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Appellate Practice Section Awards
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Justice Raoul G. Cantero, III
Adkins Award Recipient |
Dorothy F. Easley
Pro Bono Award Recipient |
The Appellate Practice Section presented its Fourteenth Annual James C. Adkins Award to Justice Raoul G. Cantero, III at this year's Dessert Reception in Boca Raton. At the same time, it awarded its 2008 Pro Bono Award to Dorothy F. Easley.
Click HERE for the full story on last year's recipients.
Webster's Tips for Successful
Appellate Oral Advocacy
During the February 26, 2008 CLE conference call on preparing for oral argument, reference was made to a set of helpful tips compiled by Judge Peter Webster, of the First District Court of Appeal. For the benefit of our members, Judge Webster has agreed to allow us to post these tips, which can be accessed at the clicking HERE.
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The Appellate Practice Section of The Florida Bar is a 1700-person organization devoted to promoting excellence in Florida's state and federal appellate courts.
Its members include civil and criminal lawyers, plaintiff and defense lawyers, and others interested in the appellate process.
We invite the participation of those members of The Florida Bar who share our interests and objectives — and hope that they find this web site an open door to our activities.
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Upcoming CLE Programs
Monthly Telephonic CLE
Tuesday, November 18, 2008 at 12:10 p.m.
The Phantom of Plain Meaning(s)
Professor Steve Wisotsky of Nova Southeastern University's Shepard Broad Law Center will present a seminar discussing the application of rules of statutory construction and exceptions thereto.
Dade County Bar Assosiation
Third District Court of Appeal
Fall Seminar
Ethical and Professionalism Considerations
November 18, 2008
Please click HERE for more CLE information.
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The Summer 2008 issue of The Record
is now available in COLOR!
Click HERE to download your copy.
Interested in previous issues?
Click HERE for a listing from the last 10 years.
Important Notice From the Fourth District Court of Appeal
Due to recent mandated budget cuts, the Fourth District Court of Appeal is changing the hours of public access to its facilities. Effective July 1, 2008, the Clerk's Office, Library, and entrance to the building will close to the public each business day at 4:00 p.m. The court will continue to open at 8:00 a.m., Monday through Friday. Of importance, no filings will be accepted at the courthouse after 4:00 p.m. Click HERE for more information.
Florida History: The Evolution of Florida’s Courts In the Context of Other Historical Events
by Dr. James M. Denham
Purchase The Florida Bar Foundation
"Kids Deserve Justice" license plate HERE.
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