The Florida Supreme Court in recent court orders disciplined seven attorneys, disbarring two, revoking the license of one, and suspending four. Kelly Elizabeth Elkins, 10115 4th St. E., Treasure Island, disbarred effective immediately following a September 28 court order, as Elkins was already suspended. (Admitted to practice: 2001) Elkins misappropriated $25,000 of funds entrusted to […]

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Sen. Jennifer Bradley A Northwest Florida lawyer-lawmaker has filed a bipartisan measure that would allow volunteer attorneys to serve as “animal advocates” in court. Sen. Jennifer Bradley of Flemming Island filed SB 272 on October 30. Democratic Rep. Lindsay Cross of St. Petersburg, and Rep. Berny Jacques, R-Clearwater, filed the companion, HB 297.

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The Board of Governors is seeking applicants to fill two attorney vacancies on The Florida Bar Foundation Board of Directors. Those selected will serve three-year terms, commencing July 1, 2024. This 33-member board of directors administers Florida’s IOTA program. Directors shall be members of the Foundation during their term(s) as directors.

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Andrew Banyai The Lee County Bar Association is honoring 20 local lawyers for their efforts on behalf of low-income county residents in need of legal aid — and nearly half the honorees are affiliated with the Lee County Legal Aid Society. The Lee County Bar’s annual Pro Bono Awards recognize local lawyers and judges who […]

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It was a spooky themed celebration of love and marriage at the Osceola County Historical Courthouse this Halloween. A total of 14 couples participated in this first of it’s kind experience in Osceola County. Eleven couples committed to “until death do us part” and one couple re-committed their eternal love during the English Ceremony at […]

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