LAUNCH OF NEW PILOT PROGRAM
SkylawSRQ
SkylawSRQ is an online pilot program developed by the Sarasota County Library Board to give the public access to legal advice in short-term civil cases at minimal expense.
For the initial launch of SkylawSRQ, attorneys are invited to provide advice in five areas of Law: Civil Litigation, Corporate & Business Law, Estate Planning & Guardianships, Family Law, and Property Law.
The program provides one-hour virtual consultations at a flat rate of $ 125, which goes directly to the attorney. Client appointments are made through the website at SkylawSRQ. com, which is tentatively scheduled to open to the public in October.
Attorneys can register now to participate in as many areas of law as they are proficient, and provide availability for October and beyond. Attorneys are asked to commit to at least two 1-hour time slots every month and if possible, give recurring monthly slots. Participating lawyers may also choose to be on the“ standby” list to be contacted when a client cannot find a suitable appointment on the website calendar.
The Sarasota County Law Library Librarian will manage the program including facilitating lawyer-client communication, maintaining a registry of participating attorneys, monitoring calendars, and coordinating with the web developer on online appointments and website updates.
Once the website opens to the public( ETA October), clients will select a pertinent area of law for their case and choose an appointment from the corresponding calendar. The librarian will provide the attorney with client information to complete conflict checks, receive payment, and send meeting details. Consultations are not confirmed until payment is received.
Currently, SCBA attorneys are being asked to register as part of a soft launch. Questions can be sent to info @ skylawsrq. com. �
SkylawSRQ
� Attorney Info + Registration
Thomas F. Icard, Jr. MEDIATOR | ARBITRATOR | SPECIAL MASTER
Certified Circuit Court and Federal Court Mediator since 1993
Available throughout Florida
Full bio and calendar: icardmerrill. com / thomas-icard
While the necessary limitations on in person contact imposed on everyone by the current national crisis remain, we are continuing with all client work remotely. Meetings, mediations, arbitrations and special master engagements, for those that elect to do so, are being facilitated through Zoom video conferencing. Our telephone and email contact information remains the same.
For full statement of qualifications and scheduling, contact Dale Burton: 941.366.8100 x232 | dburton @ icardmerrill. com
• Diplomate, Florida Academy of Professional Mediators
• Member, National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals
• Florida Appellate Mediator and Qualified Arbitrator
• Fellow, Academy of Court Appointed Masters
• Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer
• Board Certified Construction Lawyer
2033 Main Street, Suite 600, Sarasota, FL 34237 Phone: 941.953.8132 | Fax: 941.366.6384
No charge for travel time | Hillsborough to Charlotte Counties
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