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.
Court Cuts Trigger Blunt Warnings
/in StatelineWednesday, February 18, 2009 Court cuts trigger blunt warnings By John Gramlich, Stateline.org Staff Writer The budget emergency facing state governments has produced an uncommon alliance of advocates — from business leaders to public defenders and chief judges — who, in blunt terms, are urging state lawmakers not to slash funding for the courts. […]
Business Leaders Feel the Sting of Court Costs
/in Florida Bar NewsBusiness leaders feel the sting of court cuts By Jan Pudlow, Senior Editor – February 1, 2009 Startling sound bites fell from the lips of Coral Gables economist Tony Villamil: Civil case delays caused by the court funding crisis are resulting in $17.4 billion lost in Florida economic output each year. And those civil case […]
Courts, Lawyers, Businesses Ally In Fight For More Courts Money
/in News Service of FloridaCOURTS, LAWYERS, BUSINESSES ALLY IN FIGHT FOR MORE COURTS MONEY By KATHLEEN HAUGHNEY THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA MIAMI, Jan. 16, 2009……..Florida’s top legal professionals are embarking on a lobbying effort to stop lawmakers from cutting money fromthe state’s court system. Slicing the court budget, lawyers and judges said Friday, will affect all Florida residents by […]
Former Lawmaker Wants on Florida Supreme Court
/in Legal NewslineFormer lawmaker wants on Florida Supreme Court By Chris Rizo | Jun 11, 2008 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) – Former state lawmaker Dudley Goodlette has said he wants to be named to fill one of four upcoming vacancies on the Florida Supreme Court. Goodlette said he wants fellow Republican Gov. Charlie Crist to know he is interested […]
Florida Supreme Court Vacancies Give Crist Tremendous Opportunity
/in Legal NewslineFlorida Supreme Court vacancies give Crist ‘tremendous opportunity’ Chris RizoMay. 27, 2008, 2:00pm TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline)-The Florida Supreme Court could be completely reshaped in the near future, with four of the high court’s justices stepping down in the coming months, legal observers told Legal Newsline. The departures afford Republican Gov. Charlie Crist the […]
Insiders Key to Defeat of Rail Deal
/in The Lakeland LedgerInsiders Key to Defeat of Rail Deal Trial lawyers’ lobbying arm wields powerful political force. The Lakeland Ledger – By Joe Follick March 11, 2008 TALLAHASSEE | All you needed to know about who was winning and losing the battle to bring commuter rail to Orlando you could learn from looking at the faces of […]
Changes in Law,Economy Affecting Legal Business
/in Jacksonville Business JournalChanges in law, economy affecting legal business By Jeff Brooks – Correspondent Jan 28, 2008 Updated Jan 23, 2008, 8:16pm EST Legislative reforms and economic conditions have shifted the scales attorneys use to gauge their business in a state affected in recent months by tort reform and a downturn in the real estate market. Tort reforms, including medical […]
Reforms Have Been Successful
/in The Florida Times-UnionPublished Monday, December 17, 2007 In 2003, the Florida Legislature overhauled the state’s workers compensation system to control skyrocketing costs and the decreased availability of insurance to pay for injured workers’ medical bills. Since then, workers compensation has become more affordable for Florida businesses, resulting in significant decreases in the cost and availability of […]
Targeting the Davids as well as the Goliaths
/in Orlando SentinelTargeting the Davids as well as the Goliaths OTHER VIEWS MY WORD – William Large October 15, 2007 We’ve all heard the stories and are all too familiar with the resulting lawsuits: a major restaurant chain is sued for serving scalding hot coffee without a warning; a beverage distributor is sued for flammable alcohol that […]
House Considers Offers of Judgment Statue Overhaul
/in Florida Bar NewsFebruary 1, 2007 House considers offers of judgement statute overhaul By Gary Blankenship -Senior Editor Florida does not need a “loser pays” law for civil litigation, but overhauling its offer of judgment statute could help reduce unnecessary litigation. The Florida House Committee on Constitution and Civil Law also indicated it may look at the […]
Legal Vote a Big Win for Big Business
/in St. Petersburg TimesJennifer Liberto – March 31, 2006 The Senate gave a resounding 27-to-13 nod on Thursday to scrubbing a long-debated legal doctrine that makes sure winning plaintiffs get their jury awards by forcing wealthy defendants to pay more than their share of fault. It was arguably the biggest battle in the Legislature yet pitting big business […]
Bill eliminating `joint, several’ liability passes
/in South Florida Sun-SentinelBy Jason Garcia – March 31, 2006 South Florida Sun-Sentinel Tallahassee Bureau TALLAHASSEE The Florida Senate gave final approval Thursday to a measure toppling a centuries-old principle of civil law that will make it harder for people to collect damages when they’re injured in an accident. After an intense lobbying campaign, senators voted 27-13 for a bill (HB 145) eliminating […]
Senate passes bill to change how lawsuit damages are divided
/in Sarasota Herald-TribuneSenate passes bill to change how lawsuit damages are divided By David Royce Associated Press –March 31, 2006 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Defendants in lawsuits would be insulated from having to pay the damages of codefendants who are broke under a bill Gov. Jeb Bush said he would sign after the Senate easily passed it […]
Stakes High In Tort Reform Struggle
/in The Tampa TribuneStakes High In Tort Reform Struggle By JEROME R. STOCKFISCH – Published: Mar 15, 2006 TALLAHASSEE – In Miami, a nurse anesthetist is socked with an extra $230,000 in damages in a wrongful death case. An uninsured colleague who is more at fault cannot pay his share of damages. Is that fair? In Orlando, a […]
Businesses have agenda at Legislature
/in Miami HeraldBusinesses have agenda at Legislature Lawmakers tackle issues from tax credits to tort reform Monday, Mar. 06, 2006 Business groups will try again this year to get rid of a Florida statute where accident victims can receive full compensation from any one defendant if the others can’t pay their share. The attempt to repeal […]
Liability Business is Back
/in St. Petersburg TimesThe votes may be lined up for business-friendly changes in Florida’s civil courts. The St. Petersburg Times – JONI JAMES Published February 26, 2006 ——————————————————————- Five more votes. That’s all the Florida business lobby needed last year to pass a law that would have lessened liability for businesses when someone is injured in a crime occurring […]
Lawsuit industry is taxing all Floridians
/in Florida Justice Reform Institute NewsBy William Large My View February 26, 2006 Thanks to Florida’s trial attorneys, there’s no running allowed on playgrounds. Swings, merry-go-rounds, teeter-totters and sandboxes are also rapidly becoming extinct. You can blame the trial attorneys for that, too. Because they are constantly targeted by personal injury attorneys in search of easy paydays, school districts are […]
Push to Reform
/in Gulf Coast Business ReviewFRIDAY, FEB. 24, 2006 Business groups unite to repeal a law they say unfairly forces business to pay up to $2 million more in a lawsuit when a co-defendant can’t pay. The issue is at the […]
Lobbyist Implores Kissimmee Chamber to Back Tort Reform or Risk Hefty Lawsuit
/in Lakeland LedgerLobbyist Implores Kissimmee Chamber to Back Tort Reform or Risk Hefty Lawsuit By MIKE GROGAN / The Reporter Posted Feb 9, 2006 at 12:01 AM KISSIMMEE — A lobbyist who is pushing tort reform in the Florida Legislature has urged small-business owners in Osceola County to get behind the effort that would make them less vulnerable to expensive lawsuits. […]
2003_0727_Senators Get New Take on Insurance
/in The Florida Times-UnionSenators Get New Take on Insurance; Agreement Hinges on Governor’s Role TALLAHASSEE — Byline: Sarah Skidmore, Times-Union staff writer July 27, 2003 TALLAHASSEE — On the day a Florida Senate committee concluded its work for the second special session on the malpractice quandary, a key Senate negotiator said the debate could have been concluded as well if the governor would bend on […]