Navigation William F. Blews on the steps of The Florida Bar in 1994. William F. Blews, a longtime St. Petersburg trial lawyer and president of The Florida Bar in 1994-1995, died December 13. He was 84. Blews, who often described the practice of law as both a privilege and a public trust, led the Bar during […]
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Scheflin petition for Bar reinstatement
Bonne Zell Scheflin of Davie has applied for readmission to The Florida Bar. The Florida Supreme Court ordered Disciplinary Revocation for Scheflin by an order dated June 11, 2020, in Supreme Court Case No. SC20-365. Disciplinary revocation is tantamount to disbarment. Scheflin filed the Petition for Disciplinary Revocation while disciplinary charges were pending. Scheflin was […]
Committee on Standard Jury Instructions in Contract and Business Cases now accepting applications
The Florida Supreme Court Committee on Standard Jury Instructions in Contract and Business Cases is seeking applicants for vacancies. Judges and attorneys interested in applying may obtain an application at https://www.floridabar.org/committee-page/sji-contract-business-materials/ under the link for “SJI Contracts & Business New Member Application.” Completed applications should be submitted by email to Heather Savage Telfer, Bar Staff […]
Governor appoints five to the bench
Gov. Ron DeSantis made five judicial appointments December 17. Jeremiah Hawkes of Tallahassee to serve as judge on the Second Judicial Circuit Court Hawkes has worked as a senior counsel for Bass, Sox, & Mercer since 2022. Previously, he served as the general counsel for the Florida Senate. He earned both his bachelor’s degree and […]
Second Circuit expands ‘Home for the Holidays’ to celebrate both adoption and reunification
Judge Barbara K. Hobbs The Second Judicial Circuit will host its annual Home for the Holidays celebration on Friday, December 19, honoring two pathways to permanency — adoption and reunification. Circuit Judge Barbara K. Hobbs will preside over the event, which will be held in Courtroom 2F at the Leon County Courthouse. Adoption finalizations will […]