What are YOUR Priorities
for The Florida Bar?
Here are 13 of the many issues facing the next President-Elect of The
Florida Bar and being discussed in this campaign by Herman Russomanno. Please
assign a priority to each. A 10 means it's a "very high priority,"
a 1 means it's a "very low priority." Two or more items can
have the same priority -- it's up to you. Below you'll also find a place
where you can write in other subjects you feel are important. And there's
an optional form where you can give us your name and address. When you're
finished, click on the "submit" button at the bottom.
Thanks for participating and look for the results in this web site.
1. Help lawyers with the business and technology aspects of their
practice to increase efficiency and improve the quality of legal services.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
2. Expand and publicize the Bar's
membership benefits program.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
3. Establish a Judicial Independence Commission
to protect the independence of the judiciary.
1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
10
4. Preserve the independence of Florida lawyers.
1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
10
5. Improve the image of our profession by educating
the public about the positive role of lawyers in society.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
6. Promote professionalism and advance the
competence and public responsibility of lawyers.
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9 10
7. Eliminate unneeded rules and unnecessary
regulations which interfere with the practice of law.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
8. Provide adequate funding to vigorously prosecute
those engaged in the unauthorized practice of law.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
9. Encourage more lawyers to run for office.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
10. Resolve ancillary business issues.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
11. Help with the education, training and
mentoring of lawyers, especially young lawyers.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
12. Increase access and participation in the Bar's
decision-making process by women, minorities,
out-of-state members, government lawyers and young lawyers.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
13. Promote professionalism to elevate the standards
of integrity, honor and courtesy in the lives of practicing lawyers.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Any additional priorities
you'd care to add?
Care to leave your name?
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