"I strongly, enthusiastically and passionately support Herman Russomanno's candidacy" Read this extraordinarily kind letter from John F. Romano, former President of the Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers and Former Chairman of the National College of Advocacy.   "He is committed to achieving full participation ... of women and minority lawyers." - Ellen C. Freidin - Miami   "All 10 chapters of FLABOTA have unanimously endorsed your candidacy" - President John Holcomb   "Herman Russomanno would be an ideal President" - Chris Searcy - West Palm Beach   "We cannot go wrong with him at the helm" "I support Herman ... because of certain basic qualities: He works hard. He does his best at whatever it is he commits to do, and he is genuine. What you see is what you get. Anyone who has ever worked with Herman in Bar work will know these things to be true. We cannot go wrong with him at the helm of our Bar." - Dennis K. Larry - Pensacola   "A progressive and pragmatic leader" "Herman is one of the hardest-working individuals I know. He is also an outstanding trial lawyer and a progressive, pragmatic leader. If Herman is elected, I am confident that the affairs of The Florida Bar will be in good hands." - Larry S. Stewart Past President, ATLA "He is the best candidate to lead the Bar" "He is sincerely committed to making The Florida Bar more inclusive.... He is the best candidate to lead the Bar as we begin the new century." - Allison Bethel Immediate Past President, National Bar Association, Florida Chapter ENDORSEMENTS Thousands of people are supporting Herman Russomanno's candidacy for President-Elect. You can see the list by clicking here: Show your support for Herman by filling out his online endorsement form. THE FLORIDA BAR 14 Past Presidents Chesterfield H. Smith 1964 [Mr. Smith's Statement] Robert M. Ervin 1965 Marshall M. Criser 1968 Burton Young 1970 Russell Troutman 1977 Robert L. Floyd 1978 James C. Rinaman, Jr. 1982 Gerald F. Richman 1984 Patrick G. Emmanuel 1985 Joseph Reiter 1986 Ray Ferrero, Jr. 1987 Stephen N. Zack 1989 Alan T. Dimond 1992 Edward R. Blumberg 1997 Chesterfield Smith Endorses Herman  35 CURRENT GOVERNORS [LIST]  YOUNG LAWYERS DIVISION 4 Past Presidents [LIST] 18 Board Members [LIST] ELLEN FREIDIN: "He will be an excellent President." OTHER MAJOR ENDORSEMENTS All 10 Chapters of the Florida Federation for the American Board of Trial Advocates (FLABOTA) [LETTER] 15 Chairs of the Trial Lawyers Section, The Florida Bar [LIST} 9 Presidents of the Florida Defense Lawyers Association [LIST] 25 Presidents of the Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers [LIST] 4 Presidents of The Association of Trial Lawyers of America Hundreds of Women Lawyers [LIST] 3 Presidents of the Florida Association for Women Lawyers (FAWL) [LIST] Endorsements from FAWL Chapter Officers & Directors: 9 Presidents, Central Florida FAWL [LIST] Dade County FAWL [LIST] Tallahassee FAWL [LIST] Past Presidents of the National Bar Association & Past Presidents of the Florida Chapter [LIST] The Black Lawyers Association of Dade County [LIST] 14 Presidents of the Cuban-American Bar Association [LIST] 19 Presidents of the Orange County Bar Association [LIST] 9 Presidents of the Broward County Bar Association & 5 Officers and Directors [LIST] 20 Presidents of the Dade County Bar Association & 23 Officers & Directors [LIST] 18 Presidents of the Dade County Trial Lawyers Association & the Unanimous Endorsement of its Officers & Directors [LIST] 17 Presidents of the Broward Trial Lawyers Association [LIST] You can join the list of endorsements by going to our online form. Russomanno.com Home Page "He will make a very effective advocate for the Bar" "He is strongly committed to professionalism. Because of his extensive and successful experience with Congress and our State Legislature, he will make a very effective advocate for the Bar on legislative matters. I think we are all fortunate to have someone of Herman's abilities seeking this office."  - Joseph P. Milton Chair, 4th Circuit Committee on Professionalism Past President, Jacksonville Bar Assoc. Past President, ABOTA, Jacksonville Chapter "Energetic, capable and committed. He will be an outstanding President" "I know of no lawyer who is more well motivated, goal-oriented, energetic, capable and committed to any task he undertakes than my former partner, Herman J. Russomanno. I am confident that based upon his past outstanding accomplishments and his commitment to serve that he will be an outstanding President." - Gerald F. Richman Past President, The Florida Bar From the 9th Circuit Board of Governors Delegation... "We are unanimous that Herman is the candidate who can provide the effective leadership the lawyers of Florida need in dealing with the challenges confronting us." Lawrence J. Phalin, 1993-1997 Bruce B. Blackwell, 1994-1998 John M. Kest, 1997-current Michael P. McMahon, 1997-current Kirk N. Kirkconnell, 1998-current