Broad and Cassel, is pleased to announce the addition of Jo Thacker to the Orlando office as a Partner.
A well-known legal veteran in Central Florida, Thacker brings to the firm a wide variety of expertise and will practice in various areas of law, from corporate matters and governmental relations to real estate and land use.
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Sunday, June 26, 2011
South Florida's Legal Events - June 27, 2011
8am Dade County Bar Association: Panel discussion on “Prosecuting and Defending a Foreclosure Case in the 11th Judicial Circuit”
Where: Hyatt Regency Miami Hotel, 400 SE Second Ave., Miami
Cost: $200 at the door
Call: (305) 371-2220
Cost: $200 at the door
Call: (305) 371-2220
Young Professionals of The Miami
Where: Miami Lighthouse, 601 SW 8th Ave, Miami, Fl601 SW 8th Ave, Miami, Fl RSVP: Cameron Sisser at csisser@miamilighthouse.org
11:30 am - 2pm the Florida Bar Labor and Employment Section present RECENT DEVELOPMENTAT THE EEOC, LOCALLY AND NATIONALLY http://goo.gl/Ih15C
Description: Registration includes lunch and CLE Credit
Cost: $45 Members $50 Non-Members if space permits
Broward Solo/Small Law Firm Networking Lunch
Where: Bimini Boat Yard 1555, S.E. 17th St, Fort Lauderdale, (954) 525-7400
RSVP: Beth Lindie (954) 764-5400 and/or blindie@lawyers.com
Where: 701 Brickell Ave., 30th floor, Miami
Cost: $15 members, $25 nonmembers
CABA & Coral Gables Bar Association Happy Hour
Where: Novecento 121 Alhambra Plaza
Description: Two for one cocktails and complimentary hor d'oeuvres will be served.
RSVP to Jane Muir at 305-802-5959 jane@grinbergmuirlaw.com
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Fowler White Boggs adds Kelly Kolb to Fort Lauderdale team
Bilzin Sumberg is the Volunteer Firm of the Decade
Miami, FL–Bilzin Sumberg Baena Price & Axelrod LLP has been honored with the "Volunteer Firm of the Decade" award at the Lawyers For Children America's (LFCA). LFCA's mission is to protect the rights of children who are victims of abuse, abandonment and neglect by providing quality pro bono legal representation and collaborating for systematic change to improve the lives of children.
Katherine Fernandez Rundle to Receive Mattie Belle Davis Award
GRAYROBINSON ATTORNEY INSTALLED AS PRESIDENT OF THE FLORIDA BAR FOUNDATION
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
JON POLENBERG ELECTED PRESIDENT OF TRANSPLANT FOUNDATION OF FLORIDA
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - June 21, 2011 - Jon Polenberg, Founding Partner of Polenberg Cooper, one of South Florida's leading boutique commercial litigation firms, has been elected president of the Transplant Foundation of Florida. Affiliated with the Miller School of Medicine at the University of Miami, the Transplant Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting transplant patients in both financial and emotional need, educating the community on the importance of organ donation and funding transplant research.
Sunday, June 19, 2011
South Florida's Legal Events - June 20, 2011
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Tue Jun 21, 2011
11:45am Miami Beach
Contact: Call (305) 575-2400
12pm Broward Solo/ Small Law Firm Networking Lunch
RSVP: John Rizvi, (954) 452-0033 and or johnrizvi@ideaattorneys.com
5:30pm “Unlicensed Practice of Law” - MIAMI-DADE LEGAL SUPPORT ASSOCIATION
Where: Courtyard by Marriott Downtown 200 SE Second Avenue Miami , FL 33131
Description: Cocktails 5:30 p.m. Meeting 6:00 p.m. SPEAKER: Jacquelyn P. Needelman, Esq.,
Cost: $25 Members, $30 Non-members PARKING: $5.00 Valet Parking
RSVP: Annette at 305-789-5916 or at amann@podhurst.com
6:15pm “Truth in Advertising in American and Jewish Law”
Where: Bilzin Sumberg at 1450 Brickell Avenue Miami
6:30pm Florida Muslim Bar Assoc Election & General Body Meeting
Where: Faruqui Law Firm, 633 SE 3rd Avenue Suite 4R Lauderdale , FL 33301
For more information on the Florida Muslim Bar Association or to become a member, please visit our website at http://www.floridamuslimbar.org
Duane Morris' Edward Feenane Named to Barry University Board of Trustees
Duane Morris Marketing and Business Development Manager Edward J. Feenane has been elected to the Board of Trustees of Barry University in Miami Shores, Florida.
Feenane oversees client relations and business activities for Duane Morris’ Miami office, and for the firm’s national labor and employment practice. He has more than 20 years of experience in the legal industry. He is a Miami resident and earned his bachelor’s degree in Professional Administration from Barry University. He serves on the board of directors for the South Florida Council of the Boy Scouts of America, and is an active member of the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce and the United Way Legal Cabinet.
Stephen Siegel Joins Broad and Cassel
“Stephen’s extensive experience in health law rounds out our full-service practice serving all facets of the health care industry,” said Mike Segal, chair of the firm’s Health Law Practice Group.
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Holland & Knight earns Gold Standard Certification for providing women attorneys with opportunities for success
MIAMI - June 16, 2011 - Holland & Knight recently earned Gold Standard Certification from The Women in Law Empowerment Forum (WILEF) for its achievement in providing women attorneys with opportunities for financial success and positions at the highest level of firm leadership. WILEF's new Gold Standard Certification Awards Initiative is the only initiative directed toward certifying and publicly recognizing eligible law firms that have met their criteria for empowering women attorneys.
Teen's death on WaveRunner leads to $39,000,000.00 Verdict Against Yamaha
Boca Raton, FL – Attorneys for two Florida families won a $39,000,000.00 jury verdict against Yamaha Motor Corp. USA in a WaveRunner collision that claimed the life of one teen, 14-year-old Jaysell Perez, and left another, Samantha Archer, scarred and mutilated for life.
Attorney's Robbie B. Baker, Esq., of Baker, Zimmerman & Perez, David Kleinberg, Esq., of Neufeld, Kleinberg & Pinkiert, P.A. and Eric Ansel, Esq., of Ansel & Miller won a hard fought battle against Yamaha that lasted approximately 5 years and culminated in a six-week trial in West Palm Beach, Florida. Plaintiffs’ attorneys accused Yamaha Motor Corp. USA of failing to correct a known steering defect with the personal water craft and then failing to adequately warn people that an operator could not steer without throttle. This defect was particularly dangerous for a first time operator, such as Samantha Archer, as she had no idea that she had to increase energy in a collision avoidance situation. The jury found that this defect resulted in Perez and Archer crashing into a boat.
Attorney's Robbie B. Baker, Esq., of Baker, Zimmerman & Perez, David Kleinberg, Esq., of Neufeld, Kleinberg & Pinkiert, P.A. and Eric Ansel, Esq., of Ansel & Miller won a hard fought battle against Yamaha that lasted approximately 5 years and culminated in a six-week trial in West Palm Beach, Florida. Plaintiffs’ attorneys accused Yamaha Motor Corp. USA of failing to correct a known steering defect with the personal water craft and then failing to adequately warn people that an operator could not steer without throttle. This defect was particularly dangerous for a first time operator, such as Samantha Archer, as she had no idea that she had to increase energy in a collision avoidance situation. The jury found that this defect resulted in Perez and Archer crashing into a boat.
Monday, June 13, 2011
The Online Bar Association Future of Law Series: Law of the Future Event Discussion
Josh Coller - Publisher of the Legal Community Update
Mayra Colón, Esq.- practicing in house attorney & manager f online bar assoc
Discussing: Future of Law or Law of the Future?
Mayra Colón, Esq. Discuss the Online Bar & This Event With Josh
Mayra Colón, Esq.- practicing in house attorney & manager f online bar assoc
Discussing: Future of Law or Law of the Future?
Mayra Colón, Esq. Discuss the Online Bar & This Event With Josh
South Florida's Legal Community - June 13, 2011
11:45am Attorney Alan Sakowitz, author of Miles Away . . . Worlds Apart, discusses his exposure of Scott Rothstein
Where: The Grill, 2101 W. Cypress Creek Road , Fort Lauderdale , FL 33309
Cost: $17 members $20 nonmembers. Cash and checks only.
RSVP:Wilma Stevenson stevenson2@bellsouth.net
For additional visit http://northbrowardbar.org
5:30pm Association of South Florida Mediators & Arbitrators: Installation dinner and program on “Navigating the Mediator’s Ethical Minefield”
Where: Tropical Acres Restaurant, 2500 Griffin Road , Fort Lauderdale
Cost: $35 members, $40 nonmembers, $5 more at the door.
Email: asfma1@gmail.com Website: www.asfma.org
5:30pm Join the Dive Bar - South Florida 's ONLY Underwater Bar Association
Where: Quarterdeck, located at 1541 Cordova Road Fort Lauderdale
For more information visit: www.theDiveBar.org
Sunday, June 12, 2011
3rd Annual Lawyers Have Heart 5K Run/Walk
We are pleased to announce the third annual Lawyers Have 
Heart 5K Run/Walk, presented in partnership between the Palm Beach County Bar and the American Heart Association. Al LaSorte and Matt Chait of Shutts & Bowen LLP are this year's co-chairmen and Natalie Morales of
NBC's Today Show will be on hand as the Master of Ceremonies. Last year's Run had over 50 law firms and 600 runners/walkers, immediately followed by the 12,000 person Start! Heart Walk. This year will be even bigger. Go to the website today to sign up your firm's team and start fundraising!
Scales of Justice Boot Camp: Also, if you're interested in applying for the free Scales of Justice 10 week fitness boot camp leading up to the event, please click here. Deadline to apply is June 17.
Heart 5K Run/Walk, presented in partnership between the Palm Beach County Bar and the American Heart Association. Al LaSorte and Matt Chait of Shutts & Bowen LLP are this year's co-chairmen and Natalie Morales of  |
| NBC's Today Show Co-Host Natalie Morales |
Scales of Justice Boot Camp: Also, if you're interested in applying for the free Scales of Justice 10 week fitness boot camp leading up to the event, please click here. Deadline to apply is June 17.
Ruden McClosky's Bankruptcy Practice Group adds Rilyn A. Carnahan and Barry S. Turner
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Carnahan’s practice includes reorganizations and restructuring, insolvency, and receiverships, as well as other aspects of the bankruptcy process. She concentrates her practice on the representation of trustees, creditors, creditors’ committees, and debtors in matters concerning Chapters 7, 11 and 13. She joins Ruden McClosky from Markowitz Ringel Trusty & Hartog, P.A., in Miami.
Carnahan earned her law degree at the University of Miami (UM) School of Law, (J.D., magna cum laude, 2002) and is a graduate of UM (B.B.A, magna cum laude, 1999). She is admitted to The Florida Bar and is admitted to practice before the U.S. District Courts, Northern, Southern, and Middle Districts of Florida; the 11th District Court of Appeals; and the Florida Bankruptcy Courts, Northern, Southern, and Middle Districts.
Turner joins Ruden McClosky from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Florida, where he served as a judicial clerk for the Honorable Robert A. Mark. Here he assisted Judge Mark with matters under advisement and updates to the Collier’s chapter on 11 U.S.C. § 503, which the Judge authored.
Turner earned his law degree at Florida International University (FIU) College of Law (J.D. 2010), where he founded the FIU Bankruptcy Law Association and served as its president. He is also the cofounder of the FIU Consumer Bankruptcy Clinic, where, under the supervision of attorneys, he represented debtors in federal bankruptcy proceedings. He is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where he earned his bachelor’s in Political Science (B.A., 2007). Turner is admitted to The Florida Bar and is a member of the Bar’s Young Lawyers Division and Business Law Section, as well as a member of the American Bankruptcy Institute; the Bankruptcy Bar Association for the Southern District of Florida; and the Federal Bar Association, Palm Beach County Chapter. He is licensed to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida.
Truth in Advertising in American and Jewish Law - June 21, 2011
“I am honored to be speaking at a lecture series that addresses such an important topic as the ethics of advertising in American and Jewish law,” says Lance A. Harke. “Advertisers with deceptive motives have the potential to persuade individuals into commercial transactions they might otherwise have avoided, if provided with all of the facts. Consumers have the right to know just what they are purchasing, and given that information visibly on the label.”
John M. Howe was sworn in as the 2011-2012 President of the Palm Beach County Bar Association (PBCBA)
The PBCBA is a non-profit voluntary professional association of attorneys founded in 1922. Its purpose is to maintain the honor and dignity of the profession by promoting improvements in the law and administration of justice.
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Sasha Hefler contracted by Kennett Group to handle the public relations for the legal recruiting firm
Sasha Hefler has joined the Kennett Group as VP of Business Development with national responsibilities. Strategic Brands on Fire, owned by Hefler, has also been contracted to handle the public relations for the legal recruiting firm. The Kennett Group is an established boutique executive search and strategic consulting firm with expertise in the areas of:
Law Firm Management and Technology
E-Discovery Attorneys and Technical Staff
Legal Services Providers
Forensics Consulting and Accounting
E-Discovery Attorneys and Technical Staff
Legal Services Providers
Forensics Consulting and Accounting
The firm’s staff has worked within law firms, corporate legal departments and service providers.
Polenberg Cooper names Myra Mahoney Of Counsel
Haliczer Pettis & Schwamm announced its hiring of Jodi N. Cohen as a senior associate
Bilzin's Adam F. Haimo elected to Lawyers For Children America's National Board of Directors
Mr. Haimo practices in all areas of civil litigation, with significant trial practice experience in federal, state and appellate courts, as well as in arbitration proceedings. His experience includes complex commercial litigation, litigation of business torts, construction litigation and other civil matters involving real estate. Mr. Haimo's practice also includes the preparation and negotiation of construction contracts on behalf of owners, contractors, engineers and architects.
James E. Malphurs and David S. Turken Join Tew Cardenas LLP
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A Miami-based commercial law firm, Tew Cardenas LLP represents, advises, and counsels for a full array of clients, including individuals, domestic and international companies and federal, state and local governments.
15TH CIRCUIT JUDICIAL NOMINATING COMMISSION Seeks applicants after Judge Maass resignation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 26, 2011 Contact: John F. Mariani, Esq. Chairperson, 15th Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission Telephone: (561) 650-8528 |
WEST PALM BEACH - - The Fifteenth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission has been asked to provide Gov. Rick Scott with nominees for the vacancy in the Palm Beach Circuit Court that will result from the resignation of Judge Elizabeth Maass effective May 31, 2011.
Follow-up is key to successful networking
Anyone else like me who receives 100+ emails a day take note. Effective follow up begins with efficient response to contacts that are interested in connecting with you. Below is a conversation between one of these contacts and myself where I obviously blew it!! Take special note of how long it took me to respond each time and the final results.
From: Mark
Sent: Monday, April 11, 2011 8:26 AM
To:Josh
Subject:
Sent: Monday, April 11, 2011 8:26 AM
To:
Subject:
Joshua,
Thanks for adding me to your blog/newsletter, it's very informative.
Let's grab lunch soon.
Thanks again.
Mark
From: Josh
Sent: Friday, May 20, 2011 5:30 PM
To: Mark
Subject: RE:
Sent: Friday, May 20, 2011 5:30 PM
To: Mark
Subject: RE:
Hi Mark,
The last month has been crazy but what does your calendar look like for grabbing coffee in the week of May 30th?
-Josh
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Harvey Gurland named co-managing partner at Duane Morris LLP
Duane Morris LLP partner Harvey Gurland has been named co-managing partner of the firm’s Miami and Boca Raton offices. Gurland joins current managing partner Charles Papy in the role of leading the firm’s growing South Florida presence, now comprising more than 30 lawyers in all of the firm’s major practice areas.
“Harvey has demonstrated significant leadership ability,” said Duane Morris Chairman John Soroko. “I am confident that he and Charlie will be effective in working together to head the firm’s efforts in both Miami and Boca Raton.”
Monday, June 6, 2011
South Florida's Legal Community - June 6, 2011
Mon Jun 6, 2011
12pm Palm Beach Hispanic Bar Assn. Meeting
Where: Judicial Conference Room, Main Courthouse, Palm Beach
Description: For info contact dzuniga@foryourrights.com
Tue Jun 7, 2011
8:20am Palm Beach County Bar Association Construction Law Committee:“Mediating the Construction Dispute” http://goo.gl/covfW
Where: Bar Association office, 1601 Belvedere Road #302E, West Palm Beach
Cost: $85 members, $125 nonmembers, $25 more after May 31
Call (561)687-2800
12pm Miami-Dade FAWL CLE "Lunch & Learn" Series: How to Advance Your Career with a Professional Coach
Where: Carlton Fields 100 SE 2nd Street Suite 4200 Miami, FL
*Space is Limited to 20 Miami-Dade FAWL Members. CLE approved.
RSVP to Kristy Johnson, Miami-Dade FAWL President at kjohnson@carltonfields.com
5:30pm Broward County Justice Association: Cocktail hour and dinner with Fred Cunningham of Slawson Cunningham Whalen & Gaspari speaking about “Legislative Recap and Insurance Bad Faith Update”
Where: Riverside Hotel, 620 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale
Cost: $55 members, $65 nonmembers
Email: bcja@att.net
12pm Palm Beach Hispanic Bar Assn. Meeting
Where: Judicial Conference Room, Main Courthouse, Palm Beach
Description: For info contact dzuniga@foryourrights.com
Tue Jun 7, 2011
8:20am Palm Beach County Bar Association Construction Law Committee:“Mediating the Construction Dispute” http://goo.gl/covfW
Where: Bar Association office, 1601 Belvedere Road #302E, West Palm Beach
Cost: $85 members, $125 nonmembers, $25 more after May 31
Call (561)687-2800
12pm Miami-Dade FAWL CLE "Lunch & Learn" Series: How to Advance Your Career with a Professional Coach
Where: Carlton Fields 100 SE 2nd Street Suite 4200 Miami, FL
*Space is Limited to 20 Miami-Dade FAWL Members. CLE approved.
RSVP to Kristy Johnson, Miami-Dade FAWL President at kjohnson@carltonfields.com
5:30pm Broward County Justice Association: Cocktail hour and dinner with Fred Cunningham of Slawson Cunningham Whalen & Gaspari speaking about “Legislative Recap and Insurance Bad Faith Update”
Where: Riverside Hotel, 620 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale
Cost: $55 members, $65 nonmembers
Email: bcja@att.net
Thursday, June 2, 2011
Steven J. Brodie installed as President of the University of Miami (UM) Citizens Board
Carlton Fields announced that Miami Shareholder Steven J. Brodie was recently installed as President of the University of Miami (UM) Citizens Board. Brodie will serve a one-year term and will serve on UM’s Board of Trustees.
“I am grateful to have the opportunity to serve as president of the Citizens Board as we work towards creating awareness about the University of Miami and the very positive impact it has on our community,” Brodie said.
Arts & Business Council 2011 Arts Advocate of the Year award goes to Jorge Luis Lopez, Esq
As a member of the Miami-Dade Cultural Affairs Council, Mr. Lopez has established himself as a respected leader, advocate and policy strategist for the cultural community. His efforts in support of the arts include service on the boards of the History Miami, Vizcaya Museum Trust, and the Coconut Grove Playhouse. As an attorney for 20 years, specializing in governmental affairs, Mr. Lopez has leveraged his tremendous connections to local, state and federal elected officials to encourage support, resources and policy decisions that support the arts.
Michael A. Dribin was elected Probate and Trust Law Division Director of the Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section of The Florida Bar
"This is a very complex and multi-faceted area of the law touching on almost every aspect of the management, preservation, and ownership or succession of assets from real property to private investments and business holdings," Dribin said. "The work of our Section is crucial to keeping Florida-licensed practitioners up-to-date on the newest developments in case law and regulatory frameworks for the various vehicles used by high-net-worth families and businesses for wealth preservation and succession and to recommend legislation in the probate, guardianship and trust areas."
Attorney Martin S. Simkovic Joins Lyons & Lurvey, P.A.
The law firm of Lyons & Lurvey, P.A. is pleased to announce that attorney Martin S. Simkovic has joined the firm as a shareholder. Simkovic specializes in complex commercial litigation at the trial and appellate levels in state and federal court and will head-up the civil litigation practice for the firm.
A veteran litigator with more than 20 years of experience, Simkovic focuses his practice on complex contract and real estate disputes, shareholder disputes, creditor’s rights and post-judgment enforcement and defense, insurance coverage disputes and litigation, banking litigation, prosecution and defense of foreclosure claims, defamation and libel law, trade secret litigation, prosecution and defense of commercial tort claims and personal injury claims.
Gordon & Doner provide four years of college tuition to four area high school seniors for maintaining integrity while overcoming adversity.
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. – The law firm of Gordon & Doner is proud to announce the winners of the Gordon & Doner Scholarships, which provides four years of college tuition to four area high school seniors based on ability to maintain integrity while overcoming adversity.
“This scholarship is unique because grade point average is not a factor. Our goal is to make a difference in the lives of students who may not be able to attend college without our help,” said Robert E. Gordon, a founding partner of the law firm of Gordon & Doner. “We appreciate the opportunity to help these four high school seniors with integrity to further their education.”
The winners are: Carlos Thal, Shanda Jean Baptiste, Carolina Echeverri and Lucy Miller. A committee of Gordon & Doner employees and representatives from area Kiwanis Clubs chose the scholarship recipients from over 100 deserving applicants from Palm Beach, Broward, Martin and St. Lucie counties based on their essays and letters of recommendation.
“This scholarship is unique because grade point average is not a factor. Our goal is to make a difference in the lives of students who may not be able to attend college without our help,” said Robert E. Gordon, a founding partner of the law firm of Gordon & Doner. “We appreciate the opportunity to help these four high school seniors with integrity to further their education.”
The winners are: Carlos Thal, Shanda Jean Baptiste, Carolina Echeverri and Lucy Miller. A committee of Gordon & Doner employees and representatives from area Kiwanis Clubs chose the scholarship recipients from over 100 deserving applicants from Palm Beach, Broward, Martin and St. Lucie counties based on their essays and letters of recommendation.
