Attorney Spotlight: Brian T. Coughlin, Director
Director Brian Coughlin joined the firm in March 2007. Brian specializes in matters of criminal justice, as well as internal investigations, personal injury, wrongful death, ...
January 29, 2021
History Spotlight: The Bedell Legacy
Dittmar, DeVault, Pillans & Coxe, P.A. turned 155 years old in 2020, and is the oldest law firm in continuous existence in Florida. The legacy ...
January 26, 2021
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 2021 U.S. News — Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms.” Bedell Firm was recognized as a Tier ...
January 3, 2021
Happy Holidays 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 ...
December 21, 2020
Michael Lockamy Honored at Annual Presentation of the Pins
Bedell Firm attorney Michael Lockamy, director, was recently honored at the William A. Van Nortwick Jr. Presentation of the Pins Pro Bono Awards Ceremony.
December 8, 2020
Bedell Building Featured in Cathedral District’s “Let There Be Light” Driving Tour
See the Bedell Building featured for 35 nights this season in Christmas in the Cathedral District 2020: Let There Be Light, beginning Friday, November 27.
November 26, 2020
Brian Coughlin Featured in the Jacksonville Daily Record: A Look at Florida’s New Laws
Brian Coughlin, Bedell Firm director, was featured in the Jacksonville Daily Record to bring attention to Florida’s new laws. In this feature article, “A look ...
November 18, 2020
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 ...
October 15, 2020
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. ...
August 31, 2020
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 ...
August 24, 2020
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 ...
August 13, 2020
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 ...
July 22, 2020
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 ...
July 17, 2020
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, ...
June 26, 2020
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 ...
June 26, 2020
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 ...
May 20, 2020
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 ...
March 7, 2020
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 ...
February 26, 2020
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 ...
February 24, 2020
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, ...
January 27, 2020