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December 3, 2020 | NewsMock Trial Jurors Needed
The Trial Lawyer’s Section is conducting its prestigious 39th annual Chester H. Bedell Mock Trial Competition virtually this year. Eight law schools with two teams each are expected to be competing via Zoom from January 20rd to the 22th, 2021. The trials are presided over by state and federal court judges, but they do not determineRead more
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December 2, 2020 | News
Member Feedback Requested: TLS Bylaws Revisions
Dear Trial Lawyers Section Members: The Trial Lawyers Section of The Florida Bar wishes to amend Article I, Section 2 of its bylaws to bring them into line with what we perceive to be our actual mission and mandates. For years, we have reported to the Council of Sections and to our members and theRead more
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July 14, 2020 | News
2020-2021 New Trial Lawyers Executive Council Members
The Trial Lawyer Section welcomed four new Executive Council members at their June meeting during The Florida Bar Annual Convention on June 28, 2019. Dianne “Dee Dee” Fischer, Miami John M. Howe, West Palm Beach Andrew Reiss, Naples Shirin Vesely, St. Petersburg Dianne “Dee Dee” Fischer Dee Dee Fischer is a trial lawyerRead more
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July 10, 2020 | News
Meet the Trial Lawyers Section 2020-2021 Executive Committee
Wiley Hicks, of The Law Office of Wiley Hicks, has been selected to serve as Chair of the Trial Lawyers Section of The Florida Bar. Mr. Hicks has a statewide practice specializing in eminent domain and is proud to be the second legacy chair in the history of the Section. His father, Bill HicksRead more
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June 9, 2020 | News
BREAKING NEWS: Florida Supreme Court Extends Suspension of Civil Jury Trials until July 17, 2020.
On June 8, 2020, Chief Justice Charles Canady amended two earlier orders in regards to jury proceedings. According to www.floridasupremecourt.org, the first newly amended order extends the current suspension of jury proceedings including grand juries, jury selection, and criminal and civil jury trials through July 17, 2020. The statewide grand jury investigating school violence hasRead more
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May 29, 2020 | News
The Workgroup on Continuity of the Courts During and After Covid-19 Needs Your Input
The Workgroup on Continuity of the Courts During and After Covid-19 as established by the Supreme Court of Florida needs your input on your experiences with remote court proceedings. The deadline for completing this survey is Thursday, June 4, 2020. Please click here to access the survey or copy and paste the following into your webRead more
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May 6, 2020 | NewsBAR LAUNCHES FREE MENTAL HEALTH HELPLINE
Florida Lawyers Helpline The Florida Bar mental health helpline (1-833-FL1-WELL) is a free and confidential service that connects members with a professional counselor. There’s no cost for calls to the hotline and you may be referred for up to three free telehealth counseling sessions per year to help you develop strategies to overcome life’s challenges, balanceRead more
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May 4, 2020 | News
BREAKING NEWS: The Supreme Court of Florida suspends jury trials until at least July 2nd and modifies recommendations for virtual and electronic hearings
For more information on the Administrative Order, AOSC20-23, please visit The Florida Supreme Court’s website. Chief Justice issues emergency order expanding remote hearings and suspending jury trials into early July statewide. “Acting on the recommendations of a statewide Court Continuity Workgroup, Florida’s Chief Justice Charles Canady issued a new emergency order May 4 increasing theRead more
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April 6, 2020 | NewsGillam Elected to Board of Governors
The Trial Lawyers Section would like to congratulate W. Braxton Gillam IV of Jacksonville for being elected to Seat 2 of The Florida Bar Board of Governors. W. Braxton Gillam IV, a member of the Trial Lawyers Section Executive Council for the past four years, currently serves as Chair of the Section’s new Proportionality Committee;Read more
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February 26, 2020 | News2020 Legislative Award Presented to Rep. Thomas J. Leek
The Trial Lawyers Section of the Florida Bar presented Representative Thomas J. Leek with the Legislator of the Year Award for his outstanding commitment to improving Florida’s court system, protecting access to courts, and the independence of the Judiciary. The Award was presented by TLS Chair, Sandy Sanborn, and TLS Legislative Chair Paul Scheck. OverRead more
