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, our lobbying group is 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

Gov. DeSantis poised to enact trial lawyer advertising reforms - Florida Record - May 24, 2023

Ron DeSantis Names Meredith Sasso to Florida Supreme Court - Florida Daily - May 24, 2023

Gov. DeSantis names Meredith Sasso as Florida's newest Supreme Court justice - City & State Florida - May 24, 2023

DeSantis Cements Textualist Majority on Florida Supreme Court - The Florida Standard - May 23, 2023

DeSantis selects latest Florida Supreme Court justice - Tampa Bay Times - May 23, 2023

Gov. DeSantis names ‘double Gator’ to Florida Supreme Court - WCJB - May 23, 2023 

DeSantis Names Meredith Sasso, Another Federalist Society Apostle, to Supreme Court - Flagler Live - May 23, 2023

DeSantis names Meredith Sasso to Florida Supreme Court - WMNF.com - May 23, 2023

DeSantis continues shifting Florida Supreme Court rightward with new appointment - The Florida Times-Union - May 23, 2023

DeSantis quietly names Judge Meredith Sasso to the Florida Supreme Court - The Black Chronicle Newspaper - May 23, 2023

 Gov. DeSantis appoints Meredith Sasso to Florida Supreme Court - Florida Politics - May 23, 2023

DeSantis continues shifting Florida Supreme Court rightward with new appointment - Sarasota Herald-Tribune - May 23, 2023

DeSantis names conservative judge of Cuban heritage to Florida Supreme Court - Miami Herald - May 23, 2023

DeSantis quietly names Judge Meredith Sasso to the Florida Supreme Court - Florida Phoenix - May 23, 2023

DeSantis names conservative judge of Cuban heritage to Florida Supreme Court - Yahoo Life - May 23, 2023

DeSantis names Sasso as next Supreme Court justice - Orlando Sentinel - May 23, 2023

DeSantis Names Sasso to Supreme Court - News Service of Florida - May 23, 2023

Private lawyers pocket $73 million in Florida's opioid case; Is it against state law? - Legal Newsline - May 17, 2023 

GoDaddy Tries To Sway Full 11th Circ. On TCPA Standing - Law360 - May 16, 2023 

Lawmakers approve reform of the Florida Telephone Solicitation Act - Florida Record - May 15, 2023

Florida named a Point of Light by American Tort Reform Foundation - Florida Record - May 11, 2023

Winners and losers emerging from the 2023 Legislative Session - Florida Politics - May 8, 2023

David Glawe: Time to fix the cracks in auto glass laws - Florida Politics - April 14, 2023

Click here to listen to Holland and Knight's 15th episode of their "Florida Capital Conversations" podcast series with William Large, President of the Florida Justice Reform Institute (FJRI), and Tiffany Roddenberry, Holland & Knight attorney, discuss Florida tort reform by way of House Bill (HB) 837. - April 5, 2023