Navigation While winning cases is important, establishing great relationships with other lawyers is just as important, Gerald Kornreich told these attending the recent “Pro Bono, Professionalism, and Public Service” presentation at the Miami Dade Bar’s Miami Law Con. Kornreich, who has been practicing family law for more than 45 years, said relationships make a difference as a litigator and instead […]
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Eade, Schwartz, and Drake seek to serve as senior judges
Former Circuit Judge Richard D. Eade of the 17th Judicial Circuit of Florida, former Circuit Judge Lawrence A. Schwartz of the 11th Circuit of Florida, and former Duval County Court Judge Pauline M. Drake of the Fourth Circuit wish to serve as senior judges. Any persons having knowledge bearing upon the fitness or qualifications of […]
Foundation to honor Sarasota’s Patterson and Tampa’s Woltmann
Sarasota attorney and former Florida Bar Foundation President John C. Patterson, Jr., has been selected to receive The Florida Bar Foundation’s 2022 Medal of Honor Award, the Foundation’s highest honor. Richard “Dick” C. Woltmann, president and CEO of Bay Area Legal Services, will receive the 2022 Jane Elizabeth Curran Distinguished Service Award. John Patterson John […]
Governor signs juvenile expungement bill
Rep. David Smith Juveniles who complete court-ordered diversion programs will be able to expunge their criminal records, including some felonies, now that Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bipartisan reform measure. DeSantis on May 12 approved HB 195, “Juvenile Diversion Expunction.”
Victims right to counsel measure signed into law
Sen. Danny Burgess Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a measure that requires police to notify crime victims of their right to counsel and “encourages” The Florida Bar to develop a registry of pro bono attorneys. Sen. Danny Burgess, R-Zephyrhills and an attorney, said his service as a JAG officer inspired him to sponsor SB 1012.