President's Message

Thank you for your interest in the Highlands County Bar Association. The judges and attorneys of the HCBA are dedicated to upholding the highest legal and ethical standards, providing educational and collaborative opportunities for our members, and working cooperatively to ensure the Highlands County justice system efficiently and effectively serves the community.  Please JOIN US today!

2022-2023 Highlands County Bar Association

Board of Directors / Officers

Garrett Roberts, President Shannon L. Nash, Immediate Past President Peter Brewer, President-Elect Kevin D’Espies, Treasurer

Todd Scholl, Secretary Jocelyn K. Skipper, Director Daniel Payne, Director

Annual Civic Events

In honor and memory of our beloved colleague, attorney Janie Branham, the HCBA proudly sponsors the Janette Seamans Branham Memorial Scholarship, which provides a full tuition scholarship (2 years) for a graduating high school senior of Highlands County, Florida to attend South Florida State College.  The 2023 Scholarship Application is currently available.

In partnership with the Justice Parker Lee McDonald Law Library, the Highlands County Bar Association celebrates Law Day every year.  Our local program includes student essay and poster contests, and opportunities for a local attorney or judge to come and speak to students in classrooms around Highlands County.  Law Day packets with applicable information are available now for 2023 Law Day.