James E. Taylor, $5,000 Fine, Palm Bay
Summary
The Florida Board of Professional Engineers fined James E. Taylor $5,000 plus $93.60 in costs for violating Sections 471.031(1)(a) and (c), Florida Statutes. Taylor offered engineering services for an interior alteration in Palm Bay and forged the signature and seal of licensed engineer Naseem Ghandour, PE on plans filed with the City of Palm Bay Building Department. The Final Order was filed on March 12, 2026. Engineers and firms should ensure their practices comply with Florida's licensing requirements.
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The Florida Board of Professional Engineers issued a Final Order against James E. Taylor for violating Sections 471.031(1)(a) and (c), Florida Statutes, which prohibit practicing engineering without a license. Taylor was found to have offered engineering services for an interior alteration in Palm Bay and to have forged the signature and seal of licensed engineer Naseem Ghandour, PE on plans submitted to the City of Palm Bay Building Department. The Board imposed a fine of $5,000 and costs of $93.60.
Professional engineers and firms should note that this enforcement action demonstrates active enforcement of Florida's unlicensed practice prohibitions. The forgery of another licensed engineer's credentials on filed plans amplifies the seriousness of the violation, combining unlicensed practice with document fraud.
Penalties
Fine of $5,000 plus costs of $93.60
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JAMES E. TAYLOR
Case No. 2024037715
Respondent was charged with violating Sections 471.031(1)(a) and (c), Florida Statutes, practicing engineering without a license. Respondent offered engineering services for an interior alteration in Palm Bay and forged the signature and seal of licensed engineer Naseem Ghandour, PE, on plans filed with the City of Palm Bay Building Department.
Ruling: The Board imposed a fine of $5,000 and costs of $93.60. Final Order was filed on March 12, 2026.
Violation: Sections 471.031(1)(a) and (c), F.S.
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