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Lisa Willis

Lisa Willis

Emmy award winning news anchor, reporter, weathercaster, writer, news director, marketing specialist having served in Miami, NYC, Baltimore, Seattle, Charleston, Myrtle Beach.

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March 21, 2023 | Daily Business Review

'Ricky Polston is a Good Man': Florida Supreme Court Justice Hangs up his Black Robe

Polston and his wife of 45 years, Deborah, have 10 children, including an adopted sibling group of six, and numerous grandchildren.

By Lisa Willis

3 minute read

March 20, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Are Trials Dying? A Federal Judge Is Championing a Program to Get Lawyers in the Courtroom

Fewer cases are going to trial, attorneys said, leaving a gap for young lawyers seeking courtroom experience.

By Lisa Willis

4 minute read

March 17, 2023 | Daily Business Review

$31 an Hour: That's How Much Some Lawyers Are Making

"A lot of people I know have left—not because they want to leave, but they have to leave," said attorney Devon Waring.

By Lisa Willis

6 minute read

March 16, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Miami Lawyer Flipped It: Case Against Hyundai Should Have Gone in Plaintiffs' Favor

"The case was litigated under the Florida Motor Vehicle Dealer Act, which typically favors dealerships," said defense counsel.

By Lisa Willis

4 minute read

March 16, 2023 | Daily Business Review

'This Question Comes Up Often': Judges Divided Over Secretly Recorded Phone Calls

"I'd like to see a holding on this that resolves the issue of from where the call is recorded," attorney Brian Tannebaum said.

By Lisa Willis

5 minute read

March 15, 2023 | Daily Business Review

South Florida Judge Removed from Case

The case has been set for reassignment to a different judge.

By Lisa Willis

5 minute read

March 13, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Hey, That's My Line: Anidjar & Levine Sues Broward Law Firm Over Phone Number, Trademark

The dispute is partly over Anidjar & Levine's phone number, 1-800-747-FREE, and Dante's (754) 500-FREE.

By Lisa Willis

4 minute read

March 08, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Lawyer Tackles Airbnb Over Baby's Overdose, but is there a Hurdle?

"Somebody is going to be held accountable for this little baby's death," Miami-based attorney Thomas Scolaro said.

By Lisa Willis

5 minute read

March 08, 2023 | Daily Business Review

'I Haven't Handed Out a Business Card in Years': Is it Time for Lawyers to Upgrade?

"Just because the technology exists, doesn't mean that it's better," attorney Edward Blumberg said. "Sometimes the tried-and-true version actually works better, even if there's an alternative that's new."

By Lisa Willis

5 minute read

March 07, 2023 | Daily Business Review

1 Million Reasons to Listen to this Miami Lawyer's Deposition Strategy: 7-Figure Settlement

"We got him to admit almost all of the facts needed to prove our case" said Justin Shapiro, a Miami trial attorney.

By Lisa Willis

3 minute read