Navigation Gov. Ron DeSantis has convened the 13th Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission to select and submit the names of highly qualified candidates to fill the two Hillsborough County Court vacancies created by the elevation of Judge Jeffrey Rich and Judge Richard Martin, and to fill the one circuit court vacancy created by the resignation of Judge […]
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Senior Judge Claudia Rickert Isom, (from left), with plenary session co-presenters, retired Judge Alice Blackwell, Judge Peter Estrada, and Judge Bill Burgess at the Annual Education Program of the Florida Conference of Circuit Judges on August 4. A hurricane threat that canceled last year’s Florida Conference of Circuit Judges Annual Business and Education Conference may […]
Six names go to the governor to fill 19th Circuit judgeship
The Judicial Nominating Commission for the 19th Judicial Circuit interviewed eight applicants to fill the vacancy due to the resignation of Circuit Judge Brett Waronicki. Following deliberations, the commission nominated the following individuals: Jeffrey P. Battista Click Here To Read The Full Article
Pineyro petitions for Bar reinstatement
Pursuant to Rule 3-7.10, Johnny A. Pineyro of Orlando has petitioned the Supreme Court of Florida for reinstatement to The Florida Bar. Pineyro was suspended from practice of law for 91 days, by an order of the Supreme Court of Florida dated January 30, 2025, effective March 1, 2025. Pineyro was suspended because after a […]
Inaugural Florida Bar Paralegal Conference set for March 6 in Orlando
Paralegals from across the state will have a new opportunity to connect, learn, and advance their careers when The Florida Bar hosts its inaugural Paralegal Conference on Friday, March 6, at the Rosen Centre Hotel in Orlando. Organized by The Florida Bar’s Programs Division, the one-day event is expected to draw a strong turnout of […]