Florida Law

Considering an offer with Bradley Arant in Tampa. Can anyone give insight into culture, WLB, etc?

What's your practice area, and would you move or stay where you are? I'm not satisfied and thinking of making a change. Thanks

Where can one find good models for estate planning docs? Do any Florida probate courts make them public?

I'm a first year associate making 45k with possibility for high bonus, but I am seriously considering leaving my firm because the posts in here have helped me realize I am underpaid. Is it better … more

Whelp, I am certain I missed 90% of the questions on the FL multiple choice today. FML.

Any associate level attorneys interested in Tampa or Orlando construction law please DM me!

Which firms recruit federal clerks? What are typical clerkship bonuses like?

Stupid question if the day: Can I wear leggings and a t-shirt to take the Florida Bar? I want to be comfortable, but not underdressed.

Anyone know what Bradley is paying 3-4 years in non-MIA offices?

Anyone with experience at Jones Foster in WPB?

Any insight on culture, WLB, and pay at Becker & Poliakoff in West Palm Beach?

Salary check: south Florida mid-size third party ID firm, 4th year, no formal billable requirement but informal expectation of about1,900 to 2,000 and large volume of cases. Pay $110k annual and year … more

Any advice on how to get out of ID in south Florida? In my 4th year and just can’t do it anymore. Have some coverage experience but don’t really want to deal with insurance companies in general.

Bar study help: I am taking the FL bar exam as a 2nd bar. Because I am working, I am now cramming the FL portion into this last week. If I take the subject outlines posted by the Bar Examiners and fil… more

What’s an average base salary for a Personal Injury litigation associate with 1 year of experience in South Florida? I accepted $60k right after passing the bar last year but annual reviews are coming… more

Why do Florida law firms (except few Big Law) pay so low for the same billable reqs? Housing is very expensive and inflation is the same issue here as everywhere else! I moved to help a family member … more

Which is a better city to start your legal career: Orlando or Tampa?

Lots of new big law firms moving into MIA. Any word on TPA, JAX, or ORL?

Looking at the Tampa market. Interested in any insight on H&K, Foley, Akerman, Quarles, Bradley, Hill Ward, Trenam, or other good Tampa firms

How saturated is the Medicaid planning / elder law area in Florida? Looking to branch into this area as I find it really interesting.

Does anyone have experience working at the Hillsborough County Attorneys office. If so, can you share your opinion on the office? What kind of pay can I expect, how is the office culture, etc.

Anyone’s (big law) firm good with remote/hybrid? Looking at Miami but other offices may be instructive. Corporate/transactional if that helps. Considering how doable it would be to live farther away a… more

Which will have better hours: H&K or Foley? Interested in data for litigation or corporate.

Intel on associate salary at Akerman in Orlando? 1st year and 2nd year. Bonus info too if you know. Gracias!

Any info as to salary and WLB at Holland & Knight in Orlando for a 3rd year associate?

What are the best business networking/referral groups in Pinellas, Pasco, Hillsborough etc., counties? I am old school and used to Rotary clubs etc. I know there are more modern ones to be involved i… more

Any recommendations for firms with a good culture (i.e., not crazy hours, nice people)? I know that this may mean less pay. Just interested in knowing what options there are—it’s hard to tell in inter… more

Any details on RumbergerKirk salary for 3rd years (is it 140k?), billable hour requirement, and bonus structure?

How does the Florida legal market fare in a recession? (Coming from a current Tampa associate who is thinking about jumping to Orlando or Miami).

How’s Bradley in Tampa? I’ve heard some negative things about hours/culture, but how does it compare to similar firms?

Any insight into Akerman third and fourth year comp in Miami?

Just got an offer for $80,000.00 from a boutique FPP defense firm. 401k 5% match after 1 year. Partnership track 5 years. Health, life insurance, disability paid by firm. Bonuses possible. They say af… more

Recent UM J.D. graduate (cum laude), law review member, and licensed in Florida as well as another UBE jxd. Am I crazy to keep my eyes out for an offer >$120k? This recent S. Fla. rent increase is … more

Any insight into Stearns Weaver corporate? Or the firm generally? I know they don’t pay anywhere near market, but do they lowball like most Florida firms?

Has anyone had any experience with Southeast Law Group? They do first party property insurance out of Daytona and Saint Pete. They are making me an offer soon. They seem like a good fit for me at the … more

How long do board certification exam results usually take? My exam was on 5/12 and results are supposed to be out by 8/1, but there were only 40 test takers for my area of specialization.

Alright QOTD: How are you paying back your loans? PSLF or working for Private Firms and Paying your loans back yourself? Which choice do you think is better. I have 5 years left of PSLF and I cannot w… more

Lawyers who aren't assholes: how do you handle an OC who uses the SoFla/Miami style of litigating where everything is a fight and nothing can be agreed to? And have you gone to a jury trial with one of these … more

If I’m going private to state work, do I have to file a motion to withdraw in every case? Every case has a partner in it

Any thoughts on Winston and Sidley openings in Miami?