Boards & Community Appointments
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR
JUSTICE:
PRODUCTS LIABILITY SECTION
National Chairman: Attorney Theodore J. Leopold
AAJ promotes justice and fairness for injured persons, safeguards victims' rights--particularly the right to trial by jury--and strengthens the civil justice system through education and disclosure of information critical to public health and safety. AAJ provides lawyers with the information and professional assistance needed to serve clients successfully and protect the democratic values inherent in the civil justice system.
CHILDRENS' FIRST OF PALM BEACH COUNTY
Board of Directors: Diana L. Martin
Families First of Palm Beach County is a private non-profit agency which provides family-centered independent service coordination to families who are identified as “at risk” because of the following characteristics: medical complex needs, substance abuse, homeless or on the verge of homelessness, HIV, poor parenting skills, limited coping skills, abuse and/or neglect issues, domestic violence.
JEWISH FEDERATION OF PALM BEACH COUNTY
Cabinet of the Business & Professions Division: Attorney Theodore J. Leopold
THE NATIONAL CRIME VICTIMS BAR ASSOCIATION
Members: Attorney Edward M. Ricci & Theodore J. Leopold
NCVBA provide technical support to attorneys representing crime victims in civil suits, referring crime victims to lawyers in their local area, and increasing general awareness about the availability of civil remedies for victims of crime.
PALM BEACH COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
Past President: Attorney Theodore J. Leopold
Members: Attorney Edward M. Ricci, Spencer Kuvin, Theodore J. Leopold
The Bar's mission is to foster professionalism, serve its members and enhance public access to the legal system through education and service. The Bar Association performs hundreds of direct and indirect services for the community including: educational clinics including Law Week, Fee Arbitration and Client Relations Committees, lawyer referral and information services (Legal Aid Society), and a speakers' bureau. The Young Lawyers sections also participates in Career Day, Adopt-a-School projects, Youth Court and Holidays-in-January benefiting local children.
THE FLORIDA BAR STANDING COMMITTEE ON PROFESSIONALISM
Member: Attorney Theodore J. Leopold
The Professionalism Committee was formed to prepare practical guidelines for professional conduct for Consumer Justice Attorneys which results in an overall increase in the level of professionalism in trial practice in Florida.
PUBLIC JUSTICE
Board of Directors: Attorney Theodore J. Leopold
Public Justice (TLPJ) is a national public interest law firm dedicated to using Trial Lawyers' skills and resources to create a more just society. TLPJ fights for justice through precedent-setting and socially significant individual and class action litigation designed to enhance consumer and victims' rights, environmental protection and safety, civil rights and civil liberties, workers' rights, America's civil justice system, and the protection of the poor and powerless. Public Justice has special litigation projects that secure access to justice by battling unnecessary secrecy in the courts, mandatory arbitration abuse, federal preemption of injury victims' claims, and class action abuse.
THE Florida Justice Association
Board Of Directors: Attorney Edward M. Ricci & Theodore J. Leopold
The Academy fervently fights to protect the justice system which serves to protect the safety of Florida's families and provides members with the very best educational tools necessary for their success.
JEWISH FAMILIES & CHILDREN SERVICE
Board Member: Attorney Theodore J. Leopold
Alpert Jewish Family and Children's Services, a nationally accredited agency that has served the community for over 30 years, helps strengthen families by providing assistance through all stages of life. The organization helps Holocaust survivors, counsels families, provides geriatric care management, and residential services for disabled adults.
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