by Jim O'Leary | Articles, Auto Accidents, Constitution, Law
The Florida House of Representatives has a bill in draft form that proposes to make not only texting but all use of a phone illegal for minor’s operating a motor vehicle. HB-5, Traffic Safety, proposes to create the “Minor Traffic Safety Act” which...
by Jim O'Leary | Constitution, Education
Florida Attorney James L. O’Leary is available to speak to organizations across South West Florida on the following topics: 1. Amending Florida’s Constitution: The Role of the Courts In this activity, participants learn about the methods of amending...
by Jim O'Leary | Articles, Constitution, Medicare
When dealing with any aspect of government, it is critical that we always remember who is in charge: the citizens. Our government representatives are there to help us and serve us. If you do not ask for help, you will not get any. This month I was dealing with an...
by Jim O'Leary | Articles, Constitution, Education
Since courts were first created, there has been paper. A lot of paper. Copies. Lots of copies. Staples, again lots. And envelopes. The legal system has to be one of the worst in terms of overuse of paper copies for this, that and everything in between. Enter e-filing....
by Jim O'Leary | Articles, Constitution, Education, Trial
“It used to be that the a certain segment of the very wealthy understood that in return for their good fortune and the protection of America that they would pay more in taxes so that the less fortunate, i.e. the aged , the infirm and the poor among us, would...
by Jim O'Leary | Articles, Constitution, Education
Could this be what our courthouse looks like someday soon? A press release was just issued today from the Collier County Clerk of Court. The headline is “Expect Delays at Clerk of Courts’ Office.” The following is what the press release stated:...