Navigation David Alan Feinerman of Roslyn, New York, resigned from the practice of law in New York pursuant to the Supreme Court’s Order of September 12, 2006, amidst investigation by the Grievance Committee that he engaged in a pattern and practice of improperly deducting litigation expenses from his clients’ share of personal injury settlement proceeds. He has […]
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Bar responds to proposals to speed civil cases
A sweeping proposal to speed the resolution of civil cases would require additional court resources, could give large firms an even bigger advantage, and risk making life harder for young lawyers. Those are just some concerns The Florida Bar expressed in a recent comment to November 2021 report and petition by the Judicial Management Council’s […]
Florida Court Clerks & Comptrollers celebrate New Clerk Academy Graduates
Florida Court Clerks & Comptrollers (FCCC) announced the completion of its New Clerk Academy by all class of 2020 participants. All clerks of court first elected in November 2020 have officially completed their New Clerk Academy training. “All newly elected clerks of court and comptrollers go through extensive trainings and certification programs to understand the […]
Governor vetoes courthouse funding, but creation of the new Sixth DCA goes forward
Gov. Ron DeSantis’ $3.1 billion in vetoes includes $50 million for a new Sixth District Court of Appeal headquarters in Lakeland and $15 million for a Second District Court of Appeal facility in Sarasota — but most court spending items remain intact. According to the Office of State Courts Administrator, all court spending priorities that […]
Florida lawyers step up for Ukrainian relief
More than three dozen Florida lawyers, in cooperation with the Leesfield Family Foundation, have donated funds to relieve the suffering and dislocation of millions of Ukrainian families. “By providing food, supplies and support through the foundation, these Florida Bar members have lifted the spirits and brought nutrition and hope to Ukrainian refugees and those who remain […]