Through research, lobbying, and testimony from legal experts, Florida Justice Reform Institute is fighting hard for the small businesses of our great state. We’re a local lobbying group in Tallahassee, FL, with both legislative and appellate achievements to our name. Together, we work hard to promote fair and equitable legal practice while providing information about civil justice in Florida.
As you can see below, the impressive accomplishments of our lobbying group have generated a significant amount of publicity. Newspapers, TV stations, and other media outlets from all over Florida have covered our efforts. We highly encourage you to read about them to learn more about how we fight and what we fight for. You can also get involved and support our mission by becoming a member today.
Where Can You Find Our Lobbying Group? All Over Florida.
From the Palm Beach Post and Tampa Bay Times to the Tallahassee Democrat and Orlando Sentinel, people across the state are seeing the effects of the Florida Justice Reform Institute. Currently, our organization is based in the state’s capital, where we advocate for a litigation environment that’s better for our economy.
When you feel like you don’t have enough representation, just remember that there are lobbyist like our organization that believes in justice for you. Our group goes above and beyond to stand up for the small and local businesses throughout the state. More than anything, we make it our goal to make your voices heard. Place your trust in our team, and you can expect us to fight for your rights.
Here at the Florida Justice Reform Institute, we strive to provide every individual with the representation that they require. You deserve to be listened to, which is why we’ll work with you to develop a publicity campaign that highlights your business and what rights you have. You can count on our lobbyist to bring attention to the issues facing your enterprise.
Lobbying For Your Rights
Our lobbyist group firmly believes that every company deserves to be heard, whether you’re an independent coffee shop or a major manufacturer. That’s why we work tirelessly to make sure everyone, from government officials to private citizens, knows your predicament. With us, you can rest assured that knowledgeable and skilled publicists are representing you. Don’t just take our word for it, though. Check out our list of appearances in the news below.
DeSantis Picks Appellate Judge for Supreme Court
/in Tallahasssee ReportsDeSantis Picks Appellate Judge for Supreme Court By The News Service of Florida on January 9, 2019 By Dara Kam, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — In one of his first acts after taking office, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday made a historic appointment to the Florida Supreme Court, naming […]
DeSantis picks appeals court Judge Lagoa for Supreme Court; New justice praised as ‘textualist’
/in Florida RecordDeSantis picks appeals court Judge Lagoa for Supreme Court; New justice praised as ‘textualist’ By Ann Maher | Jan 9, 2019 Florida Gov. Rick DeSantis has picked Florida Third District Court of Appeals Judge Barbara Lagoa to serve on the state Supreme Court. Lagoa was the first Cuban American woman to serve on the […]
Conservatives Back Ron DeSantis Naming Barbara Lagoa to Florida Supreme Court
/in Florida DailyConservatives Back Ron DeSantis Naming Barbara Lagoa to Florida Supreme Court By KEVIN DERBY – 01.09.19 Less than 24 hours after he was sworn in, Gov. Ron DeSantis named Florida Third District Court of Appeals Judge Barbara Lagoa, a conservative, to the Florida Supreme Court. Lagoa, the first Hispanic woman to serve on the state Supreme Court, replaces retired […]
Lawsuits are hurting Florida’s nursing homes and patients
/in Orlando SentinelLawsuits are hurting Florida’s nursing homes and patients | Commentary Florida Legislature (File photo) By William W. Large Guest Columnist January 8, 2019 Florida has long been the bullseye for trial lawyers. A recent study of law firm and legal services ads by the American Tort Reform Association counted one ad every two minutes […]
Florida Supreme Court poised for conservative makeover
/in Orlando SentinelFlorida Supreme Court poised for conservative makeover Florida Supreme Court (Gray Rohrer) By Gray Rohrer – Tallahassee Bureau January 7, 2019 TALLAHASSEE – The Florida Supreme Court is about to undergo a sweeping change that could lead to liberal rulings on issues ranging from abortion to business regulations and protections for workers to gun rights being […]
Point of View: Florida lawmakers should put a stop to too many meritless ‘bad faith’ claims
/in The Palm Beach PostPoint of View: Florida lawmakers should put a stop to too many meritless ‘bad faith’ claims
DON BROWN: Inaccuracy in damages a problem in Florida
/in The Northwest Florida Daily NewsOpinion DON BROWN: Inaccuracy in damages a problem in Florida By Don Brown | Guest columnist Posted Dec 16, 2018 at 6:00 AM No doubt, Florida has its fair share of litigious problems. We are, after all, one of the nation’s most notorious “Judicial Hellholes” according to the American Tort Reform Foundation. Just recently, […]
Lawsuit reform could be major issue for DeSantis and legislature
/in FlaNewsOnlineLawsuit reform could be major issue for DeSantis and legislature By David Bishop -December 14, 2018 The Florida Legislature already has a plate full of meaty issues for the upcoming 2019 session. There’s one though that may have the biggest impact on the state’s economy — lawsuit reform. Despite two decades of Republican-control of […]
Six of the top 10 auto glass lawyers are in Tampa Bay
/in Tampa Bay TimesSix of the top 10 auto glass lawyers are in Tampa Bay Last year there were 24,000 court cases involving auto glass. Six of the 10 lawyers who brought the bulk of those cases are in Tampa Bay. Lawsuits over the fair repair price for a windshield are growing in Tampa Bay, and just […]
Ormond Heritage condos languish under a legal cloud
/in Daytona Beach News-JournalOrmond Heritage condos languish under a legal cloud By Mike Finch II Posted Jan 17, 2018 at 6:07 PM Updated Jan 18, 2018 at 2:28 PM ORMOND BEACH — Paramount Disaster Recovery offered its potential clients a deal after Hurricane Matthew: Sign over your insurance claim and we’ll take care of the rest. Property insurance can be a messy business, so Paramount found a willing […]
Fort Lauderdale considers suing Big Oil amidst federal court rulings rejecting climate change theories
/in Legal NewslineFort Lauderdale considers suing Big Oil amidst federal court rulings rejecting climate change theories By John Sammon | Nov 2, 2018 FORT LAUDERDALE (Legal Newsline) – The Fort Lauderdale City Commission is considering suing oil companies over the climate change activists say could raise sea coastal levels to catastrophic proportions. So far the city has not acted […]
Beware: Trial Attorney Ads Are Dangerous Prescriptions
/in Roundtable PoliticsBeware: Trial Attorney Ads Are Dangerous Prescriptions William Large – October 24th, 2018 “Have you been affected by medication or witnessed life-threatening side effects from it? If so, contact a lawyer now.” These words echo in our minds as the advertisements flash across our televisions, interrupting our shows again and again. What many consumers […]
Tort reform group slams Florida for ‘excessive’ litigation
/in Florida PoliticsTort reform group slams Florida for ‘excessive’ litigation STAFF REPORTS October 22, 2018 Florida loses more than $11.8 billion and 126,000 jobs each year to “excessive” litigation, according to an analysis released Monday by the Florida Justice Reform Institute. The trend most hurts the retail sector, at a cost of more than 39,413 jobs, followed […]
Study: Excessive litigation costs Florida jobs and money
/in FlaNewsOnlineStudy: Excessive litigation costs Florida jobs and money By FLA News -October 22, 2018 A new report from an economic forecasting firm finds that Floridians are the victim of excessive litigation – costing the state’s economy nearly $12 billion in lost productivity and over 126,000 fewer jobs. That’s according to a new study conducted […]
Excessive Litigation Costs Florida $11.8 Billion, 126,000 Jobs, Study Finds
/in Florida DailyBy FLORIDA DAILY – 10.22.18 A new report shows excessive litigation has cost Florida almost $12 billion and more than 126,000 jobs. On Monday, the Florida Justice Reform Institute (FJRI) released “Economic Benefits of Tort Reform” which maintains that “excessive litigation is costing Florida’s economy over $11.8 billion in lost productivity and over 126,000 fewer jobs.” […]
Fla. High Court Rejects Law That Mandated Daubert
/in Law360Fla. High Court Rejects Law That Mandated Daubert By Nathan Hale Law360 (October 15, 2018, 10:32 PM EDT) — The Florida Supreme Court ruled Monday that a 2013 law that mandated use of the Daubert standard for screening expert witness testimony infringed on the court’s rulemaking authority, and reinstated an $8 million verdict for […]
2 Recent Florida Supreme Court Rulings Could Impact Insurance Industry
/in The Insurance Journal2 Recent Florida Supreme Court Rulings Could Impact Insurance Industry By William W. Large | October 2, 2018 Two recent decisions from the Florida Supreme Court that reversed rulings by the same District Court of Appeal will have a serious impact on the insurance industry. The consequential rulings came on Sept. 20, 2018 in […]
OUR VIEW : Put the brakes on PIP abuse
/in Daytona Beach News-JournalOUR VIEW : Put the brakes on PIP abuse A Deland intersection [News-Journal: LOLA GOMEZ] Posted Oct 1, 2018 at 2:00 AM Updated Oct 1, 2018 at 2:31 AM Who suffers most? People with legitimate injuries, home damage or significant handicaps. Too often, important consumer protections are threatened by greed. Consider the ever-growing number […]
No-fault insurer prevails in attempted class action over Medicare reimbursement
/in Capitol News Service, CQ Roll Call, Daily Commerical, FlaNewsOnline, Florida Politics, Florida Trend, Florida Watchdog, Orlando Political Observer, Roundtable Politics, Tallahasssee Reports, wctv.tvNo-fault insurer prevails in attempted class action over Medicare reimbursement Michael Moline – September 26, 2018 A state appeals court has rejected a class action filed by a Medicare Advantage organization seeking double reimbursements for its costs of providing care that should have been covered by a no-fault auto insurer. In a unanimous ruling, […]
Allstate, Progressive, State Farm group calls out law firms driving up insurance costs
/in Insurance BusinessAllstate, Progressive, State Farm group calls out law firms driving up insurance costs by Lyle Adriano 24 Sep 2018 With small claims cases in Florida spiraling out of control, a group of insurers is looking to confront the law firms who are thought to be contributing to the rise of insurance costs in the […]