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Bar resources help attorneys stay compliant with trust accounting rules

Trust account violations remain one of the most common sources of disciplinary action against Florida attorneys — a trend that underscores the critical importance of proper compliance. Recognizing this, The Practice Resource Center of The Florida Bar offers a suite of trust accounting resources to help lawyers maintain compliance and avoid costly mistakes. These include […]

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Jason Quintero honored with Alan B. Bookman Leadership Award

Jason Quintero Jason Quintero, a construction law attorney and community advocate, has been awarded the 2025 Alan B. Bookman Service in Leadership Award — a recognition of his professionalism, mentorship, and unwavering commitment to both the legal profession and public service. Quintero, a member of the Real Property, Probate, and Trust Law and Business Law […]

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Adam Woodruff coaches Tampa Bay Little League 10U All Stars to regional championship win

Head coach Adam Woodruff (second from left) led Tampa Bay Little League’s 10U All-Stars Team to victory in the regional Tournament of State Champions on July 23 in North Carolina. Under the leadership of lawyer and Head Coach Adam Woodruff, Tampa Bay Little League’s 10-and-under All‑Stars Team won the Tournament of State Champions (TOSC), clinching […]

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Governor appoints nine judges in July

Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed nine judges in July to fill vacancies across state and appellate courts — a group that includes federal prosecutors, sitting county and circuit judges, and longtime private practitioners. Shannon Shaw of Jupiter to serve as judge on the Fourth District Court of Appeal Shaw has served as an assistant United States […]

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