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6TH CIRCUIT JNC NOTICE OF COUNTY COURT JUDICIAL VACANCY

August 30th, 2021

The Sixth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission announces a judicial vacancy in the Pinellas County Court due to the retirement of the Honorable Myra Scott McNary. The Sixth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission seeks applications for nominations from all persons who meet the eligibility requirements set forth in the Florida Constitution. Applicants must be able to fulfill…

JENNIFER KRELL DAVIS NAMED NEW DIRECTOR OF THE FLORIDA BAR COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT

August 16th, 2021

Jennifer Krell Davis has been named the new director of The Florida Bar Communications Department. Davis steps up to her new role after serving five years as the Bar’s deputy director of communications under long-time Director Francine Andia Walker, who recently retired after 21 years with the Bar. In that position, Davis was instrumental in…

SUPREME COURT DISCIPLINES 10 ATTORNEYS

July 30th, 2021

Summaries of orders issued from June 25, 2021, to July 29, 2021 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 10 attorneys, disbarring two, suspending two, and reprimanding five. One attorney was admonished. As an official arm of the Florida…

SUPREME COURT DISCIPLINES 21 ATTORNEYS

July 1st, 2021

Summaries of orders issued from May 19, 2021, to June 24, 2021 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 21 attorneys, disbarring two, suspending ten, revoking the licenses of one, and reprimanding six. Five attorneys were placed on probation…

16TH CIRCUIT JNC NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING

June 28th, 2021

The 16th Circuit Judicial Nominating Committee will meet on July 7, 2021 at 11 a.m. Monroe County Attorney’s Office Conference Room 1111 12th Street, Suite 410 Key West, FL 33040 https://mcbocc.zoom.us/j/86558513490 (remote option) Topics Annual organizational meeting Discuss applicants and scheduling interviews for current vacancy For information and ADA Assistance call 305-292-3470. If you are…

2021 WINNERS OF THE PARKER THOMSON AWARDS FOR OUTSTANDING LEGAL JOURNALISM IN FLORIDA

June 14th, 2021

Winners of the 2021 Parker Thomson Awards for Outstanding Legal Journalism in Florida. Winners are represented in two categories, print and television. Award recipients receive $500 for first place; second-place honorees receive $250. All honorees and their media outlets receive plaques. The winners will be highlighted in a video during the 2021 Florida Press Association…

THE FLORIDA BAR TO SWEAR IN NEW PRESIDENT AND PRESIDENT-ELECT

June 7th, 2021

TALLAHASSEE, FLA – The Florida Bar will welcome new leadership when Jacksonville attorney Michael G. Tanner is sworn in as the Bar’s 73rd president and West Palm Beach attorney Gary S. Lesser becomes president-elect during the Bar’s hybrid 2021 Annual Convention on June 9-11. Mike Tanner, who practices with Gunster in Jacksonville and Tallahassee, has…

THE FLORIDA BAR TO HOLD 2021 ANNUAL CONVENTION AS HYBRID EVENT

June 3rd, 2021

TALLAHASSEE, FLA – Jacksonville attorney Michael G. Tanner will be sworn in as The Florida Bar’s 73rd president and West Palm Beach attorney Gary Lesser becomes president-elect at the hybrid 2021 Annual Florida Bar Convention, to be held June 9-11. The in-person events, including the General Assembly and social functions, will take place at the…

SUPREME COURT DISCIPLINES 5 ATTORNEYS

May 27th, 2021

Summaries of orders issued from April 29, 2021, to May 20, 2021* 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 five attorneys, disbarring one, suspending one, revoking the licenses of one, and reprimanding two. As an official arm of the…

1ST JNC AMENDED NOTICE OF ANNOUNCING NOMINEES FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY COURT JUDGE

May 18th, 2021

The First Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission conducted interviews on March 23, 2021 and interviewed 18 applicants to fill the vacancies on the First Judicial Circuit, Circuit Court created by the resignation of Judge Jeffrey Burns and the retirement of Judge Ross Goodman. The Commission re-convened on May 4, 2021, to provide the constitutionally required number…