Questions for Lawyers & Candidates

In this special episode of Questions For Candidates, the tables are turned as Jeff Adelman sits in the “hot seat” and Mitchell Chester takes over as host. Jeff, a candidate for Coral Springs City Commissioner (Seat 4) in the November 3 election, discusses why he is running to serve his hometown and what drives his commitment to public service. He outlines his priorities for Coral Springs, reflects...

This week, I had the opportunity to sit down with two longtime Coral Springs residents, Joy Wool and Christiane DeNoble. We had an important conversation about what our city can and should be doing to better support our growing senior population—especially when it comes to the future of the Senior Center at Sartory Hall. Joy and Christiane have spent years advocating for stronger senior programmin...

Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer Jeff Adelman welcomes his former supervisor at the Public Defender's Office, Johnny Weekes Esq. to the program. Mr. Weekes is running for Circuit Court Judge in Broward County, Group 38. Early voting is open NOW and the election date is Tuesday August 20, 2024. Jeff asks Johnny about his legal career and experience, and why he wants to service as Circuit Court Ju...

In this episode, host Jeff Adelman talks with real estate attorney Celena Nash about: 1) Why it is important to engage with a real estate attorney before signing any contracts on property 2) Why hiring a real estate attorney is not as much as you might think, and can prevent 3) The status of the market in March 2024 4) How embracing technology has changed the closing process for the better since t...

Jeff Adelman welcomes Coconut Creek City Commission Candidate Jeffrey Wasserman. Mr. Wasserman discusses what compelled him to run for office, changes he wants to see in the city to make it an even better place to live, business development ideas, his background as a teacher and vice-principal, and so much more. The election is taking place on March 14, 2023 and you can only vote by mail or in per...

Palm Beach County Justice Board Member Scott Dalton interviews fellow board member Jeff Adelman about how to prepare a client for their Defense/Compulsory Medical Examination (DME/CME). For more information about the PBCJA, go to www.pbcja.org . For a free copy of Jeff's book "Choosing the Right Lawyer is No Accident," email Jeff directly with your address or view it online at www.accidentattorney...

For this edition of Questions for Lawyers, Attorney Jeff Adelman interviews appellate lawyer and newly named Chair of the Coral Springs/Coconut Creek Chamber of Commerce Ron Renzy. Jeff and Ron discuss Ron's goals this year as chair, his trial support/appellate practice, and some of the significant changes to Florida law in the past 2 years. Ron has practiced law for 30 years and can be reached at...

Questions for Lawyers is back for Season 5. Personal injury attorney Jeff Adelman of Brotman, Nusbaum, Ibrahim & Adelman interviews his friend Bruce Rosenwater about his real estate law practice. Jeff and Bruce discuss the current South Florida real estate market, the low cost of hiring a real estate attorney, the reasons for hiring a real estate attorney and more. Bruce Rosenwater can be reached...

Cyber Security: Legal Edition Dealing with Emerging Threats to Lawyers, Clients & Firms Aired on Friday, June 25, 2021, Noon to 1:45 p.m. On Zoom Presenters: Brian Butterfield, Managing Partner, Microtech Computer Services Bruce Spector, Chairman Baltimore Cyber Range, LLC. Robert D. Reynolds, President & CEO of Morris & Reynolds Insurance Moderated by Brent Reitman, Esq., President ABOTA Fort Lau...

Broward Circuit Court Administrative Judge Carol-Lisa Phillips addresses the legal community on the resumption of jury trials in Broward and more prior to ABOTA Fort Lauderdale's Cyber Security: Legal Edition Webinar. For more information, go to www.abotaftl.org

On Thursday April 29, 2021, the Florida Supreme Court released an administrative order changing the standard Florida State Judges are to use when ruling on Motions for Summary Judgment. The next day, Friday April 30, 2021, ABOTA produced a webinar that included an outstanding panel including: Broward Judges Carol-Lisa Phillips, Jeffrey Levenson, United States District Court (Southern District of F...

Jeff Adelman had the chance to catch up with Josh Rydell, who is up for re-election for Coconut Creek Commissioner this Tuesday March 9, 2021. Josh discusses his priorities moving forward, how the City of Coconut Creek is helping small businesses during the time of Covid-19, what motivates him to continue to serve city residents and more. To learn more about Josh Rydell and his campaign, you can c...

Jeff Adelman welcomes trial partners Nelson Baez & Jason McIntosh of Lytal Reiter to discuss their recent Plaintiff's personal injury verdict in Palm Beach. Nelson and Jason discuss what it was like trying a case in during the pandemic including juror sentiments about serving during the Covid-19 era. A must listen for any trial lawyer but especially those handling Plaintiff's personal injury claim...

The Florida Bar's annual election begins March 1. Trial lawyer Jeff Adelman interviews Florida Bar President-Elect candidate Gary Lesser of Palm Beach. For more information about Gary and his campaign, go to www.garyslesser.com

Jeff Adelman gives his final remarks as President of Fort Lauderdale on January 15, 2021. What a year! We made a difference. Video did not record, so just audio unfortunately. For more information about our organization and our projects advocating for the preservation of the 7th Amendment Right to civil jury trial, go to www.abotaftl.org . Good luck to our new President Brent Reitman. ABOTA Fort L...

Jeff Adelman introduces Board Certified Appellate Lawyer Andrew Harris and the "Florida Appellate Review" podcast, a program that should be essential listening for any trial lawyer practicing in Florida. In this introductory episode, Andrew talks about his practice, his life, and what are his plans moving forward with the "Florida Appellate Review." For more information about Andrew, go to www.har...

All new "Questions For Lawyers" today, with Guest attorney Jason Lazarus, a Medicare/Health Insurance lien reduction specialist. He just published a book "The Art of Settlement- A Lawyer's Guide to Regulatory Compliance When Resolving Catastrophic Claims." Jason brings his legal experience and his own unfortunate horrific personal injury experience to the conversation. Personal injury attorneys ob...

Jeff welcomes back Michelle Reichler, estate planning/guardianship attorney for a conversation about Powers of Attorney, Designation of Health Care Surrogate, Living Wills, Wills, Trusts and more and why NOW more than ever it is the time to make sure you have these documents. To learn more about Michelle and her practice, go to www. ReichlerLaw.com . Have a topic you would like discussed or would...

As seen in the FLORIDA BAR NEWS, ABOTA Fort Lauderdale's Eric Rosen provides tips and techniques to make your litigation presentations stand out in the this new legal era where all of us have suddenly become television directors. Prior to the webinar, new FLABOTA President Judge Nelly Khouzam of the 2nd DCA of Florida and Broward Civil Circuit Judge Carol-Lisa Phillips gave updates on ABOTA and pr...

On July 30, 2020, Candidates Brenda Forman, Paul Backman, and Mark Speiser participated in what is likely the final debate for the August 18 election for the position as Broward Clerk of the Courts. During the COVID 19 Era, we have become tethered to virtual depositions, hearings, mediations, and are even looking into some trials being conducted virtually. Change is all around us, and it is more i...

Jeff Adelman Interviews Palm Beach circuit court judicial candidate Adam Myron about his campaign and recent endorsement from the Sun Sentinel. For more information about Adam and his campaign, go to https://adammyronforjudge.com/ or follow the campaign on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/AdamMyronForJudge/

ABOTA Fort Lauderdale President Jeff Adelman and long-time ABOTA member Mitch Chester discuss the tremendous progress that has been made in the Broward County Courthouse through the adopting by Chief Judge Jack Tuter and others in the judiciary of technology. Through several tests done on the Zoom platform including a real jury selection with real jurors from the Broward community, an opportunity...

Friends Jeff Adelman and Byrnes Guillaume are both personal injury litigators. They took different paths to get where they are today. Some are based on circumstance and privilege, and some are based on common experience. Byrnes and Jeff will discuss these issues and more and ask tough questions of each other during this frank and open conversation in order to try and bring more understanding to r...

Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer Jeff Adelman's guest on Tuesday is the always entertaining Andy Kasten. Andy is an insurance broker based in Coral Springs. Jeff and Andy will discuss automobile insurance including: 1) What is Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage? 2) Why you should make sure you have it? 3) What is "stacking"? 4) What does No Fault/PIP cover? 5) What do you mean I have to pa...

Palm Beach County Justice Association, Palm Beach ABOTA Fort Lauderdale ABOTA, and Miami ABOTA Presented A FREE CLE WEBINAR: Coping with Stress, Anxiety, and other Health Issues that have arisen during COVID-19 This was recorded on Zoom and you can watch it by clicking here https://youtu.be/M32tesM19dg Friday, May 29, 2020 at 11:00 AM ET Attendees receive 1.5 General CLEs and 1.5 Mental Health CLE...