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: A legal aid society, and two iconic affinity bar associations standing to gain hundreds of thousands of dollars as the Legislature weighs restoring vetoed spending projects. The Health Law Section opening […]
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Join the Florida Bar’s Lawyer Referral Service
The Florida Bar is calling for more attorneys to join its Lawyer Referral Service (LRS), which connects members of the public with qualified lawyers. With a particular focus on the smaller metro and rural areas where legal representation is harder to find, the LRS is seeking to expand its network to meet the rising demand. […]
Plaintiffs allege breach by real estate firm over undisclosed sale rights
In a legal battle that could have significant implications for real estate transactions, two plaintiffs have filed a lawsuit against a prominent real estate company and its agent, alleging breach of statutory duties and professional malpractice. The complaint was filed by Sam Blake and Ted Smith in the Circuit Court of the 15th Judicial Circuit […]
Beware of scam emails targeting lawyers
Scammers are still on the prowl, and this time, they almost caught a Miami lawyer in their trap. The attorney, who specializes in real estate and is also a title agent, recently contacted the Bar to report a convincing email that appeared to come from Manatee County Government, offering a legal consulting opportunity. But a […]
Plaintiffs Allege Negligence Against Florida-Based Property Managers Following Injury
In a dramatic legal battle unfolding in Palm Beach County, a couple has taken legal action against several entities following a serious accident. On February 12, 2025, Sophia Medina Highsmith and her husband Gregory M. Highsmith filed a complaint in the Circuit Court of the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit against Phoenix Towers Condominium Associates, Inc., Phoenix […]