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Adolfo Pesquera

Adolfo Pesquera

Adolfo Pesquera, based in San Antonio, covering Texas courts. Contact at [email protected]. On Twitter: @Adolfo_PEZ

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June 14, 2011 | Law.com

Reduced state funding threatens foreclosure cases

State funding is about to run out for programs created last year to help Florida courts deal with a huge backlog of foreclosure cases. Although some special courts are expected to stay in place, the senior judges who staffed them will go.

By Jose Pagliery and Adolfo Pesquera

7 minute read

July 18, 2013 | Daily Business Review

Dozens of South Florida Attorneys Named To Florida Bar Committees And Boards

Dozens of South Florida attorneys have been named to leadership positions on Florida Bar committees and boards.

By Adolfo Pesquera

5 minute read

January 23, 2013 | Daily Business Review

Convicted killer argues state made two errors in trial

Omar Loureiro, whose first trial led to the resignation of Broward Circuit Judge Ana Gardiner, is seeking to overturn his life sentence.

By Adolfo Pesquera

3 minute read

October 03, 2012 | Daily Business Review

Florida Supreme Court fears federal law stands in way of immigrant's law license

Faced with the possibility of defying federal immigration law, the Florida Supreme Court appeared reluctant to give a law license to an undocumented immigrant.

By Adolfo Pesquera

4 minute read

June 29, 2012 | Daily Business Review

New trial ordered for family of woman who died in nursing home

The Fourth District Court of Appeal decided three wrongful death cases, ruling twice in favor of the families bringing the cases.

By Adolfo Pesquera

5 minute read

February 23, 2012 | Daily Business Review

Lawyer asks 4th DCA to review his $13.33 an hour rate

Coral Springs attorney Ira W. Still, who was paid $13.33 an hour for what amounted to 38 weeks work, is asking the 4th District Court of Appeal to review his fees.

By Adolfo Pesquera

4 minute read

August 14, 2013 | Daily Business Review

Palm Beach Billionaire Returns To Court Over House Defects

Construction billionaire Leo A. Vecellio Jr. is pursuing a $14 million claim that shoddy supplies and construction left him with mold and huge repair bills on a Palm Beach estate.

By Adolfo Pesquera

4 minute read

March 15, 2013 | Law.com

Tobacco companies lose due process argument in Florida Supreme Court

The Florida Supreme Court has rejected a tobacco appeal challenging the way trials are conducted in cases filed by sick smokers.

By Adolfo Pesquera

5 minute read

January 06, 2012 | Daily Business Review

Florida courts may not see relief in 2012 legislative session

With the state Legislature intent on redistricting, Florida courts can expect to be also-rans in the session starting Tuesday.

By Adolfo Pesquera

7 minute read

April 10, 2012 | Daily Business Review

Despite wins, tobacco plaintiffs still face uphill battle

Plaintiff lawyers fighting the tobacco industry in Florida courts have racked up an impressive string of victories lately. But all things considered, the victims of smoking aren't making the progress that reflects the won-loss record.

By Adolfo Pesquera

6 minute read