As of January 1, 2020, HB 409, “Electronic Legal Documents” was signed into law amending Fla.Stat. 115.05 (pertaining to Notary Publics in Florida). This allows for the State of Florida to participate in Remote Online Notarization (RON). The full online notarization law is provided in Fla.Stat. 117.201 et seq. Information regarding the process: Online notarization is a...Read More
The BCBA is YOUR Bar! The Broward County Bar Association is the most innovative, creative, and forward-thinking Bar Association in the state of Florida that endeavors to provide services to ALL lawyers in ALL practice areas. We welcome you because…this is YOUR Bar!! Today we hosted a wonderful Judicial Panel of the Criminal Law Division...Read More
In today’s environment of social isolation, maintaining professional relationships is paramount for lawyers, especially Solo Small Law Firm practitioners. ABA studies show that one of the primary modes for lawyers to get business is from other lawyers. Referrals are the life blood of most any firm. No referrals, no business. An easy and perfect opportunity...Read More
Statement by the Executive Committee of the Broward County Bar Association Re: Proposed Federal Defunding of Legal Services Corporation Also Known as Legal Aid. The Broward County Bar Association, and its more than 3300 members and 10,000 lawyers living in Broward County Florida, fully support adequate funding for Legal Services Corporation I.e. Legal Aid and...Read More
