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.
Florida Chamber Insurance Summit Tackles Industry’s Hottest Topic; AOB Abuse
/in Florida PoliticsFlorida Chamber Insurance Summit tackles industry’s hottest topic, AOB abuse PETER SCHORSCH – November 2, 2017, 2:54 pm One of the hottest topics in Florida’s insurance market today is assignment of benefits, its use — and abuse — throughout the state. Beginning Thursday in Orlando, Florida Chamber of Commerce’s Insurance Summit features industry leaders who hope […]
Florida Homeowners Need Break from Assignment-of-Benefits Lawsuits – Opinion
/in Sun SentinelFlorida homeowners need break from assignment-of-benefits lawsuits | Opinion By Harold Kim – November 7, 2017 Florida consumers are used to paying higher insurance premiums in the wake of devastating hurricanes. But an entirely preventable, human-driven phenomenon is now driving rates even higher: Assignment-of-benefits (AOB) claims, in which home-improvement contractors and other vendors submit […]
Takeaways from Tallahassee — When lawyers break bad
/in Florida PoliticsTakeaways from Tallahassee — When lawyers break bad PETER SCHORSCH October 21, 2017, 6:00 am A panel of U.S. district judges this week hit two Jacksonville law firms with $9.1 million in sanctions for filing “non-viable” tobacco lawsuits. “On the rare occasion when attorneys undermine that integrity and trust, there must be consequences,” their 148-page […]
Will Trump DOJ side with disabled plaintiffs in ADA website suits?
/in ReutersOCTOBER 19, 2017 Will Trump DOJ side with disabled plaintiffs in AD Alison Frankel (Reuters) – Businesses are not at all happy about a boom in suits by disabled consumers who claim corporate websites are insufficiently accessible under the Americans with Disabilities Act. These cases have mushroomed since 2015. Disabled plaintiffs, many of them […]
Claimants’ Attorney Fees Nearly Tripled in Year After Castellanos
/in WorkCompCentralTuesday, October 10, 2017 Claimants’ Attorney Fees Nearly Tripled in Year After Castellanos By J. Todd Foster The amount of hourly fees awarded to claimants’ attorneys nearly tripled in fiscal year 2017 over the prior year, but stakeholders warned Monday that the increase most likely is related to the hoarding of fee petitions until […]
Florida Insurers Caution Homeowners Against Signing Assignment of Benefits
/in Florida Recordby Michael Carroll | Sep. 18, 2017, 7:02am TALLAHASSEE — Florida insurance companies are warning property owners who sustained damage from Hurricane Irma to avoid fraud by not signing away their insurance rights to third parties. The Personal Insurance Federation of Florida (PIFF) issued a similar warning last week. NASA photo “Homeowners should … […]
Why Florida insurers could double homeowners’ rates
/in CBS News MONEYWATCHBy ED LEEFELDT MONEYWATCH August 16, 2017, 5:30 AM Why Florida insurers could double homeowners’ rates Last Updated Aug 16, 2017 5:40 PM EDT Florida has seen its share of calamities, but an “epidemic of insurance claims” could shove the Sunshine State down a financial sinkhole even before the next hurricane hits. Lawyers and […]
Biz Group Asks Fla. Justices To Ditch Geico Bad Faith Case
/in Law360Biz Group Asks Fla. Justices To Ditch Geico Bad Faith Case By Jeff Sistrunk Law360, Los Angeles (July 31, 2017, 9:10 PM EDT) — A Florida business group urged the state’s high court Monday to reject a challenge to an appellate panel’s decision that Geico didn’t act in bad faith by not settling claims against […]
Attorneys Take No Issue With DWC’s Interpretation of Compounds as ‘Specialty Services’
/in WorkCompCentralFriday, July 21, 2017 Attorneys Take No Issue With DWC’s Interpretation of Compounds as ‘Specialty Services’ By J. Todd Foster The Florida Division of Workers’ Compensation’s decision to require preauthorization for all compounded drugs represents a fair interpretation of a state statute, attorneys on both sides said Thursday. The requirement went into effect on […]
Florida Medical Community has Few Options After Cap on Non-economic Damages Shot Down
/in Florida Recordby W.J. Kennedy | Jul. 21, 2017, 1:19pm ALLAHASSEE – The Florida medical community is still weighing its next steps following the June 8 Florida Supreme Court ruling, North Broward Hospital District v. Kalitan, that declared caps on non-economic damages (pain and suffering) unconstitutional. Options range from the futile and expensive to none. Jeff […]
Commentary: Florida Supreme Court Crowns Itself Fact-finder and Policymaker on Malpractice
/in Orlando SentinelCommentary: Florida Supreme Court crowns itself fact-finder and policymaker on malpractice Florida Gov. Jeb Bush pauses as he receives applause from Tampa area doctors and hospital staff members during a speech on medical malpractice in 2003. (SCOTT AUDETTE / Associated Press) By William Large – Guest Columnist July 17, 2017 On June 8, in North […]
Commentary: Florida High Court Med Mal Award Cap Ruling Ignores Market History
/in The Insurance JournalCommentary: Florida High Court Med Mal Award Cap Ruling Ignores Market History By Robert E. White, Jr. | June 28, 2017 In its recent ruling that the cap on noneconomic damages for personal injury awards or settlements in medical negligence cases was unconstitutional, the Florida Supreme Court ignored why these caps were put into […]
Litigation Scheme Seen as Driving Auto Glass Claims in 5 Florida Counties
/in Florida RecordLitigation scheme seen as driving auto glass claims in 5 Florida counties by Michael Carroll | Jun. 23, 2017, 10:11am TALLAHASSEE — Some Florida counties are seeing a major spike in auto glass litigation, generating fears that auto insurance premiums may follow the trajectory of rising property insurance rates in the state. A recent […]
Reinsurers in Florida advised caution over AOB epidemic: Hiscox Re
/in Reinsurance NewsReinsurers in Florida advised caution over AOB epidemic: Hiscox Re 15th June 2017 – Author: Marianne Lehnis If the Assignment of Benefits (AOB) epidemic sweeping Florida continues unchecked, insurers with weaker capitalisation could see rating downgrades or be put out of business entirely, while reinsurers’ credit risk skyrockets, Bevis Tetlow, Chair of Hiscox Re’s […]
Insurance Commissioner Calls for Assignment of Benefits Changes
/in wfsu.orgInsurance Commissioner Calls For Assignment Of Benefits Changes By NICK EVANS • JUN 15, 2017 Florida Insurance Commissioner David Altmaier. CREDIT FLORIDA CHANNEL Florida’s insurance officials are considering moves to rein in assignments after the Legislature again failed to take action. The procedure allows service providers to work directly with an insurer, but some […]
Consumers Paying for Florida Legislature’s Inaction on Assignment of Benefits (AOB) ‘Scams’
/in Florida RecordConsumers paying for Florida legislature’s inaction on Assignment of Benefits (AOB) ‘scams’ by W.J. Kennedy | Jun. 7, 2017, 12:23pm TALLAHASSEE – Regular session for the Florida Legislature ended in early May without approval of legislation that would have squashed a new rash of insurance scams involving car windshield replacements, and help reverse a […]
Scott Signs Bill to Reduce ‘Frivolous’ Public Records Lawsuits
/in Florida RecordScott signs bill to reduce ‘frivolous’ public records lawsuits By Glenn Minnis | Jun 6, 2017 TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Rick Scott has signed a bill passed by the Florida Senate aimed at rooting out “gotcha” public records requests that have long been a part of the state’s legal landscape. Introduced by Sen. Greg Steube (R-Sarasota), Senate Bill […]
Florida Court Throws Out Cap on Medical Malpractice Damages
/in Bloomberg BNAProfessional Liability Florida Court Throws Out Cap on Medical Malpractice Damages By Mary Anne Pazanowski – June 6, 2017 Noneconomic damages are no longer limited for medical malpractice personal injury plaintiffs in Florida (N. Broward Hosp. Dist. v. Kalitan, Fla., No. SC15-1858, 6/8/17). A split Florida Supreme Court June 8 said the $500,000 per claimant […]
Tampa Bay is Ground-zero for Assignment of Benefits Cases Over Broken Auto Glass
/in Tampa Bay TimesTampa Bay is ground-zero for assignment of benefits cases over broken auto glass Auto glass lawsuits filed by a third party (through what’s known as assignment of benefits) are skyrocketing in Tampa Bay. [Times file photo] By Malena Carollo Published: May 25, 2017 Updated: May 25, 2017 at 08:57 PM When Rachel Thorpe tried […]
House of Cards
/in Business Observer‘House of cards’ BY: BETH LUBERECKI | CONTRIBUTING WRITER May 12, 2017 Kelly Overcash, with Lykes Insurance, says the Assignmentof Benefits issue is “starting to come to a head.” Another Florida Legislature session has ended, and another attempt to pass assignment of benefits reform failed. If you’ve ever gone to the doctor, you’re probably […]