Navigation 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: Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoing a bill that sought to repeal a 30-year-old provision in the Wrongful Death Act that bars adult children and parents from recovering non-economic damages in medical negligence […]
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BCBA recognizes Judge Lauren M. Alperstein with Tzedek Award
Judge Lauren Alperstein The Broward County Bar Association recognized 17th Judicial Circuit Judge Lauren M. Alperstein with its Tzedek Award in observance of Jewish American Heritage Month on May 29. “The Tzedek Award is a testament to her dedication and unwavering service to justice,” said Chief Judge Carol-Lisa Phillips. “On behalf of the 17th Judicial […]
Governor makes three county court appointments
Gov. Ron DeSantis made three county court judicial appointments on June 2. Branden Henderson of Odessa to serve as judge on the Hillsborough County Court Henderson has worked as counsel at First American Law Group since 2020. Previously, he was an attorney at Weller Legal Group. He earned his bachelor’s degree from James Madison University […]
Governor makes five judicial appointments in May
Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed five judges in May. Ray Treadwell of Tallahassee to serve as judge on the First District Court of Appeal. Treadwell has been a shareholder at Lawson Huck Gonzalez since 2023. Previously, he served as chief deputy general counsel to the Executive Office of the Governor. He was also the general counsel […]
June 1, 2025 Disciplinary Actions
The Florida Supreme Court in recent court orders disciplined 14 attorneys, disbarring two, revoking the license of three, suspending seven, and reprimanding two. Alexis Trischa-Day Benjamin, 5907 Sheridan St., #B1, Hollywood, suspended for six months effective nunc pro tunc to December 1, 2024, following a May 1 court order. (Admitted to Practice: 2007) Benjamin was […]