Navigation George A. Wilson The Legal Aid Service of Collier County (LASCC) has selected George A. Wilson of Wilson & Johnson in Naples as its 2025 Champion of Justice Award honoree. The award will be presented at LASCC’s Rockin’ Blues Bash fundraiser event to be held on May 1 at The Maddox in Naples. Click Here […]
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Bill allowing civil lawsuits for parental kidnapping clears House panel
Rep. Wallace Aristide Despite the Family Law Section’s strong objections, a House panel voted unanimously Thursday to give parental Kidnapping victims a right to sue for damages. The House Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee voted 13-0 to approve HB 1385, by Rep. Wallace Aristide, D-Miami. Click Here To Read The Full Article
Fourth DCA JNC seeks judicial applicants for two vacancies
Gov. Ron DeSantis has asked the Fourth District Judicial Nominating Commission to provide him with names of qualified nominees for two vacancies on the Fourth DCA created by the retirements of Judge Dorian Damoorgian and Judge Martha C. Warner. The commission requests that interested candidates submit an application for consideration. Applicants must meet the qualifications […]
Bar Examiners celebrate record year, recognize outstanding staff contributions
The Florida Board of Bar Examiners celebrated its Annual Staff Appreciation Luncheon in Tallahassee recently with an awards ceremony infused with lighthearted humor and camaraderie. The Florida Board of Bar Examiners celebrated record-setting achievements and honored staff excellence during its recent Annual Staff Appreciation Luncheon, where Executive Director Michele Gavagni praised the team for significantly […]
FFLA grant to Legal Aid Service of Collier County impacts hundreds of clients in need
Legal Aid Service of Collier County (LASCC), a Division of Legal Aid Service of Broward County, assisted 126 Collier County clients in need with free legal services during 2024 through funding furnished by Funding Florida Legal Aid (FFLA). “Our program is very grateful to FFLA for the tremendous support the IOTA grant has provided which […]