Navigation Former 11th Circuit Judge Andrew Stuart Hague wishes to serve as a senior judge. Any persons having knowledge bearing upon the fitness or qualifications of Hague to serve as a senior judge should send, on or before April 2, written comments to John A. Tomasino, Clerk, Florida Supreme Court, 500 South Duval Street, Tallahassee 32399, […]
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The next FLA online career counseling is March 12
David Behrend, M.ED., director of Career Planning Services for Lawyers in Ardmore, Pennsylvania, and Florida Lawyers Assistance, will offer a free career counseling program for lawyers via computer from the privacy of your home or office. The next session is Wednesday, March 12, at 12 p.m. The meetings will be held on the second Wednesday […]
Board to make appointments in May
The Florida Bar Board of Governors is seeking applicants for the following vacancy to be filled during its May 16 meeting. Lawyer applicants must be members of The Florida Bar and in good standing. Florida Legal Services, Inc., Board of Directors: One attorney to serve a three-year term commencing July 1, 2025. Florida Legal Services […]
March 1, 2025 Disciplinary Actions
The Florida Supreme Court in recent court orders disciplined nine attorneys, disbarring three, revoking the license of two, suspending three, and reprimanding one. Alex S. Barnett, 2500 Jennings Rd., Silver Spring, MD, disciplinary revocation without leave to seek readmission effective immediately following a February 13 court order. (Admitted to practice: 2018) Barnett entered into a […]
Bay Area Legal Services meets challenge to establish Richard C. Woltmann Endowment
Bay Area Legal Services has met a matching challenge to create the Richard C. Woltmann Endowment at Community Foundation Tampa Bay. Created in honor of former President and CEO Richard “Dick” Woltmann’s 43 years of leadership, the endowment ensures long-term access to justice. Bay Area Legal Services has met a $250,000 matching challenge made by […]