Navigation 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 Foundation distributing roughly $32 million to state organizations providing free civil legal services to those who can’t afford them. Miami-Dade County Judge Steve Leifman receiving an award from […]
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Bar offers words of advice to government lawyers entering private practice
The Florida Bar is welcoming government lawyers to the private sector — with a gentle reminder about the importance of good practice management. Lawyers who change their Florida Bar contact information will receive a standard greeting: “It appears you have moved from government practice to private practice. Congratulations on this new and exciting period of […]
New process makes it easier for CLE delinquent members to apply for reinstatement
Attention Florida lawyers: The Florida Bar is launching a new process making it easier for CLE delinquent members to apply for reinstatement through the Member Portal. “Legal Specialization and Education department is implementing an online process for members to complete the Petition for Removal of Delinquency and pay the fee through the Member Portal after […]
Governor makes 15 judicial appointments in October
Gov. Ron DeSantis made 15 judicial appointments across the state in October. Catalina Avalos of Pembroke Pines to serve as judge on the 17 Judicial Circuit court Avalos has served as a county court judge for Broward County since 2022. Previously, she was a director at Tripp Scott. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Florida […]
Proposed Amendments to Rule 8.245 (Discovery)
Publication Notice 8.245