SuperLawyer Jacklyn Soroka joins Betras Kopp legal team as firm expands to Florida’s east coast

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In this edition of Legally Speaking on WFMJ Today BK Managing Partner David Betras introduces Attorney Jacklyn Soroka, the newest member of the Betras Kopp Legal team. Attorney Soroka practices marital and family law in Florida. During the segment she and David discussed the significant differences between the laws that govern marital and family law in Florida and Ohio and announced that BK will now maintain an office in West Palm Beach.
Attorney Soroka has earned the highly coveted “SuperLawyer” designation and is a member of the Florida Bar, the Palm Beach County Bar Association, the American Bar Association, the Florida Association of Women Lawyers Palm Beach County Chapter and the Susan Greenberg Family Law American Inns of Court of the Palm Beaches.
Ms. Soroka received her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Central Florida – Burnett Honors College and obtained her Juris Doctor from the Florida International University College of Law. In law school, she interned for a renowned judge in the 11th Judicial Circuit of Florida Family Court. She went on to serve as a felony assistant public defender at the Miami-Dade County Public Defender’s Office in the 11th Judicial Circuit.
Honored for her exceptional work in helping those who need it the most, Ms. Soroka was awarded with the 40 Under 40 Outstanding Lawyers of South Florida award by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. She also worked at the Lawyers for Children America, a nonprofit organization that advocates for and protects the rights of children. At The Florida Bar, Ms. Soroka was a member of its Legislative Committee, the Children’s Issues Committee, the Membership Committee, the Equitable Distribution Committee, the Sponsorship Committee and the Continuing Legal Education Committee.

Legally Speaking on WFMJ Today: Fans suing NFL over blown calls

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In this episode of Legally Speaking on WFMJ Today, Managing Partner David Betras discusses the lawsuits filed against the NFL by fans distressed over the blown pass interference call that marred the 2018 NFC Championship game between the L.A. Rams and the New Orleans Saints.

You may view the segment on our YouTube channel or on the Betras, Kopp & Harshman Facebook page.

Federal suits have been dismissed, but a state court judge in Louisiana has allowed a suit filed in that state to move forward. David outlines whether or not the plaintiffs have a valid case.

One outgrowth of the bad call: pass interference can now be reviewed. According to a new rule implemented by NFL owners, offensive and defensive pass interference, including non-calls, will now subject to review. Coaches can challenge those calls in the first 28 minutes of each half.

Don’t forget, David and other members of the BKH team discuss the hottest legal topics on  WFMJ Today every Friday at 6:40 A.M. Don’t miss the interesting and informative segments.