Chemere Ellis, PLLC

04/21/2026

A motion to dismiss tests the sufficiency of a claim, but we vet our claims and draft well pleaded complaints.

Congrats on defeating this motion to dismiss, Kristen Rickard! Our client’s case gets to move forward with its core claims intact and with strong leverage and momentum heading into discovery.

Read more at the link below.

April 1, 2026 In a recent hearing in Pinellas County, the attorneys at Chemere Ellis PLLC successfully defeated a motion to dismiss on behalf of our plaintiff client—preserving the heart of the case and keeping all major claims intact. Kristen Rickard defended the complaint and successfully handle...

04/09/2026

Proud to sponsor the GEBA scholarship banquet and invest in the next generation of leaders.

Chemere Ellis will lead the banquet on April 24 as GEBA’s president.

There’s still time to purchase your tickets! https://mygeba.com/events/ #!event/2026/4/24/43d-annual-scholarship-banquet

It's not too late to sponsor GEBA's 43d Annual Scholarship Banquet. Announcing more of our incredible sponsors, which include premier attorneys, law firms, and businesses throughout the state. Their commitment to diversity, inclusion, and investing in the next generation of leaders make them the best of the best.

Gold Sponsors:

Chemere Ellis, PLLC: https://chemereellis.com/
Cole, Scott & Kissane: https://www.csklegal.com/
Kubicki Draper: https://www.kubickidraper.com/

04/09/2026

to this victory that kicked off the year for our team. Chemere Ellis and Kristen Rickard secured a favorable outcome for a client in a Florida restrictive covenant dispute. After moving for summary judgment and serving a Section 57.105 notice for sanctions, the plaintiff voluntarily dismissed its non-compete claims. This result reflects the firm’s strategic approach to defending complex business disputes.

Read more at the link below.

Chemere Ellis, PLLC is pleased to announce that on January 13, 2026, Chemere Ellis and Kristen Rickard achieved a favorable outcome for a client in a Florida restrictive covenant dispute, successfully defeating claims seeking to enforce non-compete and related restrictive covenant provisions. The pl...

03/12/2026

Victory is the fuel that keeps us going, and we are thrilled to report another one.

On March 11, 2026, a FINRA arbitration panel granted our client’s request to expunge a customer complaint from his Central Registration Depository ("CRD") record. Obtaining expungement is an extraordinary remedy, and the process became even more rigorous in 2023 when FINRA amended Rules 12800, 12805, and 13805 governing expungement proceedings. FINRA Rule 2080 provides only three grounds to obtain expungement of customer dispute information from the CRD system: (1) the claim, allegation, or information is factually impossible or clearly erroneous; (2) the registered person was not involved in the alleged investment-related sales practice violation, forgery, theft, misappropriation, or conversion of funds; or (3) the claim, allegation, or information is false.

Chemere Ellis and Kristen Rickard worked tirelessly to meet this demanding standard. Following an evidentiary hearing conducted by Chemere Ellis, during which she examined witnesses and presented documentary evidence in support of the expungement request, the arbitration panel made affirmative findings of fact that the claim, allegation, or information was factually impossible or clearly erroneous and false, and granted the expungement request.

Congratulations to our client and to Chemere and Kristen for securing this well-deserved victory!

03/09/2026

We are excited for Chemere Ellis to moderate this CLE on advocacy in complex business litigation this Wednesday at 12:00 p.m. via Zoom.

Attorneys and law students - be sure to tune in. You may register at: https://mygeba.com/events/ #!event/2026/3/11/effective-advocacy-in-complex-business-litigation-perspectives-from-the-bench

We are thrilled to announce yet another incredible CLE, "Effective Advocacy in Complex Business Litigation," occurring virtually on March 11, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. Join Complex Business Court Judge Darren Farfante as he draws from his experience on the bench to share practical insights on litigating in Business Court—from evidentiary pitfalls and motion practice to managing the unique demands of high-stakes disputes. Judge Farfante will provide valuable guidance on what resonates with the court, common missteps to avoid, and strategies to strengthen effective advocacy in complex commercial cases.

03/01/2026

We were thrilled to sponsor the George Edgecomb Bar Association Black History Month Reception last night. Chemere Ellis hosted the event on behalf of GEBA and delivered compelling words about what it means to support and uplift each other and our differences:

“There is no room I enter, no table I sit at, and no case I touch where I do not add value — because of my diverse perspective and experiences, and my diversity of thought.

We all bring that value. Regardless of our age, race, ethnicity, or gender. Each of us carry unique experiences and insights that add value and that we should feel proud of.

We sponsored this reception to honor those that came before us — those who fought the hard battles to make it easier for me and all of you to show up in courtrooms and boardrooms as ourselves.

On behalf of me and my team at Chemere Ellis, PLLC, we are proud to sponsor this celebration, and even prouder to stand with you tonight as we celebrate Black history, Black excellence, and progress.”

03/01/2026

Our commitment to serving our clients and community makes us great. Thank you for trusting our attorneys to lead with purpose.

Happy Black History Month!

02/17/2026

Be sure to tune in to this in-demand CLE, "Successful Strategies for Ascending the Bench." Our founder, Chemere Ellis, serves as President of the George Edgecomb Bar Association, and has curated and will moderate this insightful CLE that will provide practical guidance and strategies for ascending the bench.

Registration closes today at 5:00 p.m. Eastern. Register at mygeba.com/events

We are excited to announce our next CLE, Successful Strategies for Ascending the Bench, on February 18, 2026 at Noon, presented via Zoom.

Becoming a judge requires more than credentials—it takes persistence, planning, and the right strategy. In this CLE, Judges Daryl Manning, Jeremy Beasley, and LaShawnda Jackson will share candid insights from their own journeys to the bench, whether by appointment or election (sometimes after multiple attempts). Learn which strategies worked, which didn’t, and how to effectively position yourself for success when pursuing a judicial role

Register at mygeba.com/events.

02/14/2026

Congratulations to the Asian Pacific Bar Association of Tampa Bay for a tremendous Lunar New Year celebration. We were thrilled to support APABA and can’t wait to attend again next year.

02/13/2026

By way of administrative order, two of Florida’s largest circuits (Miami-Dade and Broward) now require attorneys to disclose AI assisted court submissions and certify their accuracy.

We are curious to see how the circuits will enforce this rule and whether other Florida circuits will follow.

https://www.floridabar.org/the-florida-bar-news/11th-and-17th-circuits-order-disclosure-certification-of-ai-use-in-court-filings/e

Two of Florida’s largest judicial circuits now require lawyers and self-represented litigants to disclose AI-generated court submissions, and to certify their accuracy. Failure to comply could result in sanctions that range from the striking of the pleadings to monetary sanctions, contempt proceed...