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Tallahassee, Florida
Joined December 2012
Tallahassee Democrat: He returned to open his own law practice in the heart of downtown Tallahassee in a home owned by his grandmother. Specializing in wills, trusts, and estates, he would continue going to his office every day until illness prevented him.
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Scion of the Lewis banking family which established their first local financial institution in 1856, died of Parkinson’s disease July 25.
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South Florida Sun Sentinel: A Hillsborough County circuit judge on Thursday reinstated an injunction that stops state-owned Citizens Property Insurance Corp. from forcing policyholders’ claims disputes to an arbitration panel that the company funds.
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Citizens Property Insurance Corp. was again ordered to stop forcing claims disputes into binding arbitration while a challenge of the practice’s constitutionality proceeds.
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Orlando Sentinel: A Broward County judge ruled on Monday [Aug. 18] that Nathan Gingles, the man facing the death penalty in the Feb. 16 triple murders in Tamarac, can’t afford private attorneys and will keep his current public defenders.
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A Broward County judge has ruled that Nathan Gingles, the man facing the death penalty in Feb. 16 triple murders in Tamarac, can’t afford private attorneys and will keep his current public de…
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We're looking forward to it! 🙌.
We invite you to join us, along with the Florida Supreme Court justices, in Miami on Sept. 18 for an event celebrating the 50th anniversary of former Justice Arthur J. England, Jr.'s election to the Court, becoming Florida's first Jewish justice. DETAILS:
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RT @triallawsection: Shrin Vesely, discussed the TLS Membership Retreat coming up Nov 6-8 with the Florida Bar News and Journal. Read th….
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We love a good courthouse visit! 🙌.
Quest Inc. recently visited the courthouse. They met with Chief Judge Christopher Sabella and observed a criminal court proceeding. Quest’s mission is to help people with developmental disabilities experience a full life. It was our pleasure to host them. #13Strong
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In LOVE with this new trend! . NGL this was lowkey kind of hard, but I think it turned out super pretty! . Also feel like it's giving fallout or the backrooms. right?
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Welcome, Judge Van Vorst! Congrats on your elevation! 🎉⚖️✨.
Baker County welcomes the Eighth Circuit’s newest circuit judge, the Honorable Kristine Van Vorst. We’re proud to have her join this outstanding bench.
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RT @flcourts: New material posted in judicial ethics case against Broward County circuit judge, JQC re: Judge Stefanie C. Moon. (public rep….
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RT @flcourts: New material has been posted to the Supreme Court website in Isaac “Ike” Perlmutter, et al. v. Federal Insurance Company, et….
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Tiffany T. Oshiro and Noah E. Blake, associate attorneys in the Tampa office of @MarshallDenLaw, recently participated in the @HCBATampaBay’s Mock Trial Camp. “The best way to thank a mentor is to pay it forward,” Oshiro said. #FeelGoodFriday.
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Tallahassee Democrat: At about 6:30 pm, Judge Stephen Everett announced that a jury of 12 men and women and two alternates had been chosen. The makeup of the jury was eight men and six women. He told jurors he expected the trial would go through Sept. 5.
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After three days of pointed questions, 12 men and women will decide the fate of the Adelson family matriarch in the murder of FSU professor Dan Markel.
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The Florida Supreme Court is weighing a proposal that would require deponents to have their cameras on to address concerns about witness coaching that some lawyers have expressed since the COVID-19 pandemic gave rise to a new era of remote proceedings.
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In the latest episode of @FLBarCFP's podcast, "On Civility with Magie Ozarowski," Third DCA Judge Thomas Logue discusses bias, "sweet reason," and zealous advocacy and his responsibilities as a member of the judiciary.
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“I’m not here to do what I want,” says Third DCA Judge Thomas Logue, saying a judge must be careful of bias, conscious and unconscious, in applying the law. “And I think a really good judge is...
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Florida Times-Union: Jacksonville City Council members at their Aug. 19 meeting designated two former general counsels as their go-to attorneys for legal advice.
jacksonville.com
City Council members dissatisfied with General Counsel Michael Fackler will use two former general counsels as their attorneys for legal issues.
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Now litigators are outlining why their firms have placed restrictions on using the app for confidential client communications and the considerations they’re advising clients to bear in mind going forward.
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Just about everyone can access WhatsApp. It's what attracts international clients—and concerns attorneys.
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Insurance Journal: With more states adding or considering restrictions on third-party funding of lawsuits, one of the largest litigation finance firms is now planning to invest directly in some law firms.
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With more states adding or considering restrictions on third-party funding of lawsuits, one of the largest litigation finance firms is now planning to
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⚠️A reminder for 15th Circuit attorneys⚠️ The 15th Circuit JNC is accepting applications for appointments for a Circuit and a Palm Beach County Court vacancy! Applications are due by September 19, with interviews on October 3. Learn more in the Bar News.
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RT @PardonMyTake: Tuesday night max woke Big Cat up with a flashlight at 2am because he thought we were going to get sued. @forthepeople ht….
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Mike Caruso, a CPA who has served in the Florida House of Representatives since 2018, has been sworn in as the clerk of the circuit court and comptroller for Palm Beach County. “It has been the honor of my life to serve the people of Florida,” said Caruso.
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