We are dedicated to promoting the professionalism and competence of our members; improving the delivery of legal services to all governmental entities; improving the administration of the legal system, and enhancing The Florida Bar's and the public's understanding of the unique needs of the government attorney.
Doubletree by Hilton Orlando at Sea World, 10100 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32821
The Capitol Building, Tallahassee, FL 32301
Morning Session: Room 401, Fourth Floor, Senate Office Building
Afternoon Session: House Chamber, Fourth Floor, The Capitol Building
Find more information about Practicing Before the Legislature 2019 here
Boca Raton, FL
Executive Council Meeting & Election of New Officers
Each year, The Florida Bar Government Lawyer Section honors one public servant as the recipient of the Claude Pepper Award for extraordinary and exemplary contributions to our profession.
The 2018 winner was Richard Jay Weiss, who spent 39 years representing, counseling and advocating for numerous governmental entities.
A coming change to the Florida courts e-filing portal is aimed at making it easier for lawyers to choose the “document type” when they are electronically filing court documents.