Respected journalists will give BCBA bloggers the inside scoop on how to write timely and informative blog posts that will keep your readers coming back for more. Mark your calendar!

Buddy Nevins, Broward Beat

Buddy Nevins is a New York City native who has been a journalist for over 40 years. He was the Sun-Sentinel’s Miami bureau chief for 7 years — assigning, editing and organizing all coverage in Miami-Dade County.

Mr. Nevins covered many of the important events in south Florida during the past four decades, and now runs the website www.Browardbeat.com, which features breaking news and analysis of local government and politics. 

Dan Christensen, BrowardBullDog.com

Dan is an award-winning former investigative reporter for The Miami Herald and Daily Business Review, and one of South Florida’s most experienced reporters. He holds undergraduate and graduate degrees in political science from the University of Miami.

After nearly 30 years as an investigative reporter, Christensen was let go from the Miami Herald in the second quarter of 2009 because of budget cuts. He founded the Browardbulldog.org shortly afterward. The Bulldog is an independent, not for profit online-only newspaper created to provide authoritative local reporting in the public interest.

Margaret Grisdela of Legal Expert Connections will serve as moderator. Robin Moselle of Jacobson, Sobo & Moselle will make the introductions.

Friday, May 6, 2011
8:00 a.m. – Registration & Continental Breakfast
8:30 – 9:30 Presentation

No Charge for BCBA members
$25 for non-BCBA members

Broward County Bar Association
1051 SE 3rd Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Register here.

On Friday, May 13, 2011, Broward County Bar Association presents…

James C. Hauser, Esq., Author: Attorneys Fees in Florida

Mr. Hauser is a Principal in Attorney’s Fees in Florida, PL, a consulting firm specializing in assisting Florida law firms and their clients with the successful resolution of Attorney’s Fees issues and in maximizing their Attorney’s Fees opportunities.

SOME VERY COMPELLING REASONS TO ATTEND THIS LECTURE ON ATTORNEY’S FEES!

– It’s right for your clients. Enhance the opportunities of recovering Attorney’s Fees from the opposing party. 

– §57.105- 2010 Amendments – Explanation of why you might be solely responsible for opposing party’s Attorney’s Fees.

– §57.105- Case Law- See why Appellate Courts have been reversing trial courts for not assessing Attorney’s Fees. 

– Prevailing Party-Learn why winning your case does not necessarily mean you are the prevailing party entitled to Attorney’s Fees.

– Offer of Judgment-See how the minutest of mistakes can result in your offer of judgment being stricken.

– Evidence- Find out how failure to keep time sheets with specificity might prevent you from recovering any Attorney’s Fees.

4.0 CLE Ethics Credits!!!!!!!!!

For More Information – Click Here

WHERE: Renaissance Hotel, 1617 SE 17th Street Causeway, Fort Lauderdale

WHEN:   Friday, May 13, From Noon – 3:00PM
Registration begins at 11:30
Lunch – 12:00

COST:  $50.00 BCBA Members / $65.00 Non-Members
$5.00 Self Parking
$8.00 Valet Parking

REGISTER ONLINE or by contacting Traci Lewis at (954) 832-3618 or traci@browardbar.org

Wednesday, April 27th

Trial Section Networking Happy Hour
Yolo, 333 East Las Olas, 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.

Thursday, April 28th

West Broward Luncheon
Plantation Golf Course, 11:45 to 1:30
Speaker: The Honorable Ron Rothschild

Solo / Small Law Firm Networking Lunch
Macaroni Grill, Boca Raton

Young Lawyers Annual Meeting / Election
Tower Club, Fort Lauderdale

Friday, April 29th

Solo / Small Law Firm Networking Lunch
The Ark, 6233 Stirling, Hollywood

The law firm of Haliczer Pettis & Schwamm is pleased to sponsor

Happy Hour Networker
For Members of the BCBA Trial Practice Section

Wednesday, April 27th
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
YOLO
333 East Las Olas Blvd

Attendance is FREE! Every guest will receive complimentary appetizers and tickets for 2 cocktail.s

RSVP by Monday, 4/25 to Gonzalo Perez at GPerez@hpslegal.com or 954-523-9922.

Young Lawyers Section
Annual Meeting/Election Luncheon

On April 28, 2011 at noon at the Tower Club, the YLS will hold its annual election meeting/luncheon. 

All active members of the Broward County Bar Association in good standing who either:

(1) will not have attained the age of thirty-six (36) by July 1, 2011; or
(2) have not begun their sixth year following the first date of admission to the highest court of any state

are eligible to run for a position on the Board of Directors and/or to vote in the election. 

You must be present at this luncheon to vote and/or take part in the election.  If you are interested in running for a position on the Board, or if you have questions regarding how you can participate with or in the Young Lawyers Section, please feel free to contact David Hirschberg at Gladstone & Weissman, P.A. 954-761-9994 or dh@gwpa.com. 

$25.00 per person – Pay at the Door
Make Checks Payable to BCBA – Young Lawyers Section

Register online.

The BCBA Alternative Dispute Resolution Section
Presents

How to Avoid an Impasse –
What Attorneys and Mediators Should Know

April 14, 2011, Thursday
 
2 CLE Credits Available

Location:

Broward County Bar Association
Norma B. Howard Center
1051 SE 3rd Ave
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316

11:30 -12:00 registration
12:00-1:30 lunch and program
$15 for members of Broward Bar Association
$25 for non-members

Register online.

Mark your calendar for the BCBA Law Day Luncheon!

 Friday, May 6
Registration: 11:30 – 12:00
Luncheon / Presentation: 12:00 Noon
 
About our esteemed speaker, Robert A. “Bob” Butterworth

As Florida’s Attorney General, Robert A. “Bob” Butterworth received national recognition for his success in enforcing victim and consumer protection, environmental, civil rights and antitrust laws. He was a leader in the multi-state litigation against the tobacco industry, bringing $11 billion to the state, and was voted the top Attorney General in the nation by his peers. In addition to his leadership in the multi-state litigation against the tobacco industry, he was responsible for the passage of numerous Florida statutes and was the impetus behind amendments to Florida’s Constitution expanding open government to all three branches of government and reforming the state’s antiquated Cabinet system.

As Secretary of the Florida Department of Children and Families, Butterworth made substantial improvements to the troubled department’s operations, and successfully closed more than 229 cases involving litigation and appeals.

Twice, governors have called on Butterworth to serve as a troubleshooter: Once, to head the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, the parent agency of the Florida Highway Patrol, to reform that police force and implement diversity into its ranks, and, again, to serve as interim mayor of a South Florida city plagued by political corruption. In addition, Butterworth has served as a county judge, circuit judge, prosecutor and Broward County sheriff. He is an attorney with Atkinson, Diner, Stone, Mankuta & Ploucha, P.A.

Location:
Tower Club
1 Financial Plaza
100 SE 3rd Avenue, 28th Floor
Fort Lauderdale
 
Cost:  
$35 per person
Judiciary Complimentary
 
Sponsorship Opportunities Available

LEVELS OF SPONSORSHIP

LIBERTY SPONSORSHIP……………$1,000.00 (8 lunch tickets)
JUSTICE SPONSORSHIP…………….$500.00 (4 lunch tickets)
FREEDOM SPONSORSHIP…………..$250.00 (2 lunch tickets)

All sponsors will also receive:
-Name and sponsorship level in the Law Day Program.
-Name displayed on signage at events.
-Recognition in the BCBA monthly newsletter, the Broward Barrister, which will be distributed to all Broward County Bar Members.

** Additional seats for luncheon are $35.00 per person
** Members of the Judiciary – complimentary entrance

For more sponsorship information email traci@browardbar.org

Register Online, or call Traci Lewis at (954) 832-3618.

Wednesday – April 6, 2011
5:30 – 7:30

Gatsby’s Davie
1805 South University Drive
(954)476-0063

Semi-Private Room with
use of two pool tables
 
Half-Priced Cocktails
Complimentary Appetizer
$4 Pizzas Available
 
No RSVP Necessary