The Florida Supreme Court Judicial Nominating Commission is accepting applications to fill the vacancies on the Florida Supreme Court created by the resignations of Justice Barbara Lagoa and Justice Robert Luck to assume federal judicial office. Based on the Florida Supreme Court’s current composition, at least one of the justices appointed to fill these two […]Read More

WEST PALM BEACH, FL – On November 7, 2019, the15th Judicial Circuit Pro Bono Committee hosted its inaugural Pro Bono Awards Pinning Ceremony and Ice Cream Social. The Pinning Ceremony recognized attorneys in our community who went above and beyond to provide pro bono legal services in 2018 in conjunction with the Legal Aid Society […]Read More

Dear Governor DeSantis: The Judicial Nominating Commission for the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit takes pleasure in certifying to you the following nominees to fill the County Court vacancies in Palm Beach County that was the subject of your Letter to Convene dated October 3, 2019: 1. Peter Bassaline 2. Melanie Casper 3. Lloyd Comiter 4. Laura […]Read More

Summaries of orders issued from Aug. 22 to Oct. 15, 2019 The Florida Bar, the state’s guardian for the integrity of the legal profession, announces that the Florida Supreme Court in recent court orders disciplined 11 attorneys, disbarring three, revoking the licenses of one, suspending one and reprimanding six. One attorney was also ordered to […]Read More

The School District of Palm Beach County is seeking two (2) Senior Litigation Attorney to work in a fast-paced legal office that supports public education in Palm Beach County, Florida. The position requires an experienced attorney with demonstrated record of trial practice and/or Appellate practice, preferably in matters of General Litigation, Commercial, Employment/Civil Rights/Constitutional and/or […]Read More

The Board of Governors is seeking applicants for the following vacancies to be filled during its January 31, 2020 meeting: The Florida Bar Foundation Board of Directors: Two lawyers to serve three-year terms, commencing July 1, 2020, and ending June 30, 2023. This 33-member Board of Directors administers Florida’s IOTA program. Directors shall be members […]Read More

LOCATION: Library Conference Room, Main Courthouse   APPLICANT DATE INTERVIEW TIME 1 Pamela Higer Polani 11/13/2019 8:30 AM – 8:40 AM 2 Judith Levine 11/13/2019 8:42 AM – 8:52 AM 3 Maxine Williams 11/13/2019 8:54 AM – 9:04 AM 4 Kevin Walsh 11/13/2019 9:06 AM – 9:16 AM 5 William Viergiver 11/13/2019 9:18 AM – […]Read More

Petition for Reinstatement by Charles William Cherry, II Case No. SC19-1527 TFB File No. 2020-50,201 (07A) CRE Pursuant to R. Regulation Fla. Bar 3-7.10, Mr. Cherry has petitioned the Supreme Court of Florida for reinstatement to The Florida Bar. A copy of that petition is enclosed. Mr. Cherry was suspended from practice of law for […]Read More

The United States Department of Justice, Office of the United States Trustee, seeks resumes from persons wishing to be considered for inclusion in a pool of trustees who may be appointed on a case-by-case basis to administer cases filed under the Small Business Reorganization Act of 2019 (Subchapter V), which amended chapter 11 of title […]Read More

Florida Realtor-Attorney Joint Committee: Six lawyers, one from each state appellate district, and one at-large member to serve two-year terms commencing January 1, 2020. The Florida Bar president receives the recommendations of the Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section for consideration. The committee is composed of 11 lawyers appointed by The Florida Bar and […]Read More