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Small Businesses and the Florida Consumer Collection Practices Act

Posted on Oct 21, 2015 in Articles

In my practice, I often see that large corporations have large law firms and sophisticated information technology departments that monitor their business operations, while the small business owner struggles to stay abreast of the law and avoid unforeseen legal entanglements.  Unfortunately, sometimes the law is more of a trap for the unaware than a protection from mistreatment. A case in point recently came to my attention when a local businessman contacted me regarding a lawsuit that had been...

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Sad, But True

Posted on Oct 2, 2015 in Articles

After practicing law for almost three decades, I am glad to see that I have not become jaded.  Occasionally, I find a client’s problem particularly sad.  Often times, the sadness is a result of my knowing that the client could have easily avoided the problem, if only he had known what to do.  My firm’s moto is “Life Requires Navigation”.  Navigation means knowing exactly where you want to go and how to get there.  Getting off course can be expensive if not dangerous. A few days...

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What is Probate in Florida?

Posted on May 5, 2015 in Articles

Here I discuss guardianship in order to answer any questions you may have and define some of the terms used in guardianship cases.  Do you have a guardianship question?  If so, contact our Lake Wales Probate Florida Attorney at 863-232-5200. ...

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What is Guardianship in Florida?

Posted on Apr 30, 2015 in Articles

Here I discuss guardianship in order to answer any questions you may have and define some of the terms used in guardianship cases.  Do you have a guardianship question?  If so, contact our Lake Wales Guardianship Attorney at 863-232-5200. ...

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Do I Need A Will?

Posted on Jun 10, 2014 in Articles

A recent Florida Supreme Court decision reminded me of a series of questions people have been asking me since I began practicing law. Friends are always asking me, “Do I need a will?” “How much will it cost?” and “Can I do it myself?” always in that order. My answers are; “Probably,” “It depends” and “Probably not.” The new case deals with the third question, “Can I do it myself?” Before we get to the case, let’s look at the first two questions. If you do not...

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