Legal Services-Consulting

This legal services agreement, identified by solicitation number 13298, is between the Florida State Courts System's Office of the State Courts Administrator and the law firm Stearns Weaver Miller Weissler Alhadeff & Sitterson, P.A. The contract provides for legal representation and consulting services for designated employees, specifically regarding depositions originally scheduled for June 5, 2026. The agreement incorporates standard requirements including compliance with Florida public records laws, E-Verify, and statutes concerning forced labor and countries of foreign concern. Under Amendment 1, the contract end date was established as November 30, 2026, and the total fee cap was increased from an initial 15,000 dollars to 30,000 dollars. The updated terms include specific performance measures based on the Florida Rules of General Practice and Judicial Administration, as well as defined financial consequences for non-compliance. Billing is conducted via hourly rates for assigned personnel.