Navigation Michael J. Wilson The Florida Bar Tax Section Nominating Committee has nominated Michael J. Wilson of Sarasota to serve as the 2025–2026 chair-elect. Wilson is a partner with Williams Parker and is president of the firm, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2025. As a business and tax lawyer for more than 20 years, Wilson […]
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Peter J. “Pete” Sweeney, Jr., chairs the City, County, and Local Government Law Section
Peter Sweeney Peter J. “Pete” Sweeney, Jr., is the new chair of The Florida Bar City, County, and Local Government Law Section for the 2024-2025 Bar year. Sweeney is a managing partner at Block & Scarpa and serves as the town attorney for the Town of Indian River Shores. He is the only attorney in […]
Apply now for JNC vacancies
The Florida Bar has the opportunity to nominate three attorneys for several Judicial Nominating Commissions to the governor for his appointment. The Board of Governors is soliciting applications for the following Judicial Nominating Commissions: Sixth District Court of Appeal (1 seat)
11th Circuit Chief Judge Sayfie tell practitioners to prepare for civil justice system changes
Judge Nushin Sayfie: “The Supreme Court wants to make sure that we’re putting the resources in the best places. They want the judges to be aware of caseloads, how long things are taking.” Conjuring a 1982 classic horror movie, Miami-Dade Chief Judge Nushin Sayfie on Friday warned the Board of Governors that the latest round […]
U.S. 11th Circuits seeks U.S. Middle District of Florida public defender applicants
The United States Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit invites applications for its Federal Public Defender position for the Middle District of Florida. The current salary is $191,900. The selected candidate may sit in any location that the Middle District of Florida has a Federal Public Defender office: Tampa, Ft. Myers, Orlando, Ocala, or […]