Spike in Lawsuits Filed Around State Could Have Been Prevented
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Allison North Jones ajones@myfja.org (850) 322-6701 TALLAHASSEE – One of the largest insurance industry giveaways - infringing on the rights of every Floridian - is now law. HB 837 was rushed through the legislative process and…
Statement from Florida Justice Association (FJA) President Curry Pajcic Regarding the Passage of HB 837 by the Florida Senate.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Allison North Jones ajones@myfja.org (850) 322-6701 See below for a statement from Florida Justice Association (FJA) President Curry Pajcic regarding the passage of HB 837 by the Florida Senate. “In just three short weeks, Florida…
Statement from FJA President Curry Pajcic Regarding Proposed Legislation (HB 837 /SB 236) Limiting Access to the Courts for all Floridians.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Allison North Jones ajones@myfja.org (850) 322-6701 See below for a statement from FJA President Curry Pajcic regarding proposed legislation (HB 837 /SB 236) limiting access to the courts for all Floridians. “Florida is under attack. HB…
Statement from FJA President Curry Pajcic
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 14, 2023 Contact: Allison North Jones ajones@myfja.org (850) 322-6701 See below for a statement from FJA President Curry Pajcic regarding the proposed legislation announced by Governor Ron DeSantis, Senate President Kathleen Passidomo, and Speaker Paul Renner…
The Human Trafficking Epidemic
This article was originally published in the Florida Justice Association's Jan/Feb 2023 Journal Issue. To view the article with footnotes, click here. The Human Trafficking Epidemic The United States recognizes two primary forms of trafficking in persons: forced labor and…
FJA #MembersinTheCommunity: Shannon Schott
FJA’s #MembersInTheCommunity Campaign highlights individuals and firms who are not only committed to protecting the rights of Florida’s citizens and consumers inside the courtroom, but also supporting their communities outside the courtroom. Today we are excited to highlight Shannon Schott…
FJA #MembersInTheCommunity: Mike Serrano
FJA’s #MembersInTheCommunity Campaign highlights individuals and firms who are not only committed to protecting the rights of Florida’s citizens and consumers inside the courtroom, but also supporting their communities outside the courtroom. In the spirit of calling out to dads/fathers…
FJA’s Minority Caucus Hosts School-to-Work Event with Big Brothers Big Sisters
The FJA’s #MembersInTheCommunity Campaign highlights individuals and firms who are not only committed to protecting the rights of Florida’s citizens and consumers inside the courtroom, but also supporting their communities outside the courtroom. FJA’s Minority Caucus hosted a School-to-Work event…
St Thomas Law Trial Team Wins First and Second place at FJA’s Mock Trial Competition
This past weekend, the Florida Justice Association Research and Education Foundation with the support of FJA's Young Lawyers Section held the annual Honorable E. Earle Zehmer Memorial Mock Trial Competition at the Richard E. Gerstein Justice Building in Miami, Florida.…
Hurricane Ian Disaster Relief Efforts: Making a Positive Impact
Hurricane Ian, a category 4 storm, made landfall in Southwest Florida on September 28, 2022, bringing catastrophic wind, flooding, and destruction along with it. The storm’s path cut across central and eastern Florida leaving most parts of the state impacted.…
The Encounters That Shaped Me: Justice Barbara Pariente
Written by Olivia D. Liggio and published in the Florida Justice Association Journal [Issue #627) On June 16, 2022, Justice Barbara J. Pariente will be the first recipient of the Justice Barbara Pariente Award at the Florida Justice Association’s Annual…
Breaking the Habit–A Mental Health Analysis By A Young Lawyer
By Brian M. Andino Disclaimer: This article is not a professional study on attorney mental health issues, but rather what this minority author has learned/observed about mental health wellness as a minority lawyer since the start of practicing law, including…