If you are concerned about how the Courts will manage the huge influx of lawsuits filed before March 24, 2023 this podcast of the Judicial Forum which took place on Monday, April 10 provides valuable insight as to how the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit of Florida is approaching the challenge.

Presentations were made by Chief Judge Jack Tuter, Circuit Civil Administrative Judge Carol-Lisa Phillips, Judge Fabienne E. Fahnestock and Judge Robert W. Lee, Administrative Judge of the Broward County Court.

This event is important listening for Trial Court practitioners.

Introduction by Jeffrey Adelman, Esq.
Produced by Mitchell Chester, Esq.
Audio Courtesy Judicial Information Systems of the 17th Judicial Circuit
Music courtesy Pixabay.com/Music and Evgeny Bardyuzha.

In this wide-ranging and compelling interview, Judge Keathan B. Frink, who is in the Circuit Civil Division of the 17th Judicial Circuit in Broward County, Florida, speaks with host Jeff Adelman about:

• How the Courts have adapted to technology since March of 2020;
• A key strategy for pre-hearing communications between Counsel to resolve issues and overcoming delays in setting hearings;
• Developing relationships with opposing Counsel;
• The return of in-person hearings and the benefits derived from physically being in Court;
• Civility and professionalism in virtual sessions; and
• Pre-qualification of potential jurors by Zoom.

Judge Frink also talks about how he achieves a work-life balance and his perspectives for young lawyers to consider as their careers develop.

Host: Jeff Adelman, Esq.

Produced by Mitchell Chester, Esq.

Music courtesy Pixabay and Evgeny Bardyuzha, from Kazakhstan.

Episode release date: 3.14.23

Lisa Baligian, Esq., the recipient of the ABOTA Fort Lauderdale Trial Lawyer of the Year for 2022, is Jeff Adelman's guest in this episode.

The energetic and fresh approach taken by this innovative and highly respected civil trial advocate is invigorating and motivating, especially Lisa's approach to a healthy work-life balance.

In this brief episode, lawyers seeking a healthy path through the complexities and demands of civil litigation can learn from Lisa. She is a true mentor, and a wonderful credit to the profession.

Host: Jeff Adelman, Esq.
Produced by Mitchell Chester, Esq.
Music courtesy Pixabay and Evgeny Bardyuzha, from Kazakhstan.
Episode release date: 2.20.23.

Welcome to the introductory preview of the American Board of Trial Advocates Fort Lauderdale Chapter podcast.

This program is produced to:

• Provide insight into the challenging and exciting arena of civil litigation by introducing you to experienced trial lawyers who belong to the ABOTA Chapter;
• We will feature interviews with both Plaintiff and Defense attorneys with extensive jury trial experience on different aspects of the Courtroom adventure;
• The podcast will offer educational content for all practitioners in the civil justice system in Southeastern Florida;
• We will discuss technology and how litigators are integrating digital innovations into in-person jury trials;
• Listeners will be informed about upcoming events ABOTA Fort Lauderdale will be offering; ·
• You will hear reviews of recent Chapter special in-person and virtual events;
• The podcast is also designed to provide information about membership accomplishments; and
• We will offer news and important updates about the Court system. The podcast will be updated from time to time with new episodes.
• The ABOTA Fort Lauderdale Podcast will be on all major platforms.

If you have questions about this program, please contact us at ABOTA FTL.org. Our first full-length podcast will be released in the coming weeks.


Credits: Music by Evgeny Bardyuzha via Pixabay.
Produced by Mitch Chester on January 25, 2023.