Navigation The Florida Bar will recognize 20 lawyers for their work on behalf of low-income and disadvantaged clients today at a ceremony at the Supreme Court of Florida. Established in 1981, The Florida Bar President’s Pro Bono Service Awards are intended to encourage lawyers to volunteer free legal services to the poor by recognizing those who […]
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Board of Governors Candidates’ Platform Statements
Here are the platform statements for the 2022 candidates for The Florida Bar Board of Governors. Ballots for the election will be mailed or emailed on March 1, and must be returned no later than 11:59 p.m. March 21. Bar members will have the choice of voting by the mailed paper ballot or voting online […]
Giving the gift of time: Committing to increase pro bono service during the holiday season and year round
As we reflect upon the holiday season, we are reminded of the importance of having safe and stable housing where families and friends can gather. This is particularly more daunting than ever for low-income Floridians who are facing increased housing instability resulting from impacts of the ongoing global pandemic as they face looming evictions or […]
Senate Judiciary moves measure to protect city and county attorneys
Sen. Danny Burgess Citing a rash of death threats, the Senate Judiciary Committee has approved a proposal to shield the personal identifying information of current and former city and county attorneys, and assistant attorneys. The committee voted 8-0 on January 18 to approve SB 1420 by Sen. Danny Burgess, R-Zephyrhills. A companion, HB 1213 by […]
Wilkie D. Ferguson, Jr. Bar Association to receive statewide pro bono award
The Wilkie D. Ferguson, Jr. Bar Association is the recipient of the 2022 Voluntary Bar Association Pro Bono Award, which will be presented by Chief Justice Charles T. Canady in a January 20 ceremony streamed live by the Supreme Court of Florida. The award recognizes a Florida voluntary bar that has demonstrated a significant contribution in […]