A celebrity judge comes to town, and has dinner with us.

Judge Kevin Ross

Judge Kevin Ross, of the syndicated television show "America's Court," was in Sarasota this week, promoting the show and Entertainment Studios.  Tom was delighted to have dinner with Judge Ross at Michael's on East, the premiere dining establishment in Sarasota.  They traded war stories from their mutual histories as radio hosts and trial lawyers. … [Read more...]

The Hudson Law Office CRASH App is featured in the legal blog of the Sarasota Herald Tribune.

Todd Ruger is the Legal Reporter for the Sarasota Herald Tribune, and he seems impressed with the Hudson Law Office CRASH App. His blog entry for January 12, 2012 highlights the App, which gives detailed directions in case of a motor vehicle accident, and has links to your smartphone camera for pictures of the damage, and to a voice recorder to take statements from witnesses.  The App can be downloaded from the iPhone App Store or the Android Market.  Just scan the codes below. … [Read more...]

Always improving, The Hudson Law Office adds a Certified All-Lines Claims Adjuster!

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                We haven't added personnel, but the Hudson Law Office just got one adjuster richer, as Claims Manager Jeanna Johnson completed her course work and became a Certified All-Lines Adjuster licensed by the State of Florida.  Jeanna, who has been an important part of the Hudson Law Office since September, 2005, has learned a lot on the job about insurance claims and property and bodily injury insurance.  But in the … [Read more...]

Tom Hudson Named an Officer of the Manasota Trial Lawyers Board

The Manasota Trial Lawyers Board is a local organization composed of some of the foremost trial lawyers in Manatee and Sarasota Counties. Membership is obtained through special invitation and is extended only to those attorneys who exemplify superior qualifications of leadership, reputation, influence, stature, and profile as civil plaintiff or criminal defense trial lawyers. The Board has grown significantly in the last several years, and is now considered one of the foremost voices in the … [Read more...]

Tom and Pippi supporting the Animal Rescue Coalition in November.

Tom and Pippi "Out and About" supporting the Animal Rescue Coalition

Party Like an Animal Last week, Tom and Pippi attended "Party Like an Animal," the Grand Opening of the new Animal Rescue Coalition Adoption Center in downtown Sarasota.  ARC headquarters were moved over the summer, to provide a storefront close to the action.  Now every Saturday, when the Sarasota Farmers Market operates, adoptable kittens will be just a few steps away. On November 11, 2011, the Sarasota Herald-Tribune published pictures from the event, including a Pippi … [Read more...]

When the media need clarity, they come to Tom Hudson.

WWSB

Frequently, local news stories involve legal issues which touch the lives of all of us.  Tom's ability to explain complicated issues in down-to-earth ways makes him a go-to guy for reporters trying to clarify our complicated world.  When the issue of red-light cameras came up in late October, Max Winitz asked Tom his opinion. Local - WWSB ABC 7 MySuncoast Florida … [Read more...]

Tom Hudson Attends National Law College in Boston with F. Lee Bailey

F Lee Bailey and Tom Hudson in Boston

Tom Hudson, Sarasota/Bradenton/Key West DUI and personal injury attorney for The Hudson Law Office, attended the National College for DUI Defense (NCDD) intensive, 3-day national summer session held at Harvard Law School, July 28-30. This annual training session is recognized for assembling the best and most experienced experts in DUI defense. The legendary F. Lee Bailey (pictured with Tom Hudson) was this year's keynote presenter and shared his acclaimed cross-examination methods. NCDD … [Read more...]

The Hudson Law Office contributes $1000 to Animal Rescue Coalition’s Emergency Medical Fund

As part of the Hudson Law Offices continued commitment to community, Tom Hudson, Sarasota/Manatee personal injury and DUI defense attorney, contributed $1000 to the Animal Rescue Coalition's Medical Fund. This resource is used to rehabilitate injured stray animals and find them homes. The program began in 2003 and was a direct response to a plea for help for the many injured dogs and cats that are abandoned or lost but are still adoptable. Previously, there were no resources available to … [Read more...]

Tom Hudson appointed to Animal Rescue Coalition Board

Tom Hudson, personal injury/DUI attorney for the Hudson Law Office, has been appointed to the Animal Rescue Coalition's (ARC) board of directors. Tom is a major supporter of the not-for-profit organization whose mission is to end the killing of adoptable dogs and cats in Sarasota and Manatee counties through a comprehensive adoption effort and proactive spay/neuter program. Along with his rescued, three-legged Pit Bull, Pippi, Tom has actively raised funds for and awareness of abandoned and … [Read more...]

Area attorney featured speaker at National Seminar in Key West

Tom Hudson, personal injury and DUI defense attorney for The Hudson Law Office, is a featured speaker at the 5th Annual “Diving Into an OVI / DUI Case Seminar”
in Key West, Florida 
on February 24 and 25, 2011. Attorneys, judges & magistrates who handle OVI (operating a vehicle (while) impaired) and DUI (driving under the influence) cases from around the country are attending. Tom Hudson is the owner/principal of The Hudson Law Office, with offices in Sarasota/Bradenton and Key … [Read more...]