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’s Supreme Court in Transition
/in Florida TrendFlorida’s Supreme Court in transition Gov. Rick Scott could appoint four new justices to the Florida Supreme Court during his second term. Jason Garcia | 12/26/2014 Michelle Evette McCall gave birth to a healthy boy on Feb. 23, 2006. Four days later, McCall was dead after a series of mistakes, including a more than one […]
Defense Attorneys Say Morales Maintains Viability of Comp as Exclusive Remedy
/in WorkCompCentralby Sherri Okamoto (Legal Reporter) – Monday, December 8, 2014 State: Florida Topic: Top Defense attorneys in and around the state are celebrating last week’s decision from the Florida Supreme Court that they say establishes the continuing viability of the state comp system as the exclusive remedy for an industrial injury. The high court […]
Appeals Court Upholds Disputed Part of State Medical Malpractice Law
/in SaintPetersblogAppeals court upholds disputed part of state medical malpractice law by Phil Ammann – October 14, 2014 On Friday, a federal appeals court upheld part of Florida’s divisive medical-malpractice law, ruling that it does not violate requirements for shielding patient privacy. Three judges of the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals overturned last year’s […]
Fla. AG Can Toss ‘Frivolous’ State FCA Case, Court Told
/in Law360By Kelly Knaub Law360, New York (June 11, 2014, 4:05 PM ET) — The state of Florida argued Wednesday to a state appellate court that it has the authority to dismiss a False Claims Act suit brought against Motorola Inc. it deemed frivolous, saying it does not need approval from the relator who filed suit. Russell […]
Lawmaker Seeks to Revamp Florida’s Medical Malpractice System
/in Sun SentinelLawmaker seeks to revamp Florida’s medical malpractice system March 23, 2014 | By Tonya Alanez, Sun Sentinel TALLAHASSEE — Within days of the Florida Supreme Court eradicating medical-malpractice damage limits, a Central Florida Republican laid out his vision for turning the entire system on its ear. Trial costs would be eliminated, and so would accusations of negligence […]
House Judiciary Discusses Medical Malpractice Claim Overhaul
/in CurrentArek Sarkissian, 03/17/2014 – 07:28 PM A bill would put medical malpractice claims through an administrative process meant to cut down on lengthy lawsuits was discussed by the House Judiciary Committee. Members of the medical community spoke against it. HB 739, by Rep. Jason Brodeur, R-Sanford, would require patients hurt by a medical procedure to file […]
BP Must Cover Actual Losses
/in Pensacola News JournalAug. 10, 2013 7:27 AM | Recent news reports and court filings have raised some troubling questions about who is benefiting from the BP Deepwater Horizon settlement, whether claimants are being treated equally and what that might mean for the economic victims of future industrial accidents. After the accident occurred in April 2010, rather […]
Publix, Disney aim to cut lawsuit awards for accident victims
/in Orlando SentinelPublix, Disney aim to cut lawsuit awards for accident victims July 10, 2013 | By Jason Garcia, Orlando Sentinel Two of Florida’s largest businesses — Publix Super Markets and Walt Disney World — are spearheading an effort to cut the size of civil-lawsuit awards, which could lead to enormous savings for the frequently sued […]
Rick Scott Signs Expert Witness Standard Overhauls into Law
/in Sunshine State NewsRick Scott Signs Expert Witness Standard Overhauls into Law By ERIC GIUNTA June 4, 2013 – 6:00pm Florida law school graduates studying for their bar exams better take note: Gov. Rick Scott has signed two pieces of legislation which overturn nearly century-old standards governing what type of expert witness testimony is admissible in state […]
Florida Lawmakers Approve Medical Malpractice Reform
/in The Insurance JournalFlorida Lawmakers Approve Medical Malpractice Reform By Michael Adams | May 3, 2013 In a victory for medical malpractice insurers and physicians, Florida lawmakers have approved a series of tort reforms that among other things will require expert witnesses testifying against physicians in a malpractice suit to be engaged in the same specialty. The […]
Should Florida Change the Way Judges Are Appointed
/in Sunshine State NewsShould Florida Change the Way Judges Are Appointed? By ERIC GIUNTA April 18, 2013 – 6:00pm The Florida judiciary has incited its fair share of controversy over the last several years, despite the fact that the judicial appointment process is mysterious to most Floridians. A measure currently making it way through the House, HB […]
Fla. Bill Would Revamp Rules for Civil Suits Against Insurers
/in Law360Fla. Bill Would Revamp Rules For Civil Suits Against Insurers By Nathan Hale Law360, Miami (February 20, 2013) — A bill filed Friday in the Florida House of Representatives would update the state’s rules for suits against insurers, requiring claimants to provide notice before filing common-law bad faith actions and setting new guidelines for resolving […]
Lawyers, Legislators Debate Changing Florida’s Expert Witness Standards
/in Sunshine State NewsFlorida’s Expert Witness Standards By: Eric Giunta Posted: February 15, 2013 For the third year in a row, a bill has been introduced into the Legislature that, if passed, would alter Florida’s nearly century-old standards for admitting expert testimony in civil and criminal trials. The measure has sharply divided the legal community. The Florida House Civil […]
Florida House Subcommittee Approves Bill Changing Expert Testimony Standards
/in Sunshine State NewsFlorida House Subcommittee Approves Bill Changing Expert Testimony Standards BY: ERIC GIUNTA | Posted: February 13, 2013 6:31 PM The Florida House Civil Justice Subcommittee has just approved PCB CJS 13-02 (“Expert Testimony”) along a 9-4 party-line vote. If approved by the full House and the Senate, the bill would change the standards by which […]
Business Lobbyists Say They’re Confident Chris Dorworth will Stay with Them on Tort Reform
/in Orlando SentinelBusiness lobbyists say they’re confident Chris Dorworth will stay with them on tort reform Jason Garcia – October 12, 2012 Business lobbyists say they expect future House Speaker Chris Dorwoth will continue to support restrictions on lawsuits as he gains more power in Tallahassee, even though Florida’s trial law have helped the Lake Mary […]
Scott to Sign PIP Reform Law ‘Very Soon’
/in Sunshine State NewsScott to Sign PIP Reform Law ‘Very Soon’ By Jim Turner | Posted: March 12, 2012 Gov. Rick Scott made a quick visit to the Senate floor late Friday after a bill to revamp personal injury protection auto insurance was sent to his desk. Florida Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater, who along with Scott […]
Senate Panel Rewrites Changes to Expert Testimony Rules
/in CurrentSenate panel rewrites changes to expert testimony rules 02/29/12 A Senate panel on Wednesday rewrote the bill (SB 378) that changes the state’s standards for expert testimony in court cases, placing it at odds with the version passed last week by the House. The original measure would replace the current standard, which requires that expert […]
Kill Bills
/in Business ObserverKill Bills THURSDAY, FEB. 16, 2012 Florida is one of the most litigious states in the country. But attempts to change the laws meet intense resistance from trial lawyers. by: Rod Thomson Staff Writer REVIEW SUMMARY Issue. Businesses say lawsuit-friendly Florida is a drag on the economy. Key. Make state laws more business-friendly in […]
Major Med-Mal Case to be Heard by Supreme Court Thursday
/in News Service of FloridaMajor Med-Mal Case to be Heard by Supreme Court Thursday By JIM SAUNDERS THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA – 02.12.12 THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE — Suffering from a serious condition known as preeclampsia, 20-year-old Michelle McCall went to a Fort Walton Beach hospital in February 2006 to give birth to a son. Within days, McCall […]
House Panel Rejects ‘Bad-Faith’ Insurance Reform Bill
/in Sunshine State NewsHouse Panel Rejects ‘Bad-Faith’ Insurance Reform Bill By KENRIC WARD January 25, 2012 – 6:00pm A “simple” bad-faith insurance bill bogged down in complex legal arguments Thursday and failed to clear the House Civil Justice Subcommittee. House Bill 427 set a 60-day time limit for insurers to resolve third-party claims. Rep. Kathleen Passidomo, R-Naples, said […]