He was one of the premier civil lawyers, specializing in complex litigation and class action lawsuits. so naturally when he took the circuit bench he immediately went to Dependency Court, dealing with the toughest family issues involving children. Now in the complex civil litigation division, where he is handling the Miami building collapse case, Judge Michael Hanzman gave an interview to the DBR the other day, where he spoke on the virtues of Zoom. His comments, coming from a successful civil practitioner, are not to be overlooked, but surely will, by the less capable, less tech savvy, and more insecure judges who need lawyers to prostrate themselves before them in court in person.
From The Daily Business Review this week:
"And as far as the coronavirus pandemic, he said the one silver lining has been the state court’s adoption of technology that makes it easier for practicing attorneys. As a result, in the future, the circuit judge said he is not planning to require attorneys to devote several hours to driving downtown, paying $20 to park, and waiting outside of the courtroom for their client’s 10-minute hearing.
“I’m going to continue to have most non-evidentiary hearings, particularly ones that are not complicated and raised relatively straightforward issues, handled remotely,” Hanzman said, “so lawyers can stay at their home or office or wherever they want to be.”
Simply said. Simply correct.
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THE CAPTAIN REPORTS:
The JNC has met and interviewed candidates to replace Judge Diana Vizcaino who was recently elevated to the Circuit Court bench.
The six names sent to Governor DeSantis:
Karl Brown
Heloiza Correa
Javier Enriquez
Christopher Green
Kevin Hellmann
Christopher Pracitto
Cap Out …..
Florida Bar filed it's formal complaint against (former) Judge Mirabal, available here: https://efactssc-public.flcourts.org/casedocuments/2021/1469/2021-1469_petition_78933_complaint.pdf
Rump, when does the governor have to make his appointment decision?
TO 5:13 PM
Hey Captain. Can 5:13 read English? See 2:14 PM
And then on the other side of the spectrum, you have arrogant Seraphin who thinks lawyers should wait for the king.
I just reread and don’t see where it says when the governor must appoint.
Aside from all of Hanzmans success, he is very wise and his judgement is impeccable.
Dear 7:59AM
THE CAPTAIN (not Rumpole) REPORTS:
The Governor will choose the replacement by no later than December 27, 2021
CAPTAIN (not Rumpole) OUT ……
At least one judge gets it.
Hanzman for Chief Judge!!!
Sorry! Wrong gender and ethnicity
Hanzman is simply the best Judge we have had since ED Cowart. Too bad others cannot use common sense like he does regardless of their low intellect.
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