Words with Bev
Did you know that www. wikipedia.com is an online enclyclopedia which can be accessed in several languages? 06/06-01
"Live at least a bit of YOUR DREAM everday in everything that you think, do and say; then, sit back and enjoy the fulfillment of your heart's desire... YOUR DREAM coming to pass." 06/29/06-02
"It is better to vote for the better of the two candidates than not to vote at all." 09/07/06-03
"If closure is what you truely want, seek it with all of your heart." 05/05/07-04
"Power in the wrong hands is detrimental in the short term but, love and kindness in the right hands eventually prevails and lasts forever!" 03/15/08-05"
"Being a tailblazer and in the midst of the "good ole boy network" takes it's toll, especially within close proximity to it. Now, a question to ponder, "How does one stop doing something which helps the people in the presence of the "gavel"? To me, the gavel represents the resistance to change as described in Lewin's Theory of Change, hence the true resistance!" Yes, I am speaking about the proliferation of nonlawyers as positively addressed by the Florida Supreme Court in regards to Family Law matters." 7/19/08-6
"Sometimes the governenment really is interested in helping us in the midst of pressure from special interest associations such as lawyers. Go to www.ftc.gov/os/2008/01/V080004letter.pdf . The DOJ and FTC support our freedom to choose! I am pleased, you should be as well! Please read the conclusion as follows:
"Conclusion
The choice of whether to use a lawyer or non-lawyer service provider should rest with
the consumer unless it is clear that specialized legal skills or training are required. Lawyer/nonlawyer
competition benefits consumers, particularly when there is no evidence that consumers
have been harmed by non-lawyer service providers. We urge the Court to revise the proposed
rule to preserve competition in service areas for which the knowledge and skill of a lawyer is not
required.
The Justice Department and the FTC thank you for this opportunity to present our views.
We would be pleased to address any questions or comments regarding this letter.
Sincerely yours,
Thomas O. Barnett
Assistant Attorney General"
"Thank you Thomas O. Barnett. Faith prevails amidst the so-called powerful! " 8/20/08 -6)
When they say, "I don't want to cut you at your knees." That is exactly what they want to do. Yes, I was initially blocked from presenting at the Florida Supreme Court open forum for the public on October 23, 2008, but eventually I was able to give my full presentation when "they" reconsidered after I left the meeting. What a pity to be given an opporuntuy to speak , then to have it taken away in an instant because "they" really do not want to hear and have on the record exactly what the public has on its mind. Did you know that The Florida Bar pays no real estate taxes because it is a quasi governmental agency as "arm of the Supreme Court" but, is permitted to have a $47 million kitty as its investment portfolio? According to a 1980 Legislative Commitee Report those funds are to be public funds because the Supreme Court has no authority to appropriate dollars. 11/08/2008-7
To My Dear Customers of 2006, 2007, and 2008, I just want to say "Thank You" and Merry Christmas to you and your family. I wish you a faith-filled and economically strong 2009! Bev 12/20/2008-8
"Tenacity and Perserverance" are gifts from God" Each gift has helped me to prevail in my cause against an Admininstrtive Judge in Seminole County after almost three years of enduring his unprofessional abuse. I am grateful that I did not give up and did not fear the "gavel". It too can be tainted when it is in the wrong hands and it was! Do not fear. 03/15/2009-9
The Florida Bar can be defeated too when it is duplicitous in its quest. UPL (unlicensed practice of law) is to protect the public not to protect the pockets of the members of The Florida Bar. For years Certified Public Accountants (CPA's) were at odds with The Bar were regarding UPL issues. Who is to say that The Bar was not infringing upon the CPA profession. It is all a matter of point of view and reference point. The Bible has a verse which says "Whoa to you lawyers." I have found 7 verses where lawyers are addressed in the Bible. Find the verse and you too will be enlightened. Please let me know you have found them for yourselves. 03/15/2009-10
Did you know that approximately 2 million people said the Lord's Prayer in harmony at the 2009 Innauguaration? I was there as an invited guest; it happened and it was awesome! 03/15/2009-11
Hold your attorney accountable for his work. If you are not satisfied and you are in need of professional intervention, call ACAP(Attoney Client Assistance Program) at The Florida Bar at 866/352-0707. Also, go to The Florida Bar website where you will find a wealth of information including the Rules to which members of The Bar must adhere in serving you, the "paying" public. Be an informed consumer; you will reap the benefits and stop the frustration! 07/21/2009-12
Did you know that all credit agreements including your credit card agreement must me signed by you? Does your signature appear on your member service agreement? The statute is call the Banking Statue of Frauds.
Rules of Civil Procedure and case law setting precedent are tools of the trade for attorneys. Your knowledge is your power. Don't let banks intimadate you in believing that they have an enforceable contract for your credit card debt if you have not signed the contract. An application for credit is not a credit contract. This is not intended to be legal advice, consult your attorney for futher information as the statute has been law since 1989!
Did you know that the Office of the United States Trustee in Orlando Florida recommends that the debtor complete Schedule C (exemptions) in his or her own hand-writing? If not, unlicensed practice of law (UPL) may become an issue for the bankruptcy non-lawyer petition preparer. When your bankruptcy non-lawyer petition preparer tells you that he or she cannot type your exemptions on the form, it is to comply with the United States Bankruptcy Code 11 Section 110. 11/2/2009
The Mid Year Florida Bar Meeting was held on January 20-22, 2010 in Orlando, Florida. For the first time I felt as though I was heard at the Unlicensed Practice of Law (UPL) Committee meeting. Some of the 25-30 UPL Committee Members, mostly members of The Florida Bar and two public members , appeared to be actually listening to me and appeared to respect my position as an Advanced Certified Paralegal., Nonlawyer, Mediator and Bankruptcy Petition Preparer. Lori Holcomb, Director of UPL in Tallahassee actually did what she said that she would do a few months ago. Ms. Holcomb placed my query and supporting documentation on the agenda for discussion, for this, I am pleased. Although my request to change or expand the definition of "paralegal" was denied by the Committee, I was quite pleased that the Chairman permitted me to speak directly to the Members uninterrupted for approximately 15 to 20 minutes. My sincere and respectful thank you to Ms. Holcomb, Director of UPL and the Committee Chair for the opportunity. 1/23/2010
Thanks to all of you mediators who are attorneys as well as nonlawyers who attended the May 12th, 2010 foreclsoure training pursuant to AOSC09-54. Your continued support is so appreciated. Another training is being offered on August 30th. I am very pleased with the testimonials of the May 12th attendees that now their peers are coming from different parts of the State where certifcates of completion are accepted. It saddens me that Collins Center and AAA has refused to accept certificates of completion for the Circuits in which they are Program Managers. Apparently their reputation preceeds them. I wish I would have known of their "reputation" before I put my faith in "their words" and "their intentions" as well as "their actions." Live and learn as it is said. 8/10/2010
