Navigation The Board of Governors will weigh a handful of issues when it meets next month including a proposed “limited appearance attorney” court rule and a new member benefit. At the March 3 meeting in St. Louis, the board will consider a Civil Procedure Rules Committee proposed new Rule 1.041 (Limited Appearance Attorneys). Among other things, […]
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JALA helps clients save their family homes through probate, mortgage modification
Having clear title to one’s home is often crucial to saving it, whether the threat is from potential foreclosure or a natural disaster. That’s because without clear title, the homeowner cannot negotiate with lenders or access federal aid, including disaster relief from FEMA or housing assistance through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development […]
Applicants sought to fill two U.S. Middle District of Florida judgeships
The Florida Federal Judicial Nominating Conference is now accepting applications to fill two U.S. district judge positions in the Middle District of Florida. The JNC intends to select and submit six finalists for the judgeships. The Rules of Procedure for the JNC and application forms with incorporated instructions are be available at https://wassermanschultz.house.gov/jnc/.
FPDA proposes allowing law graduates to work while they await Bar admission
“Essentially, it opens up all law [school graduates] to us, not just the ones that [completed] a clinical program, or a law student practice program,” said 11th Circuit Public Defender and FPDA President Carlos Martinez. Florida public defenders, struggling with high turnover and poor recruiting, are proposing a practice program for law school graduates that […]
Coggin petitions for Bar reinstatement
Pursuant to Rule 3-7.10, Laura Healan Coggin has petitioned the Supreme Court for Bar reinstatement. Pursuant to an order from the Supreme Court, Coggin was suspended from practice of law for 18 months effective January 29, 2018. Any persons having knowledge bearing upon Coggin’s fitness or qualifications to resume the practice of law should contact […]