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2022 Judicial Luncheon

CFLABOTA held its 2022 Judicial Luncheon award ceremony at the at the University Club Downtown Orlando on November 15, 2022, and honored Rafael Martinez and The Honorable John E. Jordan.

Central Florida ABOTA Chapter Members:

Huge Congratulations are in order for three of our Central Florida chapter members who have made the big time with our statewide organization, FLABOTA:

The Honorable James A. Edwards has been selected as the 2022 recipient of the FLABOTA Joseph P. Milton Professionalism and Civility Award. This award is given to a member from the state of Florida who exemplifies the very highest levels of Professionalism, Civility and Ethics, and who demonstrates commitment to the profession and to the administration of Justice.

Rafael  E. Martinez has been selected as the 2022 FLABOTA Trial Lawyer of the Year. This award is given to a member who has shown excellence in advocacy, high ethics, a distinguished career, and is committed to service to ABOTA. This is a very high honor for Ralph and our chapter.

In addition to these two special awards, our current CFLABOTA President, P. Raul Alvarez, Jr., will be sworn in as President of FLABOTA at the upcoming FLABOTA Annual Convention being held here in Orlando at the Ritz-Carlton Grande Lakes, July 21 – 24, 2022.

Further information will be coming regarding the specifics of how you can join us in congratulating Judge Edwards, Ralph Martinez, and Raul Alvarez at the FLABOTA convention, however a convention registration packet is available via this hyperlink if you wish to get a jump on registering for the convention at the beautiful Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes.

Congratulations Judge Edwards, Ralph Martinez, and Raul Alvarez!!!