Navigation As a result of the retirement of Judge Robert Wheeler, there is a vacancy on the Second Circuit Court bench. Gov. Ron DeSantis has asked the Second Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission to provide him with qualified nominees for these vacancies by no later than May 2. Complete, unredacted applications for these vacancies must be received […]
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Bernice Gaines Dorn Black Women Lawyers Association created
Retired Florida Supreme Court Justice Peggy Quince and Florida Bar President-elect Rosalyn Sia Baker-Barnes served as discussion panelists addressing the theme “Honoring our past and shaping the future,” at the inaugural installation brunch of the Bernice Gaines Dorn Black Women Lawyers Association. Shown above is the swearing-in ceremony for the organization’s board of directors, officiated […]
Eight nominated to fill two new Hillsborough County judicial positions
The 13th Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission has forwarded the names of eight individuals to the governor to fill two new Hillsborough County Court judgeships created by the enactment of HB 5401. The nominations include: Adam L. Bantner II
Governor makes 21 Judicial Nominating Commission appointments
Gov. Ron DeSantis March 31 made the following appointments to Florida’s Judicial Nominating Commissions: First District Court of Appeal Judicial Nominating Commission Joseph Hart of Tallahassee is the general counsel for the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation. He earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Alabama and his juris doctor from Florida State University. […]
April 1, 2025 Disciplinary Actions
The Florida Supreme Court in recent court orders disciplined 10 attorneys, disbarring four, revoking the license of two, suspending three, and reprimanding one. Thomas Arthur Chandler, 5681 Bentgrass Dr., Unit 102, Sarasota, disbarred effective immediately following a March 6 court order. (Admitted to practice: 1995) On September 5, 2024, Chandler pled no contest to Driving […]