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2024 Session 



Todd Alley

FJRI-retained attorney Todd Alley

Testifying before the House Judiciary Committee in favor of HB 1367 by Rep. Brackett - Asbestos and Silica Claims - February 14, 2024 

Brandon Blake

FJRI-retained attorney Brandon Blake

Testifying before the Senate Fiscal Policy Committee in favor of SB 1276 by Senator Collins - Litigation Financing - February 7, 2024 

Todd Alley

FJRI-retained attorney Todd Alley

Testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee in favor of SB 720 by Senator Hutson - Asbestos and Silica Claims - February 5, 2024 

Brandon Blake

FJRI-retained attorney Brandon Blake

Testifying before the House Civil Justice Subcommittee in favor of HB 1179 by Reps. Gregory and Overdorf - Litigation Financing - January 25, 2024 

Andy Bolin

FJRI-retained attorney Andy Bolin

Testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee in favor of SB 248 by Sen. Yarborough - Medical Negligence - January 22, 2024

Alan P.  Mirelman

FJRI-retained attorney Alan Mirelman

Testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee in favor of SB 1276 by Sen. Collins - Litigation Financing - January 22, 2024


2023 Session 



Alexis Buese

FJRI-retained attorney Alexis Buese

Testifying before the Senate Committee on Rules in favor of SB 1308 by Sen. Yarborough - Telephone Solicitation - April 24, 2023

Kathy Maus

FJRI-retained attorney Kathy Maus

Testifying before the Senate Fiscal Policy Committee against SB 7052 by Banking & Insurance and Sen. Hutson - Insurer Accountability - April 20, 2023

William Large

FJRI President William Large

Testifying before the Senate Rules Committee in favor of SB 1246 by Sen. Yarborough - Truth in Legal Advertising.

April 19, 2023

William Large

FJRI President William Large

Testifying before the House Judiciary Committee in favor of HB 1205 by Rep. Andrade - Advertisements for Legal Services.

April 19, 2023

Alexis Buese

FJRI-retained attorney Alexis Buese

Testifying before the House Commerce Committee in favor of HB 761 by Rep. Fabricio - Telephone Solicitation - April 10, 2023

William Large

FJRI President William Large

Testifying before the Senate Banking & Insurance Committee against Section 19 in SB 7052 - Insurer Accountability, by Banking and Insurance

April 5, 2023

Alexis Buese

FJRI-retained attorney Alexis Buese

Testifying before the Senate Commerce & Tourism Committee in opposition to an amendment by Sen. Joe Gruters on SB 1308 by Sen. Yarborough - Telephone Solicitation - April 4, 2023

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FJRI-retained attorney Alexis Buese


Testifying before the House Civil Justice Subcommittee in favor of HB 761 by Rep. Fabricio - Telephone Solicitation - March 27, 2023

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FJRI-retained attorney Andy Bolin

Testifying before the Senate Fiscal Policy Committee in favor of CS/SB 236 by Sen. Hutson - Civil Remedies

March 16, 2023

Victoria Cribb

FJRI-retained attorney Victoria Cribb

Testifying before the House Judiciary Committee in favor of CS/CS/HB 85 by Rep. Snyder - Causes of Action Based on Improvements to Real Property. - March 14, 2023

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FJRI-retained attorney Andy Bolin

Testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee in favor of CS/SB 236 by Sen. Hutson - Civil Remedies

March 14, 2023

Joe Kissane

FJRI-retained attorney Joe Kissane

Testifying before the House Judiciary Committee in favor of CS/HB 837 by Rep. Gregory and Fabricio - Civil Remedies. - March 8, 2023

Victoria Cribb

FJRI-retained attorney Victoria Cribb

Testifying before the Senate Rules Committee in favor of CS/SB 360 by Sen. Hutson - Causes of Action Based on Improvements to Real Property. - March 8, 2023

Joe Kissane

FJRI-retained attorney Joe Kissane

Testifying before the Senate Banking & Insurance Committee in favor of SB 236 by Sen. Hutson - Civil Remedies. - March 7, 2023

Joe Kissane

FJRI-retained attorney Joe Kissane

Testifying before the House Civil Justice Subcommittee in favor of HB 837 by Rep. Gregory and Fabricio - Civil Remedies. - February 24, 2023

David Weber

FJRI-retained attorney David Weber

Testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee in favor of SB 360 by Sen. Hutson - Causes of Action Based on Improvements to Real Property. - February 21, 2023

David Weber

FJRI-retained attorney David Weber

Testifying before the House Regulatory Reform & Economic Development Subcommittee in favor of HB 85 by Rep. Snyder - Causes of Action Based on Improvements to Real Property. - February 7, 2023

Victoria Cribb

FJRI-retained attorney Victoria Cribb

Testifying before the House Civil Justice Subcommittee in favor of HB 85 by Rep. Snyder - Causes of Action Based on Improvements to Real Property. - January 26, 2023


2022 Special Session A



 Aram Megerian

FJRI-retained attorney Aram Megerian

Testifying before the House Appropriations Committee in favor of HB 1A by Rep. Leek - Property Insurance.

December 13, 2022 

 Aram Megerian

FJRI-retained attorney Aram Megerian

Testifying before the House Commerce Committee in favor of HB 1A by Rep. Leek - Property Insurance.

December 13, 2022 

Aram Megerian

FJRI-retained attorney Aram Megerian 

Testifying before the Senate Fiscal Policy Committee in favor of SB 1A by Sen. Boyd - Property Insurance.

December 12, 2022

Aram Megerian

FJRI-retained attorney Aram Megerian

Testifying before the Senate Banking & Insurance Committee in favor of SB 1A by Sen. Boyd - Property Insurance. - December 12, 2022


2022 Special Session D



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FJRI-retained attorney Aram Megerian

Testifying before the House Appropriations Committee in favor of 1D by Rep. Trumbull - Property Insurance. 

May 24, 2022

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FJRI-retained attorney Aram Megerian

Testifying before the Senate Appropriations Committee in favor of SB 2D by Sen. Boyd - Property Insurance. 

May 23, 2022


2022 Legislation



William Large

FJRI President William Large


Testifying before the House Judiciary Committee against HB 9 by Rep. McFarland - Consumer Data Privacy.

February 23, 2022

Andy Bolin

FJRI-retained attorney Andy Bolin


Testifying before the House Judiciary Committee against HB 6011 by Rep. Roach - Recovery of Damages in Claims for Medical Negligence.

February 23, 2022

William Large

FJRI President William Large


Testifying before the Senate Appropriations Committee against SB 974 by Sen. Gruters - Sovereign Immunity.

February 23, 2022

William Large

FJRI President William Large

Testifying before the House Commerce Committee against HB 9 by Rep. McFarland - Consumer Data Privacy.

February 10, 2022

Kathy Maus

FJRI-retained attorney Kathy Maus

Testifying before the Civil Justice & Property Rights Subcommittee against HB 1525 by Rep. Grall. - Motor Vehicle Insurance - February 7, 2022

 
William Large

FJRI President William Large

Testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee against SB 974 by Sen. Gruters - Sovereign Immunity.

January 31, 2022

William Large

FJRI President William Large

Testifying before the House Appropriations Committee against HB 545 by Rep. Beltran - Sovereign Immunity.

January 31, 2022

Andrew Bolin

FJRI-retained attorney Andy Bolin

Testifying before the House Civil Justice & Property Rights Subcommittee against HB 6011 by Rep. Roach - Recovery of Damages in Claims for Medical Negligence.

January 27, 2022

William Large

FJRI President William Large

Testifying before the House Judiciary Committee in favor of HB 7021 by Rep. Burton - Covid-19-related Claims Against Health Care Providers.

January 26, 2022

William Large

FJRI President William Large

Testifying before the Senate Commerce Committee in favor of SB 1762 by Sen Brandes -  Solicitation of Nonmedical Services.

January 24, 2022

William Large

FJRI President William Large

Testifying before the House Health and Human Services Committee in favor of HHS1 - Covid-19 Liability Protections Application Extension by the Health and Human Services Committee and Rep. Burton.

January 14, 2022

William Large

FJRI President William Large

Testifying before the Senate Rules Committee in favor of SB 7014 - COVID-19-related Claims Against Health Care Providers by the Judiciary Committee and Sen. Burgess

January 13, 2022


2021 Legislation


William Large

FJRI President William Large

Testifying before the Senate Appropriations Committee against some of the provisions of SB 1786 by Sen. Burgess - Florida Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Plan.

April 19, 2021

William Large

FJRI President William Large

Testifying before the House Judiciary Committee in favor of HB 1601 by Rep. Williamson - Farming Operations.

April 15, 2021

William Large

FJRI President William Large

Testifying before the House Commerce Committee against HB 969 by Rep. McFarland - Consumer Data Privacy.

April 14, 2021

WIlliam Large

FJRI President William Large

Testifying before the House Public Integrity & Elections Committee against HB 409 by Rep. Eskamani - Distribution of Residual or Undistributable Funds in Civil Matters.

April 9, 2021

William Large

FJRI President William Large

Testifying before the Senate Commerce Committee against SB 1734 by Sen. Bradley - Consumer Data Privacy.

April 5, 2021

William Large

FJRI President William Large

Testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee in favor of SB 1992 - Solicitation of Nonmedical Services by Sen. Harrell. 

March 29, 2021

Andy Bolin

FJRI-retained attorney Andy Bolin

Testifying before the House Judiciary Committee against HB 651 by Rep. Roach - Recovery of Damages in Claims for Medical Negligence.

March 24, 2021

William Large

FJRI President William Large

Testifying before the House Civil Justice & Property Rights Subcommittee against HB 969 by Rep. McFarland - Consumer Data Privacy.

March 23, 2021

William Large

FJRI President William Large

Testifying before the Senate Commerce Committee against SB 1734 by Sen. Bradley - Consumer Data Privacy.

March 22, 2021

Steven Richardson

FJRI-retained attorney Steven Richardson

Testifying before the Senate Rules in favor of SB 76 by Sen. Boyd - Contingency fee multipliers in the Residential Property Insurance bill.

March 18, 2021

William Large

FJRI President William Large

testifying before the Senate Rules Committee in favor of SB 72 - Civil Liability for Damages Relating to COVID-19..

March 11, 2021

Rick Parker

FJRI-retained attorney Rick Parker

Testifying before the Senate Rules Committee in favor of SB 54 by Sen. Burgess. - Motor Vehicle Insurance - March 11, 2021

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William Large

FJRI President William Large

Testifying before the Regulatory Reform Subcommittee against HB 969 by Rep. McFarland - Consumer Data Privacy.

March 10, 2021

Rick Parker

FJRI-retained attorney Rick Parker

Testifying before the House Civil Justice & Property Rights Subcommittee on the need for Bad Faith Reform in HB 719 by Rep. Grall. - Motor Vehicle Insurance - March 10, 2021

Andy Bolin

FJRI-retained attorney Andy Bolin

Testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee in favor of SB 846 by Sen. Brandes - Inflated Medical Damages.

March 9, 2021

Steven Richardson

FJRI-retained attorney Steven Richardson

Testifying before the Senate Judiciary in favor of SB 76 by Sen. Boyd - Contingency fee multipliers in the Residential Property Insurance bill.

March 9, 2021

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FJRI-retained attorney Mary Jaye Hall

testifying before the House Civil Justice & Property Rights Subcommittee against HB 561 by Rep. Roach. - Recovery of Damages in Claims for Medical Negligence.

March 4, 2021

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FJRI President William Large

testifying before the Senate Health Policy Committee on SB 74 - COVID-19-related Claims Against Health Care Providers.

March 3, 2021

William Large

FJRI President William Large

testifying before the Senate Commerce & Tourism Committee on SB 72 - Civil Liability for Damages Relating to COVID-19.

March 2, 2021

William Large

FJRI President William Large

testifying before the House Health and Human Services Committee on (PCB) HHS 21-01 by House Health and Human Services Committee and Rep. Burton - Health Care Civil Liability for COVID-19 Related Claims.

February 17, 2021

William Large

FJRI President William Large

testifying before the House Judiciary Committee on HB 7 by Rep. McClure - Civil Liability for Damages Relating to COVID-19. - February 16, 2021

Kathy Maus

FJRI-retained attorney Kathy Maus

testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee first on an amendment and then to the bill, SB 54 by Sen. Burgess. - Motor Vehicle Insurance - February 15, 2021

William Large

FJRI President William Large

testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee on SB 74 by Senator Brandes - COVID-19-related Claims Against Health Care Providers

February 10, 2021

William Large

FJRI President William Large

testifying before the House Pandemic & Property Emergencies Committee on HB 7 by Rep. McClure - Civil Liability for Damages Relating to COVID-19.

February 3, 2021

Steven Richardson

FJRI-retained attorney Steven Richardson

Testifying before the Senate Banking & Insurance on an amendment by Sen. Boyd on SB 76. - Contingency fee multipliers in the Residential Property Insurance bill.

February 2, 2021

Kathy Maus

FJRI-retained attorney Kathy Maus

testifying before the Senate Banking & Insurance Committee first on an amendment and then to the bill, SB 54 by Sen. Burgess. - Motor Vehicle Insurance - January 25, 2021

William Large

FJRI President William Large

testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee on SB 72 by Sen. Brandes - Civil Liability for Damages Relating to COVID-19.

January 25, 2021

William Large

FJRI President William Large

testifying before the House Civil Justice & Property Rights Subcommittee on HB 7 by Rep. McClure - Civil Liability for Damages Relating to COVID-19.

January 13, 2021


2020 Legislation


Rick Parker

FJRI-retained attorney Rick Parker

Testifying before the House Commerce Committee in favor of an amendment on Bad Faith by Rep. Santiago on HB 771 by Rep Grall - Motor Vehicle Insurance.

February 27, 2020

Rick Parker

FJRI-retained attorney Rick Parker

Testifying before the House Commerce Committee in favor of HB 895 by Rep. Santiago - Insurance.

February 27, 2020

William Large

FJRI President William Large

Testifying before the House Judiciary Committee in opposition to amendment of HB 9 by Rep. Leek.

February 26, 2020

William Large

FJRI President William Large

Testifying before the House Judiciary Committee in opposition to the punitive damages portion of  HB 7089 by Rep. Toledo.

February 26, 2020

Aram Megerian

FJRI-retained attorney Aram Megerian


Testifying before the House Commerce Committee in favor of HB 7071 by Rep. Beltran and the House Judiciary Committee - Contingency Risk Multipliers. 

February 13, 2020

Kathy Maus

FJRI-retained attorney Kathy Maus

Testifying before the Senate Banking & Insurance Committee about the need for third party bad faith reform. 

February 11, 2020

William Large

FJRI President William Large

Testifying before the Senate Health Policy Committee in favor of  SB 1668 by Simmons - regarding Damages.

February 11, 2020

William Large

FJRI President William Large

Testifying before the House Commerce Committee in favor of  HB 9 by Leek - regarding Damages.

February 11, 2020

William Large

FJRI President William Large

Testifying before the House Civil Justice Subcommittee in favor of PCB CJS 20-02 - Legal Advertising by the Civil Justice Subcommittee and Rep Leek regarding Legal Advertising.

February 4, 2020

Kathy Maus

FJRI-retained attorney Kathy Maus

Testifying before the House Insurance & Banking Subcommittee encouraging bad faith insurance reform in HB 771 -- PIP by Rep Grall.

February 4, 2020

Aram Megerian

FJRI-retained attorney Aram Megerian

Testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee in favor of SB 914 by Senator Brandes - Contingency Risk Multipliers. 

February 4, 2020

Aram P. Megerian

FJRI-retained attorney Aram Megerian

Testifying before the House Judiciary Committee and Rep Beltran in favor of PCB JDC 20-03 by  - Contingency Risk Multipliers. 

January 30, 2020

Evelyn Davis

FJRI-retained attorney Evelyn Davis

Testifying before the House Judiciary Committee in favor of HB 741 by Rep. Leek - Asbestos Trust Claims.

January 30, 2020

Andy Bolin

FJRI-retained attorney Andy Bolin

Testifying before the House Civil Justice Subcommittee in favor of HB 9 by Rep. Leek - Accuracy in Damages.

January 29, 2020

Andy Bolin

FJRI-retained attorney Andy Bolin

Testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee in favor of SB 1668 by Sen. Simmons - Accuracy in Damages.

January 28, 2020

William Large

FJRI President William Large

Testifying before the House Judiciary Committee in favor of PCB JDC 20-02 by the Judiciary Committee and Rep Gregory regarding Contingency Fees.

January 23, 2020

Andy Bolin

FJRI-retained attorney Andy Bolin


Testifying before the House Civil Justice Subcommittee in favor of PCB CJS 20-01 by the Civil Justice Subcommittee and Rep. Leek regarding on Consumer Litigation Financing.

January 22, 2020

Rick Parker

FJRI-retained attorney Rick Parker

Testifying before the Senate Infrastructure and Security encouraging bad faith insurance reform in SB 378 -- PIP by Senator Lee.

January 21, 2020

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FJRI-retained attorney Aram Megerian

Testifying before the Senate Banking and Insurance Committee in favor of SB 914 by Senator Brandes - Contingency Risk Multipliers. 

January 21, 2020

William Large

FJRI President William Large

Testifying before the House Civil Justice Subcommittee on a workshop on legal advertising.

January 16, 2020

Andy Bolin

FJRI-retained attorney Andy Bolin

Testifying before the House Civil Justice Subcommittee in a workshop regarding on Consumer Litigation Financing.

December 12, 2019

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FJRI-retained attorney Ashley Kalifeh 


Testifying before the Senate Banking and Insurance Committee in favor of SB 312 -- by Senator Stewart - Assignment of Benefits Auto Glass. 

December 10, 2019

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FJRI-retained attorney John Weihmuller 

Testifying before the House Civil Justice Subcommittee at a Bad Faith Workshop.

October 17, 2019


2019 Legislation


William Large

FJRI President William Large

Testifying before the House Judiciary Committee opposing HB 337 by Rep. Leek - Courts.

April 16, 2019

William Large

FJRI President William Large

Testifying before the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Criminal and Civil Justice opposing SB 328 by Sen. Brandes - Courts.

April 16, 2019

William Large

FJRI President William Large

Testifying before the House Health & Human Services Committee opposing HB 1253 by Rep. Mariano. -  Prescription Drug Monitoring Program.

April 9, 2019

William Large

FJRI President William Large

Testifying before the House Health & Human Services Committee opposing the strike all amendment on HB 1253 by Rep. Mariano. -  Prescription Drug Monitoring Program.

April 9, 2019

Andy Bolin

FJRI-retained attorney Andy Bolin

Testifying before the House Judiciary Committee in favor of HB 17 by Rep. Leek -- Accuracy in Damages.

April 9, 2019

William Large

FJRI President William Large

Testifying before the Senate Infrastructure and Security opposing SB 328 by Sen. Brandes - Courts.

April 9, 2019

William Large

FJRI President William Large

Testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee sharing opposing SB 1700 by Sen. Lee -  Prescription Drug Monitoring Program.

April 8, 2019

William Large

FJRI President William Large

Testifying before the House Justice Appropriations Subcommittee opposing HB 337 by Rep. Leek - Courts.

April 2, 2019

Joe Kissane

FJRI-Retained attorney Joe Kissane

Testifying before the Senate Banking & Insurance Committee opposing SB 1052  by Sen. Lee -  Motor Vehicle Insurance.

April 1, 2019

William Large

FJRI President William Large

Testifying before the Senate Health Policy Committee opposing SB 1700 by Sen. Lee -  Prescription Drug Monitoring Program.

April 1, 2019

Andy Bolin

FJRI-retained attorney Andy Bolin

Testifying before the House Commerce Committee in favor of HB 17 by Rep. Leek -- Accuracy in Damages.

March 28, 2019

Ashley Kalifeh

FJRI-retained attorney Ashley Kalifeh 

Testifying before the House Judiciary Committee in favor of HB 7065 -- by Representative Rommell - Assignment of Benefits. 

March 28, 2019

William Large

FJRI President William Large

Testifying before the House Judiciary Committee sharing concerns on HB 1253 by Rep. Mariano. -  Prescription Drug Monitoring Program.

March 28, 2019

Kim Fernandes

FJRI-retained attorney Kim Fernandes

Testifying before the House Insurance and Banking Subcommittee in favor of HB 1399 by Rep. Bryd -- Workers' Compensation.

March 26, 2019

William Large

FJRI President William Large

Testifying before the House Civil Justice Subcommittee opposing HB 337 by Rep. Leek - Courts.

March 20, 2019

Ashley Kalifeh

FJRI-retained attorney Ashley Kalifeh 

Testifying before the House Banking and Insurance Subcommittee in favor of HB 7065 -- by Representative Rommell - Assignment of Benefits. 

March 19, 2019

Tom Dukes

FJRI-retained attorney Tom Dukes


Testifying before the House Civil Justice Subcommittee in favor of PCB CJS 19-02 -- Medical Malpractice.

March 13, 2019

Rick Parker

FJRI-retained attorney Rick Parker

Testifying before the House Civil Justice Subcommittee in favor of HB 751 - Duty of Good Faith.

March 13, 2019

Johanna Clark

FJRI-retained attorney Johanna Clark


Testifying before the House Civil Justice Subcommittee in favor of  HB 301 -- Insurance by Representative Santiago.

March 13, 2019

Rick Parker

FJRI-retained attorney Rick Parker


Testifying before the Senate Infrastructure and Security encouraging bad faith insurance reform in SB 1052 -- PIP by Senator Lee.

March 12, 2019

Johanna Clark

FJRI-retained attorney Johanna Clark


Testifying before the Senate Insurance & Banking Committee in favor of  SB 714 -- Insurance by Senator Brandes.

March 11, 2019

Ashley Kalifeh

FJRI-retained attorney Ashley Kalifeh 

Testifying before the House Civil Justice  Subcommittee in favor of PCB CJS 19-01 -- by Representative Rommell - Assignment of Benefits. 

March 6, 2019

Andy Bolin

FJRI-retained attorney Andy Bolin

Testifying before the House Civil Justice Subcommittee in favor of HB 17 by Rep. Leek -- Accuracy in Damages.

March 6, 2019

Christine Graves

FJRI-retained attorney Chrissy Graves

Testifying before the House Civil Justice Subcommittee in favor of HB 355 by Rep. Leek -- Dangerous Instrumentality Doctrine.

March 6, 2019

Johanna Clark

FJRI-retained attorney Johanna Clark

Testifying before the House Insurance & Banking Subcommittee in favor of  HB 301 -- Insurance by Representative Santiago.

February 13, 2019

William Large

FJRI President William Large

Testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee opposing SB 328 by Sen. Brandes - Courts.

February 4, 2019


2018 Legislation


FJRI-retained attorney Rick Parker

Testifying before the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Health and Human Services encouraging bad faith insurance reform in SB 150 -- PIP by Senator Lee.

February 28, 2018

FJRI President William Large

Testifying before the House Judiciary Committee opposing HB 7061 by Rep. Perez - Jurisdiction of the County Court.

February 21, 2018

FJRI President William Large

Testifying before the House Justice Appropriations Subcommittee opposing HB 7061 by Rep. Perez—Jurisdiction of the County Court.

February 13, 2018

FJRI President William Large

Testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee opposing SB 1384 by Sen. Brandes—Jurisdiction of the County Court.

February 13, 2018

FJRI-retained attorney Ashley Kalifeh 

Testifying before the Senate Banking & Insurance Subcommittee against SB 1168 by Sen. Steube dealing with Assignment of Benefits. 

January 24, 2018

FJRI President William Large

Testifying before the Constitution Revision Commission Declaration of Rights Committee against Proposal 88.

January 19, 2018

FJRI-retained attorney Rick Parker


Testifying before the Senate Banking and Insurance Committee encouraging bad faith insurance reform in SB 150 -- PIP by Senator Lee.

January 10, 2018

FJRI President William Large

Testifying before the Constitutional Revision Commission Judicial Committee against Proposal 23.

December 12, 2017

FJRI-retained attorney Kim Fernandes

Testifying before the House Commerce Committee against PCB COM 18-01 -- Workers' Compensation.

November 14, 2017

FJRI-retained attorney Rick Parker

Testifying before the House Commerce Committee encouraging bad faith insurance reform in HB 19 -- PIP. 

November 7, 2017


                                                                                       2017 Legislation


FJRI-retained Kim Fernandes

Testifying before the Senate Rules Committee opposing the Workers' Compensation bill,
SB 1582 by Sen. Bradley.

April 19, 2017

FJRI President William Large

Testifying before the House Commerce Committee regarding the Assignment of Benefits bill, House Bill 1421 by Rep. Grant.

April 19, 2017

FJRI-retained attorney Rick Parker

Testifying before the Senate Banking & Insurance Committee encouraging bad faith insurance reform in SB 1766 -- PIP by Sen. Lee. 

April 13, 2017

FJRI-retained attorney Rick Parker


Testifying before the House Commerce Committee encouraging bad faith insurance reform in HB 1063 -- PIP by Rep. Grall. 

April 13, 2017

FJRI-retained attorney Kim Fernandes

Testifying before the Senate Appropriations Committee against SB 1582 -- Workers' Compensation by Sen. Bradley.

April 13, 2017

FJRI President William Large

Testifying before the Senate Banking & Insurance Committee against SB 1684 by Sen. Farmer dealing with Insurance Rates and Assignment of Benefits.

April 3, 2017

FJRI-retained attorney Kim Fernandes


Testifying before the Senate Banking & Insurance Committee against SB 1582 -- Workers' Compensation by Sen. Bradley.

April 3, 2017

FJRI-retained attorney Andy Bolin

Testifying before the Senate Rules Committee against SB 334 -- Prejudgment Interest by Sen. Steube.

March 29, 2017

FJRI-retained attorney Kathy Maus
 

Testifying before the House Banking & Insurance Committee encouraging bad faith insurance reform in HB 1063 -- PIP by Rep. Grall.  

March 27, 2017

FJRI-retained attorney Kim Fernandes

Testifying before the House Insurance & Banking Committee against HB  7085 -- Workers' Compensation by Rep. Burgess.

March 14, 2017

FJRI-retained attorney Andy Bolin

Testifying before the Senate Rules Committee against SB 334 -- Prejudgment Interest by Sen. Steube.

March 9, 2017

FJRI-retained attorney Kim Fernandes

Testifying before the House Insurance & Banking Committee against HB  7085 -- Workers' Compensation by Rep. Burgess.

March 7, 2017

FJRI-retained attorney Andy Bolin

Testifying before the House Civil Justice Subcommittee against HB 469 -- Prejudgment Interest by Rep. Harrison.

February 23, 2017

FJRI President William Large

Testifying before the House Health Quality  Subcommittee against HB 19 by Rep. Grall dealing with a Physician Liability.

February 22, 2017

FJRI President William Large


Testifying before the House Judiciary Committee against HB 1 by Rep. Sullivan dealing with a Judicial Term Limits.

February 21, 2017

FJRI-retained attorney Tommy Dukes

Testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee against SB 334 -- Prejudgment Interest by Sen. Steube.

February 21, 2017

FJRI-retained attorney George Meros

Testifying before the Senate Banking & Insurance Committee against SB 262 -- HMOs by Sen. Steube.

February 21, 2017

FJRI President William Large

Testifying before the House Civil Justice Subcommittee against HB 1 by Rep. Sullivan dealing with a Judicial Term Limits.

February 9, 2017

FJRI-retained attorney David Bronstein

Testifying before the Senate Banking and Insurance Committee on a workshop of Assignment of Benefits.

January 10, 2017


                                                                              2016 Legislation


FJRI-retained attorney Ashley Kalifeh 
Testifying before the Insurance & Banking Subcommittee supporting HB 1097 by Rep. Caldwell dealing with Assignment of Benefits. 

January 25, 2016

FJRI President William Large

Testifying before the Senate
Judiciary Committee opposing the Prejudgment Interest bill,
SB 1086 by Sen. Bradley.

January 20, 2016

FJRI President William Large

Testifying before the Senate Commerce & Tourism Committee opposing SB 642 dealing with Drones.

January 19, 2016

FJRI President William Large

Testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee opposing SB 642 dealing with Drones.
November 17, 2015


                                                                              2015 Legislation


FJRI-retained attorney Kathy Maus

Testifying before Senate Banking & Insurance Committee in support of bad faith insurance reform SB 1088 - by Sen. Brandes.

March 31, 2015

FJRI-retained attorney Andy Bolin

Testifying before the House Civil Justice Subcommittee for HB 1199 --  Accuracy in Damages by Rep. Metz.

March 24, 2015

FJRI President William Large


Testifying before the House Banking & Insurance Committee on the Assignment of Benefits bill, HB 669 by Rep. Tobia.

March 18, 2015


2014 Legislation


FJRI President William Large

Testifying before the House Judiciary Committee against HB 739 - Compensation for Personal Injury or Wrongful Death Arising from Medical Injury by Rep. Brodeur.

March 17, 2014


2013 Legislation


FJRI-retained attorney Dan Gerber

testifying before the Senate Rules Committee about SB 1412 -- Expert Witness by Senator Richter.

April 22, 2013

FJRI-retained attorney Tommy Dukes

testifying before the Senate Rules Committee about SB 1792 -- Medical Negligence Actions by Senator Lee.

April 2, 2013

FJRI retained attorney Andy Bolin

testifying before the House Civil Justice Subcommittee in support of HB 827, relating to Medical Malpractice reform.

March 6, 2013

Florida Chamber of Commerce

President, Mark Wilson

testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee on a Tort Reform Workshop.

February 19, 2013

FJRI retained attorney Tommy Dukes

testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee on a workshop where he testified on whether to Authorize Defense Counsel to Conduct Ex Parte Interviews of the Treating Health Care Providers of a Claimant in the Medical Negligence Action and to Increase the Burden of proof in Medical Negligence Actions Resulting from a Health Care Provider's Failure to Administer Diagnostic Tests.

February 5, 2013

FJRI retained attorney Andy Bolin

testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee on a workshop where he testified on whether Health Care Practitioner's have Sufficient Access to Legal Counsel in Light of the Florida Supreme Court 's Interpretation of s. 456.057, F.S., in Hasan v. Garvar, 108 So.3d 570 (2012).

February 5, 2013

FJRI President William Large

testifying before the House Select Committee on Claims Bills at the request of Chair Grant on the Claims Bills process.

February 4, 2013


2012 Legislation


FJRI retained attorney Greg Miller

testifying before the Senate Budget Committee on SB 378, relating to Expert Witness by Sen. Richter.

February 28, 2012

FJRI President William Large

testifying before the House Government Operations Subcommittee on Medical Malpractice Reform, HB 385 by Rep. Gaetz.

February 13, 2012.

FJRI President William Large

testifying before the Senate Banking & Insurance Committee on Motor Vehicle Personal Injury Protection Insurance, SB 1860 by Sen. Negron.

February 2, 2012.

FJRI President William Large

testifying before the House Judiciary Committee on Medical Malpractice Reform, HB 385 by Rep. Gaetz.

January 27, 2012.

FJRI President William Large

testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee in favor of SB 1570 - Judges and Justices by Sen. Simmons.

January 25, 2012

                              2011 Legislation

FJRI retained attorney Tony Cochran

testifying before the House Judiciary Committee on HB 391, relating to Expert Witness Reform by Rep. Metz.
April 12, 2011

FJRI retained Justice Charles Wells

testifying before the House Judiciary Committee on HB 201, relating to Crashworthiness Doctrine by Rep. O'Toole.
April 12, 2011

FJRI President William Large


testifying before the House Judiciary Committee on Medical Malpractice Reform, HB 479 by Rep. Horner.
April 14, 2011

FJRI President William Large

testifying before the House Care Appropropriations Subcommittee on Medical Malpractice Reform, HB 479 by Rep. Horner.
April 8, 2011

FJRI retained attorney Lee Parsley


testifying before the House Judiciary Committee on HB 7111, relating to the Judiciary/Supreme Court by Rep. Eisnaugle.
April 7, 2011

FJRI retained attorney Joe Kissane 

testifying before the House Civil Justice Subcommittee on HB 1187, relating to Bad Faith Insurance Reform by Rep. Baxley.
April 4, 2011

FJRI retained attorney John Weihmuller


testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee on SB 1592, relating to Bad Faith Insurance Reform by Sen. Thrasher.

March 22, 2011

FJRI retained attorney Lee Parsley

testifying before the House Civil Justice Subcommittee on HB 7111, relating to the Judiciary by Rep. Eisnaugle.
March 17, 2011

FJRI President William Large

testifying before the Health & Human Services Access Subcommittee, in favor of HB 10169 - Community Based Providers by Rep. Plakon.

March 16, 2011

FJRI retained attorney Stephen Mahle

testifying before the House Civil Justice Subcommittee on HB 391, relating to Expert Witness by Rep. Metz.
March 14, 2011

 


2010 Legislation


FJRI President William Large

testifying before the House Criminal & Civil Justice Policy Council against an amendment on HB 689 - Slip and Fall by Rep. Aubuchon


March 9, 2010

FJRI President William Large

testifying before the House Civil Justice & Courts Policy Committee in favor of HB 689 - Slip and Fall by Rep. Aubuchon.

March 1, 2010

            2009 Legislation

FJRI retained Mark McHugh

President of Gatorland, speaking on SB 886 by Sen. Oerlich - Liability Waivers.

March 25, 2009



2008 Legislation

FJRI President William Large


testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee against SB 1130 - Firearms in Motor Vehicles by Sen. Peaden.
March 25, 2008

FJRI President William Large

testifying before the Senate Banking & Insurance Committee on SB 2860 -  Property Insurance by Sen. Atwater.

March 25, 2008

 

FJRI President William Large

testifying before the House Environment & Natural Resources Council Committee against HB 503 Firearms in Motor Vehicles by Rep. Evers.

March 12, 2008

                                                                                          

FJRI President William Large

testifying before the Senate Banking & Insurance on a PIP Workshop.

October 2, 2007

 

FJRI President William Large 

testifying before the House Joint Meeting of Insurance Committee and Entrepreneurship Council workshop the Florida Motor Vehicle No-Fault Law.

October 2, 2007

                                                                                     


2007C Legislation


FJRI President testifying FJRI President William Large

testifying before the House Insurance Committee on HB 13C by Rep. Bogdanoff - Florida Motor Vehicle No-Fault Law.

October 3, 2007


2007 Legislation


FJRI President William Large

testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee against SB 1558 by Sen. Ring - Comparative Fault/Apportionment of Damages.

April 17, 2007

FJRI President William Large

testifying before the House Committee on Constitution & Civil Law by Safety & Security Council against HB 733 - Apportionment of Damages by Rep. Needleman.

March 14, 2007

FJRI President William Large


testifying before the House Constitution & Civil  Law Committee on HB 437 by Rep. Brown - Offer of Judgment. 

February 21, 2007


2006 Legislation


FJRI President William Large

Testifying before the House Judiciary Committee in favor of House Bill 145 by Rep. Brown regarding Joint and Several Liability.

January 25, 2006