Navigation Justice Joseph W. Hatchett-1975 The famed United States Courthouse and Federal Building in Tallahassee will soon be renamed to honor a trailblazing former member of the bench. On June 30, the judges of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida will hold a renaming ceremony honoring the court complex after civil […]
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Tools are available to protect trust accounts from nefarious actors
Tad A. Yates Tad Yates, a solo practitioner who serves on the Board of Governors, rushed nervously to his keyboard a few weeks ago to pull up his bank’s website. His bookkeeper had just flagged an unauthorized withdrawal from the firm’s trust account. When he logged in, Yates spotted a second one.
Legal Services of Greater Miami honors Alan Greer and Dr. Pedro “Joe” Greer with Equal Justice Leadership Awards
Monica Vigues-Pitan, Legal Services chief executive officer, from the left; Legal Services Board Director Laura Zapata-Kim; Dr. Pedro “Joe” Greer; Alan G. Greer; Lilly Ann Sanchez, event chair; and Glenna Milberg, WPLG Local 10 reporter and This Week in South Florida host, who served as master of ceremonies. Legal Services of Greater Miami (Legal Services) […]
Day Pitney hosts 2023 Palm Beach Family Office Forum
Day Pitney recently brought together family office thought leaders, clients, and friends from the legal, accounting, and financial industries to its annual invitation-only Palm Beach Family Office Forum. The interactive forum covered current issues, challenges, and opportunities that impact the financial health, longevity, and success of family offices. Day Pitney partner R. Scott Beach, chair […]
Charles K. “Charlie” George — 1929-2023
Charles K. “Charlie” George Charles K. “Charlie” George passed away quietly on May 13, 2023 at the age of 94. He was admitted to practice almost seventy years ago in 1954. Charlie was the founding and senior partner at George, Hartz, Lundeen et al, and mentor to hundreds of lawyers now practicing throughout Florida. Humbly […]