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Solo & Small Firm Section honors legal excellence and pro bono service at convention
The Bar’s Solo and Small Firm Section conferred its annual awards June 27 during the Annual Florida Bar Convention. Pictured from left are outgoing Section Chair Renée Thompson; Paralegal of the Year Award recipient Priscilla Warren; Tradition of Excellence Award recipient and Board of Governors member Gordon Glover; Walter S. Crumbley Award recipient and Board […]
Scam targets lawyers with fake injury claims and counterfeit checks
A Florida Bar member from Pensacola is warning colleagues about a new, highly sophisticated scam targeting plaintiff’s attorneys — involving a fabricated personal injury claim, fake defendants, and counterfeit settlement checks. The attorney was contacted by a man claiming to have suffered a severe dog bite in Escambia County about a year ago “He provided […]
Virgil Hawkins Chapter celebrates 70 years of legal advocacy at sold-out gala
Brendalyn Edwards, center, was sworn in as president of the Virgil Hawkins Florida Chapter National Bar Association at its 70th Anniversary Gala at The Boca Raton Resort on June 28. Edwards urged members to get involved with and support various outreach initiatives such as mentorship programs for aspiring attorneys and free legal clinics to assist […]
Ninth Circuit JNC sets annual meeting for July 14
The Ninth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission will hold its Annual Meeting on Monday, July 14, at 9 a.m. ET. The meeting will be held by Zoom video and audio conferencing with the information posted below. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81878668669?pwd=meEexLhcQFiaoIqRvba1f2aESxvllV.1