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9th Circuit JNC Announces Judicial Nominees
9th Circuit JNC Announces Judicial Nominees. -
1st Circuit JNC Notice of Public Meeting
1st Circuit JNC Notice of Public Meeting. -
Tallahassee’s Pittman Named National Bar Association’s General Counsel
Tallahassee’s Pittman Named National Bar Association’s General Counsel. -
The Dade County Bar Association Is Now the Miami-dade Bar
The Dade County Bar Association Is Now the Miami-dade Bar. -
THE FLORIDA BAR: 1st Dca Jnc Announce New Chair and Vice Chair
First District Court of Appeal Judicial Nominating Commission held a public meeting and elected a new Chairman and Vice-Chairman for 2021/2022. -
THE FLORIDA BAR: 15th Circuit Jnc Notice of Interview Schedule and Annual Meeting
15th Circuit Jnc Notice of Interview Schedule and Annual Meeting. -
THE FLORIDA BAR: 7th Circuit JNC Notice of St. Johns County Court Judicial Vacancy
The Seventh Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission announces a vacancy in the St. Johns County Court created by Gov. Ron DeSantis. -
THE FLORIDA BAR: Eleventh Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission Announces New Chair & Vice Chair
On July 12, 2021, the Eleventh Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission elevated Miranda L. Soto of Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney, PC to serve as Chair and elected Pedro Allende, Esq. to serve as Vice Chair of the Eleventh Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission for 2021- 2022. -
Attorneys urge Florida Supreme Court to reconsider anti-quota directive
Several Florida attorneys are urging the state Supreme Court to rethink its new rule banning the Florida Bar from using quotas to ensure diversity among those who teach continuing legal education programs. -
Florida appeals court asks state bar to consider sanctions against 'Grim Reaper' lawyer
A longtime Santa Rosa Beach attorney nicknamed "Grim Reaper" for dressing up as that dark specter to criticize Gov. Ron DeSantis’ response to the COVID-19 pandemic has lawyered up in response to a state appeal court's request that The Florida Bar consider sanctions. -
4th Florida Bar complaint filed against Coral Gables attorney
The Florida Bar has filed its fourth complaint against Miami-Dade County attorney Scot Strems, alleging that Strems and the Strems Law Firm (SLF) engaged in a pattern of duplicitous behavior and subterfuge to enroll property owners into legal services. -
Two-year suspension recommended for storm damage attorney accused of sham first-party property insurance claims
A court referee’s recent conclusion that Florida plaintiffs’ attorney Scot Strems should be suspended for two years sends a forceful warning to other lawyers pursuing lawsuits-for-profit strategies, according to the Florida-based Consumer Protection Coalition. -
Suspended attorney Strems at disbarment trial; New Bar petition says he violated suspension order
Suspended Cora Gables attorney Scot Strems - whose former firm was the state's most prolific filer of storm damage lawsuits against insurers - is currently defending himself from disbarment on charges brought by the Florida Bar, and a new charge that he's in contempt of a state Supreme Court suspension order. -
Florida Bar explores expanding legal services to state residents
A committee of the Florida Bar will explore reforms to expand legal services to state residents while protecting the profession’s core values. -
High court suspends Coral Gables lawyer whose firm filed thousands of property claims
The Florida Supreme Court this week approved an emergency suspension order sought by the Florida Bar against Coral Gables attorney Scot Strems, whose firm has filed thousands of first-party property claims against insurers. -
Fort Lauderdale attorney's disbarment becomes permanent after trust account check returned
TALLAHASSEE — Fort Lauderdale attorney Jonathan Scott Gunn has been voluntarily and permanently disbarred following Jan. 23 Florida Supreme Court order over allegations he practiced law while disbarred, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar. -
Daytona Beach attorney disbarred after allegedly using trust account to run Flash Dancers nightclub
TALLAHASSEE — Daytona Beach attorney Brett Hartley has been disbarred following a Jan. 23 Florida Supreme Court order over allegations that included using his trust account to operate an adult entertainment business, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar. -
Milton attorney suspended for second time in less than a year, for allegedly mishandling two bankruptcy cases
TALLAHASSEE — Longtime Milton attorney Randall Albert Werre has been suspended for the second time in less than a year, this time following a Dec. 4 Florida Supreme Court order for allegedly mishandling two bankruptcy cases, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar. -
Lake Mary attorney suspended, faces probation after allegedly mishandling her trust account
TALLAHASSEE — Lake Mary attorney Erin Nicole Lockhart has been suspended following a Dec. 24 Florida Supreme Court order over allegations she mishandled her client trust account, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar. -
Longtime Fort Pierce attorney suspended after allegedly mishandling client's employment claim
TALLAHASSEE — Longtime Fort Pierce attorney Joseph John Mancini has been suspended following a Dec. 24 Florida Supreme Court order over allegations he mishandled a client's employment claim, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.