Navigation The Florida Supreme Court has clarified that, effective immediately, a sole or chief court-appointed arbitrator must be a Bar member in good standing for the past five years, unless the parties agree in writing to allow someone eligible to practice law in any U.S. jurisdiction during that time. This amendment to Florida Rule for Court-Appointed […]
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Health Law Section Chair Jamaal R. Jones, Sr., inspires future lawyers through campus outreach
Florida Bar Health Law Section Chair Jamaal R. Jones, Sr., and Chair-elect Rupasri S. “Rupa” Lloyd educate students from the University of Florida College of Law on health law’s “dynamic role” in the legal field, share insights into a “day in the life” of a health lawyer, in an attempt to inspire a new generation […]
10th Circuit needs a judge
The 10th Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission has been asked to provide Gov. Ron DeSantis with nominees for a Polk County, Circuit Court vacancy, created by the retirement of Judge Wayne M. Durden. The commission requests that interested candidates submit an application for consideration. Applicants must meet the qualifications for circuit court judges described in Article […]
Raymond Joseph Hare — 1925-2024
Judge Raymond Joseph Hare Raymond Joseph Hare of Oakland Park, born September 27, 1925, in Staten Island, NY, died of natural causes on July 16, 2024, in Pompano Beach, Florida. Raymond spent his childhood in Staten Island and served in the U.S. Army during World War II stationed at the United States Military Academy, West […]
November 1, 2024 Letters
Professionalism A recent letter to the editor contained the sentiment that you would want a lawyer on your side that has been disciplined by a court and The Florida Bar. To hold up this type of lawyer as a Don Quixote to be championed just shows why our profession is held in such low esteem […]