Questions for Lawyers & Candidates

On July 30, 2020, Candidates Brenda Forman, Paul Backman, and Mark Speiser participated in what is likely the final debate for the August 18 election for the position as Broward Clerk of the Courts.

During the COVID 19 Era, we have become tethered to virtual depositions, hearings, mediations, and are even looking into some trials being conducted virtually. Change is all around us, and it is more important than ever for us to pay attention to the upcoming Broward County Clerk of Court election. Candidates Brenda Forman (Incumbent) , Judge Paul Backman (retired) , and Judge Mark Speiser (retired) took part in a debate concerning their vision for the future of Broward County Justice. Moderators Mitch Chester and ABOTA Fort Lauderdale President Jeff Adelman for this important night. For more information about the work of the American Board of Trial Advocates- Fort Lauderdale Chapter, go to our website www.abotaftl.org

Jeff Adelman Interviews Palm Beach circuit court judicial candidate Adam Myron about his campaign and recent endorsement from the Sun Sentinel. For more information about Adam and his campaign, go to https://adammyronforjudge.com/ or follow the campaign on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/AdamMyronForJudge/

ABOTA Fort Lauderdale President Jeff Adelman and long-time ABOTA member Mitch Chester discuss the tremendous progress that has been made in the Broward County Courthouse through the adopting by Chief Judge Jack Tuter and others in the judiciary of technology. Through several tests done on the Zoom platform including a real jury selection with real jurors from the Broward community, an opportunity is now available for 2-4 day trial to take place as early as September 2020! If you are a trial lawyer and are interested (and have the consent of your opposing counsel) you should contact Jeff Adelman at [email protected] and you could be the first Zoom jury trial to take place in Broward County. Mitch and Jeff discuss what has happened since the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted our lives in March with the Courts, and how a Zoom Jury Trial would work. We welcome your feedback. For more information about ABOTA Fort Lauderdale projects and membership, go to www.abotaftl.org

Friends Jeff Adelman and Byrnes Guillaume are both personal injury litigators. They took different paths to get where they are today. Some are based on circumstance and privilege, and some are based on common experience. Byrnes and Jeff will discuss these issues and more and ask tough questions of each other during this frank and open conversation in order to try and bring more understanding to racial relations, and how America can do better to truly be "Equal Justice Under the Law." You will not want to miss this important, heart-felt conversation. Also available on Youtube, Facebook, and your favorite podcast platform.

Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer Jeff Adelman's guest on Tuesday is the always entertaining Andy Kasten. Andy is an insurance broker based in Coral Springs. Jeff and Andy will discuss automobile insurance including:

1) What is Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage?
2) Why you should make sure you have it?
3) What is "stacking"?
4) What does No Fault/PIP cover?
5) What do you mean I have to pay my health insurance back if I recover money in a personal injury claim?
And Much More.

Have a question prior to the broadcast? Email Jeff [email protected] or call 954-341-2777. You can watch the video on Youtube by clicking https://youtu.be/1zPQeSeaEI8

Palm Beach County Justice Association,
Palm Beach ABOTA
Fort Lauderdale ABOTA,
and
Miami ABOTA

Presented A FREE CLE WEBINAR:
Coping with Stress, Anxiety, and other Health Issues
that have arisen during COVID-19

This was recorded on Zoom and you can watch it by clicking here https://youtu.be/M32tesM19dg

Friday, May 29, 2020 at 11:00 AM ET

Attendees receive 1.5 General CLEs and 1.5 Mental Health CLEs

At the beginning of the webinar, The Honorable Lisa S. Small, 15th Judicial Circuit, will make a brief announcement regarding court operations.


During this webinar:

The Honorable Samantha Schosberg Feuer,
Fifteenth Circuit Judiciary

Sydnee J. Newman, Movement Specialist, StrongFirst certified Kettlebell Instructor, Certified & Registered Yoga Teacher,
Kaizen Fitness Systems

and

Dr. Sheila Rapa, clinical and forensic psychologist in private practice, and long-time Chief Clinical Officer, Chrysalis Health

will discuss health and wellness, specific to lawyers, paralegals, and staff during Covid-19, and offer tips for coping with uncertainty and regaining control.

Rebecca Brock, Esq, President of Palm Beach ABOTA, Partner with Kubicki Draper handled introductions

John T. McGovern, Esq., Past President of PBCJA &
Managing Attorney, McGovern Gerardi Law, P.A.,
will moderate this discussion.

In the months since the Coronavirus emerged, our lives have been disrupted in unimaginable ways. It is normal to feel fear and uncertainty. Concerns for our health and the health of our loved ones, disruptions to routines, homeschooling children while working from home, and
worry about the impact on personal finances – these are just a few ways we have been impacted by COVID-19. As we navigate this unprecedented crisis, it is imperative that we tend to our mental well-being, in addition to our physical health. Regardless of your specific circumstances, it is likely that you are wondering how to cope with the stress, anxiety, and other feelings that are surfacing.

During this webinar, we will discuss and take questions concerning:

· Tips, tricks, and techniques for legal professionals to manage stress
· Exercises, breathing techniques, and ideas to help you maintain energy and reduce the flow of anxious thoughts throughout the day
· How to recognize signs of anxiety and depression, and clinical ways to deal with it
· Tools to cope with the emotional impact of fear, uncertainty, and isolation
· How to create a sense of calm and focus during a time of crisis.

If you have any topic you would like discussed, please send an email to [email protected] or [email protected]

Best regards,
Adriana Gonzalez, President, Palm Beach County Justice Association
Rebecca L. Brock, President, Palm Beach ABOTA
Jeff Adelman, President, Ft. Lauderdale ABOTA
Norman M. Waas, President, Miami ABOTA

Palm Beach County Justice Association,
Fort Lauderdale ABOTA, Jacksonville ABOTA, and Miami ABOTA

Presented a FREE CLE WEBINAR: (2 general, 2 technology approved by the Florida Bar)

Using Technology to Your Law Firm’s Advantage in the Post Covid-19 Era

(This was recorded on Zoom and can be watched by clicking this link https://youtu.be/orCiUnYZ9ow )


Friday, May 22, 2020 at 11:00 AM Eastern Time

During this webinar,
James "Jamie" R. Holland, II, of Holland Law walked us through Using Technology to Your Advantage in the Post Covid-19 Era.

Prior to law school, Mr. Holland, a Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer, pursued a career as a professional actor, which included appearances on the soap opera the Young and the Restless. Since then, he has dedicated time to teaching trial technology and mentoring younger lawyers in trial skills. To reach Jamie, email him at [email protected]

Jeff Adelman of Adelman Injury Law moderated this discussion. To reach Abota Fort Lauderdale, email us at [email protected]

To watch the Broward County Mock Jury Trial mentioned in the presentation, go to our website at www.abotaftl.org

Personal Injury Lawyer Jeff Adelman welcomes back bankruptcy lawyer Stephen Orchard to discuss the CARES Act, high profile bankruptcy cases recently in the news, changes/updates to Chapter 11 bankruptcy laws for small business and much more. The interview is available for replay on Youtube, Apple Podcast, Facebook, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Google Play, or wherever you listen to your podcasts. For more information about Mr. Orchard's law practice, go to www.OrchardLaw.com . Please contact Jeff at [email protected] if you have any questions or would like to be a guest on the show.

Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer Jeff Adelman interviews Matthew Konecky of Palm Beach Gardens about changes in his criminal law practice during the Covid-19 Era. Jeff and Matt discuss the suspension of "speedy trial" rules by the Florida Supreme Court, how the pandemic has affected access to court generally, criminal activity since the pandemic, violations of stay at home orders and more. For more information about Mr. Konecky and is Florida law practice, go to www.561law.com. You can reach Jeff at [email protected] or 954-341-2777.

In an all new Questions for Lawyers, Jeff interviews his FSU friend and tax lawyer Claudia Moncarz, J.D., L.L.M., who will discuss tax issues that will come up in the next few months in the wake of COVID-19. Claudia has clients all over the nation as well as the world, and is able to guide her clients smoothly through the potential pitfalls of dealing with the I.R.S. Whether it's individually or for your business, this promises to be valuable information to all. Born in Panama, and raised in Miami, Claudia is bilingual in Spanish.

In this interview we will discuss the following topics among others:
1. What payment and filing extension the IRS has given so far?
2. What can you do if you owe taxes to the IRS?
3. Why now is an excellent time to take care of your tax problems that existed prior to Covid-19 pandemic.If you miss it on
4. What can you do if you are currently in an installment agreement with the IRS?
5. Cashflow tips for your firm during this time.

Video of this interview is also available on our Facebook page, go clicking on www.QuestionsForLawyers.com . For more information about Claudia Moncarz's law practice, go to www.moncarzlaw.com or email her at [email protected] . Host Jeff Adelman can always be reached at [email protected] .