Navigation Pursuant to Rule 3-7.10, Donald Robert Tescher of Bourne, Massachusetts, has petitioned the Supreme Court for Bar reinstatement. By order of the Supreme Court dated November 30, 2018, Tescher was suspended for three years for trading stock in advance of the public announcement of the acquisition of his client’s company based on confidential information he […]
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Governor appoints three to the bench
Gov. Ron DeSantis made three judicial appointments November 14; one each to the Sixth Circuit, 12th Circuit, and DeSoto County courts. Dustin Anderson of New Port Richey to serve as a judge on the Sixth Judicial Circuit Court Anderson has served as a judge on the Pasco County court since his appointment by Gov. DeSantis […]
Florida Bar activates lawyer disciplinary hotline due to Hurricanes Ian and Nicole
In the wake of Hurricanes Nicole and Ian, The Florida Bar activated a new Disciplinary Hotline (833-979-8225) for Floridians to report allegations of professional misconduct and unlawful solicitation by lawyers. Bar rules prohibit the solicitation — in person, by phone, via cold call, or through a third party — of a client who is not […]
Senate President-designate Passidomo names leadership team
Sen. Kathleen Passidomo Senate President-designate Kathleen Passidomo, a Naples attorney, named several lawmakers to top leadership positions ahead of a November 22 Organizational Session. Sen. Dennis Baxley, an Ocala funeral director and one-time Florida director of the Christian Coalition, will serve as Senate Pro Tempore, Passidomo announced.
Legal Services of Greater Miami receives $10,000 gift
Monica Vigues-Pitan, Michael Gongora, Teressa Cervera, Adam Cervera, Perry Adair, and Marcos Segrera A recent cocktail fundraiser is giving Legal Services of Greater Miami much to crow about, especially a $10,000 gift and pledges of continued financial support from a local wealth management company. Organizers say more than 100 “distinguished professionals and philanthropists” gathered at […]