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"Attorney Fees," "Adoption in Florida," "Bankruptcy," "Buying a Home,"
"Divorce in Florida," "Florida Powers of Attorney," "Guardianship,"
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Help me With my Legal Problem." The pamphlets are available in Spanish
and English and accessible through this online link to "Consumer Pamphlets."
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ABA Commission on Women in the Profession
The Commission was created in August 1987 to assess the status of women
in the legal profession, identify barriers to advancement, and
recommend to the ABA actions to address problems identified. The Commission on Women in the Profession is comprised of twelve members appointed by the ABA President. Its mission is to secure the full and
equal participation of women in the ABA, the legal profession, and the
justice system.
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Florida Commission on the Status of Women
The Florida
Commission on the Status of Women is a
nonpartisan board, statutorily created
in 1991, consisting of 22 appointed
members. The Commission is
administratively housed in the
Office of the Attorney General. The Commission's mandate is to study and
make recommendations to the Governor,
Cabinet and Legislature on issues
affecting women.
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Florida Law Help
Florida Law Help is
a guide to free legal information and legal services in Florida. The
web site contains legal educational materials, sample forms, and
information about the courts, community resources and free and low-cost
legal aid programs to help you with your legal problem.
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National Association of Women Lawyers
The National Association of Women Lawyers (NAWL) is the leading
national voluntary organization devoted to the interests of women
lawyers and women's rights. Founded over 100 years ago, NAWL has
historically served as an educational forum and an active voice for the
concerns of women in the legal profession.
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National Conference of Women's Bar Associations
The NCWBA is an organization of women's bar associations, for women's
bar associations, representing approximately 35,000 women lawyers. It
provides a national forum for exchanging ideas and information vital to
organizational growth and success in today's profession.
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The Florida Bar
Regulated by the Florida Supreme Court, The Florida Bar is the statewide professional and regulatory organization for lawyers. All attorneys admitted to practice in Florida are members of The Florida Bar, with each member listed under the "Find a Lawyer" section of the website. Statewide lawyer referral programs are available and listed through the website.
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