Navigation Gov. Ron DeSantis has requested that the Seventh Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission convene for the purpose of selecting and submitting a list of highly qualified lawyers for appointment to the Seventh Judicial Circuit Court. The Seventh Circuit includes Flagler, Putnam, St. Johns, and Volusia counties. This appointment will fill a vacancy created by the resignation of […]
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November 1, 2024 Letters
Professionalism A recent letter to the editor contained the sentiment that you would want a lawyer on your side that has been disciplined by a court and The Florida Bar. To hold up this type of lawyer as a Don Quixote to be championed just shows why our profession is held in such low esteem […]
November 1, 2024 Disciplinary Actions
The Florida Supreme Court in recent court orders disciplined four attorneys, suspending three, reprimanding one, and emergency suspending one. Curtis S. Alva, 200 E. 13th St., Riviera Beach, suspended for one year effective 30 days following an October 17 court order. (Admitted to practice: 1999) Alva entered a written legal representation providing that the client […]
Florida Supreme Court approves CLE credit for pro bono work
In a significant step to promote pro bono legal work, the Florida Supreme Court has approved an amendment to Bar rules that will, for the first time, allow lawyers to earn continuing legal education (CLE) credit for providing pro bono services. Acting October 31 in In Re: Amendments to Rules Regulating The Florida Bar – […]
Applicants sought for Funding Florida Legal Aid – board of directors, attorney vacancies
The Florida Bar Board of Governors is seeking applicants for the following vacancies on the FFLA Board of Directors. The vacancies will be filled during the Board of Governors’ January 17, 2025, meeting. Lawyer applicants must be members of The Florida Bar and in good standing. FFLA Board of Directors: Two attorneys to serve three-year […]