Florida Bar News back issues from February 2008:
Supreme Court reinstates stay in CCCRC case: oral arguments now slated for February 27.(Criminal Conflict and Civil Regional Counsels )
Feb 01, 2008; ... Florida's five Criminal Conflict and Civil Regional Counsels are back in business, at least for now. The Supreme Court on January 17 granted the state's emergency motion to reinstate an automatic stay in the case, overturning an order by Second Circuit Court Judge P. Kevin Davey ...
The cost of an education.(Brief article)
Feb 01, 2008 ... <Pre> The Cost of an Education Three years of in-state tuition and fees at Florida's law schools range from $22,701 for Florida A&M to nearly $104,000 for the University of Miami. Below is the breakdown for each of the 10 law schools in Florida. University of Miami ...
Out of Africa: Florida dirt lawyer helps resettle Namibia.
Feb 01, 2008; ... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] The pastor's words hit home: "Do what you can with what you have, from where you are." Listening to the Sunday sermon on being a Good Samaritan, Stephen Snively, a commercial real estate lawyer at Holland & Knight in Orlando, looked inward and ...
Public Interest Law Section advocates for a just society.
Feb 01, 2008 ... Addressing the legal needs of children. Understanding the challenges of persons with disabilities. Advocating the homeless should not be charged with crimes because they have no place to live. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Protecting the First Amendment. ...
Suit challenges Florida's lawyer advertising rules.
Feb 01, 2008; ... A Jacksonville lawyer and the public interest group Public Citizen have filed a federal lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of The Florida Bar's advertising rules. The lawyer, William H. Harrell, Jr., of Harrell & Harrell, P.A., claimed that Bar staff and the Standing ...
Bar proposes rules for lawyer Web sites.(Website overview)
Feb 01, 2008 ... The Florida Bar's proposed rules revisions for lawyer and law firm Internet Web sites will be filed with the Supreme Court later this month, and interested parties will have 30 days from that filing to make their own comments to the court. The Bar expects to file the amendments ...
Fifteenth Circuit judge Lucy Brown.(Brief article)
Feb 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: FIFTEENTH CIRCUIT JUDGE LUCY BROWN, a graduate of Nova Southeastern University law school in Ft. Lauderdale, administered the oath of office to the newly elected officers of the Palm Beach County Alumni Chapter at its annual holiday party, hosted ...
Talenfeld to lead Florida's Children First.(Howard Talenfeld)(Brief article)
Feb 01, 2008 ... Ft. Lauderdale's Howard Talenfeld, one of the original founders of Florida's Children First, was re-elected president of the nonprofit organization. Other officers include Brian Cabrey of Jacksonville, vice president; Jay Kassack of Tallahassee, secretary; and Karen Gievers of ...
Martin to lead CCBA.(Steven E. Martin of Cape Coral Bar Association)(Brief article)
Feb 01, 2008 ... Steven E. Martin has been elected president of the Cape Coral Bar Association. Other new officers include Vice President Steven K. Teuber, Treasurer Thomas Shipp, and Secretary Lisa A. Musial. "We are committed to promoting ...
Carrollwood elects Saady.(Claire Saady )(Brief article)
Feb 01, 2008 ... Claire Saady has been elected president of the Carrollwood Community Bar Association. Other newly elected officers include Daniel Bubley, vice president; William Coffman, secretary; and Robert Wise, treasurer. Other board members include Martin Bubley, Paul Sidney Elliot, Julian ...
[Cartoon].(Cartoon)
Feb 01, 2008 ... Couldn't you have found a different shirt ...
The Miami Beach Bar.(Brief article)
Feb 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: THE MIAMI BEACH BAR recently hosted its annual installation and judicial appreciation luncheon and swore-in Bruce Reich as its new president. Pictured at the installation, from the left, are 11th Circuit Chief Judge Joseph Farina, WFOR CBS-4 ...
Disciplinary actions.
Feb 01, 2008 ... The Florida Supreme Court in recent court orders disciplined 19 attorneys, disbarring two, suspending 13, placing five on probation, reprimanding three, and ordering two to pay restitution. Some attorneys received more than one form of discipline. The following lawyers are disciplined: ...
Sachs fights for those without a voice.(Lawyer Legislators)(Representative Maria Sachs)(Interview)
Feb 01, 2008; ... Growing up in the '60s made an indelible mark on state Rep. Maria Sachs, D-Delray Beach. "Since I was a kid, I was always talking for other people. I was a child of the '60s, so the Vietnam War and the whole social revolution of that time gave me more passion about fighting for ...
Marsicano Award nominations sought.(Lawyer Legislators)(Brief article)
Feb 01, 2008 ... The City, County and Local Government Law Section is now accepting nominations for its Ralph A. Marsicano Award. The award is given to a lawyer who has made a significant contribution to the practice of local government law. The award honors Marsicano who served Tampa for more ...
Florida Bar President Frank Angones.(Lawyer Legislators)
Feb 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: FLORIDA BAR PRESIDENT FRANK ANGONES recently addressed the Clearwater Bar Association at its January luncheon meeting and shared the stage ...
Bar may help collect civil penalties in UPL cases.(unlicensed practitioners of law)(Brief article)
Feb 01, 2008 ... The Bar may soon become involved in collecting some civil penalties against unlicensed practitioners of law. The Board of Governors, at its December meeting, recommended two ways to remove the Supreme Court from having to deal with collection of some penalties. Bar ...
Trueblood, Matthews appointed.(Travis W. Trueblood and Margaret Diane Matthews )(Brief article)
Feb 01, 2008 ... Travis W. Trueblood of Moore Haven has been appointed to a full three-year term on the Florida Rural Legal Services, Inc., Board of Directors by The Florida Bar Board of Governors. Trueblood had been serving on the legal services board since October, filling an un-expired term ....
Subprime mortgages do not impact Bar investments.
Feb 01, 2008 ... The subprime mortgage crisis that has roiled financial markets will not have any effect on Florida Bar investments. Investment Committee Chair Ian Comisky reported at the Board of Governors' recent meeting that the Bar's well-diversified portfolio has protected its earnings ...
Past recipients of the Collier County Women's Bar.(Brief article)
Feb 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: PAST RECIPIENTS OF THE COLLIER COUNTY WOMEN'S BAR Association's Woman Lawyer of the Year Award recently gathered for a luncheon at Club Pelican Bay. Pictured standing from the left are Jean Rawson, ...
Mentors needed.(Letters)(Letter to the editor)
Feb 01, 2008; ... I was fortunate to have mentors who encouraged me when I was growing up. At 23 years of age, I was billing lots of hours a week and like most young attorneys I knew, I was looking for something more. I needed to give some of my time and energy to something and someone beyond billable ...
Arcaini petitions for Bar reinstatement.(Robert Michael Arcaini )(Brief article)
Feb 01, 2008 ... Pursuant to Rule 3-7.10, Robert Michael Arcaini has petitioned the Florida Supreme Court for Bar reinstatement. Pursuant to a Supreme Court order dated April 12, 2001, Arcaini was suspended for nine months as a result of conduct involving neglect of a client matter, conflict of ...
Cohen petitions for Bar reinstatement.(Joel M. Cohen )(Brief article)
Feb 01, 2008 ... Pursuant to Rule 3-7.10, Joel M. Cohen of Cantonment has petitioned the Florida Supreme Court for Bar reinstatement. Any persons having knowledge bearing upon Cohen's ...
Errata.(Correction notice)
Feb 01, 2008 ... Turns out the reports of the death of Jeff Edward Rubin of Miami were greatly exaggerated. Upon seeing mention of his demise in the In Memoriam column in the January 1 issue of the News, Mr. Rubin called the Bar to say it just wasn't so. Rubin is alive and well and practicing ...
Admissions panel appointment available.(Notices)
Feb 01, 2008 ... The Board of Governors is seeking applicants for the following vacancy to be filled during its March 28 meeting: Supreme Court's Bar Admissions Committee: One lawyer to serve a two-year term commencing July 1. This committee coordinates the work of the bench, Bar, law schools, ...
17th JNC to fill circuit judicial vacancy.(Notices)(4th District Court of Appeals )(Brief article)
Feb 01, 2008 ... The 17th Circuit JNC is accepting applications to fill a circuit vacancy created by the elevation of Judge Dorian Damoorgian to the Fourth District Court of Appeal. Applicants must have been members of the Bar for the preceding five years, registered voters, and reside in the ...
14th JNC seeks to fill a circuit opening.(Notices)(Judicial Circuit Nominating Commission )(Brief article)
Feb 01, 2008 ... The 14th Judicial Circuit Nominating Commission is now accepting applications to fill a vacancy on the circuit bench created by the resignation of Judge Glen Hess. Applicants must have been members of the Bar for the preceding five years, registered voters, and reside in the ...
Court amends hand-delivered filing procedures.(Notices)(Florida Supreme Court )(Brief article)
Feb 01, 2008 ... Due to security concerns, the Florida Supreme Court will no longer accept after-hours hand-delived filings, according to court spokesman Craig Waters. "Effective immediately, the Florida Supreme ...
Toys for Tots.(Legal Roundup)
Feb 01, 2008 ... Toys for Tots: The Law Offices of Joshua J. Hertz and Dan Dolan Law Office celebrated an annual fundraiser with St. Thomas School of Law to benefit the U.S. Marines Toys for Tots program in ...
People's Law School.(Legal Roundup)
Feb 01, 2008 ... People's Law School: Panels of judges recently presented public programs as part of the Clearwater Bar Association's 2008 People's Law School at the St. Petersburg College, Drew Street Campus. Speaking from their personal experiences on the bench, the judges gave ...
Pro Bono Service.(Legal Roundup)(Brief article)
Feb 01, 2008 ... Pro bono service: Jacksonville Area Legal Aid recently honored 53 area attorneys for their pro bono service to Jacksonville Area Legal Aid clients in 2007. They included Dominic MacKenzie, Tracy Carlin, Rebecca Creed, Joseph Meux, Sr., John Mills, Bryan Gowdy, Patricia Vail, Laura ...
SABA Florida hails confirmation.(Legal Roundup)( South Asian Bar Association of Florida )(Brief article)
Feb 01, 2008 ... SABA Florida Hails Confirmation: The South Asian Bar Association of Florida recently applauded the confirmation of the first South Asian federal judge, former federal prosecutor Amul Thapar, who now joins the U.S. District Court for the ...
PACE Scholarship.(Legal Roundup)(Brief article)
Feb 01, 2008 ... PACE Scholarship: Williams Schifino Mangione & Steady in Tampa announced that Judithe R. Nielson is the recipient of the PACE Professional Scholarship. Nielson, who is an advanced certified paralegal with ...
Henderson, Franklin Supports Arts.(Legal Roundup)(Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt )(Brief article)
Feb 01, 2008 ... Henderson, Franklin Supports Arts: Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt of Ft. Myers sponsors the Cypress Lake High School Center for the Arts Program. The Visual Arts Department at Cypress Lake High School Center for the Arts hosts five gallery exhibits each school year, exhibiting ...
Morgan, Lewis makes donation.(Legal Roundup)(Morgan, Lewis & Bockius )(Brief article)
Feb 01, 2008 ... Morgan, Lewis Makes Donation: Morgan, Lewis & Bockius celebrated its 30th anniversary of its Miami office by donating $10,000 each to the University of Miami School of Law HOPE Public Resource Center, The Education Fund, and LegalLine of Miami-Dade. "We are proud of what we've accomplished ...
Palm Beach Paralegals.(Legal Roundup)(Palm Beach County Chapter of Paralegal Association of Florida, Inc.)(Brief article)
Feb 01, 2008 ... Palm Beach Paralegals: The Palm Beach County Chapter of Paralegal Association of Florida, Inc., will meet February 13 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel on Belvedere Road in Palm Beach. Brian T. Hanlon will discuss "Ad Valorem ...
Gordon & Doner help kids.(Legal Roundup)(Brief article)
Feb 01, 2008 ... Gordon & Doner Help Kids: Gordon & Doner employees and the Lake Park Fire Fighters collaborated to collect toys for the Marine Corps Toys for Tots program to assist underprivileged children in their community. "Many children in foster care and in ...
Bar President Frank Angones.(Legal Roundup)(Brief article)
Feb 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: BAR PRESIDENT FRANK ANGONES, left, addressed the Clearwater Bar Association in January where CBA Executive Director Karen France, far right, was recognized for her 10 ...
Gregory M. Weigand joined the New York City office of PricewaterhouseCoopers.(On the Move)
Feb 01, 2008 ... Gregory M. Weigand joined the New York City office of ...
Steven E. Eisenberg has joined Jones, Walker, Waechter, Poitevent, Carrere & Denegre in Miami as a special counsel.(On the Move)
Feb 01, 2008 ... Steven E. Eisenberg has joined Jones, Walker, Waechter, Poitevent, Carrere & Denegre ...
Devin S. Radkay has joined Gunster, Yoakley & Stewart as a real estate attorney.(On the Move)
Feb 01, 2008 ... Devin S. Radkay has joined Gunster, Yoakley & Stewart ...
Brian Garcia has joined Holland & Knight in Miami.(On the Move)
Feb 01, 2008 ... Brian Garcia has joined Holland & Knight in Miami as a partner ...
Eugene P. Balshem has become a partner with Stroock & Stroock & Lavan in Miami.(On the Move)
Feb 01, 2008 ... Eugene P. Balshem has become a partner with Stroock & Stroock & Lavan in ...
Hodgson Russ.(On the Move)(Yueh-Mei Kim Nutter)(Brief article)
Feb 01, 2008 ... Yueh-Mei Kim Nutter, a partner in Hodgson Russ' Florida family and marital and business litigation practice groups, has been named managing partner of the ...
Kevin G. Humphries has become a shareholder with Colon & Lopez in Bartow.(On the Move)
Feb 01, 2008 ... Kevin G. Humphries has become a shareholder with Colon & Lopez in Bartow and ...
Mutaqee Akbar opened the Law Office of Mutaqee Akbar, P.A., in Tallahassee.(On the Move)
Feb 01, 2008 ... Mutaqee Akbar opened the Law Office of Mutaqee Akbar, P.A., in Tallahassee. The address is P.O. Box 10143, Tallahassee 32302; (850) 383-0000, ...
GrayRobinson has opened a new office in downtown Miami.(On the Move)(Brief article)
Feb 01, 2008 ... GrayRobinson has opened a new office in downtown Miami. Staffing the office at 1221 Brickell Avenue, Suite 1650, will be Frank P. Terzo, Leyza F. Blanco, Nathan G. Mancuso, and Ileana Espinosa Christianson practicing in the areas of creditors' rights, bankruptcy, and litigation; Robert F ....
Ted A. Bonanno joined Heller Ehrman LLP in San Diego as an associate.(On the Move)
Feb 01, 2008 ... Ted A. Bonanno joined Heller Ehrman LLP in San Diego as an associate. Bonanno has ...
Palm Beach Gardens.(On the Move)
Feb 01, 2008 ... Spencer T. Kuvin with Ricci-Leopold in Palm Beach Gardens has been named a partner in the firm. Kuvin practices in the area ...
Mary Clarke has joined Robert Allen Law as partner in the firm's corporate taxation group in its Miami office.(On the Move)
Feb 01, 2008 ... Mary Clarke has joined Robert Allen Law as partner in the firm's corporate taxation group in its Miami office. Clarke does tax and trusts and estates work ....
Deirdre Kelsey-Holley opened The Law Office of Deirdre N. Kelsey-Holley PLLC.(On the Move)
Feb 01, 2008 ... Deirdre Kelsey-Holley opened The Law Office of Deirdre N. Kelsey-Holley PLLC, located at 12909 ...
Robert M. Kesten and Jan Michael Morris have joined Adorno & Yoss as partners in the firm's Boca Raton office.(On the Move)
Feb 01, 2008 ... Robert M. Kesten and Jan Michael Morris have joined Adorno & Yoss as partners in the firm's Boca Raton office. Kesten focuses on real estate and transactional ...
Robin Gibson Drage has joined Brown, Garganese, Weiss & D'Agresta and will perform real estate.(On the Move)
Feb 01, 2008 ... Robin Gibson Drage has joined Brown, Garganese, Weiss & D'Agresta and will ...
Brian Garcia.(On the Move)
Feb 01, 2008 ... Brian Garcia has joined Holland & Knight in Miami as a partner ...
Pathman Lewis.(On the Move)
Feb 01, 2008 ... Louis Archambault has been named a partner with Pathman Lewis in Miami ....
Jessica C. Furst has joined Foley & Larder's Washington, D.C., office as an associate and practices political law as a member of the firm's government and public affairs practice.(On the Move)
Feb 01, 2008 ... Jessica C. Furst has joined Foley & Larder's Washington, D.C., office as an associate and practices political law ...
Alvarez, Sambol, Winthrop & Madson.(On the Move)
Feb 01, 2008 ... Philip D. Storey has become a partner with Alvarez, Sambol, Winthrop & Madson, which has offices in Orlando, Miami, and Ft Myers ....
Matthew M. Thompson.(On the Move)
Feb 01, 2008 ... Matthew M. Thompson has joined Broad and Cassel as an associate in the firm's ...
Victoria J. Alvarez.(On the Move)
Feb 01, 2008 ... Victoria J. Alvarez has moved her office to 1202 N. Armenia Avenue, Tampa 33607. The telephone number ...
Marili Cancio has joined Fowler White Burnett as a shareholder in its Miami office.(On the Move)
Feb 01, 2008 ... Marili Cancio has joined Fowler White Burnett as a shareholder in its Miami office. Cancilo focuses ...
Adorno & Yoss.(On the Move)
Feb 01, 2008 ... David A. Slutsker has become a partner in Adorno & Yoss' Ft. Lauderdale office. Slutsker represents ...
Charles F. (Charlie) Ketchey, Jr., has joined Trenam Kemker in Tampa as a shareholder.(On the Move)
Feb 01, 2008 ... Charles F. (Charlie) Ketchey, Jr., has joined Trenam Kemker in Tampa as a ...
Becker & Poliakoff.(On the Move)
Feb 01, 2008 ... Raymond Newman, in charge of Becker & Poliakoff's office in Ft. Walton Beach and the Panhandle, has been ...
Jonathan Wasserman, a board certified criminal trial attorney, has opended The Law Office of Jonathan Wasserman.(On the Move)
Feb 01, 2008 ... Jonathan Wasserman, a board certified criminal trial attorney, has opended The Law Office of Jonathan Wasserman, P.A., at Brandywine ...
John Marc Tamayo and Robert Aranda formerly of Frost Tamayo Sessums & Aranda, have started a new law practice in Lakeland with Jim Valenti.(On the Move)
Feb 01, 2008 ... John Marc Tamayo and Robert Aranda formerly of Frost Tamayo Sessums & Aranda, have started a new law practice in Lakeland with Jim Valenti. Their practice will continue to include business litigation, personal injury, medical malpractice, and employment. Ted Weeks IV, ...