Advocating for Changes to Legal Liability in Tallahassee, FL

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The current abusive litigation environment found in Florida can be quite damaging to businesses throughout the state. Thankfully, at Florida Justice Reform Institute, we are here to provide resources to companies that are targets of predatory lawsuits. We regularly advocate for tort reform and changes to legal liability in Tallahassee, FL, while also supporting businesses that struggle with litigation.

Additionally, we provide access to numerous legal experts that will testify on your behalf to counter trial sensationalism. We believe that through effective lobbying and coordinated efforts that we can help bring positive change to Florida’s business community. Contact us today to learn more about our lobby group services or to discuss any litigation that has been brought against your company.

Understanding Tort Law

At Florida Justice Reform Institute, we have a deep understanding of tort law, and we use this knowledge to drive changes in current legislation. We aim to help protect small businesses from the devastating impacts that unlawful and unsubstantiated legal liability lawsuits can have on their success. The rampant misuse of litigation in our state damages the economy, and without significant improvements to tort law, the problems will only get worse over time.

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"Discourage litigation. Persuade your neighbors to compromise whenever you can. Point out to them how the nominal winner is often a real loser---in fees, expenses, and waste of time."  

The Collected Works of Abraham Lincoln edited by Roy P. Basler, Volume II, "Notes for a Law Lecture" (July 1, 1850), p. 81

Breaking News

FJRI President William Large getting interviewed by Florida Internet & Television President Brad Swanson
on COVID 19 liability reforms. - July 23, 2020

DeSantis mum on protecting businesses from COVID liability - The Tampa Bay Times - July 22, 2020 

DeSantis Stays Quiet on Coronavirus Lawsuit Protection Issue - Daily Business Review - July 22, 2020

DeSantis stays quiet on liability issues - Tampa Bay Business Journal - July 22, 2020

Gov. Ron DeSantis Stays Quiet On COVID-19 Liability Issues - CBS Miami - July 21, 2020

Florida Supreme Court conservatives reverse longstanding criminal protections. It’s ‘alarming,’ defense lawyers say - Orlando Sentinel - June 8, 2020

Appointment of Francis, Couriel expands Florida high court's diversity - The Florida Record - May 27, 2020

DeSantis taps Couriel, Francis for Supreme Court - The Florida Times-Union - May 27, 2020

2 South Floridians Are Now Among the Most Powerful Judges in the State, Having Risen to Florida Supreme Court - Law.com - May 27, 2020 

Gov. DeSantis announces two Florida Supreme Court appointments - News4Jax - May 27, 2020

Conservatives Back Ron DeSantis Naming Two New Justices to Florida Supreme Court - Florida Daily - May 27, 2020

Praise rolls in for Gov. Ron DeSantis’ Supreme Court picks - Florida Politics - May 26, 2020

Coronavirus Florida: Health care and business groups have GOP backing in push for lawsuit limits - Tallahassee Democrat - May 13, 2020

Florida Trucking Association weighs in at the Florida Supreme Court - Florida Truck News - Spring 2020

Injury Attys Seething Over COVID-19 Medical Immunity Push - Law360 - April 29, 2020

Health Care Providers Seek Legal Protections Amid COVID-19 - Law.com - April 24, 2020

Health care providers seek legal protections from lawsuits stemming from delivery of care during pandemic - Pensacola News Journal - April 24, 2020

Healthcare groups ask Florida governor for legal immunity during COVID-19 pandemic - Bradenton Herald - April 23, 2020

Health care providers seek legal protections - cbs12.com - April 23, 2020

Healthcare groups ask Florida governor for legal immunity during COVID-19 pandemic - Miami Herald - April 23, 2020

Healthcare Providers Seek Legal Protections - 4 CBS Miami - April 23, 2020

Business, Medical Groups Ask Ron DeSantis for Executive Order Protecting Healthcare Providers from Frivolous Lawsuits - Florida Daily - April 22, 2020