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In Memoriam

January 1, 2026, In Memoriam

In Memoriam
Terence Brennan, Orlando Admitted 1994; Died October 31, 2025 Richard Burton, Aventura Admitted 1974; Died October 17, 2025 Patricia Gainer-Gaddis,...

Former Florida Bar President William F. Blews dies

In Memoriam
William F. Blews, a longtime St. Petersburg trial lawyer and president of The Florida Bar in 1994-1995, died December 13....

December 1, 2025, In Memoriam

In Memoriam
David Coulson, Miami Admitted 1999; Died September 8, 2025 Jorge De la Cruz-Munoz, Lake Mary Admitted 1999; Died September 17,...

November 1, 2025, In Memoriam

In Memoriam
Laura Allen, Ft. Myers Admitted 1980; Died May 4, 2025 Marc Berson, Millburn, NJ Admitted 1976; Died December 2, 2023...

October 1, 2025, In Memoriam

In Memoriam
Cordel Batchelor, Wesley Chapel Admitted 2000; Died September 4, 2024 Michael Buchenhorner, Miami Admitted 1982; Died June 19, 2019 Edwin...

F. Wallace Pope, Jr. — 1941-2025

In Memoriam
We are mourning the loss of a foundation of our firm.  Wally Pope passed away on September 3, months after...

September 1, 2025, In Memoriam

In Memoriam
Howard Anderson, Tampa Admitted 1997; Died June 7, 2025 Conrad Ankiel, Stanhope, NJ Admitted 1979; Died January 28, 2024 Eric...

August 1, 2025 In Memoriam

In Memoriam
Kenneth Adler, Boca Raton Admitted 2004; Died December 4, 2024 Frank Alvarez, Tampa Admitted 1974; Died June 12, 2025 Warren...

July 1, 2025 In Memoriam

In Memoriam
Linda Berzofsky, Miami Admitted 1991; Died October 3, 2024 Dawn Caloca-Johnson, Tallahassee Admitted 1992; Died May 4, 2025 Charles Chritton,...

Frank 'Dennis' Alvarez — 1945-2025

In Memoriam
With tremendous sadness and emotion, we announce the death of Frank "Dennis" Alvarez, who passed away on June 12, 2025...