Firm News

Nita Serrano Appointed to the Thirteenth Circuit Unlicensed Practice of Law Circuit Committee

April 27, 2022/in Firm News

The Supreme Court of Florida recently approved the appointment of Juanita Serrano to the 13th Circuit Unlicensed Practice of Law Committee “A”. The Unlicensed Practice of Law Circuit Committees (UPL), are involved with complaints alleging that an individual is practicing law without a license and are investigated by one of 31 local circuit committees composed of lawyers and nonlawyers.

Kathryn Adams Presents to Graduate Nursing Students at Jacksonville University

April 6, 2022/in Firm News

On Tuesday, April 5, 2022, Kathryn A. Adams, an associate at the Jacksonville office of La Cava Jacobson and Goodis, P.A. gave a presentation at Jacksonville University to the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners Students in their Role Transition Course. The presentation, titled “Medical Malpractice for Nurse Practitioners”, introduced the graduate students to Florida’s litigious climate and focused on things they could do each day to prevent or prepare for any unwanted litigation. Topics covered included staying within the Nurse Practitioner’s Practice Act and ensuring they follow and understand the ARNP Protocol established by their supervising physician. Ms. Adams was honored to speak to these future ARNPs at Jacksonville University and looks forward to returning again.

Lou La Cava Accepted Into the International Society of Barristers

November 17, 2021/in Firm News

Congratulations to Lou La Cava, on being inducted as a Fellow of the International Society of Barristers. The ISOB was created in 1965 and is dedicated to preserving trial by jury, the adversary system and an independent judiciary. The organization was formed to recognize each era’s best advocates and to have them join to support the retention of trial by jury, professionalism, and ethics. Membership is by invitation only which is proceeded by a rigorous screening process that considers the lawyer’s ability, experience, accomplishments and ethical standards as assessed by trial lawyers and judges.

Best Lawyers® Recognizes Brett P. Gliosca & Mark R. Messerschmidt

August 23, 2021/in Firm News

Brett P. Gliosca recognized by Best Lawyers^® in the practice area of Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants. Best Lawyers is the oldest and most respected lawyer ranking service in the world. For 40 years, Best Lawyers has assisted those in need of legal services to identify the lawyers best qualified to represent them in distant jurisdictions or unfamiliar specialties. Best Lawyers awards are published in leading local, regional and national publications across the globe.

Mark R. Messerschmidt was awarded recognition on the Best Lawyers^®: Ones to Watch list. Recognition by Best Lawyers^®: Ones to Watch is based entirely on peer review and employs the same methodology that has made Best Lawyers the gold standard for legal rankings worldwide.

Jeffrey Goodis Recognized in Florida Trend Magazine’s “Legal Elite” 2021

July 1, 2021/in Firm News

La Cava Jacobson & Goodis is pleased to announce that Jeffrey Goodis has been recognized in the 2021 edition of Florida Trend’s Florida Legal Elite™.

Less than 2% of active Florida Bar members practicing in Florida appear among the exclusive Florida Legal Elite. The Florida Legal Elite presents the state’s top licensed and practicing attorneys selected by their peers.

La Cava Jacobson & Goodis Naples

May 28, 2021/in Firm News

To serve our clients better we are pleased to announce that the Naples office for La Cava Jacobson & Goodis has expanded into new space at:

9150 Galleria Court, Suite 100
Naples, FL 34109

Click here for location details and map.

Jonathon Lynn Inducted to the American College of Trial Lawyers

March 23, 2021/in Firm News

We congratulate Jonathon Lynn for being inducted to the American College of Trial Lawyers. The American College of Trial Lawyers is recognized as the preeminent organization of trial lawyers in North America, dedicated to maintaining and improving the standards of trial practice, professionalism, ethics and the administration of justice.