Navigation Dr. Allen Guelzo With the nation preparing to mark the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the Florida Supreme Court Historical Society is inviting Florida Bar members to join justices, judges, and colleagues from across the state for A Supreme Evening 2026 on January 22 in Tallahassee. The premier judicial gathering of the New […]
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Measures seek annual ‘report cards’ for Florida judges
Rep. Nathan Boyles Florida trial judges would receive annual report cards that include caseloads and clearance rates under bills that have been filed for the January session. Republican Rep. Nathan Boyles, an attorney and business owner from Baker, is sponsoring HB 421, the “Judicial Efficiency and Transparency” or “JET” act. Click Here To Read The […]
Governor makes four judicial appointments in November
Gov. Ron DeSantis made four judicial appointments in November, including: Rachel Kamoutsas of Oakland to serve as judge on the Sixth District Court of Appeal Kamoutsas serves as the chief of staff and corporate secretary for the Board of Governors for the State University System of Florida. Previously, she served as a deputy general counsel […]
December 1, 2025, Disciplinary Actions
The Florida Supreme Court in recent court orders disciplined nine attorneys, suspending eight, and reprimanding one. David Casals, 110 E. Broward Blvd., Floor 17, Ft. Lauderdale, suspended due to a felony conviction effective 30 days following an October 1 court order. (Admitted to Practice: 2000) Casals was charged by information with Trafficking in cocaine, Delivery […]
Florida Bar committee preference forms are now available
Michael Fox Orr: ‘Serving on a Bar standing committee is a meaningful way to contribute to the legal profession and make a difference in our communities. The annual Committee Preference Form for Florida Bar members seeking appointment to committees for the 2026-27 Bar year will be available starting December 1 in the MyFloridaBar Member Portal […]