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A judge may serve as a volunteer in the Florida State Guard, with limits, according to the Judicial Ethics Advisory Committee. The ethics panel acted April 16 in Opinion Number: 2025-09, but not without dissent. The Florida State Guard (FSG) was re-established in 2022 “to protect and defend the people of Florida from all threats…

The practice of law is a noble profession. One of the hallmarks of this nobility is the willingness of legal professionals to help clients navigate conflicts that often take a significant toll on their lives — their sense of safety, well-being, relationships, and even their freedom. As national, state, and local bar associations, law schools,…

Legal Aid Service of Collier County (LASCC) has selected Kimberly A. Spiker as its 2025 “Attorney of the Year” award honoree. The award will be presented May 1 at LASCC’s Rockin’ Blues Bash fundraiser at The Maddox, a club in Naples. “Legal Aid is proud to honor Kim with this award as she is highly…

It was a dark and moonless night. I heard a big commotion outside my house. Reluctantly, I got up to investigate. My heavy front door makes noise when it opens, and the commotion instantly stopped as I stepped into that evening’s darkness. My heart pounding, I walked the short distance towards my garage door. It…