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By Mark Gordon
March 10, 2025

Meet the Smiths: Fort Myers law firm adds partners to official name

Goldstein, Buckley, Cechman, Rice, Purtz, Smith & Smith handles personal injury cases.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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By Louis Llovio
February 18, 2025

Gulf Coast's top federal prosecutor leaves Department of Justice

Roger B. Handberg has departed as U.S. Attorney for the Middle District after about three years in the position.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Mark Gordon
February 14, 2025

'Tort tax' report: Frivolous lawsuits cost more than $1,200 per resident in Florida

Florida, at least when compared against other states, is ranked in the top half of costs stemming from lawsuit abuse.

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By Laura Lyon
January 22, 2025

Longtime Tampa litigation firm names new COO

Tenille Turner-Trigg has been with Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig for two decades.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Laura Lyon
January 7, 2025

Storied Florida law firm promotes trio of partners in Tampa office

The local partners join the ranks of dozens of promotions at other offices.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Mark Gordon
December 14, 2024

Naples law firm promotes pair of attorneys to partner

Naples law firm Woodward, Pires & Lombardo P.A. has named Zachary Lombardo and Kenneth Mundy non-equity partners.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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By Mark Gordon
November 29, 2024

120-attorney law firm extends downtown Tampa lease for 12 years

Officials say the move demonstrates the "firm’s ongoing commitment to downtown Tampa and the Tampa Bay region."

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Louis Llovio
November 27, 2024

Known for activism, political gadfly faces lawsuits, federal investigators

Alfie Oakes, who balances business with pointed opinions, is facing legal problems after creditors say a bill is unpaid and his home is searched by federal officials.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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By Laura Lyon
October 15, 2024

Tampa attorney gives youth in foster care hand with new app

Taylor Sartor takes an innovative approach to helping young people in the foster care system know their rights.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Louis Llovio
October 14, 2024

DOJ promises crack down on post Milton, Helene fraud

The National Center for Disaster Fraud, created to investigate and prosecute post-disaster scammers, is warning storm victims to be wary.

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By Elizabeth King
September 14, 2024

North Port lawmakers appoint interim city attorney

The city attorney is moving, so the North Port City Commission appointed a replacement on an interim basis.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Mark Gordon
September 12, 2024

Michigan law firm expands in Naples

Varnum LLP, a law firm with five offices in Michigan, has expanded its presence in Southwest Florida, including adding six lateral attorneys and moving into a new Naples office.