Press Releases
Welcome to the Farmer Jaffe Weissing Press Release section of our website. Here you will find our breaking news and announcements from our firm. We welcome any inquiries. If you have any questions regarding a release or case, please contact us. For Archived Press Release click here.
MAY 2012
Jaffe Presents at Private Care Association's Best Practices Conference
Attorney Steve Jaffe presented "Current Litigation Trends When Dealing With Denials on Long Term Insurance" at the 2012 Private Care Association of Florida's Best Practices Conferences for Registries in Fort Lauderdale.
APRIL 2012
Crohn's & Colitis Fundraiser - 4th Largest Ever
Attorney Steve Jaffe thanks everyone who donated and 
walked for Team Lindsay in the 2012 Take Steps for Crohns & Colitis on Saturday, April 28, 2012, at Arts Park on Young Circle in Hollywood. Team Lindsay helped raise more than $5500, which helps support patient programs, education, and furthers crucial research. The entire even raise over $160,000 - the 4th largest fundraiser.
Brad Edwards Runs for Victim's Rights
Attorney Brad Edwards participated in the Broward Victim's Rights Coalition's Annual Run to Remember 5K in Hollywood on April 28, 2012. The event raised awareness and funds to benefit crime victims in Broward County.
Brad Edwards Presents Seminar on Enforcing Victims' Rights
Attorney Brad Edwards, an OVC Training Consultant, presented an 8-hour seminar on "Enforcing Victims' Rights" as part of the Palm Beach Victims' Rights Coalition's Extending the Vision Reaching Every Victim Program on April 26, 2012, in West Palm Beach. The seminar, which was part of a week-long series of programs by the Palm Beach Victims' Right Coalition, was also part of National Crime Victims' Rights Week (April 22-28).
Brad Edwards Presents Webinar on Maximizing Recovery for Sexual Abuse Victims
Attorney Brad Edwards presented an important online webinar on April 25, 2012, on "Maximizing Recovery for Sexual Abuse Victims" as part of SeminarWeb Live! FJA Webinar. This presentation was part of National Crime Victim's Rights Week.
Gary Farmer, Sr. Presents at National Trial Lawyers Association Conference
Gary Farmer, Sr. was part of a panel that discussed "The Effects of the Precedent-Setting Mensing & Kendall Decisions" at the National Trial Lawyers Association's Mass Tort Made Perfect Conference in Las Vegas on April 18, 2012.
Farmer Jaffe Weissing Support National Crime Victims' Rights Week
Farmer, Jaffe, Weissing, Edwards, Fistos & Lehrman proudly
support National Crime Victims' Rights Week - April 22 - 28, 2012, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Justice Office for Victims of Crime (OVC). To learn about how we help crime victims visit: www.pathtojustice.com, www.justicetovictims.com, or www.abuseandassault.com.
Farmer Jaffe Weissing Advocates National Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Farmer, Jaffe, Weissing, Edwards, Fistos & Lehrman,
PL proudly advocates Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) - April 2012, sponsored by the the National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC). View Release
MARCH 2012
Brad Edwards Presents at Florida Justice Association's Workhorse Seminar
Attorney Brad Edwards presented "Maximizing Recovery for Sexual Abuse Victims" as part of the Florida Justice Association's Workhorse Seminar on March 23 in Orlando.
Brad devotes a large amount of his practice to sexual abuse and sexual assault cases. He is a major advocate for victim's rights and has provided hundreds of hours of probono services each year to Victims Advocates Services and victims' rights groups throughout Florida.
Gary M. Farmer, Sr.'s 4th DCA Ruling Quoted in The Atlantic Magazine Regarding the Trayvon Martin Shooting
Gary Farmer, Sr.'s 4th DCA opinion was quoted in The Atlantic regarding the Trayvon Martin shooting... Here's how one Florida appellate judge, in a 2006 ruling, interpreted the low legal threshold necessary to move the burden of proof on self-defense from people like Zimmerman to prosecutors:
To repeat, the law did not require defendant to prove his justification of self-defense to any standard ...measuring an assurance of truth. He did not have to prove the exigency of self-defense to a near certainty (reasonable doubt) or even to a mere probability (greater weight). His only burden was to offer additional facts from which it could be true, that his resort to such force could have been reasonable (emphasis in original). Click this link to read Mr. Farmer's 2006 ruling.
Once again Steffi and I (Steve Jaffe) have formed Team Lindsay to walk in our annual Take Steps Walk on Saturday April 28, 2012. This year the Walk will be held in A NEW LOCATION at ArtsPark on Young Circle in Hollywood. Last year’s event drew more than 1,500 people and raised over $200,000. This year’s event promises to be a fun filled evening for the entire family.
As you all know our daughter Lindsay was diagnosed with Crohn's disease when she was 15 years old. She has done remarkably well for herself despite the flair ups and hospitalizations that she has endured over the years. She became an accomplished scholarship athlete, playing soccer at Appalachian State University. She has graduated and is pursuing a career in Sports Administration. We are so proud of her. Unfortunately, others have not fared as well as Lindsay, nearly 1.5 million Americans, many who are children suffer from Crohn's and Colitis and the number of people being diagnosed each year is increasing. The funds we raise through the Take Steps Walk will help support world class scientific research and sponsor educational programs and services for those afflicted with these diseases. Our hope is that others will be able to manage the disease as well as Lindsay has so far.
We would really appreciate your support. Please visit Team Lindsay page. Just click on this link and sign up to be a team member on Team Lindsay. It will be a fun night. There will be plenty of food and entertainment, if you are unable to attend the walk, any donation is greatly appreciated.
Firm Hosts Press Conference for Attorney Representing Trayvon Martin's Family
Our firm hosted a press conference today for Attorney Benjamin Crump of Parks and Crump in Tallahassee, who is representing Trayvon Martin's family, the young teenager shot and killed by watch captain George Zimmerman. Here Attorney Crump talks to Attorney Gary Farmer before the news conference. For more photos of the news conference click here.
Former Employees of David Stern Agree to Settlement
Approximately 800 former employees of foreclosure attorney David J. Stern, who alleged that Stern and DJSP Enterprise did not give them 60 days notice as required by the Federal Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification or WARN Act, have reached a preliminary settlement. Our firm and co-counsel Dawn Rapoport and Chandra Parker Doucette represent the named plaintiffs and class members. A final hearing before U.S. District Judge Ursula Ungaro will be held in Miami in June. Media coverage includes the Sun-Sentinel and the Daily Business Review.
Seth Lehrman Guest Lectures at Nova Southeastern University Law School
Attorney Seth Lehrman was a guest lecturer at Nova Southeastern University's Law School. Seth presented on professional responsibility and ethics. His lecture focused on protecting clients' rights following the dissolution of a law firm.
February 2012
Firm Co-Sponsors Fundraiser for Judicial Candidate
The firm is co-sponsoring a fundraiser for judicial candidate Richard Adam Sachs. Sachs is running for County Court Judge, Group 5. The fundraiser will be held Wednesday, February 29th at Maguires Hill 16 in Fort Lauderdale. Click here for fundraiser details.
January 2012
Farmer Jaffe Weissing Attorneys Selected for 2012 South Florida Legal GuideTrial Attorneys Gary Farmer, Steve Jaffe 
and Matt Weissing have been selected for inclusion in the 2012 edition of the South Florida Legal Guide’s “Top Lawyer.” Gary was recognized for his work in the practice area of class actions. Steve and Matt where recognized for their work in the practice area of personal injury.