by Legal Aid of Manasota | Dec 30, 2025 | News
This month, I was deeply saddened by the passing of Judge Robert B. Bennett, Jr. His life and leadership inspired me personally and continue to guide the way I think about justice, service, and responsibility to our community. Judge Bennett was a tireless advocate for... 
by Legal Aid of Manasota | Jun 30, 2025 | News
Last year, we received a grant from Impact100 SRQ that allowed us to expand our Legal Lifeline for Youth project. Legal Lifeline for Youth ensures kids in foster care have an attorney in their corner to navigate the complex legal system. Foster kids’ needs are many.... 
by Legal Aid of Manasota | Dec 13, 2024 | News
Reminder for attorneys! The Florida Supreme Court has approved an amendment to the Florida Bar rules that will, for the first time, allow lawyers to earn continuing legal education (CLE) credit for providing pro bono services. The court amended Rule 6-10.3 to allow... 
by Legal Aid of Manasota | Oct 18, 2024 | News
In the wake of Hurricane Milton, here is a list of local and national resources to help you and your neighbors get help with everything from cleanup to small business funding. Of course, the Legal Aid of Manasota team is also here to help in any way we can, from... 
by Legal Aid of Manasota | Aug 9, 2024 | News
Local attorney Morgan Bentley is the managing partner at Sarasota’s Bentley Goodrich Kison, where his practice focuses on business litigation and real estate disputes. A longtime Legal Aid of Manasota volunteer who was involved in our founding in 1990, Bentley has a... 
by Legal Aid of Manasota | Aug 8, 2024 | News
Corinna (Cori) Coser is a litigation attorney at Sarasota’s Bentley Goodrich Kison whose practice focuses on business and real estate disputes. A graduate of UCLA, Coser got her J.D. from The George Washington University Law School, where she served as president of...