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.
Recent State Court Rulings Place Workers’ Comp Attorney Fee Schedules in Question
/in Florida RecordW.J. Kennedy Nov. 15, 2016, 9:55am TALLAHASSEE — Workers’ compensation laws that impose caps on claimants’ attorney fees may be vulnerable with recent state supreme court decisions toppling fee schedules in Florida and Utah. “The claimant’s bar is very well networked,” William W. Large, president of Florida Justice Reform Institute, told the Florida Record. […]
U.S. Supreme Court Won’t Review Constitutionality of Comp System
/in WorkCompCentralU.S. Supreme Court Won’t Review Constitutionality of Comp System By Sheri Okamoto – November 1, 2016 The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday denied a review of a challenge to the constitutionality of the Florida workers’ compensation. Although the Florida Supreme Court earlier this year declared portions of the state’s comp scheme invalid, […]
Hermine Enlisted in Business Campaign Against Insurance Rackets
/in Florida PoliticsHermine enlisted in business campaign against insurance rackets MICHAEL MOLINE September 8, 2016, 1:01 pm A business coalition warned Florida homeowners Thursday against signing away their insurance claims for Hurricane Hermine damage to dodgy contractors or attorneys. The warning came amid a gathering campaign against such assignment-of-benefits agreements — sometimes known as AOBs. The […]
Sharp Spike in Work Comp Cases Following State Supreme Court Judgment
/in Florida RecordSharp spike in work comp cases following state Supreme Court judgment John Breslin Aug. 22, 2016, 10:25am TALLAHASSEE – Florida’s workers’ compensation claims office have seen a sharp spike in cases filed following a landmark state Supreme Court ruling that barred capping attorney fees. Following the April ruling, the number of petitions for benefit […]
Workers Comp Rates to Increase, but By How Much?
/in wctv.tvWorkers comp rates to increase, but by how much? Potential 20 percent increase for Florida businesses By Mike Vasilinda Posted: 6:17 PM, August 16, 2016 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Florida Supreme Court declared the state’s scheme for handling injured workers unconstitutional in three cases earlier this year, one of them involving the city of St. […]
NCCI Rate Hike Could Be Far Worse, Actuaries Say
/in WorkCompCentralNCCI Rate Hike Could Be Far Worse, Actuaries Say Wednesday August 17, 2016 By Todd Foster – A consulting actuary and an economist testified Tuesday that a proposed 19.6% workers’ compensation rate increase in Florida might be half of what is needed in response to a pair of state Supreme Court rulings that favored […]
Workers comp rates to increase, but by how much?
/in Capitol News ServiceBy: Mike Vasilinda | Capitol News Service August 17, 2016 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) — The Florida Supreme Court declared the state’s scheme for handling injured workers unconstitutional in three cases earlier this year. The result is a potential twenty percent increase in Workers Comp insurance for Florida businesses. In 2003, Florida had some of […]
Fla. Justices Could Chill Doc Malpractice Suits, Attys Fear
/in Law360Fla. Justices Could Chill Doc Malpractice Suits, Attys Fear Share us on: By Carolina Bolado Law360, Miami (June 7, 2016, 2:13 PM ET) — Medical malpractice cases coming before the Florida Supreme Court on Thursday could transform the landscape for such litigation in the state by cementing lawmakers’ power to cap attorneys’ fee awards […]
Why is Miami a Hub for Deceptive Labeling Class Actions? Lawyer-driven Litigation, ‘Venue Shopping’ Contribute to Rise in Suits
/in Florida RecordWhy is Miami a hub for deceptive labeling class actions? Lawyer-driven litigation, ‘venue shopping’ contribute to rise in suits Stephanie N. Grimoldby May 14, 2016, 8:18am MIAMI – This city has a lot going for it. The Miami Heat. Miami beaches. Miami food. Miami art, fashion and celebrities. It also has Miami courts that, […]
Don’t Drop Florida Standard for Experts: Where We Stand
/in Orlando SentinelDon’t drop Florida standard for experts: Where we stand We agree with legislators who want to keep the higher standard for testimony from experts in Fla. courts. May 11, 2016 It sounds like a technical issue that only lawyers would care about, but all Floridians — because any of us could wind up in […]
Property Carriers Seek Relief from ‘Assignment of Benefits’ Abuse; Claims have Jumped 46 Percent Since 2010
/in Florida RecordProperty carriers seek relief from ‘assignment of benefits’ abuse; Claims have jumped 46 percent since 2010 W.J. Kennedy May 9, 2016, 9:32am TALLAHASSEE – Property carriers in Florida are appealing to state regulators to curb a recent explosion in home water loss claims, many unrelated to the cause of the damage or far beyond […]
Increasing Number of False Advertising Cases Against Food and Drink Hard to Swallow, Critic Says
/in Florida RecordIncreasing number of false advertising cases against food and drink hard to swallow, critic says Stephanie N. Grimoldby May 9, 2016, 10:01am TALLAHASSEE – William Large, president of the Florida Justice Reform Institute, has a hard time understanding how multiple deceptive beer label class action lawsuits have been accepted in federal court. In the […]
Supreme Court Says Attorney Fee Statute Is Unconstitutional
/in WorkCompCentralFriday, April 29, 2016 Supreme Court Says Attorney Fee Statute Is Unconstitutional by Sherri Okamoto (Legal Editor) State: Florida A divided Florida Supreme Court on Thursday struck down the state’s mandatory fee schedule as unconstitutional, but the court passed on a chance to decide if the comp system itself is a constitutionally adequate substitute […]
Justices Strike Down Workers Comp Fee Law
/in Gainesville SunJUSTICES STRIKE DOWN WORKERS COMP FEE LAW By JIM SAUNDERS THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, April 28, 2016………. In a major ruling, the Florida Supreme Court on Thursday said that a state law limiting attorney’s fees in workers-compensation insurance cases is unconstitutional. The 5-2 ruling in the closely watched case was […]
Florida Supreme Court Strikes Down Workers Comp Fee Law
/in Brandenton HeraldFlorida Supreme Court strikes down workers comp fee law BY BRENDAN FARRINGTON – Associated Press APRIL 28, 2016 5:43 PM TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Supreme Court struck down a law limiting lawyer fees in workers’ compensation cases on Thursday, saying the $1.53 hourly rate a lawyer was paid to help an injured worker was “absurdly […]
Court Calls $1.53 an Hour Lawyer Fee Unconstitutional, ‘Absurd’
/in Orlando SentinelBy Brendan Farrington Associated Press – April 28, 2016 TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Supreme Court struck down a law limiting lawyer fees in workers’ compensation cases on Thursday, saying the $1.53 hourly rate a lawyer was paid to help an injured worker was “absurdly low.” The 5-2 decision is expected to help injured workers who […]
Justices Strike Down Workers Comp Fee Law
/in News Service of FloridaJUSTICES STRIKE DOWN WORKERS COMP FEE LAW Jim Saunders THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, April 28, 2016………. In a major ruling, the Florida Supreme Court on Thursday said that a state law limiting attorney’s fees in workers-compensation insurance cases is unconstitutional. The 5-2 ruling in the closely watched case was a victory for attorneys who represent […]
$1.53 an Hour for Lawyer Fees? Not in Florida, Court Says
/in Townhall.com$1.53 an hour for lawyer fees? Not in Florida, court says AP News |Posted: Apr 28, 2016 4:10 PM TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The Florida Supreme Court struck down a law limiting lawyer fees in workers’ compensation cases on Thursday, saying the $1.53 hourly rate a lawyer was paid to help an injured worker […]
Daubert vs. Frye: Florida Supreme Court Sets Oral Arguments Over Expert Testimony Standard
/in Florida RecordDaubert vs. Frye: Florida Supreme Court sets oral arguments over expert testimony standard W.J. Kennedy Apr. 13, 2016, 11:43am TALLAHASSEE – Oral arguments have been set for Sept. 1 to decide the standard Florida courts will use to approve expert testimony in civil and criminal cases. The Florida Supreme Court, however, is a little […]
Supreme Court Says 1936 Road Deal Requires State to Pay
/in Daily Business ReviewSupreme Court Says 1936 Road Deal Requires State to Pay Jim Saunders, News Service of Florida, Daily Business Review April 11, 2016 Photo: Radisa Zivkovic/iStockphoto.com As it sought to build a road in then-rural Pasco County, the state in 1936 reached an agreement with Seaboard Air Line Railway Co. In exchange for being able […]