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Unfortunately, Florida is a mecca for the shyster element, and there are apparently no rules on the kinds of advertising a lawyer can do.

Carl Hiaasen

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Carl Hiaasen
Age: 71
Born: 1953
Born: March 12
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Fort Lauderdale
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