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Judge Carol-Lisa Phillips (Broward) and Jennifer Bailey (Miami) address the legal community concerning changes at their respective courthouses during the COVID-19 Pandemic on April 10, 2020. As these addresses preceded a CLE on Zoom depositions, they address litigants' concern over opposing counsel delaying depositions until they can be done in person, among other issues. For more information check out our website at www.abotaftl.org for the latest Florida Supreme Court updates and Zoom news including training and cybersecurity. You can email us at [email protected] .

On April 3, 2020, Broward Chief Judge Jack Tuter addressed the legal community in a Zoom forum concerning changes to the civil division in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Judge Tuter stated that the Broward Courts have 100 Zoom accounts, that no attorney has a reasonable objection to using Zoom, in addition to other information pertaining to keeping the wheels of the civil justice system turning.

ABOTA Fort Lauderdale President Jeffrey Adelman and 2015 ABOTA Fort Lauderdale Lawyer of the Year Mitchell Chester discuss the changes that are coming to the practice of law due to the COVID 19 Pandemic. They discuss Zoom video conferencing, changes to motion practice, and additional changes quickly coming to litigation practice as judges and lawyers adjust to this fluid situation the country is facing. ABOTA Fort Lauderdale is being pro-active in an effort to assist the Courts and attorneys for the challenges that lie ahead. For additional information and instructional videos concerning litigation practice in Broward County, Florida, or Nationwide, go to our website at www.AbotaFTL.org or email us at [email protected]

Jeff interviews his former law clerk, and now Board Certified Construction Lawyer Jason Handin of Ward Damon regarding proper ways of protecting yourself and your family when you are hiring a contractor for renovations or new construction. Jason is a second generation lawyer and as well second generation guest on "Questions For Lawyers," the son of attorney Gary Handin. Aside from discussing these steps, Jason will talk about the relatively new field of Construction Law, what that involves, and who are the types of people and entities that need lawyers in that field. You'll definitely learn some important information from this interview. Video replay available on the Adelman Injury Law and Questions For Lawyers Facebook pages, and can be listened to on your favorite Podcast provider. For more information about Jason and his firm, go to https://www.warddamon.com/meet-our-attorneys/jasone-handin To reach Jeff Adelman, call 954-341-2777 or [email protected]

In this episode, Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer Jeff Adelman interviews fellow Coral Springs lawyer Adam Baron to discuss Worker's Compensation claims LIVE on the Adelman Injury Law Facebook page. They will discuss the differences between a worker's compensation claim and a personal injury claim, how payment of an injured worker's medical bills works, whether a worker's compensation claim prevents an injured person from making a personal injury claim as well, and more. If you have any legal questions, contact Jeff Adelman directly at 954-341-2777 or [email protected] . All past interviews are available on Facebook as well as on your favorite podcast platform www.AdelmanLawyers.com/podcasts

Jeff Adelman interviews Board Certified Marital and Family Law Attorney, Gary Dolgin, Candidate for Hillsborough County Circuit Court Judge, Group 30.

Gary runs a successful private practice in Tampa since 1993, and has been practicing law for 29 years. He previously served as an Assistant Public Defender and an Assistant State Attorney. Jeff will ask Gary about what drives his candidacy to serve the people of the Tampa area as a Judge, will talk about his family, and what attributes he believes help him to handle the rigors of the job. To contact Gary Dolgin and learn more about his campaign, email [email protected] or www.GaryDolgin.com .

Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer Jeff Adelman welcomes Adam Myron, Esq. to the program. Mr. Myron is running for Circuit Court Judge in Palm Beach County, Group 30. Election date is August 18, 2020. Jeff will ask about his legal career and experience, why he wants the position as Circuit Court Judge, and what he offers to the voters of Palm Beach County if elected to that position. We will also discuss balancing his career with raising his family, his wife also being an attorney, and his love of running triathlons. This will be LIVE on Facebook on the Questions For Lawyers page which you can go to by clicking www.QuestionsForLawyers.com . For more information about Adam Myron, email [email protected]

Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer Jeff Adelman interviews his fellow Nova Law alum Bart Ostrzenski regarding landlord/tenant legal issues from both perspectives. One of the most frequent areas of the law Jeff gets asked about aside from personal injury, this should be of interest to many. For more information about Bart and his firm, located in Boca Raton, go to www.oslawyers.com or call 954-229-2468.

For this episode, Jeff interviews his fellow Coral Springs High alum, and partner in the Gunster Law Firm, John Moran. John’s experience includes advising personal representatives and trustees about their legal obligations and advising them on the perils of litigation. All of us will have to deal with probate issues at some point, and we will be taking your questions LIVE on Facebook. For more information about John Moran and his practice, go to https://gunster.com/staff/attorneys/john-c-moran/

John is currently a Co-Chair of The Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section (RPPTL) of the Florida Bar's Continuing Legal Education Committee, and is responsible for all probate and trust division programming. John is the Immediate Past Chair of the RPPTL's Probate Law and Procedure Committee, having served in that role for 5 years. He is also a Past Chair of the Florida Bar Probate Rules Committee. In addition, John is a Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC), as well as a frequent lecturer on probate and trust law topics.

The Palm Beach County Justice Association (formerly Palm Beach County Trial Lawyers) presents Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer Jeff Adelman. Jeff discusses the lesser known automobile property damage claims known as Diminished Value and Loss of Use. If you aren't asking for these damages, you are potentially leaving money on the table to the insurance company's benefit. For more information, contact Jeff directly at 954-341-2777 or email him at [email protected]