Congratulations to Bryony G. Swift, a law clerk with the firm, for being awarded the National Association of Women Lawyers' Outstanding Law Student Award!
 Bradenton, FL (August 2012) - Porges, Hamlin, Knowles & Hawk, P.A. would like to congratulate Bryony G. Swift, a law clerk with the firm, for being awarded THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN LAWYERS' OUTSTANDING LAW STUDENT AWARD for her contributions to the advancement of women in the law. Not only is Bryony a candidate for Juris Doctor this May from Stetson University College of Law but she is also a member of Cardozo Inn of Phi Delta Phi International Legal Fraternity, the Founder and Inaugural President of Stetson Law Parents Student Organization and Treasurer of the Education Law Association. When she's not working hard for the firm, being a wonderful mother, maintaining her impressive ranking within her class at Stetson, and preparing to take the Florida Bar exam in the summer, she can be found donating her time volunteering for the Community Law Program, Inc., Bay Area Legal Services, Bay Pines Veteran's Hospital, Center for Higher Education Law, Small Claims Court Assistance Program, Habitat for Humanity and the Red Cross. We are so fortunate to have such a wonderful, hard-working and multifaceted law clerk this year! 
Jose D. Estigarribia Joins the Law Firm of Porges, Hamlin, Knowles & Hawk, P.A.
Bradenton, FL (August 2012) - The law firm of Porges, Hamlin, Knowles & Hawk, P.A. is pleased to announce the addition of Jose D. Estigarribia as attorney. Estigarribia most recently served as a non-equity partner at the firm of Kallins, Little, Delgado & Estigarribia. He is fluent in Spanish and contributes a monthly column for Variedades Magazine concerning immigration issues.
Estigarribia obtained his law degree from Stetson University College of Law in 2002 and is a member of The Florida Bar, Young Lawyers Division and the Manatee County Bar Association. He serves on the board of the Manatee County YMCA and the Palmetto Community Redevelopment Advisory Board. His primary areas of practice are Family Law, Personal Injury, Criminal Law, Immigration and Naturalization Law, and Litigation.
For more than 40 years, Porges, Hamlin, Knowles & Hawk, P.A., has been a leader in Florida's gulf coast legal community providing expertise in a broad range of specialty areas to business, institutional and individual clients. With attorneys serving Florida's Suncoast, the Firm principals are focused on achieving the best possible results for clients while providing unparalleled personalized service. For more information please call 941-748-3770.
US Citizenship Immigration Services announced the new implementation of "Consideration of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Process"
Bradenton, FL (June 2012) - This new procedure allows certain people who came to the United States as children and who meet several key requirements the possibility to request consideration of deferred action for a period of two years, subject to renewal and then the opportunity to be eligible for work authorization. There are several guidelines that need to be met, including but not limited to: the age of the applicant, when the applicant entered the United States, proving physical presence in the United States, and whether or not the applicant is enrolled in school or has graduated. There are other factors as well and should you have any questions or are interested in determining whether you or a family member qualify, please do not hesitate to contact Attorney Jose D. Estigarribia, Esquire for more information.
Christina L. Adkins Joins the Law Firm of Porges, Hamlin, Knowles & Hawk, P.A.
Bradenton, FL (May 2012) - The law firm of Porges, Hamlin, Knowles & Hawk, P.A. is pleased to announce the addition of Christina L. Adkins as associate attorney. Adkins was recently selected as an Up-and-Comer for Legal Elite 2012. Adkins served as staff attorney for nearly five years at Gulfcoast Legal Services, Inc., where she provided direct representation and advice to individual clients regarding dissolution of marriage, injunction for protection, paternity and other family law matters in Manatee and Sarasota Counties.
Adkins obtained her law degree from the College of Law at the University of Kentucky in 2005 and is a member of The Florida Bar, Manatee County Bar Association and Sarasota County Bar Association. She serves on the board of the Manatee Chapter of the Florida Association for Women Lawyers, and the Manatee County Young Lawyers Division. Her primary areas of practice with the Firm are family law, condominium and homeowner association law, collections, and business transactions and litigation.
For more than 40 years, Porges, Hamlin, Knowles & Hawk, P.A., has been a leader in Florida's gulf coast legal community providing expertise in a broad range of specialty areas to business, institutional and individual clients. With attorneys serving Florida's Suncoast, the Firm principals are focused on achieving the best possible results for clients while providing unparalleled personalized service. For more information please call 941-748-3770. |
