Manatee County Bar Association

08/18/2026

We are congratulating Judge Gilbert Smith, Jr. on his recent retirement.

Congratulations to Judge Gilbert Smith Jr.! 🎉

As Judge Smith celebrates his retirement, we want to recognize the years he has spent serving Bradenton and the surrounding community. His dedication throughout his career has earned the appreciation of many across Manatee County.

Several Bradenton Kiwanis members had the pleasure of joining his retirement celebration on July 31 and helping mark this special occasion.

Wishing Judge Smith all the best and many happy years ahead in retirement! 💙

08/12/2026

Something to know!

Our August issue of the Clerk's Digital Brief is here!

This month: celebrating our August Employee of the Month, Child Support Awareness Month, hurricane prep, community outreach, and more happening around the Clerk's Office. (Plus, a quick note on unclaimed funds and our new property tax appeal tool, in case you missed it!)

Read the full newsletter here: https://conta.cc/3U13GWV

08/08/2026

Congratulations to Manatee Community Foundation! We see MCBA member, Jenifer Schembri! Thank you for all you do for Manatee County!

Join us in welcoming three new members to Manatee Community Foundation’s Board of Directors: Anthony Baldo with JPMorganChase, Ryan Denton with The Milestone Financial Group at Morgan Stanley, and Joe Flores with Edward Jones.

We’re also deeply grateful to our outgoing board members - Steve Roskamp, Jenifer Schembri, and Buzz Turner - for their leadership, service, and commitment to building a better Manatee. 👏🏼 👏🏼 👏🏼

🔗 For more about MCF’s board transition, check out SRQ Magazine link below!

07/16/2026

We were honored to have Judge Smith!

As he retires, Manatee County Circuit Judge Gilbert Smith Jr. reflects on a career shaped by history, service and preserving the county’s legal past. See link below ⬇️

📸 Provided by Donna McCammond

06/11/2026

Congratulations to our new Young Lawyers Division Board Members!

The Young Lawyers Division of the MCBA has elected is 2026-27 Board of Directors!

Tyler Dixon, Esq. of Berlin Patten Ebling has been elected as President and Max Shrem, Esq. of Hale Law will service as the Vice President. Matt Unzicker, Esq. of Berlin Patten Ebling will return as YLD Treasurer along with Abigal Galati, Esq. of Barnes Walker as Secretary. Other Directors are:

Lex Sayre, Esq.; Lutz Bobo Telfair
Jennifer Myers, Esq.; State Attorney’s Office
Spencer Heintz, Esq.; Heintz Law
Simone Taitano, Esq.; Barnes Walker
Lauren Ravazzoli, Esq.; Barnes Walker
Caroline Tschida, Esq.; Barnes Walker
Elizabeth Campbell, Esq.; Harllee & Bald
William Galvano, Esq.; Grimes Galvano
Kaitlyn Ford, Esq.; Blalock Walters
Daniela Gomez, Esq.; Gomez Legal
Chad Manausa, Esq.; Grimes Galvano

A special thank you to the firms that encourage their young lawyers to dedicate their time and talents to the Young Lawyers Division Board. Your support makes meaningful leadership opportunities possible and helps cultivate the future leaders of our bar and community.

06/11/2026

JOB POSTING! Real Estate Paralegal / Closer
Experienced Real Estate Closer or Real Estate Paralegal needed by the Barnes Walker law firm and title company. Self-starting, detail-oriented individuals desired. Salary commensurate with skills and experience. Paid vacations, sick leave, holidays, and health benefits provided, including a 401(k) plan. Our firm is ideally located in Bradenton, FL, centrally located between the white powder sand beaches, waterfront restaurants, boating, and watersports of Anna Maria Island; the fine dining, culture, and arts of Sarasota and St. Petersburg; and the vibrant urban social scene and nightlife of Tampa. Please email resumes to Barnes Walker, Attn: Cyndi, [email protected].

05/29/2026

Great day kicking off America 250 with Congressman Greg Steube at our Law Day Luncheon! What a fantastic presentation regarding "From Revolution to Rule of Law" and the impact attorneys had on our founding documents to give us the freedoms we celebrate today! Well done!

05/25/2026

In honor of those who have fallen. Never forget.

05/22/2026

Shout out to our Annual Sponsor, St. Stephen's! Dream the dreams! NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration St Stephen's School

05/21/2026

COMING UP! We welcome Congressman Greg Steube! We look forward to seeing all those who registered next week. Deadline to register to attend is now closed. Congressman Greg Steube