Navigation Aaron Irving of Jacksonville Area Legal Aid, Samantha Howell of Three Rivers Legal Services, keynote speaker retired Florida Supreme Court Justice Peggy Quince, and Fourth Judicial Circuit Judge Steven Fahlgren at the 2025 William A. Van Nortwick, Jr. Presentation of the Pins Ceremony held April 25 at the Duval County Courthouse. Attorneys in the Fourth […]
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LSC report finds civil legal aid yields $7 for every $1 invested
Civil legal aid delivers a powerful economic return — an average of $7 for every $1 invested — according to a new nationwide analysis by the Legal Services Corporation (LSC), which calls such a return “rare” for publicly funded programs. The 14-page report, “The Economic Case for Civil Legal Aid: A Systematic Review of Economic […]
FSU Law leads charge to prioritize mental health in legal education
Lawrence Krieger: ‘Law school can create significant stress and anxiety for students who are equipped with the right mindset and practices to cope. We know from research that those feelings can lead to significant mental health challenges. While academic success is emphasized, the importance of well-being is often overlooked. Our goal is to help students […]
May 1, 2025 Disciplinary Actions
The Florida Supreme Court in recent court orders disciplined nine attorneys, disbarring one, revoking the license of three, suspending three, and reprimanding two. David Jay Bernstein, 6574 N. State Road 7, #431, Coconut Creek, disciplinary revocation with leave to seek readmission after five years effective immediately following a February 6 court order. (Admitted to Practice: […]
FFLA names Miami lawyer Jose A. ‘Pepe’ Villalobos and former FFLA President Maria Henderson 2025 Medal of Honor recipients
Jose A. “Pepe” Villalobos of Akerman has been selected to receive FFLA’s 2025 Medal of Honor Award for a Lawyer, and Maria Henderson, a consultant with Akerman, will receive the Medal of Honor Award for a Non-Lawyer. The Medal of Honor is FFLA’s highest honor. The Medal of Honor Award, sponsored by Florida Lawyers Mutual Insurance […]