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The given text is a collection of various articles and information related to legal professionals and pro bono services in Florida. It mentions Boris L. Zhadanovskiy, an Associate Attorney at Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley, who specializes in medical malpractice, personal injury, insurance litigation, and wrongful death cases. It also discusses the Claud B. Nelson Pro Bono Peer Academy, an online program that provides training and support for lawyers offering pro bono services. The text further highlights the importance of pro bono work and announces the call for nominations for the 2025 pro bono service awards. [Extracted from the article]

The Supreme Court is weighing a Florida Bar panel's recommendations for improving access to legal services, proposals that run the gamut from a commission to coordinate access for self-represented litigants, [...]

The Florida Bar News article discusses the increase in loan repayment assistance for civil legal aid lawyers provided by the Florida Bar Foundation (FFLA). The FFLA has doubled the annual loan amount available through its Loan Repayment Assistance Program (LRAP) from $5,000 to $10,000. The loans are forgivable if recipients use the funds to pay off their student debt and continue working for a qualified civil legal aid program for one year. The increase in loan assistance aims to recruit and retain qualified civil legal aid attorneys who often make less than other lawyers but provide valuable service to Floridians in need. Since 1996, FFLA's LRAP program has helped lawyers employed by Florida civil legal aid providers pay down over $13 million of their school loans. Applications for 2025 LRAP loans will open in October, and qualified applicants will be eligible for loans up to $10,000. [Extracted from the article]

The Florida Bar has opened nominations for the 2025 pro bono service awards, which recognize lawyers, judges, law firms, and associations that have made significant contributions to pro bono service. These awards honor individuals and organizations that have provided free legal assistance to those in need. The Florida Bar and the Supreme Court are inviting nominations from legal aid groups, civic organizations, fellow lawyers, and citizens who know of deserving candidates. The awards ceremony will be held at the Florida Supreme Court and will be livestreamed for public viewing. [Extracted from the article]

Bay Area Legal Services has received a $500,000 pledge from an anonymous donor to establish the Richard C. Woltmann Endowment Fund. The gift honors Richard 'Dick' Woltmann's 43-year tenure as [...]

The article discusses the presentation of The Florida Bar President's Legislative Award to Republican Rep. Traci Koster at the 2024 Annual Convention in Orlando. The award recognizes Koster's consistent acknowledgment of her Bar membership and her advocacy for the services provided by The Florida Bar. Koster has worked on various legislative priorities, including the comprehensive rewrite of the Baker and Marchman acts, which govern the involuntary commitment of individuals with mental health and substance use disorders. The article also mentions Miami lawyer Roberto R. Pardo taking office as the president of FFLA, a charitable organization that aims to increase access to the justice system for people of limited means. Pardo is recognized for his extensive involvement in legal aid and his contributions to the legal community. [Extracted from the article]

The Florida Bar News article from August 2024 reports that Roland Sanchez-Medina, Jr. has been elected as the President of The Florida Bar. Sanchez-Medina emphasized the importance of fairness, ethical conduct, and supporting the well-being of lawyers. He also expressed his commitment to cultivating an environment that prioritizes collaboration and support for members. Additionally, the article mentions that FFLA (formerly The Florida Bar Foundation) has awarded grants to 11 legal aid providers through various programs aimed at improving access to legal services. [Extracted from the article]

The Florida Bar News article discusses a recent ruling by the Florida Supreme Court that reverses a 2018 decision regarding Miranda rights reminders. The court determined that there is no per se requirement for officers to remind or readvise suspects of their rights, but evidence of such reminders may be relevant in analyzing whether the defendant voluntarily waived their rights. The ruling stems from a case involving a defendant who incriminated himself during conversations with an investigator after initially requesting a lawyer. The case will now be reconsidered under the new standard set by the court. Online registration for the 2024 Voluntary Bar Leaders Conference is also mentioned in the article. [Extracted from the article]

Jaison James opened Jaison James Legal Services located at 8632 Turnstone Shore Ln. in Riverview [...]

The 15th Judicial Circuit recently held its annual Pro Bono Awards Ceremony and Ice Cream Social to honor lawyers who provide pro bono legal services through the Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County. The event was attended by Chief Judge Glenn Kelley, retired Supreme Court Justice Barbara Pariente, and former Florida Bar Presidents Gary Lesser and Michelle Suskauer, among others. The ceremony recognized 52 attorneys who collectively contributed $2.2 million worth of billable hours. Various awards were presented, including the Juvenile Law Award, Family Law Award, and Civil Litigation Award. Chief Judge Kelley commended the award winners for their dedication to giving back, while Justice Pariente emphasized the ongoing need for more donations and volunteers. The event was organized by the Pro Bono Awards Ceremony and Ice Cream Social Subcommittee. [Extracted from the article]

Tori C. Simmons of Hill Ward Henderson has been appointed chair of Bay Area Legal Services' Board of Directors. Caption: [...]

What is the future of the legal profession? There have been many opinions offered, but some answers are emerging. Generally speaking, tectonic shifts take a while before significant changes are [...]

The Florida Supreme Court 'does not intend to adopt' most of the recommendations from the final report of its Special Committee to Improve the Delivery of Legal Services. The recommendations [...]

Lindsey A. Daniels, Lauren S. Alevizos, and Brandon K. Dellabella joined Jupiter Law Center in [...]

Larry Smith of RumbergerKirk received the Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel's 2022 Diversity Award during its Annual Meeting in Seattle, Washington. Caption: [...]

Rob Blank of Rumberger-Kirk has been invited to become a member of the Federation of Defense and Corporate [...]

The Florida Supreme Court has amended Bar rules to permit not-for-profit legal service providers to organize as a corporation and to permit nonlawyers to serve on the boards of directors [...]

Legal Services of Greater Miami (Legal Services) recently hosted a panel discussion on cryptocurrency and is also now accepting tax-deductible cryptocurrency donations. Hosted by Greenberg Traurig in March, the Business [...]

Responding to a Supreme Court request, the Board of Governors has approved a special committee on improving access to justice. At a March 25 virtual meeting, the board voted unanimously [...]

Miami-Dade Judges Miesha Darrough and Scott Janowitz, Lissie Salazar of the Greater Miami Legal Services, and Roy Weinfeld, a landlord-tenant attorney, presented, 'Evictions in a Post-COVID World,' via [...]

Judge Miesha Darrough, Judge Scott Janowitz, Lissie Salazar of the Greater Miami Legal Services, and Roy Weinfeld presented a complimentary seminar, 'Evictions in a Post-COVID World,' via [...]

In the early 1800s, textile artisans protested against the proliferation of new technology--specifically, mechanized looms. (1) Despite their protests, the new technology came and workers had to retool, adapt, and [...]

Bob Turk and Lisa Berg presented, 'From Hiring to Firing in the Construction Industry: Practical Employment Law Advice for Florida Employers,' for the University of Miami School of [...]

Robert W. Wilkins of Jones Foster served as a panelist at the Association of Corporate Counsel South Florida 11th Annual Conference on 'This Side of Litigation Paradise: What Should In-House [...]

The article presents a notice issued by the Florida Supreme Court on amendments to juvenile regulations as of March 2015. Topics include providing counsel to children with special needs, placement of special children to residential treatment centers, appointment of Guardian Ad Litem Program. Also tackled is a notice of hearing for care of children with special needs who are at least 17-years-old.