Terry Lewis Participates as Panelist in Bush v. Gore Conference at FSU College of Law
Terry Lewis, a former Circuit Court Judge, recently participated as one of the featured panelists at the Florida State University College of Law’s conference commemorating the 25th Anniversary of the United States Supreme Court’s decision in Bush v. Gore, the case that resolved the presidential election in 2000. The conference was held on February 28 […]
Rick Miller Teaches at Court Institute
Richard “Rick” Miller recently taught at the 2025 Florida Court Personnel (FCP) Institute in Orlando. Organized by the Office of Court Education, the FCP Institute is “designed to help attendees enhance knowledge, build skills, and promote ethical standards, all with the goal of ensuring the competent and fair administration of justice.” Miller’s teaching focused on […]
Rob McNeely Speaks on AI and the Music Industry
Rob McNeely was a guest speaker for a national webinar on Friday, February 7, 2025, titled, “Ain’t Nothin’ Like the Real Thing: How AI is Reshaping the Music Industry.” The presentation was organized and hosted by The Florida State University College of Law Office Institute of Law, Technology and Innovation as part of its ongoing […]
Nicholas Cleary Joins the Firm
The law firm of Messer Caparello, P.A. is pleased to announce that Nicholas “Nick” Cleary has joined the Firm as an associate attorney. Mr. Cleary was most recently an assistant general counsel at the Florida Department of Education, where he provided legal advice and representation to the Commissioner of Education and various units within the […]
Employment and Business Team Obtains Temporary Injunction to Enforce Non-Compete Agreement
Led by Rob McNeely and Cameron Carstens, our Firm successfully obtained a temporary injunction in September 2024 enforcing an employment non-compete agreement on behalf of Florida Technical College in Orlando. At issue was a nine-month, 50-mile non-compete provision signed, as a condition of employment, by a former senior level administrator at the College. Unfortunately, when […]
Cameron Carstens Selected as 2024 Florida Rising Star
Messer Caparello, P.A. is pleased to announce that Cameron Carstens has been recognized as a 2024 Florida Rising Star by Super Lawyers in the field of Civil Litigation: Defense. Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers that includes a patented, multi-phased selection process based on peer recognition, professional achievement, and other factors. Only […]
Terry Lewis Presents on Evidence at Criminal Law Review & Board Certification Seminar
Terry Lewis, a former Leon County Circuit Judge, recently participated as a Presenter at the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers’ Criminal Law Review & Board Certification seminar held on April 5, 2024, in Lake Mary Florida. Judge Lewis presented on the topic of Evidence. Judge Lewis is a member of the Firm’s mediation and […]
Terry Lewis Participates as Faculty Member at the Florida Bar’s Civil Trial Certification and Review Seminar
Terry Lewis, former circuit judge, recently participated as a faculty member at the Florida Bar’s Civil Trial Certification and Review Seminar. Judge Lewis presented on the topic of Evidence during the seminar, which was held on February 1-2, 2024, in Fort Myers, Florida. Judge Lewis is a member of the Firm’s mediation and arbitration team.
Best Lawyers® Names Messer Caparello, P.A. a Best Law Firm in its 14th Edition National Rankings
Best Lawyers, the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession, names Messer Caparello, P.A. a Best Law Firm in its 2024 rankings. Best Lawyers’ ranking highlights Messer Caparello’s Ethics and Professional Responsibility and Mediation practice areas. With nearly 50 years of experience in Ethics and Professional Responsibility, Messer Caparello is unrivaled in […]
Rick Miller Conducts Mediation Workshop
Richard “Rick” Miller recently conducted a mediation-skills workshop for Florida’s Second Judicial Circuit. Entitled “Mediation Training: Mediation Survival,” the interactive presentation (which was recorded and posted on the Circuit’s YouTube channel) highlights techniques to avoid impasse and foster resolution. Rick became of counsel with the firm last year and specializes in mediation.