Optima Tax Relief, LLC v. Keith L. Jones, CPA LLC
| Optima Tax Relief, LLC |
| Keith L. Jones, CPA LLC, Keith Jones, CPA- The CPATAXPROBLEMSOLVER and Keith L Jones |
| 3:2025cv00406 |
| April 16, 2025 |
| U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida |
| Wendy W Berger |
| Samuel J Horovitz |
| Other Statutory Actions |
| 15 U.S.C. § 1125 Trademark Infringement (Lanham Act) |
| None |
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| Filing 22 Clerk's ENTRY OF DEFAULT as to Keith L. Jones. Signed by Deputy Clerk on 9/18/2025. (BGR) |
| Filing 21 Clerk's ENTRY OF DEFAULT as to Keith L. Jones, CPA LLC. Signed by Deputy Clerk on 9/18/2025. (BGR) |
Filing 20
ENDORSED ORDER granting #17 Application for Default. The Clerk of Court is directed to enter a default against Defendant Keith L. Jones and Defendant Keith L. Jones, CPA LLC a/k/a Keith Jones, CPA - The CPATAXPROBLEMSOLVER. Signed by Magistrate Judge Samuel J. Horovitz on 9/17/2025. (JLW)
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| Filing 19 RESPONSE re 18 Order on Motion for Clerk's Entry of Default / Supplement in Support of Application for Default filed by Optima Tax Relief, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B)(Malouf, Aliza) |
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Filing 18
ENDORSED ORDER taking under advisement and directing Plaintiff to supplement its #17 Application for Default. On or before September 26, 2025, Plaintiff shall: (i) file proof that the summonses and complaint (as opposed to only the summonses) were served on the Secretary of State, see Doc. 16 at 2; and (ii) file any acceptance of service by the Florida Secretary of State or other confirmation that Plaintiff's submission to the Florida Secretary of State was received. Signed by Magistrate Judge Samuel J. Horovitz on 9/16/2025. (JLW)
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| Filing 17 MOTION for Clerk's Entry of Default against Keith L. Jones and CPA LLC by Optima Tax Relief, LLC. (Malouf, Aliza) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Samuel J. Horovitz. (Modified on 7/31/2025, to edit text) (BGR). |
| Filing 16 CERTIFICATE of compliance re #15 Summons issued, #13 Summons issued / Affidavit of Compliance Under FLA. STAT. 48.161 by Optima Tax Relief, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Affidavits of Non-Service, #2 Exhibit B - Proof of Mailing, #3 Exhibit C - SoS Service E-Mails, #4 Exhibit D - Secretary of State Letters, #5 Exhibit E - Pro Legal E-mails)(Malouf, Aliza) |
| Filing 15 SUMMONS issued as to Keith L Jones. (ABM) |
| Filing 14 PROPOSED summons to be issued by Optima Tax Relief, LLC. (Malouf, Aliza) |
| Filing 13 SUMMONS issued as to Keith L. Jones, CPA LLC. (KME) Modified on 6/10/2025 to edit docket text (MDC). |
| Filing 12 PROPOSED summons to be issued by Optima Tax Relief, LLC. (Malouf, Aliza) |
| Filing 11 SUMMONS returned unexecuted by Optima Tax Relief, LLC as to Keith L Jones, Keith L. Jones, CPA LLC. (Malouf, Aliza) |
| Filing 10 NOTICE of Local Rule 3.02(a)(2), which requires the parties in every civil proceeding, except those described in subsection (d), to file a case management report (CMR) using the uniform form at www.flmd.uscourts.gov. The CMR must be filed (1) within forty days after any defendant appears in an action originating in this court, (2) within forty days after the docketing of an action removed or transferred to this court, or (3) within seventy days after service on the United States attorney in an action against the United States, its agencies or employees. Judges may have a special CMR form for certain types of cases. These forms can be found at www.flmd.uscourts.gov under the Forms tab for each judge. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (CKS) |
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Filing 9
NOTICE TO COUNSEL AND PARTIES: The Middle District of Florida's revised Local Rules become effective April 1, 2024, and can be found on the Court's public website https://www.flmd.uscourts.gov/local-rules. Additionally, the undersigned has issued Standing Orders, available at https://www.flmd.uscourts.gov/judges/wendy-berger, that apply to all proceedings before the undersigned. For a just and efficient resolution of this case, the parties are DIRECTED to read and comply with the Middle District of Florida's Local Rules and this Court's Standing Orders. See Local Rule 1.01(a). Failure to comply with ANY Local Rules or Court Orders may result in the imposition of sanctions including, but not limited to, the dismissal of this action or entry of default without further notice. Signed by Judge Wendy W. Berger on 4/24/2025. (CKS)
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| Filing 8 Trademark Report electronically sent to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. (RLK) |
| Filing 7 SUMMONS issued as to Keith L Jones, Keith L. Jones, CPA LLC. (RLK) |
| Filing 6 NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge Wendy W. Berger and Magistrate Judge Samuel J. Horovitz. New case number: 3:25-cv-406-WWB-SJH. (RPB) |
| Filing 5 PROPOSED summons to be issued by Optima Tax Relief, LLC. (Malouf, Aliza) |
| Filing 4 PROPOSED summons to be issued by Optima Tax Relief, LLC. (Malouf, Aliza) |
| Filing 3 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Optima Tax Relief, LLC identifying Corporate Parent Optima Financial Group, LLC, Other Affiliate Harry Langenberger, Other Affiliate Jesse Stockwell for Optima Tax Relief, LLC.. (Malouf, Aliza) |
| Filing 2 COMPLAINT against Keith L. Jones, CPA LLC and Keith L. Jones filed by Optima Tax Relief, LLC.(Malouf, Aliza) Modified to edit docket text on 4/17/2025 (RLK). |
| Filing 1 NOTICE of filing Civil Cover Sheet (Filing fee $405 receipt number AFLMDC-23254439) filed by Optima Tax Relief, LLC.(Malouf, Aliza) Modified on 4/16/2025 to edit docket text and color, counsel to refile complaint (JDR). |
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