Navigation Attorney General Ashley Moody Working with Attorney General Ashley Moody, two Republican lawmakers have filed legislation to expand protections for human trafficking victims in court proceedings. SB 1208 by Sen. Danny Burgess, R-Zephyrhills, and HB 1037 by Rep. Taylor Yarkosky, R-Clermont, provide greater protections in judicial proceedings for minors or victims of certain crimes, including […]
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Legal Services of Greater Miami hosts panel focusing on South Florida affordable housing issues
Legal Services of Greater Miami Business Breakfast Panel participants included, from the left, Jason T. Smith, Annie Lord, Monica Vigues-Pitan, Alberto Milo, Jr., and Matt Haggman. With rent prices, property taxes, and insurance continuing to surge, Legal Services of Greater Miami (Legal Services) recently brought together a group of community leaders intent on finding solutions […]
It’s time to vote — Florida Bar elections are underway
Voting has begun for contested seats for The Florida Bar’s Board of Governors in the 11th and Out-of-State circuits and two races for the Young Lawyers Division board in the 11th and 13th circuits. Members in the circuits with contested races may vote by accessing the MyFloridaBar Member Portal on The Florida Bar’s website. Voted […]
Statewide Guardian ad Litem Office’s partnership with FAWL is paying dividends for older youth in care
Mentee Dina Santos, right, says FAWL in Love with GAL volunteer Jennifer Lawson has made quite a difference in her life. Santos credits Lawson, as well as a few other mentors, including her Guardian ad Litem Volunteer Advocate Kathy Grimsley, for where she is today – a community college student in Jacksonville looking to transfer […]
March 1, 2021 Disciplinary Actions
The Florida Supreme Court in recent court orders disciplined nine attorneys, disbarring two, suspending six and reprimanding one. Richard G. Chosid, 3110 NE 48th St., Lighthouse Point, suspended for six months and ordered to attend The Florida Bar’s Trust Accounting Workshop, effective 60 days following a February 16 court order. (Admitted to practice: 1963) Chosid accepted […]