Joshua R. Goodman authored the expert opinion article “Beyond Docket Control: Attorney Capacity, Well-Being and the Next Phase of Florida Case Management” for Law.com. The article examines the tension between Florida courts’ emphasis on efficient case management and the legal profession’s growing focus on attorney professionalism and mental health.

Josh explains that these priorities have evolved independently, creating a risk that efficiency will outpace human sustainability, and ultimately undermine the justice system. He argues that while Florida rules do not require judges to consider attorney capacity, judges have the discretion and growing professional support to take it into account when making scheduling decisions.

To read the full article, click here.