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Fort Myers attorney disbarred for allegedly abandoning his practice
Suspended Fort Myers attorney Joseph Patrick Gaeta has been disbarred following a Florida Supreme Court order over allegations he abandoned his practice, according to a recent announcement by the Florida Bar. -
Punta Gorda attorney permanently disbarred following 'ill-fated drug informant scheme'
Imprisoned Punta Gorda attorney Steven Paul Burch has been permanently disbarred after a heroin trafficking conviction in what the U.S. Department of Justice called an "ill-fated drug informant scheme," according to a recent announcement by the Florida Bar. -
Longtime Fort Myers attorney suspended indefinitely after allegedly abandoning his practice
Longtime Fort Myers attorney David Allen Brener has been indefinitely suspended following a Nov. 28 Florida Supreme Court order over allegations he abandoned his practice, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar. -
Orlando attorney Bauer disbarred over alleged trust account irregularities, abandoning practice
Suspended Orlando attorney Christine G. Bauer has been disbarred following a Nov. 29 Florida Supreme Court order over alleged irregularities in her client trust account and abandoning her practice, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar. -
Longtime Orlando attorney faces reprimand over client's post-conviction matter
Longtime Orlando attorney Frank J. Bankowitz III faces a reprimand following a Aug. 23 Florida Supreme Court order stemming from a client's post-conviction case, according to a recent announcement by the Florida Bar. -
Miami attorney held in contempt, indefinitely suspended after allegedly failing to respond to state bar inquiries
Miami attorney Sonia Yvette Amador has been indefinitely suspended following a Dec. 26 Florida Supreme Court order for allegedly failing to cooperate in a official inquiry, according to a recent announcement by the Florida Bar. -
Leon County judge to be honored for pro bono legal efforts
TALLAHASSEE – Leon County Circuit Judge Nina Ashenafi-Richardson will be honored Feb. 7 with the 2019 Distinguished Judicial Service Award. -
Dalton to be honored with Chief Justice's Distinguished Federal Judicial Service Award
TALLAHASSEE – U.S. District Judge Roy B. Dalton is being honored with the 2019 Chief Justice's Distinguished Federal Judicial Service Award. -
Florida Bar to recognize 22 lawyers for their work for disadvantaged clients
For their work on behalf of low-income and disadvantaged clients, the Florida Bar will recognize 22 lawyers at a Feb. 7 ceremony at the Supreme Court of Florida. -
Foley & Lardner's Tampa office to receive award for pro bono work
The Tampa office of Foley & Lardner is the recipient of the 2019 Law Firm Commendation at the annual Pro Bono Awards ceremony on Feb. 7 at the Supreme Court of Florida, with the award being presented by Chief Justice Charles Canady. -
Young Lawyers Section of Orange County Bar Association receives pro bono award
The Young Lawyers Section of the Orange County Bar Association (OCBA) is being awarded with the 2019 Voluntary Bar Association Pro Bono Award, which will be will be presented during a ceremony on Feb. 7 at the Florida Supreme Court by Chief Justice Charles Canady. -
FLORIDA SUPREME COURT: Welcome, Justice Luck
A school's greatest reward comes when a former student returns as a successful adult. -
FLORIDA SUPREME COURT: Welcome, Justice Lagoa
Governor Ron DeSantis named Barbara Lagoa of Miami-Dade County as the 87th Justice of the Florida Supreme Court since statehood in 1845. -
Governor names Luck to Florida Supreme Court
MIAMI -- Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has officially appointed Justice Robert J. Luck to the Florida Supreme Court, making him the second judge from the Third District Court of Appeal to receive the honor. -
Miami attorney calls Florida Supreme Court ruling against education funding lawsuit a 'dereliction of duty'
A nearly 10-year-old lawsuit questioning the funding for a quality education system in Florida has been thrown out by the Florida Supreme Court. -
DeSantis set to announce appointment of second Supreme Court justice
TALLAHASSEE - Gov. Ron DeSantis is wasting little time in filling vacancies on the Florida Supreme Court, with a second judge from the south of the state expected to be appointed Monday. -
Florida Justice Reform Institute backs Supreme Court school funding decision
TALLAHASSEE- The Florida Supreme Court recently threw out a lawsuit that has been lingering for nine years, alleging Florida has not done enough to ensure that the state education system is of a high enough caliber. -
Florida high court rules on timing of insurance deductible in hospital case
TALLAHASSEE -- The Florida Supreme Court has weighed in with a unanimous decision on conflicting rulings from two lower courts on whether, based on Florida Statute 627.739, a personal injury protection insurance policy deductible should be applied to a medical provider’s bill for hospital emergency treatments before or after the fees are lowered under the reimbursement. -
Florida high court rules GEICO operated in bad faith
TALLAHASSEE -- The Florida Supreme Court decided Sept. 20 that a lower court erred when it ruled that a couple didn’t provide enough evidence to prove Geico General Insurance Company operated in bad faith in handling one of her claims. -
Foundation for Florida's Future calls state high court decision 'a victory'
TALLAHASSEE -- The Florida Supreme Court ruled Jan, 4 on a lawsuit filed nearly 10 years ago, alleging Florida was not doing enough to provide quality education to students, on grounds that the plaintiffs' allegations were without merit.