ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.,
May 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- St
Petersburg Personal Injury Attorneys McQuaid &
Douglas is proud to announce that on May
27, 2020, Sean McQuaid was
sworn in as the 96th President of the St. Petersburg Bar
Association. His term in office will last for one
year. "While it is an honor to have been elected to this
position and receive this individual acknowledgement, my focus will
continue to be how to benefit our members and the legal system in
St. Petersburg and the surrounding
area," said Mr. McQuaid at his inauguration. He went on to
say, "as a profession, we must lead and adapt to the changes in our
world in order to maintain the rule of law and service those in
need of legal services."
The ceremony was performed over Zoom-indicative of the current
situation and consistent with social distancing directives.
Pinellas County Court Judge
Edwin Jagger presided over the
proceeding from his chambers in downtown St. Petersburg. Also
joining in on the call were the Executive Committee, the Executive
Director, and approximately 40 past Presidents of the
Association. The event was heartfelt and memorable for all who
participated. It was the first time in the history of the Bar
Association that a swearing-in ceremony was performed in such a
manner. Mr. McQuaid and Judge Jagger were former law partners,
thus the relationship between the two was special. Given these
challenging times, Mr. McQuaid will be called upon for leadership,
hope, and guidance for the next year.
The St. Petersburg Bar Association was founded in 1925 and is
a professional legal organization consisting of over 1,000
members. The membership includes both lawyers and
judges. Its stated goal is to serve the legal community, to
strengthen the noble calling of the practice of law, and to foster
excellence in the profession. The Association has been
repeatedly recognized throughout Florida for its service to the legal
community. The Association is run by an Executive Committee,
paid staff, and multiple section chairs. It is the liaison
between the judiciary, the court system, the Florida Bar, and the
practicing attorneys in the area. It conducts multiple continuing
legal education seminars, networking, and other impressive
innovative initiatives. Most recently, the Association's
wellness platform led to national recognition and has been copied
across the country.
Sean McQuaid's election to this
position came after many years of service to the Bar. He
previously served two terms (four years in total) as a member of
the Executive Committee and one year as President-Elect. His
platform during these challenging times will be to assist the court
and the membership in adapting to the new technologies being
utilized in the practice of law. The pandemic has required the
legal profession to adapt and Sean
McQuaid and the Association are determined to educate,
train, and assist the membership through this time.
A secondary goal of Mr. McQuaid's is to increase the awareness
within the organization of referral possibilities among members and
to its sponsors. Specialties of practice are often overlooked
and attention will be made to educate the members on what types of
cases each member handles. This campaign will begin with
a 40 member profile series and will continue until all members are
featured.
Sean McQuaid Specializes in Auto Accidents and Personal
Injury Law in St. Petersburg,
FL
Sean is a practicing attorney in St.
Petersburg where he is also President of the area's oldest
law firm managing seven lawyers. His specialty is personal
injury law where he routinely handles serious injury cases
involving car accidents and wrongful death across
Florida. He handles all aspects of each case, from the initial
investigation, to the claims process, negotiation, litigation, and
trial. Most of his cases are on the West coast of Florida, but he travels depending on the case
and the situation. His law practice is extremely successful,
but he still makes it a priority to devote time to giving back to
the community.
Mr. McQuaid has been repeatedly recognized for his legal skills
and reputation. He has been AV rated by Martindale Hubbell since 2007. He has been
recognized by Florida Super Lawyers since 2014. He has been
repeatedly included in Florida Trend Legal Elite and has received
the highest ranking possible by countless other legal organizations
and lawyer rating platforms.
Sean McQuaid is a graduate of
Stetson University College of Law in
Gulfport, Florida where he
graduated in 2000 with dual degrees of Juris Doctor and Masters in
Business Administration. During his time at Stetson, he was a member of the Moot Court
team. Before attending law school, Mr. McQuaid graduated from
Princeton University in 1997 with a
Bachelor's of Arts degree. During his time at Princeton, he was a four year varsity
letterman on the baseball team and was team captain his senior
year.
Sean McQuaid Gives Back to the
Community
Sean has had a long standing dedication to serving the
community. He has previously served as a member of the Sixth
Judicial Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission, holding that
position for nearly five years. During his term, he was tasked
with recommending to the Governor of Florida candidates to become judge. Mr.
McQuaid also served for five years on the City of St. Petersburg
Nuisance Abatement Board, where he held the position of Chairman of
the Board for two years. The Nuisance Abatement Board was
tasked with taking remedial measure against properties within the
City that were accused of facilitating drug and/or
prostitution. Mr. McQuaid also served for nine years as the
President of his neighborhood Homeowner's Association in St.
Petersburg. He also has dedicated his time to
charity. Mr. McQuaid served on the Executive Committee of the
Suncoast Chapter of the Make-a-Wish Foundation for three
years. During that time, he was responsible for fundraising
and organizational leadership in the granting of numerous wishes to
terminally ill children in
Florida.
St Petersburg Personal Injury Attorneys McQuaid &
Douglas is honored to announce this wonderful achievement and
wish Mr. McQuaid, the Bar Association, and the community luck in
the upcoming year. There will certainly be continued
challenging times ahead, but Mr. McQuaid is well qualified and
trained in filling the leadership role.
St Petersburg Personal Injury
Attorneys McQuaid & Douglas
5858 Central Ave suite a
St. Petersburg, FL 33707
(727) 381-2300
www.727injury.com
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