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ROTHSTEIN DISBARMENT DOCUMENTS NOW AVAILABLE
November 20, 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 20, 2009 CONTACT: Francine Andía Walker, APR, CPRC Director of Public Information and Bar Services The Florida Bar TELEPHONE: (850)561-5666 E-MAIL: fwalker@flabar.org ROTHSTEIN DISBARMENT DOCUMENTS NOW AVAILABLE Additional d...

FIRST DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL JUDICIAL NOMINATING COMMISSION RELEASES LIST OF QUALIFIED APPLICANTS FOR INTERVIEWS
November 19, 2009
The First District Court of Appeal Judicial Nominating Commission (JNC) met on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009, and selected the following thirteen applicants for further consideration for the vacancy created by the resignation of Judge Edward T. Barfield: Wendy...

STATEMENT OF FLORIDA BAR PRESIDENT JESSE H. DINER
November 18, 2009
"The Florida Bar and Scott W. Rothstein have agreed to his permanent disbarment – subject to the approval of the Supreme Court of Florida – in lieu of Rothstein defending himself against allegations of disciplinary violations. Rothstein was under invest...

FIRST DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL JUDICIAL NOMINATING COMMISSION MEETING NOTICE – PUBLIC MEETING TODAY
November 18, 2009
The First District Court of Appeal Judicial Nominating Commission (JNC) will meet at 3 p.m., on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009, via teleconference. Please contact the chair for call-in information. The agenda will include a discussion of the applicants to be se...

20TH CIRCUIT JUDICIAL NOMINATING COMMISSION RECOMMENDS FIVE NOMINEES FOR CIRCUIT COURT VACANCY
November 18, 2009
The Twentieth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission has sent the following five names to Gov. Charlie Crist for his consideration in filling the Circuit Court judicial vacancy resulting from the upcoming retirement of Judge Larry Martin: Raymond Bass Jr....

FIRST DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL JUDICIAL NOMINATING COMMISSION LIST OF APPLICANTS TO REPLACE JUDGE BARFIELD
November 16, 2009
The following 27 individuals have submitted applications for the vacancy created by the resignation of Judge Edward T. Barfield: Paul Amundsen Wendy W. Berger Kevin A. Blazs Meredith Charbula Garnett Chisenhall James Clifton Cox Gerald B. Currington James...

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY COURT JUDICIAL VACANCY
November 13, 2009
The Thirteenth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission announces a vacancy on the Hillsborough County Court created by the retirement of Judge Raul C. Palomino, Jr., effective January 31, 2010. The Thirteenth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission is now a...

JANUARY APPOINTMENT TO BE FILLED
November 6, 2009
JANUARY APPOINTMENT TO BE FILLED The Board of Governors is seeking applicants for the following vacancy to be filled during its January 29, 2010 meeting: The Florida Bar Foundation Board of Directors: Two lawyers to serve three-year terms, commencing July...

REMINDER: PRO BONO SERVICE AWARDS NOMINATIONS DUE BY 5:30 TOMORROW!
November 5, 2009
Each year, the Florida Supreme Court and The Florida Bar give special recognition to lawyers, groups and a member of the judiciary who have freely given their time and expertise in making legal services available to the poor. The awards ceremony will be h...

20TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT NOMINATING COMMISSION NOTICE OF CIRCUIT COURT VACANCY
November 3, 2009
The following individuals have applied with the 20th Judicial Nominating Commission for the nomination to the Circuit Court of the 20th Judicial Circuit for the one vacancy resulting from the retirement of Judge Lawrence Martin. John W. Carter Raymond L. ...

THE FLORIDA BAR SPEAKERS BUREAU IS READY TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT DISABILITY LAWS
November 3, 2009
The Florida Bar Speakers Bureau is an assembly of more than 4,000 attorneys dedicated to educating the public about legal issues. At no cost, experienced attorneys can inform schools, libraries, businesses, community groups and organizations across the st...

11TH CIRCUIT JNC ANNOUNCES COUNTY COURT JUDGESHIP VACANCY
October 30, 2009
MIAMI -- The Eleventh Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission has been asked to provide Gov. Charlie Crist with nominees for the vacancy in the Miami-Dade County Court resulting from the elevation of County Judge Antonio Arzola to the Miami-Dade Circuit ...

FIRST DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL JUDICIAL NOMINATING COMMISSION APPLICATION FORM
October 30, 2009
The Judicial Nominating Commission for the First District Court of Appeal (JNC) will accept either version of the judicial application form when considering applicants to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Edwin T. Barfield, effective Dec...

REMINDER: PRO BONO SERVICE AWARDS NOMINATIONS DUE BY NEXT FRIDAY
October 30, 2009
Each year, the Florida Supreme Court and The Florida Bar give special recognition to lawyers, groups and a member of the judiciary who have freely given their time and expertise in making legal services available to the poor. The awards ceremony will be h...

SUPREME COURT DISCIPLINES 19 ATTORNEYS 10/29/09
October 29, 2009
The Florida Bar, the state's guardian for the integrity of the legal profession, announces that the Florida Supreme Court in recent court orders disciplined 19 attorneys, disbarring eight, suspending six and placing two on probation. Some attorneys receiv...

EIGHTEENTH CIRCUIT JNC ANNOUNCES NOMINEES FOR BREVARD CIRCUIT COURT VACANCY
October 26, 2009
The following nominations for the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit Court vacancy created by the elevation of Judge Bruce Jacobus to the Fifth District Court of Appeal have been forwarded to Governor Charlie Crist: Samuel Bookhardt, III Clarissa Harrell Jeffrey...

NOMINEES FOR THE 2ND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT VACANCY
October 22, 2009
On Wednesday, Oct. 21, the Second Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission concluded its work relating to the Leon County Circuit Court position that opened as a result of the untimely death of Judge Kevin Davey. JNC Chair Gary Hunter, Jr. submitted a lette...

FOURTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT NOTICE OF JUDICIAL VACANCY
October 22, 2009
As a result of the announced retirement of Judge Michael R. Weatherby, there will be a vacancy on the Fourth Judicial Circuit Court in and for Duval County. 1. Judicial applications for this Circuit Court vacancy must be received before 5 p.m. on Nov. 13,...

NOTICE REGARDING JUDGE VITALE'S VACANCY
October 21, 2009
The 17th Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission Committee will not be conducting interviews for the vacancy of Judge Linda Vitale's Circuit Court seat. The committee shall notify the governor's office of its selections per the governor's deadline. Commiss...

FIRST DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL JUDICIAL NOMINATING COMMISSION DATES SELECTED FOR INTERVIEWS
October 21, 2009
The Judicial Nominating Commission for the First District Court of Appeal (JNC) met on Oct. 15, to discuss scheduling for applicant interviews to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Edwin T. Barfield, effective Dec. 31. Interviews of selec...

OCTOBER 31 APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR 12 LEGAL BOARD CERTIFICATION AREAS
October 13, 2009
Florida Bar members interested in board certification must submit applications by Oct. 31 for 12 of Florida's 22 legal specialization areas. Applications are available on The Florida Bar Web site at FloridaBar.org/certification for the following specialti...

FIRST DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL JUDICIAL NOMINATING COMMISSION MEETING NOTICE – PUBLIC MEETING
October 13, 2009
The First District Court of Appeal Judicial Nominating Commission (JNC) will meet at 4 p.m., on Thursday, October 15, 2009, via teleconference. Please contact the Chair for call-in information. The agenda will include a discussion of dates for subsequent ...

JUDICIAL APPLICANTS FOR 17TH CIRCUIT SEAT OF RETIRING JUDGE LINDA VITALE
October 13, 2009
Applicants will be notified if they will be interviewed by the Commission and interviews are scheduled to be held on November 5, 2009. 1) Kathleen McHugh 2) Charles S. Rowley, Jr. 3) Samuel D. Lopez 4) Karen E. Black-Barron 5) Michael Robinson 6) Maria M...

FIRST DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL JNC SEEKS APPLICANTS FOR FIRST DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL VACANCY
October 13, 2009
The Judicial Nominating Commission for the First District Court of Appeal (JNC) is now accepting applications to fill the vacancy resulting from the retirement of Judge Edward T. Barfield, effective December 31, 2009. The JNC seeks and encourages a broad,...

SECOND CIRCUIT SETS INTERVIEW SCHEDULE FOR COURT VACANCY
October 9, 2009
After meeting on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009, the Second Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission announces that the following applicants for the current Circuit Court vacancy will be interviewed on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009: 9:00-9:15 Gordon Cherr 9:15-9:30 Ce...

18TH CIRCUIT JNC SETS INTERVIEW SCHEDULE FOR COURT VACANCY
October 9, 2009
The Eighteenth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission has set the following interview schedule for candidates applying to fill the Circuit Court vacancy created by the appointment of Judge Bruce Jacobus to the Fifth District Court of Appeal: Keith William...

TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT NOMINATING COMMISSION NOTICE OF CIRCUIT COURT VACANCY
October 7, 2009
The Twentieth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission announces one vacancy in the Twentieth Judicial Circuit Court resulting from the pending retirement of Circuit Court Judge Lawrence Martin. Applicants must have been a member of The Florida Bar for the ...

EIGHTEENTH CIRCUIT JNC ANNOUNCES APPLICANTS FOR CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE
October 5, 2009
The following individuals have applied to the Eighteenth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission for nomination to fill the circuit court vacancy created by the appointment of Judge Bruce Jacobus to the Fifth District Court of Appeal: Mauricio Arcadier Rho...

DECEMBER APPOINTMENTS TO BE FILLED
September 25, 2009
The Board of Governors is seeking applicants for the following vacancies to be filled during its December 11, 2009 meeting: Eleventh Circuit Judicial Conference: One delegate to represent the Northern District of Florida to serve a four-year term commenc...

SUPREME COURT DISCIPLINES 27 ATTORNEYS 9/24/09
September 24, 2009
The Florida Bar, the state's guardian for the integrity of the legal profession, announces that the Florida Supreme Court in recent court orders disciplined 27 attorneys, disbarring 12, suspending eight and placing five on probation. Some attorneys receiv...

FOURTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT NOTICE OF JUDICIAL VACANCY
September 23, 2009
As a result of the unexpected death of Judge Peter J. Fryefield, there is a vacancy on the Fourth Judicial Circuit Court, in and for Duval County. 1. Judicial applications for this one Circuit Court vacancy must be received before 5 p.m. on October 19, 20...

ONE HUNDRED FIFTY SEVEN LAWYERS EARN FLORIDA BAR BOARD CERTIFICATION
September 23, 2009
Tallahassee, Sept. 22 – The Board of Legal Specialization and Education in 2009 approved board certification for 157 lawyers in 18 specialty areas of legal practice. Certified attorneys are the only Florida lawyers allowed to identify or advertise themse...

APPLICANTS FOR 17TH CIRCUIT JUDICIAL VACANCY
September 22, 2009
The following individuals have applied for the 17th Circuit judicial seat of retiring Broward Circuit Judge Robert Carney: Michael Robinson Maria M. Schneider Gerard S. Williams Stefanie C. Moon Melinda K. Brown Christopher W. Pole David A. Haimes Sharon ...

NOTICE OF JUDICIAL VACANCY AND INSTRUCTIONS (17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT)
September 22, 2009
As a result of the resignation of Circuit Judge Linda Vitale, there is a vacancy on the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit Court in and for Broward County, Florida. 1. Judicial applications for this one (1) Circuit Court vacancy must be received before 5 p.m. o...

EIGHTEENTH CIRCUIT JNC SEEKS APPLICANTS FOR CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE
September 18, 2009
The Eighteenth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission is seeking qualified individuals to fill the Circuit Court vacancy created by the appointment of Judge Bruce Waldron Jacobus to the Fifth District Court of Appeal. Applicants must have been members of ...

AMENDED REQUEST FOR APPLICANTS FOR JUDICIAL APPOINTMENT- 8th Circuit
September 18, 2009
Gov. Charlie Crist has asked the 8th Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission to seek applicants for the Eight Judicial Circuit Court judicial vacancy created by the resignation of The Honorable Frederick D. Smith, Circuit Court Judge. The 8th Judicial Nomi...

REQUEST FOR APPLICANTS FOR JUDICIAL APPOINTMENT- 8th circuit
September 18, 2009
Gov.Charlie Crist has asked the 8th Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission to seek applicants for the Eight Judicial Circuit Court judicial vacancy created by the resignation of The Honorable Stan R. Morris, Circuit Court Judge. The 8th Judicial Nominatin...

PRO BONO SERVICE AWARDS NOMINATIONS DUE BY NOV. 6
September 17, 2009
Each year, the Florida Supreme Court and The Florida Bar give special recognition to lawyers, groups and a member of the judiciary who have freely given their time and expertise in making legal services available to the poor. The awards ceremony will be h...

LIST OF APPLICANTS FOR 2ND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE VACANCY
September 17, 2009
Gary K. Hunter, Jr., chair of the Second Judicial Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission, announces that the individuals identified below timely applied for consideration for the Leon County Circuit Court vacancy. If you have information pertinent to any ...

THE FLORIDA BAR SPEAKERS BUREAU IS READY TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT FAMILY LAW
September 16, 2009
The Florida Bar Speakers Bureau is an assembly of more than 4,000 attorneys dedicated to educating the public about legal issues. At no cost, experienced attorneys can inform schools, libraries, businesses, community groups and organizations across the st...

FIRST CIRCUIT JNC ANNOUNCES APPLICANTS FOR CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE IN SANTA ROSA COUNTY
September 16, 2009
The First Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission hereby announces the applicants for Circuit Court Judge in Santa Rosa County. The applicants are as follows: Ross L. Bilbrey Christine R. Bosau Derek B. Brett Robert G. Collins Thomas V. Dannheisser Maure...

REQUEST FOR APPLICANTS FOR JUDICIAL APPOINTMENT- 8TH CIRCUIT
September 14, 2009
Governor Charlie Crist has asked the 8th Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission to seek applicants for the Eight Judicial Circuit Court judicial vacancy created by the resignation of The Honorable Frederick D. Smith, Circuit Court Judge. The 8th Judicial ...

SIX NOMINATED FOR GADSDEN COUNTY VACANCY
September 11, 2009
On Wednesday, Sept.9, 2009, the Second Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission concluded its work relating to the Gadsden County Court seat soon to be vacated by the retirement of Judge Stewart E. Parsons. JNC Chair Gary Hunter, Jr. submitted a letter to G...

REQUEST FOR APPLICANTS FOR JUDICIAL APPOINTMENT- LEVY COUNTY COURT
September 2, 2009
Gov. Charlie Crist has asked the 8th Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission to seek applicants for the Levy County Court judicial vacancy created by the resignation of The Honorable Joseph E. Smith, County Court Judge, Levy County. The 8th Circuit Judicia...

THE FLORIDA BAR SPEAKERS BUREAU IS READY TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT HOUSING AND FORECLOSURE
September 2, 2009
The Florida Bar Speakers Bureau is an assembly of more than 4,000 attorneys dedicated to educating the public about legal issues. At no cost, experienced attorneys can inform schools, libraries, businesses, community groups and organizations across the st...

JNC FOR THE SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT SEEKS APPLICANTS FOR A VACANCY
September 2, 2009
TALLAHASSEE -- Applicants are being sought to fill a vacancy on the Leon County Circuit Court. This appointment is to fill the vacancy resulting from the unexpected death of Leon County Circuit Court Judge P. Kevin Davey. Applicants must have been member...

SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT NOTICE OF JUDICIAL VACANCY
August 31, 2009
As a result of the resignation of Judge Robert B. Carney, there is a vacancy on the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit Court, in and for Broward County. 1. Judicial applications for this one Circuit Court vacancy must be received before 5 p.m. on Monday, Sept. ...

EIGHTEENTH JUDICIAL NOMINATING COMMISSION MEETING TODAY
August 27, 2009
The Eighteenth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission will hold an annual organizational meeting: Date: Thursday, August 27, 2009 Time: 6 p.m. Location: Charpentier Law Firm, P.A. 2285 W. Eau Gallie Boulevard Melbourne, FL 32935 A list...

FIRST CIRCUIT JNC SEEKS APPLICANTS FOR CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE IN SANTA ROSA COUNTY
August 27, 2009
The First Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission is now accepting applications for a Circuit Judge position in Milton, Santa Rosa County, Florida. This vacancy was created by the resignation of Judge Kim Anthony Skievaski. Applicants must be a registered ...

2009 Reporters' Workshop Nominations: Deadline Wednesday, Sept. 2 - 5:30 p.m.
August 25, 2009
The Florida Bar's 20th Annual Reporters' Workshop Dates: October 12-13, 2009 Location: Florida Supreme Court and The Florida Capitol, Tallahassee Nomination deadline is Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2009 This intensive two-day event for 24 print, television and rad...

NOMINATING PETITIONS SOUGHT FOR BOARD OF GOVERNORS VACANCY
August 24, 2009
Executive Director John F. Harkness, Jr., has announced a vacancy on the Board of Governors of The Florida Bar due to the resignation of Seventeenth Circuit board member Allison Bethel who has relocated out of state. Bethel was finishing out a two-year te...

APPLICANTS FOR GADSDEN COUNTY COURT VACANCY
August 18, 2009
Gary K. Hunter, Jr., as chair of the Second Judicial Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission, announces that the individuals identified below have applied for consideration for the Gadsden County Court vacancy. If you have information pertinent to any of t...

JUDICIAL NOMINATING COMMISSION SELECTS SIX NOMINEES FOR VACANT CIRCUIT JUDGE POSITION
August 14, 2009
CLEARWATER – Two Pinellas County judges head the list of nominees from which Gov. Charlie Crist will fill a circuit judge's position that became vacant when Sixth Judicial Circuit Judge Robert Morris was appointed to a vacancy on the Second District Cour...

15th CIRCUIT JNC SEEKS NOMINATIONS FOR PALM BEACH COUNTY COURT VACANCY
August 14, 2009
Gov. Charlie Crist has asked the 15th Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission to seek applicants for the County Court judicial vacancy created by the appointment of Judge Joseph Marx to the 15th Judicial Circuit. Applicants must be able to fulfill the Cons...

THIRTEENTH CIRCUIT JNC NOMINATIONS FOR HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY COURT JUDICIAL VACANCY
August 13, 2009
The following nominations for the currently vacant position of County Court Judge for Hillsborough County, previously held by the Honorable Elizabeth Rice, have been forwarded to Gov. Charlie Crist: Frances Maria Perrone Richard A Weis Matthew C. Lucas ...

SUPREME COURT DISCIPLINES 47 ATTORNEYS 8/6/09
August 6, 2009
The Florida Bar, the state's guardian for the integrity of the legal profession, announces that the Florida Supreme Court in recent court orders disciplined 47 attorneys, disbarring 16, suspending 24 and placing 1 on probation. Some attorneys received mor...

FLORIDA FEDERAL JUDICIAL NOMINATING COMMISSION NOTICE RELATING TO FINALISTS FOR U.S. MARSHAL FOR THE MIDDLE DISTRICT OF FLORIDA AND U.S. ATTORNEY AND U.S. MARSHALL FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA
July 31, 2009
Please be advised that the Middle District Conference of the Florida Federal Judicial Nominating Commission met in Orlando on July 29 to interview applicants for the position of U.S. Marshal for the Middle District of Florida. Pursuant to Rule 27 of the C...

BARTOW LAWYER EARNS FLORIDA BAR BOARD CERTIFICATION
July 30, 2009
Tallahassee, July 29 – Kimble Clark Bouchillon of Lilly, O'Toole & Brown LLP in Bartow is among 56 attorneys statewide who recently earned Florida Bar board certification. Bouchillon is certified in civil trial. Certified attorneys are the only Florida l...

SEVENTEENTH CIRCUIT LAWYERS EARN FLORIDA BAR BOARD CERTIFICATION
July 30, 2009
Tallahassee, July 29 – Five local lawyers are among 56 attorneys statewide who recently earned Florida Bar board certification. Certified attorneys are the only Florida lawyers allowed to identify or advertise themselves as specialists or experts. Board ...

TWELFTH CIRCUIT LAWYERS EARN FLORIDA BAR BOARD CERTIFICATION
July 30, 2009
Tallahassee, July 29 – Five local lawyers are among 56 attorneys statewide who recently earned Florida Bar board certification. Certified attorneys are the only Florida lawyers allowed to identify or advertise themselves as specialists or experts. Board...

FIFTEENTH CIRCUIT LAWYERS EARN FLORIDA BAR BOARD CERTIFICATION
July 30, 2009
Tallahassee, July 29 – Nine local lawyers are among 56 attorneys statewide who recently earned Florida Bar board certification. Certified attorneys are the only Florida lawyers allowed to identify or advertise themselves as specialists or experts. Board ...

GAINESVILLE LAWYER EARNS FLORIDA BAR BOARD CERTIFICATION
July 30, 2009
Tallahassee, July 29 – Jennifer Cates Lester of Dell Graham P.A. in Gainesville is among 56 attorneys statewide who recently earned Florida Bar board certification. Lester is board certified in civil trial. Certified attorneys are the only Florida lawyer...

SIXTH CIRCUIT LAWYERS EARN FLORIDA BAR BOARD CERTIFICATION
July 30, 2009
Tallahassee, July 29 – Four local lawyers are among 56 attorneys statewide who recently earned Florida Bar board certification. Certified attorneys are the only Florida lawyers allowed to identify or advertise themselves as specialists or experts. Board ...

SEVENTH CIRCUIT LAWYERS EARN FLORIDA BAR BOARD CERTIFICATION
July 30, 2009
Tallahassee, July 29 – Two Daytona Beach lawyers are among 56 attorneys statewide who recently earned Florida Bar board certification. Certified attorneys are the only Florida lawyers allowed to identify or advertise themselves as specialists or experts....

FOURTH CIRCUIT LAWYERS EARN FLORIDA BAR BOARD CERTIFICATION
July 30, 2009
Tallahassee, July 29 – Two Jacksonville-area lawyers are among 56 attorneys statewide who recently earned Florida Bar board certification. Certified attorneys are the only Florida lawyers allowed to identify or advertise themselves as specialists or expe...

OCALA LAWYER EARNS FLORIDA BAR BOARD CERTIFICATION
July 30, 2009
Tallahassee, July 29 – Gary Lamar Sanders of Bice Cole Law Firm P.L. in Ocala is among 56 attorneys statewide who recently earned Florida Bar board certification. Sanders is board certified in civil trial. Certified attorneys are the only Florida lawyers...

SECOND CIRCUIT LAWYERS EARN FLORIDA BAR BOARD CERTIFICATION
July 30, 2009
Tallahassee, July 29 – Three Tallahassee lawyers are among 56 attorneys statewide who recently earned Florida Bar board certification. Certified attorneys are the only Florida lawyers allowed to identify or advertise themselves as specialists or experts....

PENSACOLA LAWYER EARNS FLORIDA BAR BOARD CERTIFICATION
July 30, 2009
Tallahassee, July 29 – Troy Alan Rafferty of Levin, Papantonio, Thomas, Mitchell, Echsner & Proctor P.A. in Pensacola is among 56 attorneys statewide who recently earned Florida Bar board certification. Rafferty is board certified in civil trial. Certifi...

ELEVENTH CIRCUIT LAWYERS EARN FLORIDA BAR BOARD CERTIFICATION
July 30, 2009
Tallahassee, July 29 – Nine local lawyers are among 56 attorneys statewide who recently earned Florida Bar board certification. Certified attorneys are the only Florida lawyers allowed to identify or advertise themselves as specialists or experts. Board...

TWENTIETH CIRCUIT LAWYERS EARN FLORIDA BAR BOARD CERTIFICATION
July 30, 2009
Tallahassee, July 29 – Four local lawyers are among 56 attorneys statewide who recently earned Florida Bar board certification. Certified attorneys are the only Florida lawyers allowed to identify or advertise themselves as specialists or experts. Board ...

ORLANDO LAWYER EARNS FLORIDA BAR BOARD CERTIFICATION
July 30, 2009
Tallahassee, July 29 – David H. Stoller of Stoller and Moreno P.A. in Orlando is among 56 attorneys statewide who recently earned Florida Bar board certification. Stoller is certified in Immigration and Nationality. Certified attorneys are the only Flori...

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY COURT JUDGESHIP VACANCY – LIST OF CANDIDATES TO BE INTERVIEWED
July 29, 2009
The Thirteenth Judicial Circuit Nominating Commission is pleased to announce the following candidates will be interviewed for appointment to the currently vacant position of County Court Judge for Hillsborough County: Rhonda Robinson King Robert P. Kelly...

11TH CIRCUIT JUDICIAL NOMINATING COMMISSION NOMINATIONS FOR CIRCUIT COURT VACANCY
July 29, 2009
MIAMI-- The Judicial Nominating Commission for the 11th Judicial Circuit has nominated the following persons for appointment to the Miami-Dade Circuit Court: Darrin Phillip Gayles Lisa Sharon Walsh Deborah White-Labora Alan S. Fine Victoria R. Brennan Ant...

FIRST DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL JUDICIAL NOMINATING COMMISSION MEETING NOTICE – PUBLIC MEETING
July 29, 2009
The First District Court of Appeal Judicial Nominating Commission (JNC) will meet at 8:30 a.m., on Friday, July 31, 2009, via teleconference. Please contact the Chair for call-in information. The agenda will include a discussion and vote on whether to sup...

SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JNC SEEKS APPLICANTS FOR A VACANCY
July 28, 2009
TALLAHASSEE-- Applicants are being sought to fill a vacancy on the Gadsden County Court. This appointment is to fill the vacancy resulting from the retirement of Gadsden County Court Judge Stewart E. Parsons, effective as of midnight, November 15, 2009. A...

FIRST DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL JNC SUBMITS NINE NAMES TO GOVERNOR CRIST FOR VACANCIES
July 27, 2009
The Judicial Nominating Commission (JNC) for the First District Court of Appeal has submitted nine names to Governor Charlie Crist for consideration and appointments to fill the vacancies resulting from the resignations of Judges Michael E. Allen and Edwi...

FLORIDA FEDERAL JUDICIAL NOMINATING COMMISSION NOTICE RELATING TO FINALISTS FOR U.S. DISTRICT JUDGE AND U.S. ATTORNEY FOR THE MIDDLE DISTRICT OF FLORIDA
July 23, 2009
Attached hereto is a copy of a letter dated July 23, 2009, from the undersigned to Sen. Bill Nelson and Sen. Mel Martinez that certifies the names of each of the three finalists for the positions of U.S. District Judge and U.S. Attorney for the Middle Dis...

FLORIDA FEDERAL JNC NOTICE RELATING TO FINALISTS FOR U.S. DISTRICT JUDGE, U.S. ATTORNEY AND U.S. MARSHAL IN THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA
July 20, 2009
Attached hereto is a copy of a letter dated July 20, 2009, from the undersigned to Senator Bill Nelson and Senator Mel Martinez which certifies the names of each of the three finalists for the positions of U.S. District Judge, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Marsh...

AUGUST 31 APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR 10 FLORIDA BAR BOARD CERTIFICATION AREAS
July 16, 2009
Florida Bar members interested in board certification must submit applications by Aug. 31 for 10 of Florida's 24 legal specialization areas. Applications are available at The Florida Bar Web site at FloridaBar.org/certification, and are due Aug. 31 for th...

Print Journalism Rules in The Florida Bar's Media Awards
July 14, 2009
Four newspaper organizations are winners of the 54th Florida Bar Media Awards. The competition is held each year to recognize outstanding journalism highlighting Florida's system of law and justice. Taking top honors are: The Daily Business Review, Dayton...

FIRST DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL JNC RELEASES LIST OF QUALIFIED APPLICANTS FOR INTERVIEWS
July 14, 2009
The First District Court of Appeal Judicial Nominating Commission (JNC) met in executive session on Monday, July 13, 2009, and selected applicants for the interview process. The following 24 individuals have been chosen for interviews for the vacancies cr...

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY COURT JUDICIAL VACANCY - 13TH CIRCUIT JNC LIST OF APPLICANTS
July 13, 2009
The following individuals have applied with the Commission for nomination to the Hillsborough County Court: Richard Weis Lanell Williams Matthew C. Lucas Rhonda Robinson King Ryan Christopher Rodems Monica A. Frost Ron Glickman Robert P. Kelly Jos...

FIRST DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL JUDICIAL NOMINATING COMMISSION CANCELLATION OF TODAY'S PUBLIC MEETING
July 13, 2009
The First District Court of Appeal Judicial Nominating Commission (JNC) has cancelled its public meeting scheduled for the purposes of considering late filed applications. The JNC will still hold its executive session via teleconference at 11 a.m., today,...

FIRST DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL JUDICIAL NOMINATING COMMISSION MEETING NOTICE
July 10, 2009
The First District Court of Appeal Judicial Nominating Commission (JNC) will meet via teleconference at 11 a.m., on Monday, July 13, 2009, to consider late filed applications and any other pending business of the JNC. Immediately following the conclusion ...

FIRST DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL JUDICIAL NOMINATING COMMISSION ELECT CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR
July 10, 2009
The annual organizational meeting of the First District Court of Appeal Judicial Nominating Commission (JNC) was held on Tuesday, July 7, 2009, to elect a chair and vice chair. George T. Levesque, Tallahassee, was elected chair and Peter Antonacci, Tallah...

STONE IS FLORIDA BAR BOARD CERTIFIED LAWYER OF THE YEAR
July 9, 2009
TALLAHASSEE– Adele I. Stone of Atkinson, Diner, Stone, Mankuta & Ploucha, P.A. in Fort Lauderdale has received the 2009 Justice Harry Lee Anstead Award for The Florida Bar Board Certified Lawyer of the Year. She is the first woman to earn the award. The ...

CAROLE GREEN APPOINTED TO FLORIDA BAR CITIZENS FORUM
July 8, 2009
Florida Bar President Jesse H. Diner appointed Fort Myers resident Carole Green to The Florida Bar's Citizens Forum for a three-year term beginning in July. Green has more than 40 years of experience as a health care and public service advocate. Green is ...

11TH CIRCUIT JUDICIAL NOMINATING COMMISSION INTERVIEW SCHEDULE FOR CIRCUIT COURT VACANCY
July 8, 2009
INTERVIEW DATES: Monday, July 27, 2009, and Tuesday, July 28, 2009 LOCATION: Kozyak Tropin & Throckmorton 2525 Ponce de Leon Boulevard Ninth Floor Coral Gables, FL 33134 Please arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your interview. Monday, July 27...

SHIRLEY GOODING-BUTLER APPOINTED TO FLORIDA BAR CITIZENS FORUM
July 8, 2009
Florida Bar President Jesse H. Diner appointed Tallahassee volunteer Shirley Gooding-Butler to The Florida Bar's Citizens Forum for a three-year term beginning in July. Gooding-Butler retired in 1998 as Commissioner on the Public Employees Relations Commi...

MARY GARDINER EVERTZ APPOINTED TO FLORIDA BAR CITIZENS FORUM
July 8, 2009
Florida Bar President Jesse H. Diner appointed St. Petersburg volunteer Mary Gardiner Evertz to The Florida Bar's Citizens Forum for a three-year term beginning in July. Evertz is a retired reporter for the St. Petersburg Times where she worked for 46 yea...

FIRST CIRCUIT JNC SENDS FIVE NAMES TO GOVERNOR FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY COURT VACANCY
July 2, 2009
The Judicial Nominating Commission of the First Judicial Circuit concluded two days of interviews on July 1 for the Escambia County Court vacancy resulting from the retirement of the Honorable G.J. Roark, III, on July 31, 2009. The commission interviewed ...

11TH CIRCUIT JUDICIAL NOMINATING COMMISSION CIRCUIT COURT JUDGESHIP VACANCY- MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
July 2, 2009
MIAMI-- The following individuals have applied to the Eleventh Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission for nomination to fill the circuit court vacancy created by the resignation of Circuit Judge Thomas Wilson, Jr.: Olanike Annette Adebayo William Altfield...

FIRST DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL JNC ANNOUNCES ANNUAL ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
July 2, 2009
The First District Court of Appeal Judicial Nominating Commission (JNC) will hold its annual organizational meeting telephonically on Tuesday, July 7, 2009 at 9 a.m. Agenda items for the meeting include (1) the election of a Chair and Vice Chair, (2) matt...

FLORIDA FEDERAL JUDICIAL NOMINATING COMMISSION INTERVIEW SCHEDULE FOR U.S. DISTRICT JUDGES, U.S. ATTORNEYS AND U.S. MARSHALS
July 1, 2009
WEDNESDAY, JULY 15, 2009, MIAMI UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA APPLICANT INTERVIEW TIME 1. Robin S. Rosenbaum 9 a.m. 2. Barry S. Seltzer 9:30 a.m. 3. Judith M. Korchin 10 a.m. 4. Caroline Heck Miller 10:30 a.m....

FIRST DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL JNC RECEIVES TWENTY APPLICATIONS FOR PENDING VACANCIES
June 29, 2009
The Judicial Nominating Commission for the First District Court of Appeal has received, as of June 26, 2009, 20 applications for the vacancies created by the retirements of Judges Edwin B. Browning, Jr. and Michael E. Allen. The following individuals have...

TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT NOMINATING COMMISSION NOTICE OF NOMINEES RECOMMENDED TO CIRCUIT COURT VACANCY
June 24, 2009
The Twentieth Judicial Nominating Commission has sent the following five names to Gov. Charlie Crist for his consideration in filling the Circuit Court judicial vacancy resulting from the death of Judge Lynne Dailey: James Madison McGarity, III Lisa Spade...

THE FLORIDA BAR HONORS 50-YEAR MEMBERS- 17th circuit
June 19, 2009
Six attorneys from the 17th Judicial Circuit will be among 124 attorneys honored by The Florida Bar on Friday, June 26, for 50 years of dedication to the practice of law. The attorneys are: Gerald Seldwyn Deutsch, Fort Lauderdale James R. Eddy, Fort Laude...

THE FLORIDA BAR HONORS 50-YEAR MEMBERS- 14th circuit
June 19, 2009
One attorney from the 14th Judicial Circuit will be among 124 attorneys honored by The Florida Bar on Friday, June 26, for 50 years of dedication to the practice of law. The attorney is: Thomas Davis Sale Jr., Panama City Their service to the profession w...

THE FLORIDA BAR HONORS 50-YEAR MEMBERS- 11th circuit
June 19, 2009
Twenty-nine attorneys from the 11th Judicial Circuit will be among 124 attorneys honored by The Florida Bar on Friday, June 26, for 50 years of dedication to the practice of law. The attorneys are: Philip Livingston P. Brawner, Coral Gables Toby Prince Br...

THE FLORIDA BAR HONORS 50-YEAR MEMBERS- 5th circuit
June 19, 2009
Two attorneys from the 5th Judicial Circuit will be among 124 attorneys honored by The Florida Bar on Friday, June 26, for 50 years of dedication to the practice of law. The attorneys are: William Terrell Hodges, Ocala N. John Thomas, Hernando Their servi...

THE FLORIDA BAR HONORS 50-YEAR MEMBERS- 1st circuit
June 19, 2009
Three attorneys from the 1st Judicial Circuit will be among 124 attorneys honored by The Florida Bar on Friday, June 26, for 50 years of dedication to the practice of law. The attorneys are: Lester C. Lintz, Pensacola James Edward Moore Jr., Crestview Jos...

THE FLORIDA BAR HONORS 50-YEAR MEMBERS- 19th circuit
June 19, 2009
Three attorneys from the 19th Judicial Circuit will be among 124 attorneys honored by The Florida Bar on Friday, June 26, for 50 years of dedication to the practice of law. The attorneys are: Robert Jackson, Vero Beach Richard V. Neill, Fort Pierce Timoth...

THE FLORIDA BAR HONORS 50-YEAR MEMBERS- 10th circuit
June 19, 2009
Two attorneys from the 10th Judicial Circuit will be among 124 attorneys honored by The Florida Bar on Friday, June 26, for 50 years of dedication to the practice of law. The attorneys are: Charles Randel Mayer, Highland City Irving W. Wheeler, Winter Hav...

THE FLORIDA BAR HONORS 50-YEAR MEMBERS- 20th circuit
June 19, 2009
Two attorneys from the 20th Judicial Circuit will be among 124 attorneys honored by The Florida Bar on Friday, June 26, for 50 years of dedication to the practice of law. The attorneys are: James Thomas Smoot Jr., Fort Myers George T. Swartz, Fort Myers T...

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY COURT JUDICIAL VACANCY
June 19, 2009
The Thirteenth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission announces a vacancy on the Hillsborough County Court created by the appointment of Judge Elizabeth G. Rice to the Circuit Court. The Thirteenth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission is now accepting a...

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR COURTS/LEGAL REPORTING WORKSHOP
June 19, 2009
The 20th Annual Florida Bar Reporters Workshop will be held Oct. 12-13 in Tallahassee. This intensive two-day event is designed for 24 print, TV and radio journalists new to the courts and legal beats, or new to Florida. The workshop is presented by The F...

THE FLORIDA BAR HONORS 50-YEAR MEMBERS-4th circuit
June 19, 2009
Eight attorneys from the 4th Judicial Circuit will be among 124 attorneys honored by The Florida Bar on Friday, June 26, for 50 years of dedication to the practice of law. The attorneys are: James L. Ade, Jacksonville Kenneth George Anderson, Jacksonville...

THE FLORIDA BAR HONORS 50-YEAR MEMBERS- 8th circuit
June 19, 2009
One attorney from the 8th Judicial Circuit will be among 124 attorneys honored by The Florida Bar on Friday, June 26, for 50 years of dedication to the practice of law. The attorney is: George Hinton Pierce, Earleton His service to the profession will be ...

THE FLORIDA BAR HONORS 50-YEAR MEMBERS- 12th circuit
June 19, 2009
Three attorneys from the 12th Judicial Circuit will be among 124 attorneys honored by The Florida Bar on Friday, June 26, for 50 years of dedication to the practice of law. The attorneys are: Robert J. Boylston, Palmetto Vincent Thomas Hall, Arcadia Rober...

THE FLORIDA BAR HONORS 50-YEAR MEMBERS- 15th circuit
June 19, 2009
Fourteen attorneys from the 15th Judicial Circuit will be among 124 attorneys honored by The Florida Bar on Friday, June 26, for 50 years of dedication to the practice of law. The attorneys are: Richard Lloyd Abedon, Wellington Richard Bryan Burk, West Pa...

THE FLORIDA BAR HONORS 50-YEAR MEMBERS- 18th circuit
June 19, 2009
Six attorneys from the 18th Judicial Circuit will be among 124 attorneys honored by The Florida Bar on Friday, June 26, for 50 years of dedication to the practice of law. The attorneys are: Kenneth Murrell Leffler, Longwood Miles C. McDonnell, Longwood Jo...

THE FLORIDA BAR HONORS 50-YEAR MEMBERS- 13th circuit
June 19, 2009
Seven attorneys from the 13th Judicial Circuit will be among 124 attorneys honored by The Florida Bar on Friday, June 26, for 50 years of dedication to the practice of law. The attorneys are: John Avery Guyton Jr., Tampa Edward B. Miller, Tampa Stephen W....

THE FLORIDA BAR HONORS 50-YEAR MEMBERS- 6th circuit
June 19, 2009
Eight attorneys from the 6th Judicial Circuit will be among 124 attorneys honored by The Florida Bar on Friday, June 26, for 50 years of dedication to the practice of law. The attorneys are: Allan B. Davis, St. Petersburg John Carlos Dew, St. Petersburg W...

THE FLORIDA BAR HONORS 50-YEAR MEMBERS- 2nd circuit
June 19, 2009
Three attorneys from the 2nd Judicial Circuit will be among 124 attorneys honored by The Florida Bar on Friday, June 26, for 50 years of dedication to the practice of law. The attorneys are: Garry Dean Andrews, Tallahassee B. Kenneth Gatlin, Tallahassee J...

THE FLORIDA BAR HONORS 50-YEAR MEMBERS- 7th circuit
June 19, 2009
Nine attorneys from the 7th Judicial Circuit will be among 124 attorneys honored by The Florida Bar on Friday, June 26, for 50 years of dedication to the practice of law. The attorneys are: Warren Hyland Cobb, Daytona Beach Louis E. Conway, Ormond Beach P...

11TH CIRCUIT JUDICIAL NOMINATING COMMISSION NOMINATIONS FOR COUNTY COURT VACANCY
June 19, 2009
MIAMI -- The Judicial Nominating Commission for the Eleventh Judicial Circuit has nominated the following persons for appointment to the Miami-Dade County Court: Joseph I. Davis Tamara I. Gray Gladys Perez Anita Margot Moss Lourdes Simon Marie Jo Toussai...

THE FLORIDA BAR HONORS 50-YEAR MEMBERS- 9th circuit
June 19, 2009
Six attorneys from the 9th Judicial Circuit will be among 124 attorneys honored by The Florida Bar on Friday, June 26, for 50 years of dedication to the practice of law. The attorneys are: L. Pharr Abner, Winter Park George Loyde Clapham, Orlando John D. ...

APPLICANTS SOUGHT FOR FIRST DCA VACANCY CREATED BY THE RETIREMENT OF JUDGE MICHAEL E. ALLEN
June 18, 2009
The Judicial Nominating Commission for the First District Court of Appeal (JNC) is now accepting applications to fill the vacancy resulting from the retirement of Judge Michael E. Allen, effective August 31, 2009. The JNC seeks and encourages a broad, wel...

Florida Supreme Court Approves Two New Florida Bar Board Certification Areas Certification offered in adoption law and education law
June 11, 2009
Tallahassee– The Florida Supreme Court today approved standards for adoption law and education law as the 23rd and 24th areas available to attorneys for Florida Bar board certification. Attorneys may apply later this year for the two new certification ar...

JNC FOR THE FLORIDA SECOND DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL ANNOUNCES PUBLIC MEETING
June 10, 2009
The Judicial Nominating Commission for the Florida Second District Court of Appeal announces that it will conduct its annual meeting, by telephonic conference call, at 4:30 p.m. on Monday, July 13, 2009, to elect officers and to address other organization...

FIRST CIRCUIT JUDICIAL NOMINATING COMMISSION ANNOUNCES THE SCHEDULE OF INTERVIEWS OF THE APPLICANTS FOR COUNTY COURT JUDGE IN ESCAMBIA COUNTY
June 10, 2009
The First Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission hereby announces the applicant’s interview times as follows: Tuesday, June 30, 2009 8:30 Douglas Reed Ammon 9:00 Mike Burns 9:30 Clinton Alan Couch 10:00 Thomas V. Dannheisser 10:30 John Rhett Dickinson...

SECOND CIRCUIT JUDICIAL NOMINATING COMMISSION HAS PROVIDED APPLICANTS’ NAMES TO THE GOVERNOR
June 10, 2009
The Second Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission was convened to provide highly qualified individuals for consideration and appointment to the Second Judicial Circuit Court. The appointment is to fill the vacancy created with the resignation of The Honor...

FLORIDA FEDERAL JUDICIAL NOMINATING COMMISSION NOTICE RELATING TO APPLICANTS FOR U.S. DISTRICT JUDGES, U.S. ATTORNEYS AND U.S. MARSHALS
June 9, 2009
Attached hereto are the names of the applicants for the positions of U.S. District Judge, U.S.Attorney and U.S.Marshal. Pursuant to the Commission's Rules of Procedure, the Northern and Southern District Conferences will each meet in closed session on Jun...

ORLANDO ATTORNEY TO BECOME PRESIDENT-ELECT OF THE FLORIDA BAR
June 9, 2009
Orlando attorney Mayanne Downs will become The Florida Bar's president-elect on Friday, June 26, when she is sworn in during the Bar's 2009 Annual Convention at the Orlando World Center Marriott. Downs will be sworn in as Bar president in June 2010 when s...

FLORIDA BAR CONVENTION TO BE HELD IN ORLANDO JUNE 24 - 27
June 9, 2009
The Florida Bar will hold its Annual Convention June 24 to 27 at the Orlando World Center Marriott with a focus on professionalism, ethics, diversity and new technology for judges and lawyers. Fort Lauderdale attorney Jesse H. Diner will be sworn in as pr...

FORT LAUDERDALE ATTORNEY TO BECOME 61ST FLORIDA BAR PRESIDENT
June 9, 2009
Fort Lauderdale attorney Jesse H. Diner will become The Florida Bar's 61st president on Friday, June 26, when he is sworn in by Chief Justice Peggy A. Quince during the Bar's 2009 Annual Convention. Orlando attorney Mayanne Downs will be sworn in as presi...

FLORIDA FEDERAL JUDICIAL NOMINATING COMMISSION NOTICE RELATING TO INTERVIEW DATES AND LOCATIONS FOR U.S. DISTRICT JUDGES, U.S. ATTORNEYS AND U.S. MARSHALS
June 5, 2009
The Florida Federal Judicial Nominating Commission has established the following dates and locations for personal interviews of those applicants who are selected by the Commission for an interview. Applicants who are selected for personal interviews will ...

11TH CIRCUIT JUDICIAL NOMINATING COMMISSION INTERVIEW SCHEDULE FOR COUNTY COURT VACANCY
June 4, 2009
INTERVIEW DATES: Wednesday, June 17, 2009, and Thursday, June 18, 2009 LOCATION: Kozyak Tropin & Throckmorton 2525 Ponce de Leon Boulevard Ninth Floor Coral Gables, FL 33134 Please arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your interview. Wednesd...

FIRST DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL JUDICIAL NOMINATING COMMISSION ANNOUNCES MEETING
June 4, 2009
The First District Court of Appeal Judicial Nominating Commission (JNC) announces that it will meet telephonically at 5 p.m. on Thursday, June 11, 2009. Agenda items for the meeting include dates for screening/interviewing candidates applying for the vaca...

APPLICANTS SOUGHT FOR FIRST DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL VACANCY
June 3, 2009
The Judicial Nominating Commission for the First District Court of Appeal (JNC) is now accepting applications to fill the vacancy resulting from the retirement of Judge Edwin B. Browning, Jr., effective September 30, 2009. The JNC seeks and encourages a b...

11TH CIRCUIT JUDICIAL NOMINATING COMMISSION CIRCUIT COURT JUDGESHIP VACANCY
June 2, 2009
MIAMI -- The Eleventh Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission is now accepting applications for a Miami-Dade Circuit Court vacancy created by the resignation of Circuit Judge Thomas S. Wilson, Jr., effective Oct. 15, 2009. To qualify, an applicant must b...

FIRST CIRCUIT JUDICIAL NOMINATING COMMISSION ANNOUNCES APPLICANTS FOR COUNTY COURT JUDGE IN ESCAMBIA COUNTY
June 2, 2009
The First Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission hereby announces the applicants for County Court Judge in Escambia County. The applicants are as follows: Douglas Reed Ammon Mike Burns Clinton Alan Couch Thomas V. Dannheisser John Rhett Dickinson Maureen ...

TWENTIETH CIRCUIT JNC INTERVIEW SCHEDULE FOR CIRCUIT COURT POSITION
May 29, 2009
INTERVIEW DATES: Thursday, June 18, 2009, and Friday June 19, 2009 LOCATION: Cohen & Grigsby, P.C., Board Room 27200 Riverview Center Blvd., Suite 309 Bonita Springs, FL 34134 Please arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your interview. Thursday,...

TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT NOMINATING COMMISSION NOTICE OF CIRCUIT COURT VACANCY
May 28, 2009
The following individuals have applied with the Twentieth Judicial Nominating Commission for the nomination to the Circuit Court of the Twentieth Judicial Circuit for the one vacancy resulting from the death of Judge Lynne Dailey: Clark W. Berry Toni A. B...

SECOND CIRCUIT JNC ANNOUNCES INTERVIEWS SCHEDULE FOR APPLICANTS FOR CIRCUIT COURT VACANCY
May 21, 2009
The Judicial Nominating Commission for the Second Judicial Circuit has scheduled interviews for applicants for the position vacated by The Honorable Judge Janet Ferris' resignation. The applicants are scheduled for interview on June 10, 2009, at the times...

15th CIRCUIT JNC INTERVIEW SCHEDULE INFORMATION FOR CIRCUIT COURT POSITION
May 19, 2009
CONTACT: Fifteenth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission c/o Richard C. Hutchison Holland & Knight LLP 222 Lakeview Avenue, Suite 1000 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 INTERVIEW DATE: Wednesday, May 27, 2009 LOCATION: Palm Beach County Law Library, Conferenc...

11TH CIRCUIT JUDICIAL NOMINATING COMMISSION COUNTY COURT JUDGESHIP VACANCY MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
May 18, 2009
MIAMI-- The following individuals have applied to the Eleventh Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission for nomination to fill the county court vacancy created by the resignation of County Judge Ada Pozo: William Ira Altfield Maria T. Armas Bart Haskell Arm...

LIST OF APPLICANTS FOR 2ND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE VACANCY
May 18, 2009
The following individuals have applied with the Commission for nomination to the Circuit Court in the 2nd Circuit in Leon County: Augustus D. Aikens, Jr. Barbara Hobbs Brian C. Keri Cecil L. Davis, Jr. Clifford Alan Taylor David M. De La Paz Eddie D. Evan...

EIGHTEENTH CIRCUIT JNC ANNOUNCES NOMINEES FOR 18TH CIRCUIT COURT VACANCY
May 14, 2009
The following nominations for the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit Court vacancy created by the elevation of Judge James E.C. Perry to the Florida Supreme Court have been forwarded to Gov. Charlie Crist: Harvey Alper Jeffrey Deen James Jeffrey Dowdy Winston A....

FIRST CIRCUIT JUDICIAL NOMINATING COMMISSION SEEKS APPLICANTS FOR COUNTY COURT JUDGE IN ESCAMBIA COUNTY
May 8, 2009
The First Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission is now accepting applications for a County Judge position in Pensacola, Escambia County, Florida. This vacancy was created by the resignation of Judge G.J. Roark, III. Applicants must be registered voters, ...

18TH CIRCUIT JNC ANNOUNCES INTERVIEW SCHEDULE FOR CIRCUIT COURT VACANCY
May 7, 2009
The Eighteenth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission has set the following interview schedule for candidates applying to fill the Circuit Court vacancy created by the appointment of Judge James E.C. Perry to the Florida Supreme Court: Harvey Alper 8:30 ...

NOTICE OF REAPPOINTMENT HEARING FOR JUDGES OF COMPENSATION CLAIMS
May 7, 2009
The Statewide Nominating Commission for Judges of Compensation Claims (SNCJCC) announces that it will be meeting on Monday, June 29, 2009, at 9 a.m. at the Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport, 9300 Airport Blvd., Orlando, FL 32827, for the purpose...

NOTICE OF HEARING FOR VACANT POSITIONS FOR JUDGE OF COMPENSATION CLAIMS - JACKSONVILLE DISTRICT
May 7, 2009
The Statewide Nominating Committee for Judges of Compensation Claims (SNCJCC) announces that it will be meeting on Monday, June 29, 2009, at 9 a.m. at the Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport, 9300 Airport Blvd., Orlando, FL 32827, for the purpose ...

SUPREME COURT DISCIPLINES ATTORNEYS 05/01/09--Correction
May 6, 2009
The following paragraph corrects information previously published regarding disciplinary action against an attorney. Joseph I. Harrison, of Coral Gables, is a member in good standing with The Florida Bar and has no disciplinary history. His name was inad...

FLORIDA FEDERAL JNC NOTICE RELATING TO APPLICATIONS FOR U.S. DISTRICT JUDGES, U.S. ATTORNEYS AND U.S. MARSHALS
May 4, 2009
Pursuant to the instructions set forth in the attached letter from Senator Bill Nelson and Senator Mel Martinez, dated April 30, 2009, the Florida Federal Judicial Nominating Commission is now accepting applications for the following positions: U.S. Distr...

SUPREME COURT DISCIPLINES 28 ATTORNEYS 5/1/09
May 1, 2009
The Florida Bar, the state's guardian for the integrity of the legal profession, announces that the Florida Supreme Court in recent court orders disciplined 28 attorneys, disbarring 10, suspending 16 and placing two on probation. Some attorneys received m...

18TH CIRCUIT JNC ANNOUNCES APPLICANTS FOR CIRCUIT COURT VACANCY
April 30, 2009
The following individuals have applied to the Eighteenth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission for nomination to fill the circuit court vacancy created by the appointment of Judge James E.C. Perry to the Florida Supreme Court. Harvey Alper Melanie Chase ...

NOTICE OF MEETINGS OF THE 2ND CIRCUIT JNC TO FILL THE VACANCY CREATED BY CIRCUIT JUDGE FERRIS' RESIGNATION
April 27, 2009
Announcement and Purpose: The Second Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission announces that it will convene for the purpose of selecting and submitting to the Governor the names of highly qualified individuals for consideration and appointment to the Secon...

TWENTIETH CIRCUIT JNC NOTICE OF CIRCUIT COURT VACANCY
April 27, 2009
The Twentieth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission announces one vacancy on the Twentieth Judicial Circuit Court resulting from the death of Circuit Court Judge Lynne Dailey. Applicants must have been members of The Florida Bar for the preceding five (5...

11TH CIRCUIT JUDICIAL NOMINATING COMMISSION ANNOUNCES COUNTY COURT JUDGESHIP VACANCY IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
April 23, 2009
MIAMI -- The Eleventh Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission has been asked to provide Gov. Charlie Crist with nominees for the vacancy in the Miami-Dade County Court resulting from the resignation of County Judge Ada B. Pozo, effective, May 28, 2009. A...

15TH CIRCUIT JUDICIAL NOMINATING COMMISSION SEEKS APPLICANTS FOR CIRCUIT COURT VACANCY
April 22, 2009
Gov. Charlie Crist has asked the Fifteenth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission to seek applicants for the Circuit Court judicial vacancy resulting from the appointment of Judge Jonathan Gerber to the Fourth District Court of Appeal. Applicants must be ...

SECOND CIRCUIT JUDICIAL NOMINATING COMMISSION SEEKS APPLICANTS FOR CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE
April 20, 2009
The Second Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission is now accepting applications for a circuit judge position in the Second Judicial Circuit. The vacancy was created by The Honorable Janet Ferris's resignation. Applicants must be registered voters, members...

SECOND DCA JUDICIAL NOMINATING COMMISSION ANNOUNCES MEETING
April 9, 2009
The Judicial Nominating Commission for the Florida Second District Court of Appeal announces that it will hold a public meeting to interview applicants seeking to be nominated to that Court. The meeting will be held on April 23, 2009, beginning at approxi...

EIGHTEENTH CIRCUIT JNC SEEKS APPLICANTS FOR CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE
April 8, 2009
The Eighteenth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission is seeking qualified individuals to fill a circuit court vacancy created by the appointment of Judge James E.C. Perry to the Florida Supreme Court. Applicants must have been members of The Florida Bar ...

EIGHTEENTH CIRCUIT JNC ANNOUNCES ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING (UPDATED)
April 3, 2009
The Eighteenth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission announces that it will conduct an organizational meeting on Monday, April 6, 2009, at 5 p.m. at the Seminole Community College Center for Economic Development, to address the election of officers as we...

18TH JUDICIAL NOMINATING COMMISSION ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
March 31, 2009
Monday, April 6, 2009, 5 p.m., Seminole County - Location to be determined 1. Call to Order by Dixie Sansom 2. Introductions/Roll Call 3. Nomination and Vote for Chairman Chairmanship passed to New Chairman, for completion of agenda: 4. Nomination and Vot...

THIRTEENTH CIRCUIT JNC ANNOUNCES NOMINEES FOR HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY COURT JUDICIAL VACANCY
March 30, 2009
The following nominations for the currently vacant position of County Court Judge for Hillsborough County, previously held by the Hon. Charlotte W. Anderson, have been forwarded to Gov. Charlie Crist: Michael L. Benito Jesse V. Dominguez Richard L. Greco,...

THIRTEENTH CIRCUIT JNC ANNOUNCES NOMINEES FOR CIRCUIT COURT JUDICIAL VACANCY
March 30, 2009
The following nominations for the currently vacant position of Circuit Court Judge for Hillsborough County, previously held by the Hon. Marva L. Crenshaw, have been forwarded to Gov. Charlie Crist: Herbert M. Berkowitz Paul L. Huey Nick Nazaretian Elizabe...

19th CIRCUIT JUDICIAL NOMINATING COMMISSION - COUNTY COURT JUDGESHIP VACANCY: MARTIN COUNTY
March 25, 2009
The Nineteenth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission announces a vacancy in the County Court of Martin County due to the untimely passing of Judge David Harper. Applicants must have been a member of The Florida Bar for the preceding five years, must be a...

The Florida Bar Issues Call for Entries for 2009 Media Awards Competition
March 23, 2009
TALLAHASSEE — April 6 is the deadline for entries in The Florida Bar's 54th Annual Media Awards competition. The awards are presented in recognition of outstanding journalism. Qualified entries consist of a story or stories that highlight the system of l...

SUPREME COURT DISCIPLINES 35 ATTORNEYS 3/19/09
March 19, 2009
The Florida Bar, the state's guardian for the integrity of the legal profession, announces that the Florida Supreme Court in recent court orders disciplined 35 attorneys, disbarring eight, suspending 22 and placing three on probation. Some attorneys recei...

SECOND CIRCUIT JUDICIAL NOMINATING COMMISSION SENDS SIX NAMES TO THE GOVERNOR
March 11, 2009
The Second Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission was convened to provide highly qualified individuals for consideration and appointment to the Second Judicial Circuit Court. The appointment is to fill the vacancy created with the appointment of The Honor...

HILLSBOROUGH CIRCUIT COURT JUDICIAL VACANCY 13TH CIRCUIT JNC- LIST OF APPLICANTS
March 9, 2009
The following individuals have applied with the 13th circuit Judicial Nominating Commission for nomination to the Circuit Court in the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit in Hillsborough County: Herbert Berkowitz Ada Carmona Helene Daniel Constance Daniels Thomas...

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY COURT JUDICIAL VACANCY 13TH CIRCUIT JNC- LIST OF APPLICANTS
March 9, 2009
The following individuals have applied with the 13th circuit Judicial Nominating Commission for nomination to the County Court in the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit in Hillsborough County: Michael Benito Ada Carmona Patrick Courtney Constance Daniels Thomas ...

WINTER PARK ATTORNEY MARY ANN MORGAN ELECTED TO FLORIDA BAR BOARD
March 4, 2009
Mary Ann Morgan of Winter Park has been elected without opposition to the Board of Governors of The Florida Bar. She will represent the Ninth Judicial Circuit beginning on June 26 for a term ending June 25, 2010. The 52-member Board of Governors has exclu...

FLORIDA REGISTERED PARALEGAL PROGRAM REACHES ONE-YEAR MARK
March 3, 2009
The voluntary Florida Registered Paralegal program celebrated its one-year anniversary March 1, having registered 3,080 paralegals during its first year. "The interest in the program has exceeded our expectations," said Lori Holcomb, Florida Registered Pa...

SECOND DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL JNC ANNOUNCES MEETING
February 27, 2009
The Second District Court of Appeal Judicial Nominating Commission announces that it will meet telephonically at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 8, 2009, to discuss scheduling and logistical matters, and for executive session deliberations regarding persons...

COMMITTEE SEEKS PUBLIC MEMBER APPLICANTS FOR BOARD OF BAR EXAMINERS SEAT
February 27, 2009
TALLAHASSEE, March 1, 2009 – Members of the public are invited to volunteer on or before April 6, 2009, for a three-year term on the Florida Board of Bar Examiners. The Supreme Court of Florida will appoint a public member. The Board ensures that applica...

MAY APPOINTMENTS TO BE FILLED - Bar Examiners
February 27, 2009
Florida Board of Bar Examiners Vacancy: Lawyer applicants are being sought to fill two vacancies on the Florida Board of Bar Examiners. The Board of Governors will be selecting six nominees for two lawyer vacancies at its May 29, 2009 meeting. The nominat...

APPLICANTS SOUGHT FOR SECOND DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL JUDICIAL VACANCY
February 27, 2009
The Second District Court of Appeal Judicial Circuit Nominating Commission is seeking qualified candidates to fill a judicial vacancy in the Second District resulting from Judge Thomas Stringer's resignation. Applicants must have been members of The Flori...

SECOND CIRCUIT JNC ANNOUNCES INTERVIEWS SCHEDULE FOR APPLICANTS FOR CIRCUIT COURT VACANCY
February 27, 2009
The Judicial Nominating Commission for the Second Judicial Circuit has scheduled interviews for applicants for the position created by The Honorable Judge Nikki Ann Clark's appointment to the First District Court of Appeal. The applicants are scheduled to...

MAY APPOINTMENTS TO BE FILLED
February 27, 2009
ABA House of Delegates: Two lawyers to serve two-year terms commencing August 2009, at the conclusion of the ABA Annual Meeting. Applicants must also be ABA members. Florida Legal Services, Inc. Board of Directors: Six lawyers to serve two-year terms co...

SECOND DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL JNC ANNOUNCES PUBLIC MEETING
February 25, 2009
The Second District Court of Appeal Judicial Nominating Commission announces that it will conduct a telephonic public meeting at 10 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 27, 2009, to address logistical and scheduling issues concerning the application and nomination proces...

SECOND CIRCUIT JNC ANNOUNCES APPLICANTS TO BE INTERVIEWED FOR CIRCUIT COURT VACANCY
February 24, 2009
The Judicial Nominating Commission for the Second Judicial Circuit has scheduled interviews for applicants for the position vacated by The Honorable Judge Nikki Ann Clark's appointment to the First District Court of Appeal. The applicants listed below are...

2ND CIRCUIT LIST OF APPLICANTS FOR CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE VACANCY
February 20, 2009
The following individuals have applied with the Commission for nomination to the Circuit Court in the 2nd Circuit in Leon County: Honorable Augustus D. Aikens, Jr. Linzie Fitzgerald Bogan, Esquire Dawn Caloca Johnson, Esquire Meredith Charbula, Esquir...

4TH DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL JNC CERTIFIES NOMINEES FOR TWO FOURTH DCA VACANCIES
February 20, 2009
After careful consideration and pursuant to Article V, Section 11 of the Florida Constitution, the Fourth District Court of Appeal Judicial Nominating Commission has certified the following nominees to Gov. Charlie Crist for the District Court of Appeal v...

FIFTEENTH CIRCUIT JUDICIAL NOMINATING COMMISSION
February 19, 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 5, 2009 Contact: Richard Hutchison, Esq. Chairperson, 15th Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission Tele: (561) 650-8333 FIFTEENTH CIRCUIT JUDICIAL NOMINATING COMMISSION Governor Charlie Crist has asked the Fifteenth Circuit ...

FIFTEENTH CIRCUIT JUDICIAL NOMINATING COMMISSION
February 19, 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 23, 2009 Contact: Richard Hutchison, Esq. Chairperson, 15th Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission Tele: (561) 650-8333 FIFTEENTH CIRCUIT JUDICIAL NOMINATING COMMISSION Governor Charlie Crist has asked the Fifteenth Circuit ...

NOTICE OF REAPPOINTMENT HEARING FOR JUDGES OF COMPENSATION CLAIMS
February 10, 2009
The Statewide Nominating Commission for Judges of Compensation Claims (SNCJCC) announces that it will be meeting on Monday, April 20, 2009, at 9:30 a.m. at the Orlando Airport Hyatt Regency, 9300 Airport Blvd., Orlando, FL 32827, for the purpose of interv...

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY COURT JUDICIAL VACANCY
February 9, 2009
The Thirteenth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission announces a vacancy on the Hillsborough County Court created by the resignation of Judge Charlotte W. Anderson. The Thirteenth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission is now accepting applications for o...

FIRST CIRCUIT JUDICIAL NOMINATING COMMISSION ANNOUNCES NOMINEES FOR CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE
February 4, 2009
The First Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission hereby announces the nominees for Circuit Court Judge in Okaloosa County. The nominees are as follows: John Thomas Brown Michael A. Flowers Johnny Lloyd Miller, Jr. Mary Koch Polson Timothy W. Shaw Any p...

13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT VACANCY
February 3, 2009
The Thirteenth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission announces a vacancy on the Circuit Court created by the appointment of Judge Marva L. Crenshaw to the Second District Court of Appeal. The Thirteenth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission is now accep...

WE HAVE THE PERFECT SPEAKER FOR YOUR ACTIVITY
February 3, 2009
More than 4,000 Florida attorneys are ready to speak to Florida civic and community groups on a variety of topics related to the role of lawyers, the significance of Florida’s Constitution, the U.S. justice system and Florida’s statutes. The Florida Bar...

NOMINEES FOR THE SUPREME COURT VACANCY
February 2, 2009
FORT LAUDERDALE-- The Supreme Court JNC advises the following candidates have been recommended to Gov. Charlie Crist for the vacancy created by Justice Charles Wells' retirement: Daniel Gerber, Attorney, Orlando Alan Lawson, 5th DCA, Daytona Beach Debra N...

NOMINATING PETITIONS SOUGHT FOR BOARD OF GOVERNORS VACANCY
February 1, 2009
Executive Director John F. Harkness, Jr., has announced a vacancy on the Board of Governors of The Florida Bar due to the election of Ninth Circuit board member Mayanne Downs as President-elect Designate. Downs was finishing out a two-year term on the boa...

FIRST CIRCUIT JNC ANNOUNCES UPDATED INTERVIEW SCHEDULE OF APPLICANTS FOR CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE VACANCY
January 28, 2009
The First Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission hereby announces the applicant's interview times as follows: Monday, Feb. 2, 2009 9:00 Manuel F. Alvarez 9:30 William B. Bishop 10:00 Christine R. Bosau 10:30 John Thomas Brown 11:00 James C. Campbell 11...

FOURTH DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL JNC ANNOUNCES APPLICANTS FOR FOURTH DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL VACANCIES
January 28, 2009
The following individuals have applied to the Fourth District Court of Appeal Judicial Nominating Commission for consideration and nomination to the Fourth District Court of Appeal: Katherine Barski, Esq. Ralph Behr, Esq. Jeanne C. Brady, Esq. Judge Regin...

FOURTH DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL JUDICIAL NOMINATING COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY VOTES TO INVITE ALL APPLICANTS TO INTERVIEW FOR THE FOURTH DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL VACANCIES
January 28, 2009
Following its initial screening and deliberation of applicants pursuant to the Uniform Rules of Procedure for District Courts of Appeal Judicial Nominating Commissions on Jan. 28, 2009, the Fourth District Court of Appeal Judicial Nominating Commission un...

4TH DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL JUDICIAL NOMINATING COMMISSION TELEPHONIC MEETING AGENDA FOR JAN. 28
January 27, 2009
The Judicial Nominating Commission for the Fourth District Court of Appeal will be holding a telephonic meeting Jan. 28, 2009, at 9 a.m. for a deliberation on candidates. An agenda is below. AGENDA FOR JANUARY 28, 2009 Order of Meeting I. Call to Order a...

NOTICE OF MEETING OF SECOND CIRCUIT JNC TO FILL CIRCUIT COURT VACANCY
January 27, 2009
Announcement and Purpose: The Second Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission announces that it will convene for the purpose of selecting and submitting to the Governor the names of highly qualified individuals for consideration and appointment to the Secon...

SECOND CIRCUIT JNC SEEKS APPLICANTS FOR CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE
January 26, 2009
The Second Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission is accepting applications for a circuit judge position in the Second Judicial Circuit. The vacancy was created by the Hon. Nikki Ann Clark's appointment to the First District Court of Appeal. Applicants mu...

SUPREME COURT DISCIPLINES 33 ATTORNEYS 1/22/09
January 22, 2009
The Florida Bar, the state's guardian for the integrity of the legal profession, announces that the Florida Supreme Court in recent court orders disciplined 33 attorneys, disbarring 10, suspending 16 and placing four on probation. Some attorneys received ...

EIGHT APPLY FOR SUPREME COURT VACANCY
January 22, 2009
FORT LAUDERDALE-- The Supreme Court JNC advises the following applications have been received: James Perry, 18th Judicial Circuit, Longwood Renee Anne Roche, 9th Judicial Circuit, Orlando Debra Nelson, 18th Judicial Circuit, Sanford Daniel Gerber, Attorne...

APPLICANTS FOR NOMINATION FOR BROWARD COUNTY COURT VACANCY
January 21, 2009
The following attorneys have applied to fill a vacancy on the Broward County Court, created by the resignation of Judge Robert S. Zack: Karen E. Black-Barron Michael S. Bloom Melinda Kirsch Brown Shannon DeJesus Brenda DiIoia Paul D. Eichner Phoebee R. Fr...

4TH DCA JUDICIAL NOMINATING COMMISSION ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR TWO DCA VACANCIES
January 15, 2009
The Fourth District Court of Appeal Judicial Nominating Commission continues to accept applications to fill Judge Larry Klein's judicial vacancy and now announces that it is accepting applications to fill the vacancy on the Fourth District Court of Appeal...

DADE COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION TO RECEIVE STATEWIDE PRO BONO AWARD
January 14, 2009
The Dade County Bar Association has been selected as the recipient of the 2009 Voluntary Bar Association Pro Bono Award. The award, which recognizes a Florida voluntary bar that has demonstrated a significant contribution in the delivery of legal services...

RETIRED JUDGE JOHN BLUE TO RECEIVE DISTINGUISHED JUDICIAL SERVICE AWARD
January 14, 2009
Retired Judge John R. Blue, with Carlton Fields, P.A., in St. Petersburg, will receive the 2009 Distinguished Judicial Service Award. The award, which honors outstanding and sustained service to the public especially as it relates to support of pro bono l...

WINTER PARK LAW FIRM TO RECEIVE COMMENDATION FOR PRO BONO WORK
January 14, 2009
The law firm of Fishback, Dominick, Bennett, Stepter, Ardaman, Ahlers, Bolton & Langley LLP, Winter Park, has been selected as the recipient of the 2009 Law Firm Commendation, an award honoring significant contributions in the delivery of legal services t...

"Funding Justice: The Summit for Florida's Courts" to be held Friday in Miami
January 14, 2009
Florida Bar, business, judicial and legislative leaders will take part in a summit on state court funding to be held at the Hyatt Regency in Miami on Friday, Jan. 16, from 9 a.m. to noon in the Jasmine Ballroom. The basic right of Floridians to seek justi...

RUSSELL E. CARLISLE TO RECEIVE HIGHEST STATEWIDE PRO BONO AWARD
January 14, 2009
Russell E. Carlisle of Fort Lauderdale has been selected as the recipient of the 2009 Tobias Simon Pro Bono Service Award. The award will be presented by Chief Justice Peggy A. Quince at a Jan. 29 ceremony at the Florida Supreme Court in Tallahassee. The ...

22 FLORIDA LAWYERS TO RECEIVE PRO BONO AWARDS
January 14, 2009
The Florida Bar will recognize 22 lawyers for their work on behalf of poor and indigent clients at a Jan. 29 ceremony at the Florida Supreme Court. In 2007-08, Florida lawyers provided 1,489,099 hours of pro bono services to those in need and $5,288,466 t...

ST. PETERSBURG ATTORNEY TO RECEIVE PRO BONO SERVICE AWARD
January 14, 2009
Carin Constantine, a St. Petersburg attorney, has been selected to receive the 2009 Florida Bar Young Lawyers Division Pro Bono Service Award. The award will be presented at a Jan. 29 ceremony at the Florida Supreme Court. Constantine is actively involved...

NINETEEN AREA LAWYERS HAVE MAINTAINED LEGAL BOARD CERTIFICATION FOR TWENTY-FIVE YEARS
January 13, 2009
NINETEEN AREA LAWYERS HAVE MAINTAINED LEGAL BOARD CERTIFICATION FOR TWENTY-FIVE YEARS TALLAHASSEE – Nineteen local lawyers are among the 226 Florida Bar members who earned legal board certification in civil trial or tax law in 1983 and have remained cert...

TWO AREA LAWYERS HAVE MAINTAINED LEGAL BOARD CERTIFICATION FOR TWENTY-FIVE YEARS
January 13, 2009
TALLAHASSEE – Two local lawyers are among the 226 Florida Bar members who earned legal board certification in civil trial or tax law in 1983 and have remained certified for 25 years. Florida's legal board certification program has grown from two specialt...

SIX AREA LAWYERS HAVE MAINTAINED LEGAL BOARD CERTIFICATION FOR TWENTY-FIVE YEARS
January 13, 2009
TALLAHASSEE – Six local lawyers are among the 226 Florida Bar members who earned legal board certification in civil trial or tax law in 1983 and have remained certified for 25 years. Florida's legal board certification program has grown from two specialt...

TWENTY-EIGHT AREA LAWYERS HAVE MAINTAINED LEGAL BOARD CERTIFICATION FOR TWENTY-FIVE YEARS
January 13, 2009
TALLAHASSEE – Twenty-eight local lawyers are among the 226 Florida Bar members who earned legal board certification in civil trial or tax law in 1983 and have remained certified for 25 years. Florida's legal board certification program has grown from two...

NINE AREA LAWYERS HAVE MAINTAINED LEGAL BOARD CERTIFICATION FOR TWENTY-FIVE YEARS
January 13, 2009
TALLAHASSEE – Nine local lawyers are among the 226 Florida Bar members who earned legal board certification in civil trial or tax law in 1983 and have remained certified for 25 years. Florida's legal board certification program has grown from two special...

SEVENTEEN AREA LAWYERS HAVE MAINTAINED LEGAL BOARD CERTIFICATION FOR TWENTY-FIVE YEARS
January 13, 2009
SEVENTEEN AREA LAWYERS HAVE MAINTAINED LEGAL BOARD CERTIFICATION FOR TWENTY-FIVE YEARS TALLAHASSEE – Seventeen local lawyers are among the 226 Florida Bar members who earned legal board certification in civil trial or tax law in 1983 and have remained ce...

SEVEN AREA LAWYERS HAVE MAINTAINED LEGAL BOARD CERTIFICATION FOR TWENTY-FIVE YEARS
January 13, 2009
TALLAHASSEE – Seven local lawyers are among the 226 Florida Bar members who earned legal board certification in civil trial or tax law in 1983 and have remained certified for 25 years. Florida's legal board certification program has grown from two specia...

SIXTEEN JACKSONVILLE LAWYERS HAVE MAINTAINED LEGAL BOARD CERTIFICATION FOR TWENTY-FIVE YEARS
January 13, 2009
TALLAHASSEE – Sixteen local lawyers are among the 226 Florida Bar members who earned legal board certification in civil trial or tax law in 1983 and have remained certified for 25 years. Florida's legal board certification program has grown from two spec...

SCHEDULE OF INTERVIEWS OF THE APPLICANTS FOR FIRST CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE IN OKALOOSA COUNTY
January 13, 2009
The First Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission hereby announces the applicant's interview times as follows: Monday, Feb. 2, 2009 9:00 Manuel F. Alvarez 9:30 William B. Bishop 10:00 Christine R. Bosau 10:30 John Thomas Brown 11:00 James C. Campbell 11:30...

FIVE AREA LAWYERS HAVE MAINTAINED LEGAL BOARD CERTIFICATION FOR TWENTY-FIVE YEARS
January 13, 2009
TALLAHASSEE – Five local lawyers are among the 226 Florida Bar members who earned legal board certification in civil trial or tax law in 1983 and have remained certified for 25 years. Florida's legal board certification program has grown from two special...

THREE GAINESVILLE LAWYERS HAVE MAINTAINED LEGAL BOARD CERTIFICATION FOR TWENTY-FIVE YEARS
January 13, 2009
TALLAHASSEE – Three local lawyers are among the 226 Florida Bar members who earned legal board certification in civil trial or tax law in 1983 and have remained certified for 25 years. Florida's legal board certification program has grown from two specia...

SEVENTEEN AREA LAWYERS HAVE MAINTAINED LEGAL BOARD CERTIFICATION FOR TWENTY-FIVE YEARS
January 13, 2009
TALLAHASSEE – Seventeen local lawyers are among the 226 Florida Bar members who earned legal board certification in civil trial or tax law in 1983 and have remained certified for 25 years. Florida's legal board certification program has grown from two sp...

TWENTY AREA LAWYERS HAVE MAINTAINED LEGAL BOARD CERTIFICATION FOR TWENTY-FIVE YEARS
January 13, 2009
TALLAHASSEE – Twenty local lawyers are among the 226 Florida Bar members who earned legal board certification in civil trial or tax law in 1983 and have remained certified for 25 years. Florida's legal board certification program has grown from two speci...

THIRTY-NINE AREA LAWYERS HAVE MAINTAINED LEGAL BOARD CERTIFICATION FOR TWENTY-FIVE YEARS
January 13, 2009
TALLAHASSEE – Thirty-nine local lawyers are among the 226 Florida Bar members who earned legal board certification in civil trial or tax law in 1983 and have remained certified for 25 years. Florida's legal board certification program has grown from two ...

NINE AREA LAWYERS HAVE MAINTAINED LEGAL BOARD CERTIFICATION FOR TWENTY-FIVE YEARS
January 13, 2009
TALLAHASSEE – Nine local lawyers are among the 226 Florida Bar members who earned legal board certification in civil trial or tax law in 1983 and have remained certified for 25 years. Florida's legal board certification program has grown from two special...

NINE AREA LAWYERS HAVE MAINTAINED LEGAL BOARD CERTIFICATION FOR TWENTY-FIVE YEARS
January 13, 2009
TALLAHASSEE – Nine local lawyers are among the 226 Florida Bar members who earned legal board certification in civil trial or tax law in 1983 and have remained certified for 25 years. Florida's legal board certification program has grown from two special...

FIVE AREA LAWYERS HAVE MAINTAINED LEGAL BOARD CERTIFICATION FOR TWENTY-FIVE YEARS
January 13, 2009
TALLAHASSEE – Five local lawyers are among the 226 Florida Bar members who earned legal board certification in civil trial or tax law in 1983 and have remained certified for 25 years. Florida's legal board certification program has grown from two special...

FIVE AREA LAWYERS HAVE MAINTAINED LEGAL BOARD CERTIFICATION FOR TWENTY-FIVE YEARS
January 13, 2009
TALLAHASSEE – Five local lawyers are among the 226 Florida Bar members who earned legal board certification in civil trial or tax law in 1983 and have remained certified for 25 years. Florida's legal board certification program has grown from two special...

FIRST CIRCUIT JNC ANNOUNCES APPLICANTS FOR CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE IN OKALOOSA COUNTY
January 8, 2009
The First Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission hereby announces the applicants for Circuit Court Judge in Okaloosa County. The applicants are as follows: Manuel F. Alvarez William B. Bishop Christine R. Bosau John Thomas Brown James C. Campbell D. Micha...

APRIL APPOINTMENTS TO BE FILLED
January 7, 2009
The Board of Governors is seeking applicants for the following vacancies to be filled during its April 3, 2009 meeting: Supreme Court's Bar Admissions Committee: One lawyer to serve a two-year term commencing July 1, 2009. This committee coordinates the ...

FLORIDA SUPREME COURT JNC SEEKS A DIVERSE, QUALIFIED CANDIDATE POOL FROM THE FIFTH DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL
January 5, 2009
The Florida Supreme Court Judicial Nominating Commission (JNC) announces that it has been convened by Gov. Charlie Crist for the purpose of recommending qualified candidates to the governor to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Justice Charles ...

FOURTH DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL JNC ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR DCA VACANCY
December 29, 2008
The Fourth District Court of Appeal Judicial Nominating Commission is now accepting applications to fill the vacancy on the Fourth District Court of Appeal created by the resignation of Judge Larry Klein. Applicants must have been members of The Florida B...

BRYANT-WILLIS REAPPOINTED TO BAR BOARD OF GOVERNORS
December 29, 2008
Arnell Bryant-Willis of Tallahassee has been reappointed by the Florida Supreme Court as a non-lawyer member of The Florida Bar Board of Governors for a two-year term beginning June 26, 2009. A Florida native with more than 26 years of experience as a man...

ORLANDO ATTORNEY IN LINE TO BECOME 2010 PRESIDENT OF THE FLORIDA BAR
December 16, 2008
Orlando City Attorney Mayanne Downs has become president-elect designate of The Florida Bar after being elected without opposition. Downs will be sworn in as president-elect in June 2009, when current President-elect Jesse H. Diner of Fort Lauderdale beco...

FLORIDA BAR BOARD OF GOVERNORS ELECTIONS: CONTESTED RACE IN 17th CIRCUIT; TWO NEWLY ELECTED; 20 INCUMBENTS AND PRESIDENT-ELECT DESIGNATE ELECTED WITHOUT OPPOSITION
December 16, 2008
Three lawyers are running in one contested election for a seat on The Florida Bar Board of Governors, 20 have been elected or re-elected for two-year terms and two newly elected board members will take office in June 2009. In addition, Orlando attorney Ma...

NOTICE OF CONTINUANCE OF AUGUST HEARING FOR JUDICIAL VACANCY FOR JUDGE OF COMPENSATION CLAIMS (GAINESVILLE DISTRICT)
December 15, 2008
The Statewide Nominating Commission for Judges of Compensation Claims (SNCJCC) announces that it will re-convene its Aug. 18, 2008, meeting which adjourned early due to Hurricane Fay. The meeting will re-convene on Monday, Feb. 2, 2009, at 9 a.m. at the O...

FLORIDA SUPREME COURT JUDICIAL NOMINATING COMMISSION TO RECONVENE - RESCHEDULING NOTICE
December 15, 2008
The Florida Supreme Court Judicial Nominating Commission (JNC) announces that a conference call scheduled for Sunday, Dec. 14, 2008, at 4 p.m. has been cancelled. The re-scheduled conference call will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2008, at 7 p.m. For dia...

FIRST CIRCUIT JNC SEEKS APPLICANTS FOR CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE IN OKALOOSA COUNTY
December 15, 2008
The First Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission is now accepting applications for a circuit judge position in Shalimar, Okaloosa County. Applicants must be registered voters, members of The Florida Bar for the past five years and reside within the First ...

SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT NOTICE OF JUDICIAL VACANCY AND INSTRUCTIONS
December 12, 2008
As a result of the resignation of Judge Robert S. Zack, there is a vacancy on the Seventeenth Judicial County Court, in and for Broward County, Florida. Judicial applications for this one County Court vacancy must be received before 5 p.m. on Monday, Jan....

FLORIDA SUPREME COURT JUDICIAL NOMINATING COMMISSION TO RECONVENE
December 12, 2008
The Florida Supreme Court Judicial Nominating Commission (JNC) announces that it has been re-convened by Gov. Charlie Crist for the purpose of recommending additional qualified candidates to the governor to fill the at-large vacancy created by the retirem...

NOMINEES RELEASED FOR SUPREME COURT VACANCY
December 9, 2008
The Supreme Court's Judicial Nominating Commission announces the nominees to be sent to Gov. Charlie Crist for his consideration in filling the at-large vacancy created by the retirement of Justice Harry Lee Anstead. Eighteen applicants applied for the va...

January 16 Summit to Focus on "Funding Justice: The Campaign for Florida's Courts"
December 9, 2008
Florida Bar and business and judicial leaders will take part in a summit on state court funding to be held at the Hyatt Regency in Miami on Friday, Jan. 16, from 9 a.m. to noon. The summit's goal is to underscore the point that state budgeting must uphold...

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY CONSUMER PAMPHLET OFFERED BY THE FLORIDA BAR
December 5, 2008
The Florida Bar Intellectual Property Committee of the Business Law Section has a new addition to The Bar's consumer pamphlet series. The pamphlet, entitled "Intellectual Property," covers key issues in the process of protecting human inventions. The pamp...

FIRST DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL JNC SUBMITS SIX NAMES TO GOV. CRIST FOR VACANCY
December 4, 2008
The Judicial Nominating Commission (JNC) for the First District Court of Appeal has submitted six names to Gov. Charlie Crist for consideration and appointment to fill the vacancy resulting from the appointment of Judge Ricky L. Polston to the Supreme Cou...

APPLICANTS FOR NOMINATION TO THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT OF FLORIDA 2008
December 3, 2008
The following have applied to fill a vacancy on the 17th Judicial Circuit Court created by the death of Judge Howard Zeidwig: Mari S.Blumstein Jaqueline M. Boswell Melinda K. Brown Carol E. Chloupek Shannon DeJesus Pedro E. Dijols Paul S. Eichner Phoebee...

SUPREME COURT DISCIPLINES ATTORNEYS 11/25/08
November 25, 2008
The Florida Bar, the state's guardian for the integrity of the legal profession, announces that the Florida Supreme Court in recent court orders disciplined 23 attorneys, disbarring six, suspending 13 and placing six on probation. Some attorneys received ...

NOTICE OF JUDICIAL VACANCY AND INSTRUCTIONS- 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
November 21, 2008
As a result of the death of Judge Charles Kaplan, there is a vacancy on the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit Court, in and for Broward County. Judicial applications for this one Circuit Court vacancy must be received before 5 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 5, 2009, at ...

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