Brian Coughlin To Speak At The Florida Bar’s Juvenile Delinquency CLE
Attorney Brian Coughlin, Director of the Bedell Firm, will participate in the Florida Bar’s virtual CLE event, “4193 ABC’s of Juvenile Delinquency; An Introduction to Delinquency for Criminal Practitioners.” Coughlin will join a panel of experts to help criminal practitioners better understand basic concepts of juvenile delinquency court.
Employee Spotlight: Jennifer Griffis
Secretary Jennifer Griffis returned to the Bedell Firm in 2020. She works with managing director David Barksdale and Ashley Cox, director and lead counsel for the firm’s family law practice. Read more.
Ashley Cox Recognized as a 2020 Jacksonville “Woman of Influence”
Congratulations to Bedell Firm director Ashley Wells Cox, who was honored as one of the 2020 Women of Influence presented by the Jacksonville Business Journal. Ashley was chosen as one of 20 women who through her work, words and accomplishments serves as an inspirational leader for the First Coast.
Farnell Honored as “Lawyer of the Year” in Legal Malpractice Defense
Nine Bedell Firm attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 27th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America. “The Best Lawyers in …
Hank Coxe Featured Speaker: The Florida Bar’s Criminal Law Conversation Series
Attorney Hank Coxe, former President of the Florida Bar and Director of the Bedell Firm, is speaking at the Bar’s virtual meeting, “CONNECT: A Criminal Law Conversation Series.” Coxe will share thoughts on lessons learned through the years, how his practice has adapted to COVID, and his views on the future of criminal law.
Bedell Firm Attorneys Selected by Super Lawyers 2020—Florida Top 100 and Rising Stars
David Barksdale, Allan F. Brooke II, Brian T. Coughlin, Henry M. Coxe III, John A. DeVault III, R. H. Farnell II, Michael E. Lockamy, Charles …
Ashley Cox Featured in the Jacksonville Daily Record: Family Law Practice Growth
Attorney Ashley Wells Cox, Bedell Firm director, leads the firm’s Family Law practice. Learn more about Ashley and the incredible growth of the practice in a feature article published by the Jacksonville Daily Record.
Bedell Firm Attorneys Recognized in 2020 Florida Trend Legal Elite and Hall of Fame
Congratulations to our attorneys David Barksdale, Brian T. Coughlin, Henry M. Coxe III, John A. DeVault III, R. H. Farnell II, and Michael E. Lockamy, who are recognized in the 2020 edition of Florida Trend’s Legal Elite and Hall of Fame.
History Spotlight: Bedell Firm Building
This month marks 115 years since the Bedell Firm building, once known as the Carnegie Library or the Jacksonville Free Public Library, first opened to the public. Learn more about its history and get an insider look at our recent remodel.
John Woodlee Published in The Florida Bar Journal
Attorney John G. Woodlee, Bedell Firm director, was published in the latest issue of The Florida Bar Journal. He discusses key considerations to navigate district court review of mandamus proceedings in land-use litigation. Read more.
BEDELL FIRM IS PARTICIPATING SPONSOR IN JAY FUND WINE TASTING GALA 2020
The 2020 Tom Coughlin Jay Fund Wine Tasting Gala took place on Friday, March 6 at the Wells Fargo Center. The annual Wine Tasting Gala provides the Bedell Firm an opportunity to pay it forward by participating as a sponsor. The 2020 Wine Tasting Gala raised over a quarter of a million dollars in honor of 25 years of helping Jacksonville families tackling childhood cancer.
Michael Lockamy Honored by The Florida Bar: Receives President’s Pro Bono Service Award
Congratulations to Bedell Firm attorney Michael Lockamy, who was recently honored by The Florida Bar as this year’s outstanding pro bono attorney with the President’s Pro Bono Service Award. Michael is actively involved in groups that serve the legal profession and our community. Learn more about Michael Lockamy.
Bedell Firm Competes in Young Lawyers Section Charity Chili Cook-Off
Team Captain Gwandos Ward and Bedell Firm attorneys David Barksdale, John Woodlee, Michael Lockamy, and Lidija Barauskas served Bedell’s famous vegetarian chili at the Charity Chili Cook-Off.
Bedell Firm Promotes Ashley Wells Cox to Director
Please join us in congratulating attorney Ashley Wells Cox, recently promoted to Director (Partner). Ashley is lead counsel for the Bedell Firm’s Family Law division, a practice area she helped found in 2016. Learn more about Ashley Wells Cox.
Brian Coughlin Featured in the Jacksonville Daily Record: Commentary on Florida’s Distracted Driver Law
Attorney Brian Coughlin, Bedell Firm director, helps drivers get up to speed on the changes to Florida’s distracted driver law in a feature article published in the Jacksonville Daily Record.
Holiday Greetings from the Bedell Firm Children
Each year, our children decorate special holiday cards to help us wish you the merriest of seasons. From our family to yours, we hope you enjoy all the wonderful moments this holiday has to offer!
Brian Coughlin Co-Chairs Leadership Jacksonville’s Justice Day
Attorney Brian Coughlin, Bedell Firm director, recently served as Co-Chair for the Leadership Jacksonville program Justice Day. Along with his co-chair Kathy Para, he planned …
John Woodlee Featured Leader in the Law by Jacksonville Daily Record
Bedell Firm Attorney John Woodlee, director, was featured as a “Leader in the Law” by the Jacksonville Daily Record. John served as the president of …
The Bedell Firm Named a “Best Law Firm” by U.S. News and Best Lawyers in America
The Bedell Firm was honored as one of the 2020 U.S. News — Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms.” Bedell Firm was recognized as a Tier …
Attorney Spotlight: Lidija Barauskas
Attorney Lidija Barauskas joined the Bedell Firm in 2019, practicing criminal defense law. Background Lidija Barauskas received her undergraduate degree from Emory University in 2012, …