Florida's Oil Spill Lawyer | Appointment Not Renewed | Breaking News

Who Represents Florida Now?

Florida has lost a champion for the victims of the BP Oil Spill. Steven Yerrid was not reappointed by the Governor as Florida's go-to guy on the Gulf Oil Spill.

"Lawyers say there are billions in damage claims unsettled in Florida, and the attorney appointed by the previous governor to represent the state's interest says Scott won't respond to his calls and letters about pursuing the state's claims against BP."

"I think it would be in the billions of dollars," Yerrid said. "It would have a substantial, if not a mitigating effect on our deficit. The money is there, there's a $20 billion fund that isn't close to being exhausted, and my question is, what are we doing about it?".

Editor's Note: This is Sure to Put the Fear in Corporate Polluters Everywhere.

"This administration has decided not to retain the services of Mr. Yerrid. We will be pursuing claims in the future with the intent not to have to litigate," said Governor's spokeswoman Amy Graham. 

Thanks to Warren Elly and Fox Tampa Bay for investigating and confirming this tip we received last week. Keep it up.

Scott dismisses attorney for BP claims: MyFoxTAMPABAY.com

Stand By for Updates on Florida Oil Spill.com and read our previous coverage of this great lawyer who is no longer representing Floridians. He will be missed.

Previous Coverage

Florida Oil Spill Attorney Seeks Meeting With President

Sep 25, 2010

Florida Oil Spill Attorney has previously written about, Steve Yerrid who is special counsel for Florida Gov. Charlie Crist. The news is that Florida officials are now seeking a meeting with President Barack Obama, They seek to discuss ...

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Florida Oil Spill Legal Team

Jun 18, 2010

Florida Attorney Michael Maddux just sent us this interesting tip about the Florida Oil Spill legal team being assembled by Tampa lawyer Steve Yerrid. According to the Tampa Bay Business Journal, BP will have to answer and respond to ...

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Florida's Oil Spill Attorney | Damages Updated

Jun 17, 2010

Florida Oil Spill Attorney, says, "This, by everyone's measure, is a huge catastrophe, so I don't think the damages will be small,” We have previously written about Steve Yerrid, an oil spill lawyer appointed by Florida Governor Charlie ...

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State of Florida Appoints Oil Spill Attorney

Jun 10, 2010

The Governor then announced the appointment of Steven Yerrid, a Tampa lawyer, as the Florida Oil Spill Attorney. He has experience with the Skyway Bridge disaster and has a reputation as a fighter for the people of Florida in the ...

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