Institute for Legal Reform: States Resource Center: Florida

States Resource Center

Learn more about the status of lawsuit abuse and civil justice reform issues in each state.

States

Florida

Lawsuit Climate

2010   42
2008   42
2007   36

Florida ranks 42nd among all fifty states in the fairness of its litigation environment.

Justice System

The Florida court system includes County Courts, Circuit Courts, District Courts of Appeal, and the Supreme Court.

State Organizations

Explore useful information on state organizations, coalitions, partners, and associations.

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