Navigation George Elias in 1955. At age 23, in his first job out of law school, Elias found himself sitting before the U.S. Supreme Court at the solicitor general’s table on the team that handled treason cases before Chief Justice Earl Warren and Justice Hugo Black. In a world searching for purpose and integrity, George Elias […]
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Lee County Legal Aid Society to host free legal clinic for seniors
The Lee County Legal Aid Society will offer no-cost civil legal assistance to area seniors January 14 when its attorneys host the next quarterly Law at Fort Myers Beach Public Library clinic, an AARP Foundation–supported program designed to help residents still grappling with long-running post-hurricane disputes and other civil legal challenges. While Southwest Florida dodged […]
Be a Clear Lawyer
Jim Vickaryous: ‘The Florida Bar emphasizes professionalism and civility, and both values depend on clarity. A lawyer who is unclear in drafting discovery responses burdens the court and opposing counsel. A lawyer who is unclear in advising a client risks ethical violation when the client makes decisions without full understanding . . . . If […]
Judicial branch sees gains and gaps in Gov. DeSantis’ proposed budget
The final, $117 billion budget proposal of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ two-term administration prioritizes education, transportation, the environment, and robust reserves. The “Floridians First” plan for the fiscal year that begins July 1 would increase current spending by about $2.2 billion, money that also would meet many judicial branch priorities, with a few exceptions. “What [this] […]
Lake County Clerk’s Office employees spread joy and kindness through Christmas donation efforts
Employees from the Clerk’s Office are joined by Linda Krupski, founder of LovExtension as they present the donated items. The Lake County Clerk’s Office once again spread holiday cheer by participating in Bay and Lake Pharmacy’s “Santa Loves Seniors” gift donation program in support of LovExtension. LovExtension is a nonprofit volunteer organization founded by Linda […]