Navigation Don’t miss your chance to apply for The Florida Bar Wm. Reece Smith, Jr., Leadership Academy. Applications are now being accepted through December 13 for the 2025-2026 program. This prestigious Leadership Academy is open to all Florida Bar members in good standing. In a commitment to promoting inclusion, the Bar encourages qualified individuals from various […]
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Staying Zealous: Why I chose to return to public defense after it nearly killed me
Eric Atria: “Recovered and reinvigorated, I decided to act. I started with those who gave so much of themselves to lift me through my recovery. I began to focus on how I could be a better father, husband, and friend. I began finding ways to reinvest and volunteer in my community. Most importantly, I became […]
Moody warns residents to be wary of price gouging, disaster-related scams following Hurricane Milton
State Attorney General Ashley Moody is warning Floridians to be vigilant for price gouging, disaster scams and fraud in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton. Hurricane Milton struck the Gulf Coast of Florida on October 8, bringing storm surge, flash flooding, tornadoes, high winds and severe weather throughout most of the peninsula. Moody is urging those […]
U.S. Middle District of Florida has a bankruptcy judge opening in Tampa
The United States Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit seeks applications from all highly qualified candidates for a 14-year appointment as bankruptcy judge for the Middle District of Florida at Tampa. The basic jurisdiction of a bankruptcy judge is specified in Title 28, United States Code and explained in Title 11, United States Code, […]
Supreme Court approves FFLA’s reserves plan
The Supreme Court has approved an FFLA request to set aside nearly $143 million in a special reserve while the group formerly known as The Florida Bar Foundation distributes nearly $95 million in IOTA funds to legal aid organizations by a December 31 deadline. Justices noted that FFLA’s proposed distribution of $94,832,278 to qualified grantee […]