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Bernard Walsh Moderates Florida Justice Association Outreach Event at Cooley Law School

FJA Cooley Law School Outreach Panel

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Feb. 19, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Attorney Bernard Walsh of the Florida personal injury law firm Shapiro Goldman Babboni & Walsh, gave opening remarks and lectured to students and guests at the Florida Justice Association's student outreach event, held at Cooley Law School.

The event, held at Cooley Law School's Tampa campus, featured a presentation given by John Fox of the Florida Justice Association (FJA) on the benefits and resources available to members of the FJA. The Florida Justice Association is an organization of plaintiff's attorneys that is dedicated to strengthening and upholding Florida's civil justice system and protecting the rights of citizens and consumers. To that end, the FJA makes available a wide variety of resources to it's members including, continuing legal education opportunities, networking events, software tools and participation in Florida legislative initiatives.

Students also were given a lecture by Attorney Bernard Walsh on representing clients who have suffered a brain injury. The lecture included information on the latest medical imaging technologies essential for illustrating to a jury, physical damage done to the brain even at the cellular level.

Later, a panel of experienced attorneys spoke to the Cooley Law students about what an attorney looks for in graduating law students, how they should prepare their resumes, and what to expect during a job interview. Additionally, the panel also advised students on how to decide on an area of practice.

Members of the discussion panel included, Vanessa Brice, Esq., of Colling, Gilbert, Wright & Carter, Attorney Daniel Murphy and Attorney Bernard Walsh, of Shapiro Goldman Babboni & Walsh, Florida Justice Association/Cooley Outreach Ambassador Christina Walsh, and Dr. Santo Steven BiFulco of BiFulco Medical Group.

After the open forum discussion panel was concluded, students where invited to meet with the individual panel members for more in-depth questions and answers.

Attorney Bernard Walsh had this to say about the event, "Few things are as important to maintaining a strong and ethical legal system than ensuring that the next generation of attorneys are fully prepared. As students move toward graduation and beginning their careers, they will need to make important decisions about what area of law they would like to practice, and how to prepare themselves to stand out in a very competitive field."

He added, "The Florida Justice Association can be a valuable resource for young attorneys both in terms of networking opportunity and continuing legal education. I'd like to thank Dean Jeffery Martlew for inviting the FJA to reach out to Cooley Law students. The Florida Justice Association can be a valuable asset for new and experienced attorneys alike."

About Attorney Bernard F. Walsh:

A highly experienced AV rated attorney and founder of the Manasota Trial Lawyers Board, Bernard Walsh is an active member in multiple legal organizations including the Association of Plaintiff Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America (APITLA), the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, the Florida Justice Association, the National Trial Lawyers Association and the National Association of Distinguished Counsel.

Bernard Walsh is an active member of the Manatee and Sarasota Sheriff's Advisory Boards, the Florida Highway Patrol Advisory Council and the One Hundred Club for Law Enforcement in Manatee.

Partner at the Personal Injury and Civil Trial Law firm of Shapiro, Goldman, Babboni and Walsh, Bernard Walsh has helped hundreds of Floridians get fair compensation for injuries. Additionally, Bernard Walsh has won one of Florida's largest motorcycle accident recoveries and has an AV Preeminent(R) rating on Martindale-Hubbel(R), a doctors and attorneys ratings website and is a Superb rated attorney with Avvo.com.

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St. Pete Injury Attorney Michael Babboni Advises Volkswagen TDI Owners to Seek Legal Counsel

Michael Babboni

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Oct. 27, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In the wake of VW's admission of its emissions cheating device scandal, Attorney Michael Babboni, of Shapiro Goldman Babboni & Walsh, urges owners of affected vehicles to consult with an attorney.

With the aftermath of the Volkswagen Emissions Scandal resulting in more than 480,000 clean diesel owners now absorbing both financial loss and the knowledge that their car, once thought to be a better choice for the environment, has been revealed as a prolific polluter, Volkswagen and Audi will likely be facing multiple lawsuits, fines and possible criminal charges.

Beginning with sharp declines in stock values, the financial fallout for the German automaker is already beginning, however organized lawsuits have only just begun. The State of West Virginia was first out of the gate with a lawsuit, followed by a pending class-action lawsuit from Volkswagen TDI owners in California. Congressional members of the U.S. House of Representatives have called for an investigation into the scandal and more groups both in the United States and European Union are preparing to pursue litigation.

Owners of effected models which include, 2009 to 2014 Jetta TDI Sedans and Jetta TDI Sportwagens, 2010 to 2015 Audi A3 TDIs and Volkswagen Golf TDIs, 2012 to 2015 Beetle TDIs, Beetle Convertible TDIs and Passat TDIs and 2015 Golf TDI Sportwagens, are facing a serious drop in the value of their vehicles as well as the fact that they paid thousands more for a product that does not work as advertised, and now may no longer comply with their required State Pollution control standards.

Additionally Volkswagen does not appear to have a satisfactory fix for the issue. Once the so-called cheat devices have been removed from the vehicles they will not pass emissions tests, however when running with all pollution control devices working, both fuel economy and engine performance are seriously degraded from advertised specifications. Because VW cannot fix their vehicles without falling short on emissions standards or performance and fuel economy, owners of TDI models are currently not left with any clear options.

Civil trial and personal injury attorney Michael J. Babboni of the St. Petersburg office of Shapiro Goldman Babboni and Walsh had this to say on the VW scandal, "As an owner of two VW TDI vehicles I can personally relate to other owners who have been cheated by Volkswagen. VW attempted to create a product that would directly appeal to consumers looking for a premium vehicle that also has a lower impact on the environment. They failed. Rather than absorbing the cost of developing a supposed 'clean diesel', and moving on, they chose to develop a cheat device to fool regulators and car-buyers alike. As a result, nearly half a million consumers paid thousands more for a fuel efficient, high performance, good for the environment car that was anything but."

He adds, "Make no mistake - Volkswagen will be held accountable. As an attorney serving the people of St. Petersburg, Florida for more than 20 years, I urge VW owners in Florida and beyond to contact a lawyer. Our law firm and many others are now investigating the claims that have been brought against Volkswagen. Owners of VW TDIs should get in touch with an attorney to get involved in any class-action lawsuits that may be filed to compensate them for their losses and stay informed as developments occur."

About Attorney Michael Babboni:

Michael J. Babboni is an attorney who is practicing in southwest Florida. His motto is, "Personal Injury and wrongful death do not happen to plaintiffs. They happen to people." Michael is able to handle many types of cases. Some of the cases that Michael J. Babboni can handle include brain injury, personal injury, slip and fall, drunk driving accidents, workplace accidents and wrongful death.

Michael J. Babboni was awarded a Juris Doctor degree in 1987 from Stetson College of Law. He also attended the University of Wisconsin and graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science.

A member of many professional organizations, including, the American Association for Justice, Florida Justice Association and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. Only a small percentage of lawyers are able to be a part of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. This is an organization that was first established in the 1993. It is reserved for attorneys who have managed to obtain million dollar verdicts for their clients.

Michael J. Babboni has been interviewed several times throughout his career. He has also appeared on many local newscasts and discussed important legal matters.

Shapiro Goldman Babboni & Walsh:
http://www.getmejustice.com/.
Phone: 727-381-9200
Address: 6446 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, FL 33707.

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From Yard Waste to High Fashion: St. Pete Artists Save Florida Landfills ‘One Accessory at a Time’

Spathe

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., June 18, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Inspired by environmental sustainability, Scott Durfee and George Medeiros of Spathose will showcase the latest installment of their work with palm spathe in their upcoming show "Spathe" at Cory Allen Contemporary Art's The Showroom next week.

"At first, Scott and I had to go out and look for spathe. Now, people are bringing it to us and even suggesting ideas for the pieces they've collected," said George Medeiros.

Spathe, the remnants discarded from palm trees and most commonly referred to as yard debris, has been the primary medium of Scott and George's work in many different forms over the last decade. Not only artists, they are activists in the environmental sustainability movement and hope to shed light on recreating beauty from what most people abandon simply as trash.

"We have a vision for every piece we do and the natural form of the spathe collected helps guide us to that piece," said Scott Durfee. "We found a way to create stand-alone to functional sculptures, which wearable sculptures has become our primary focus."

Initially creating stand-alone sculptures to be displayed for eyes only, Scott and George wanted more functionality from their work and began creating wearable sculptures. Their wearable sculptures, men's ties, purses, arm bands, necklaces, and now in their latest show, masks, have given them prominent success in the media for their distinctive vision.

"People throw spathe away and we want them to wear it," said George Medeiros. "We are saving Florida landfills one accessory at a time."

Spathe is a truly indigenous, sustainable material that evokes the essence of Florida. Mostly known for their blend of fine art and fashion with their wearable sculptures, Scott and George will be displaying their latest work, as well as, some of their previous work that has been featured in many publications; most recently Handmade Business.

"Spathe" will open to the public at CACA's The Showroom, the world's first public relations gallery, located in the Warehouse Arts District in St. Petersburg, Fla. on June 25, 2015.

For more information, contact Cory Allen at 727-365-0254 or visit either http://www.spathose.com/ or http://www.cacanet.com/.

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Senator Tom Cotton Treason Monument Created By Artist Protesting ‘American Apathy’

Treason Memorial

WASHINGTON D.C. and ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., April 2, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- As the U.S. takes a major step toward reaching a full agreement with Iran over its nuclear program, artist Daniel Edwards has created a "treason monument," featuring a bust of Senator Tom Cotton, as a protest to the "apathy of the American people" regarding the 47 Senate Republicans who sent the unauthorized letter, at Cotton's behest, to Iranian leadership that undermined the U.S. negotiations, to be unveiled later this month by Cory Allen Contemporary Art.

The monument, "Treason Memorial: The Portrait of Tom Cotton," as described by Cory Allen Contemporary Art, "is designed to combat domestic complacency and depicts the life-size head of Arkansas Republican Tom Cotton looking seditiously ahead, beneath the looming representation of Iranian leader Ali Khamenei, who appears to have a sly and divisive smile. Etched below is a 'U.S. seal of treason,' featuring the bald eagle, scornful and glaring with its back turned away, accompanied by text which describes the offense committed by the 47 senators. The back of the monument lists all of the signing senators by name for posterity."

"According to The Logan Act, these senators committed treason, but will likely not be held accountable, which is why this monument needs to exist," said spokesman Cory Allen, citing the federal law forbidding any U.S. citizen acting without official authority from influencing disputes or controversies with a foreign government.

"I felt compelled to create this memorial to never forget the senators who potentially damaged the U.S. over affairs as sensitive as nuclear arms in the Middle East. I hope we can resolve to be less apathetic about such unlawful misrepresentation," said artist Daniel Edwards.

Other works by Edwards include "Landmark for Peace: The Martin Luther King Jr. and Robert F. Kennedy Memorial" located in Indianapolis, and The Hudson Institute's James Doolittle Award, presented at the National Press Club in Washington D.C., of which Henry Kissinger, Dick Cheney, and Donald Rumsfeld have been some of its recipients.

"Treason Memorial: The Portrait of Tom Cotton," will open to the public at CACA's The Showroom, the world's first public relations gallery, located in the Warehouse Arts District in St. Petersburg, Fla. on April 24, 2015. Contact Cory Allen at 323-393-3115 or visit http://www.cacanet.com/ .

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