Congratulations to Bill Sheppard and Sam Jacobson for their receipt of the Henry Lee Adams, Jr. Diversity Trailblazer Award presented by the Jacksonville Bar Association Diversity Committee. This award is given, "In recognition of outstanding leadership for diversity...
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Another Landmark Win for this Legal Duo
Our own Bill Sheppard and Betsy White are featured in an article written by The Florida Times Union about the state's prohibition against same-sex marriage. The weddings of thousands of gay and lesbian couples throughout Florida since January 6th were made possible in...
Sheppard, White, Kachergus & DeMaggio featured in the Jacksonville Daily Record
After Bill Sheppard, Betsy White, and Matthew Kachergus were named as "Best Lawyers" in their practice areas by US News & World Report, Jacksonville Daily Record did a great story on our "family of fighters": It's a small family at Sheppard, White & Kachergus....
Firm Again Receives Tier 1 Ranking by U.S. News – “Best Law Firms for 2015″
The firm has once again been a Tier 1 law firm by U.S. News - Best Lawyers In America for 2015. This ranking is based "on a vigorous evaluation process that includes the collection of client and lawyer evaluations, peer review from leading attorneys in their field,...
Supreme Court Will Consider Police Searches of Hotel Registries
The Supreme Court has agreed to decide whether law enforcement must get a warrant to inspect hotel registries, a very interesting question. On Friday, the Florida Supreme Court held that warrantless GPS monitoring by police is unlawful. This has a very active time for...
New DOJ Civil Rights Chief Vanita Gupta Known For ‘Trailblazing’ Work
This is an important position, a significant appointment, and a step in the right direction for the DOJ. The Senate should act quickly to confirm her, a doubtful outcome given its current state of obstructionism. WASHINGTON - The newly named acting head of the Justice...
William Sheppard, Elizabeth White and Mathew Kachergus Are Selected for The Best Lawyers in America
Once again, members of the firm have been selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America for 2015. Mr. Kachergus was selected in the practice area of Criminal Defense: White Collar and Non-White Collar. Ms. White was selected in the practice area...
Elizabeth L. White: Inn of Court Master
Elizabeth White has been selected to join the Chester Bedell Inn of Court as a Master. The American Inns of Court, modeled after their English counterparts, were implemented to promote professionalism, ethical conduct and competent advocacy among lawyers. The Chester...
Breaking News! Florida Judge Rules In Favor of Same Sex Marriage!
BREAKING NEWS! We have just learned that our clients have successfully challenged the same sex marriage ban in Florida. Judge Hinkle issued his 33 page opinion, today, declaring Florida's ban to be unconstitutional. In doing so he noted, " To paraphrase a civil-rights...
Brenner v. Scott: Same-Sex Marriage Ban Declared Unconstitutional
Certain cases define moments in history and, for those lawyers fortunate enough to litigate such cases, the receipt of an order granting relief often feels like Christmas in summer. Therefore, it is with great pride and more than a little relief, that the members of...