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Supreme Court Clerk John Tomasino is the recipient of this year’s Appellate Practice Section James C. Adkins Award for his efforts to modernize and streamline Florida’s appellate courts. Pictured from the left are Justice Meredith Sasso, Tomasino, Justice Jamie Grosshans, and Justice John Couriel. “Clerk Tomasino’s vision, expertise, and unwavering dedication to improving Florida appellate practice make him a most deserving recipient of the Adkins award,” his nominators wrote.
The Appellate Practice Section presented Florida Supreme Court Clerk John Tomasino its 2025 James C. Adkins Award, which honors a member of The Florida Bar who has made significant contributions to Florida appellate practice.
Tomasino was nominated by Supreme Court Chief Justice Carlos Muñiz, judges from each of the District Courts of Appeal, and all six DCA Clerks of Court. Their joint nomination highlights Tomasino’s “exceptional leadership, innovation, and service since his appointment in 2013.”
