Member News: FJA Joins Truck Safety Coalition in Advancing Safer Roads and Supporting Families
Last Friday, FJA was proud to support the Truck Safety Coalition (TSC) at its 4th Annual Gala, “A Night to Celebrate Truck Safety,” in Washington, D.C. TSC is, first and foremost, a community for people whose lives have been changed…
Florida Politics – Chris Ligori: Does a contract mean anything anymore?
Published on 9/2 in Florida Politics The single mother trying to keep a roof over her children’s heads. The working father supporting his family. The retiree living on a fixed income. The small business owner putting everything on the line…
Governor DeSantis’ Veto Denies Justice and Accountability for Victims of Government Negligence
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis vetoed HB 145, legislation that would have provided modest but meaningful reforms to Florida's sovereign immunity laws and improved access to compensation for victims harmed by government negligence. Because of the veto, Florida's…
Florida Justice Association® Announces 2026–2027 Officers and Board of Directors
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The Florida Justice Association (FJA®) announced its 2026–2027 slate of elected officers and Board of Directors, with Christopher “Chris” N. Ligori installed as President during the Florida Justice Association’s Annual Convention in Palm Beach. Joining Ligori as officers…
St. Thomas University College of Law Wins First Place at the Honorable E. Earle Zehmer Memorial Mock Trial Competition
ORLANDO, Fla. – St. Thomas University College of Law won first place at the Honorable E. Earle Zehmer Memorial Mock Trial Competition on November 9, earning top honors among 16 teams from across the state and beyond. The Florida Justice…
Florida Justice Association® Elects New Slate of Officers
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TALLAHASSEE The Florida Justice Association FJA® has announced the officers that will serve throughout 2025-2026. The FJA Elected Officers include: FJA President, Robert Waylon Thompson – Thompson is a founding partner of Manuel & Thompson, P.A. in…
University of Miami College of Law Wins 1st Place at the 2024 E. Earle Zehmer Memorial Mock Trial Competition
On November 16 and 17, the Florida Justice Association Research and Education Foundation held its annual Honorable E. Earle Zehmer Memorial Mock Trial Competition at the Broward County Courthouse in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This year was our biggest event yet,…
New Year, New Funding Options: The SBA Justice Loans Program
Now that the ball has dropped and the new year has officially begun, maybe it’s time to consider where an SBA Loan could take your business in 2024. We know there are challenges in the marketplace. Inflation and a recession…
Stetson University College of Law Wins 1st Place at the 2023 E. Earle Zehmer Memorial Mock Trial Competition
This past weekend on November 4th and 5th, the Florida Justice Association Research and Education Foundation with the support of FJA’s Young Lawyers Section held its annual Honorable E. Earle Zehmer Memorial Mock Trial Competition at the Broward County Courthouse…
Florida Justice Association Announces New Leadership Team
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Allison North Jones ajones@myfja.org (850) 521-1050 NEWS Tallahassee – The Florida Justice Association FJA® has announced a new leadership team of the organization's legislative advocacy and political programs. The new team will be led by…
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…