Navigation The Board of Legal Specialization and Education congratulates the 161 lawyers who recently earned Florida Bar board certification, which recognizes attorneys’ special knowledge, skills, and proficiency in various areas of law and professionalism and ethics in practice. Board certified lawyers are “Evaluated for Professionalism and Tested for Expertise.” Florida’s legal ranks currently feature 4,824 board-certified […]
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Legal aid benefits the profession and the community
Jeffrey D. Harvey: ‘For early career attorneys wanting to make their mark, there’s huge upside in providing pro bono counsel. Moreover, pro bono work supported by legal aid opens entirely new practice areas for associates who may be somewhat constrained in their career track.’ As attorneys, we enjoy the privilege of regulating our own industry. […]
Judge Tatiana Salvador leads the Criminal Law Section
Judge Tatiana Salvador: ‘We are dedicated to providing outstanding resources, training, and programming to strengthen our members’ knowledge and skills.’ The Florida Bar Criminal Law Section has elected Fourth Circuit Judge Tatiana R. Salvador to serve as its chair for the 2025–2026 Bar year. “I am deeply honored to serve as chair of the Criminal […]
13th Circuit JNC announces county and circuit court judicial vacancies
Gov. Ron DeSantis has convened the 13th Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission to select and submit the names of highly qualified candidates to fill the two county court vacancies created by the elevation of Judge Jeffrey Rich and Judge Richard Martin, and to fill the one circuit court vacancy created by the resignation of Judge Nancy […]
It’s time for another Florida Bar News Briefs
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: The Florida Bar’s Grievance Mediation and Fee Arbitration Program, a free service designed to help resolve these disputes fairly, privately, and efficiently. The Florida Bar hosting its inaugural Paralegal Conference on […]