure against M/V Slow UR Roll II, SYG's trade secret DEMO vessel.
Feb 12, 2026
National Liquidators Deployed: Klopp/Akerman deploys NL to locate and seize vessel — 11 days before CMR bench trial. No court authorization at time of deployment. Cease-and-desist issued by SYG same day.
Feb 13, 2026
Same-Day Dual-Track Filing: SCB vessel arrest motion filed same day as 5 CMR trial prep filings — single firm, two hostile tracks, one business day.
Cases & Proceedings
Seacoast v. M/V Slow UR Roll II & SYG
S.D. Fla. • 0:26-cv-60289-WPD
Role: Lead counsel for Seacoast National Bank (plaintiff/foreclosing party)
Adverse to SYG
In re: Ivankovich Family LLC
S.D. Fla. Bankr. • 24-15755-LMI
Role: Klopp representation in this case pending verification. Berger is confirmed counsel for the Ivankovich debtor.
Bankruptcy
CMR v. SYG (via Akerman firm)
S.D. Fla. • 0:23-cv-61696-AHS
Role: Akerman firm counsel for CMR/Ivankovich (Rogers, Berger) — same firm adverse to SYG
Adverse to SYG
SHM/LMC Intervenor (via Akerman firm)
S.D. Fla. • 0:23-cv-61696-AHS DE 61/94
Role: Akerman firm counsel for Safe Harbor Marinas (Blankenship, Cichowski) — same firm
Adverse to SYG
Note: Seacoast National Bank in 1:25-cv-25958-DPG (CMR/Anthony Ivankovich admiralty) is represented by Fowler White Burnett, P.A. — not Akerman/Klopp. That is a separate matter with independent counsel.
FL Bar #124156 (public record); PACER 0:26-cv-60289-WPD (Seacoast v. vessel — Klopp appearances); PACER 24-15755-LMI (IFB bankruptcy — Berger appearances; Klopp representation pending verification); Klopp bar complaint ACAP number pending verification (ACAP 26-7791 is the Chamides complaint); FL Bar Rule 4-1.7 (concurrent conflict prohibition); AKERMAN_QUAD_CONFLICT_PILLAR_20260407.md §II (written denial); Written conflict denial letter dated Jan 26, 2026 (EXH2_BAR_COMPLAINT_KLOPP_20260401.pdf)
Part of a Documented Litigation Pattern
Amanda Klopp is a key actor in GRICO Pillar 1F — Legal Intermediary Coordination. All information sourced from public FL Bar records and PACER federal dockets.
⚠ Active Emergency: Seacoast National Bank v. M/V Slow UR Roll II
Case No. 0:26-cv-60289-WPD (S.D. Fla.) — Vessel judicial sale confirmed Jul 15, 2026 (DE 108-109).
Buyer: William Wilson / QF Products LLC ($160,000 — 16% of $1M appraisal). No evidentiary hearing was held.
11th Circuit Emergency Stay pending (26-12270-G). Title transfer window active through ~Jul 23, 2026.