Florida Defense Lawyers Association Inc is located in Miami, FL. The organization was established in 1988. According to its NTEE Classification (I80) the organization is classified as: Legal Services, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Florida Defense Lawyers Association Inc is a 501(c)(6) and as such, is described as a "Business League, Chambers of Commerce, or Real Estate Board" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Florida Defense Lawyers Association Inc generated $492.1k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $501.0k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 2.8% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO BRING TOGETHER LAWYERS OF FLORIDA WHO DEVOTE A SUBSTANTIAL AMOUNT OF THEIR PROFESSIONAL TIME TO THE HANDLING OF LIGATED CASES AND WHOSE REPRESENTATION IS PRIMARILY FOR THE DEFENSE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TO PUBLISH THE TRIAL ADVOCATE QUARTERLY, A SCHOLARLY MAGAZINE DEVOTED TO THE DEFENSE SEGMENT OF THE PROFESSION.
TO HOLD ANNUAL MEETINGS AND ADDITIONAL SEMINARS WITH CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION PRORAMS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Ana Ramos Executive Di | Trustee | 40 | $66,000 |
Andy Bolin Director | Trustee | $0 | |
Elain D Walter ESQ President | Trustee | $0 | |
Jacqueline Ambrose ESQ Director | Trustee | $0 | |
Matthew J Lavisky ESQ President | Trustee | $0 | |
Nicole Fluet Director | Trustee | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $144,265 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $74,916 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $219,181 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $265,748 |
Investment income | $19 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $7,145 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $492,093 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $66,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $66,000 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $1,800 |
Payroll taxes | $5,732 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $6,175 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $61 |
Advertising and promotion | $18,810 |
Office expenses | $8,187 |
Information technology | $22,292 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $4,827 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $254,432 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $3,378 |
Insurance | $17,110 |
All other expenses | $4,271 |
Total functional expenses | $501,028 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $134,007 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $159,700 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $34,017 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $4,101 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $331,825 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,893 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $83,640 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $85,533 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $246,292 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $331,825 |