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News about the legal profession in Florida.
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…
4TH JNC ANNOUNCES CERTIFIED LIST OF NOMINEES FOR DUVAL COUNTY COURT VACANCY
May 10th, 2021
On Friday, May 7, in accordance with previously issued press releases, the Judicial Nominating Commission for the Fourth Judicial Circuit interviewed seven (7) applicants to fill the vacancy on the Duval County Court Bench created by the retirement of The Hon. Ronald Higbee. Following deliberations and thoughtful consideration of each applicant, the Commission nominates the…
SUPREME COURT DISCIPLINES 15 ATTORNEYS
April 30th, 2021
Summaries of orders issued from March 26, 2021, to April 28, 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 15 attorneys, disbarring five, revoking the licenses of two, suspending six and reprimanding three. Two attorneys were ordered to pay…
THE FLORIDA BAR REVAMPS ITS LEGAL GUIDE FOR TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS
April 26th, 2021
With high school graduations quickly approaching, The Florida Bar has revamped its legal guide for teens and young adults by launching a new website and brand name, Legal Survival Guide: Florida Laws You Should Know. The online guide, www.legalsurvivalguide.org, is packed with FAQs on Florida laws that young people need to know, especially after they turn…
5TH CIRCUIT JNC ANNOUNCES CIRCUIT COURT JUDICIAL VACANCY
April 14th, 2021
The Fifth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission announces a vacancy in the Fifth Judicial Circuit for Circuit Court Judge due to the retirement of Judge Edward Scott. Applicants must have been a member of The Florida Bar for the preceding five (5) years and must be a registered voter. The appointee must be a resident of…