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August 1, 2024 Disciplinary Actions

The Florida Supreme Court in recent court orders disciplined 13 attorneys, disbarring six, revoking the license of one, suspending five, and reprimanding one. Daniel Newton Brodersen, 1238 East Concord St., Orlando, permanent disbarment, effective immediately following a July 24 court order. (Admitted to practice: 1987) Between 2017 and 2020, Brodersen was employed by a company […]

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129 Florida lawyers earn board certification

The Board of Legal Specialization and Education congratulates the 129 lawyers who recently earned Florida Bar board certification, which recognizes attorneys’ special knowledge, skills, and proficiency in various areas of law and professionalism and ethics in practice. Board certified lawyers are “Evaluated for Professionalism and Tested for Expertise.” Florida’s legal ranks currently feature over 5,000 […]

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FFLA doubles loan repayment assistance for civil legal aid lawyers to $10,000

Bob Pardo FFLA has increased the annual loan amount available through its Loan Repayment Assistance Program (LRAP) from $5,000 to $10,000. Through LRAP, FFLA provides annual loans to qualified civil legal aid lawyers to help them pay off their student loan debt. Loan recipients are eligible for forgiveness if they use the loan proceeds to […]

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