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Governor appoints four to the bench

Gov. Ron DeSantis late Friday announced four judicial appointments. Johnathan Lott of Ft. Lauderdale to serve as judge on the Fourth District Court of Appeal Judge Lott has served as a circuit judge for the 17th Judicial Circuit Court since 2024. Previously, he served as an assistant United States attorney for the Southern District of […]

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Lee County Legal Aid Society to host free legal clinic for seniors

The Lee County Legal Aid Society will offer no-cost civil legal assistance to area seniors January 14 when its attorneys host the next quarterly Law at Fort Myers Beach Public Library clinic, an AARP Foundation–supported program designed to help residents still grappling with long-running post-hurricane disputes and other civil legal challenges. While Southwest Florida dodged […]

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Be a Clear Lawyer

Jim Vickaryous: ‘The Florida Bar emphasizes professionalism and civility, and both values depend on clarity. A lawyer who is unclear in drafting discovery responses burdens the court and opposing counsel. A lawyer who is unclear in advising a client risks ethical violation when the client makes decisions without full understanding . . . . If […]

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