Navigation Ditaranto The Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County has appointed Daniel Ditaranto as the lead staff attorney for public guardianship and guardian advocacy projects. Ditaranto, a graduate of the University of Florida and the University of Florida Levin College of Law, previously worked for Morgan & Morgan and the Palm Beach County Public Defender’s […]
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13 apply for an open seat on the First District Court of Appeal
First DCA Tallahassee The First District Court of Appeal Judicial Nominating Commission has received 13 applications to fill the vacancy on the First DCA resulting from the resignation of Judge Bradford Thomas. The JNC March 18 also elected Nathan Adams to chair the panel. Amber Nunnally serves as vice-chair of the JNC.
Five Young Lawyer Division board races decided
Five races were decided in March balloting for Young Lawyers Division Board of Governors. In the race for Ninth Circuit, Seat 3, Melissa A. Bryan received 75 votes to defeat Latoya C. Brown with 67 votes. In the race for 11th Circuit, Seat 2, Magbis Sanchez bested Brittany Herndon 118 to 77.
Senate panel approves expanded protections for court officials
Sen. Jonathan Martin The Family Law Section scored a victory Tuesday after lawmakers agreed to expand a bill that enhances criminal penalties for “tampering with, harassing, or retaliating against” court officials. The Senate Criminal Justice Committee voted 9-0 to approve SB 1838 by Chair Jonathan Martin, a Ft. Myers attorney and former prosecutor.
FSU Law launches new bankruptcy law clinic
Florida State University College of Law is launching its new Bankruptcy Law Pro Bono Clinic, providing law students with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience working on federal bankruptcy cases. The clinic also allows students to assist individuals who cannot afford legal representation in navigating the complexities of bankruptcy law. As total bankruptcy filings continue […]