A record-setting $5.7 million was collected by attorneys last fiscal year from clients they gained through The Florida Bar’s Lawyer Referral Service, according to the LRS’ latest numbers. The figure is extrapolated from a record-high of approximately $686,000 in remitted fees the LRS received from its panel members for the fiscal year beginning July 1, […]

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Jacksonville University College of Law The Jacksonville University College of Law welcomed its fourth class of first-year law students on August 8, adding 72 new students to the school and more than doubling the size of its student body to 135 total students. “We’ve got a full house now. We’ve got more space to grow, […]

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The latest edition of Florida Bar News Briefs, a weekly podcast dedicated to what’s happening in the legal profession, is now available with stories including: Federal judges speaking out about continued threats and harassment. Artificial intelligence continuing to evolve and The Florida Bar working just as fast to strike a balance between harnessing its potential and […]

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Joseph J. Pappacoda of Hollywood was subject to the disciplinary revocation of his license to the practice of law in Florida pursuant to the Supreme Court’s Order of SC18-277 dated April 19, 2018. Disciplinary revocation is tantamount to disbarment. Pappacoda’s petition for Disciplinary Revocation occurred after allegations of unauthorized transfer of trust funds. He has […]

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The 15th Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission announces one vacancy for a circuit court judge and one vacancy for a Palm Beach County court judge for the judgeships created by the signing of SB 2508 by Gov. Ron DeSantis. The JNC has been asked to provide DeSantis with nominees for the vacancies by Sunday, October 12. […]

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