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Real Estate Broker Liability for the Actions of a Real Estate Licensee

Can a broker be liable for the actions of an associate? There are many large real estate brokerages that employ many sales associates, and if an associate does mishandle escrow funds or commits other law or rules violations the broker may be liable and subject to a disciplinary action by the DPBR. Section 475.25, Florida Statutes … Read more

Florida Legislature Reins in Condominium and HOA Estoppel Fees

As a part of the sale of any HOA controlled home, or a condominium unit, title insurers and closing agents require estoppel certificates indicating the amount owed, if any, to the HOA/Condo Association so that the appropriate prorations are made, and so that HOA/Association liens are cleared upon closing by the closing agent. Until now … Read more

Vacate Default Entered Against Corporation Represented by Non-Attorney

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It is well recognized that a corporation, unlike a natural person, cannot represent itself and cannot appear in a court of law without an attorney. Nicholson Supply Co. v. First Federal Savings & Loan Association of Hardee County, 184 So.2d 438 (Fla. 2d DCA 1966). Courts have reflexively applied this common law rule prohibiting the … Read more

Make a Serious Demand, Seriously, Attorney Demand Letter

Attorney Demand Letter

 Make a Serious Demand, Seriously, with an Attorney Demand Letter.  Attorney Demand Letters, Florida Attorney Demand Letters Litigation usually begins, and can easily end, with a well drafted demand letter from a Florida Attorney. An attorney demand letter is a pre-litigation tool when an attorney reviews your case and demands the appropriate the relief by … Read more

Temporary Injunctions Based on Trade Secret Violations

Trade Secret Florida Law

According to F.S. §688.002(4), the phrase “trade secret” means information, including a formula, pattern, compilation, program, device, method, technique, or process that: a) Derives independent economic value, actual or potential, from not being generally known to, and not being readily ascertainable by proper means by other persons who can obtain economic value from its disclosure … Read more

Criminal Defense: State to Produce Witnesses (or Good Address) Prior to Trial

Florida Law Quick Answers

“The law requires that each defendant have sufficient time to prepare a defense, including the opportunity to utilize available procedural discovery rules provided for that purpose. Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.220(a) (1)(i) requires the prosecution to disclose to defense counsel the “names and addresses of all persons known to the prosecutor to have information … Read more

Contingency Cases: Commercial Litigation, Florida Attorney

Contingency Cases Most attorneys only take commercial litigation cases on an hourly rate basis. We take contingency construction cases. Call us for a case evaluation to see if your case qualifies for contingency fee representation. Contingency Cases Contingency Cases  – a contingency fee structure is available for certain construction case.  We look at different factors in determining … Read more

Contingency Construction Cases – Florida Construction Attorney.

Contingency Construction Cases Most attorneys only take construction cases on an hourly rate basis. We take contingency construction cases. Call us for a case evaluation to see if your case qualifies for contingency fee representation. Contingency Construction Cases Contingency Construction Cases  – a contingency fee structure is available for certain construction case.  We look at … Read more

Separating Motive from Intent and Proving a Civil Theft Claim

A Discussion on Florida Civil Theft: Does Motive Matter, or Does Intent Only Matter? Motive is legally defined as motive n. in criminal investigation the probable reason a person committed a crime, such as jealousy, greed, revenge or part of a theft. While evidence of a motive may be admissible at trial, proof of motive … Read more

Andrew Douglas, P.A. Construction Attorney Representing Landscape Architects

Andrew Douglas, P.A. Construction Attorney Representing Landscape Architects Andrew Douglas, P. A. is a South Florida Construction Attorney, our Construction attorneys handle all construction claims and construction disputes. We handle claims for all Florida Construction Contractors, including Landscape Architectss. A Landscape Architects is defined under Florida Law as: “Landscape architecture” means professional services, including, but … Read more

Andrew Douglas, P.A. Construction Attorney Representing Interior Designers and Interior Decorators

Andrew Douglas, P. A. is a South Florida Construction Attorney, our Construction attorneys handle all construction claims and construction disputes. We handle claims for all Florida Construction Contractors, including Interior Designers and Interior Decoratorss. A Interior Designers and Interior Decorators is defined under Florida Law as: “Interior design” means designs, consultations, studies, drawings, specifications, and … Read more

Andrew Douglas, P.A. Construction Attorney Representing Underground Utility and Excavation Contractors

Andrew Douglas, P. A. is a South Florida Construction Attorney, our Construction attorneys handle all construction claims and construction disputes. We handle claims for all Florida Construction Contractors, including Underground Utility and Excavation Contractors. A Underground Utility and Excavation Contractor is defined under Florida Law as: “Underground utility and excavation contractor” means a contractor whose … Read more

Andrew Douglas, P.A. Construction Attorney Representing Swimming Pool/Spa Servicing Contractors

Andrew Douglas, P. A. is a South Florida Construction Attorney, our Construction attorneys handle all construction claims and construction disputes. We handle claims for all Florida Construction Contractors, including Swimming Pool/Spa Servicing Contractors. A Swimming Pool/Spa Servicing Contractor is defined under Florida Law as: “Swimming pool/spa servicing contractor” means a contractor whose scope of work … Read more

Andrew Douglas, P.A. Construction Attorney Representing Residential Pool/Spa Contractor

Andrew Douglas, P. A. is a South Florida Construction Attorney, our Construction attorneys handle all construction claims and construction disputes. We handle claims for all Florida Construction Contractors, including Residential Pool/Spa Contractors. A Residential Pool/Spa Contractor is defined under Florida Law as: “Residential pool/spa contractor” means a contractor whose scope of work involves, but is … Read more

Andrew Douglas, P.A. Construction Attorney Representing Engineers

Andrew Douglas, P. A. is a South Florida Construction Attorney, our Construction attorneys handle all construction claims and construction disputes. We handle claims for all Florida Construction Contractors, including Engineerss. A Engineers is defined under Florida Law as: “Engineering” includes the term “professional engineering” and means any service or creative work, the adequate performance of … Read more

Andrew Douglas, P.A. Construction Attorney Representing Mechanical Contractors

Andrew Douglas, P. A. is a South Florida Construction Attorney, our Construction attorneys handle all construction claims and construction disputes. We handle claims for all Florida Construction Contractors, including Mechanical Contractors. A Mechanical Contractor is defined under Florida Law as: “Mechanical contractor” means a contractor whose services are unlimited in the execution of contracts requiring … Read more

Andrew Douglas, P.A. Construction Attorney Representing Air Conditioning Contractors

Andrew Douglas, P. A. is a South Florida Construction Attorney, our Construction attorneys handle all construction claims and construction disputes. We handle claims for all Florida Construction Contractors, including Air Conditioning Contractor. An Air Conditioning Contractor is defined under Florida Law as: “Class A air-conditioning contractor” means a contractor whose services are unlimited in the … Read more

Andrew Douglas, P.A. Construction Attorney Representing Commercial Pool/Spa Contractors

Andrew Douglas, P.A. Construction Attorney Representing Commercial Pool/Spa Contractors Andrew Douglas, P. A. is a South Florida Construction Attorney, our Construction attorneys handle all construction claims and construction disputes. We handle claims for all Florida Construction Contractors, including Commercial Pool/Spa Contractor. A Commercial Pool/Spa Contractor is defined under Florida Law as: “Commercial pool/spa contractor” means … Read more

Andrew Douglas, P.A. Construction Attorney Representing Plumbing Contractors

Andrew Douglas, P. A. is a South Florida Construction Attorney, our Construction attorneys handle all construction claims and construction disputes. We handle claims for all Florida Construction Contractors, including Plumbing Contractor. A Plumbing Contractor is defined under Florida Law as: “Plumbing contractor” means a contractor whose contracting business consists of the execution of contracts requiring … Read more

Andrew Douglas, P.A. Construction Attorney Representing Solar Contractors

Andrew Douglas, P. A. is a South Florida Construction Attorney, our Construction attorneys handle all construction claims and construction disputes. We handle claims for all Florida Construction Contractors, including Solar Contractor. A Solar Contractor is defined under Florida Law as: “Solar contractor” means a contractor whose services consist of the installation, alteration, repair, maintenance, relocation, … Read more

Andrew Douglas, P.A. Construction Attorney Representing Pollutant Storage Systems Contractors

Andrew Douglas, P. A. is a South Florida Construction Attorney, our Construction attorneys handle all construction claims and construction disputes. We handle claims for all Florida Construction Contractors, including Pollutant Storage Systems Contractor. A Pollutant Storage Systems Contractor is defined under Florida Law as: “Pollutant storage systems contractor” means a contractor whose services are limited … Read more

Andrew Douglas, P.A. Construction Attorney Representing Glass and Glazing Contractors

Andrew Douglas, P. A. is a South Florida Construction Attorney, our Construction attorneys handle all construction claims and construction disputes. We handle claims for all Florida Construction Contractors, including Glass and Glazing Contractor. A Glass and Glazing Contractor is defined under Florida Law as: “Glass and glazing contractor” means a contractor whose services are unlimited … Read more

Andrew Douglas, P.A. Construction Attorney Representing Architects

Andrew Douglas, P. A. is a South Florida Construction Attorney, our Construction attorneys handle all construction claims and construction disputes. We handle claims for all Florida Construction Contractors, including Architects. An Architects is defined under Florida Law as: “Architect” or “registered architect” means a natural person who is licensed under this part to engage in … Read more

Andrew Douglas, P.A. Construction Attorney Representing Roofing Contractors

Andrew Douglas, P. A. is a South Florida Construction Attorney, our Construction attorneys handle all construction claims and construction disputes. We handle claims for all Florida Construction Contractors, including Roofing Contractor. A Roofing Contractor is defined under Florida Law as: “Roofing contractor” means a contractor whose services are unlimited in the roofing trade and who … Read more

Andrew Douglas, P.A. Construction Attorney Representing Sheet Metal Contractors

Andrew Douglas, P. A. is a South Florida Construction Attorney, our Construction attorneys handle all construction claims and construction disputes. We handle claims for all Florida Construction Contractors, including Sheet Metal Contractor. A Sheet Metal Contractor is defined under Florida Law as: “Sheet metal contractor” means a contractor whose services are unlimited in the sheet … Read more

Andrew Douglas, P.A. Construction Attorney Representing Contractors

Andrew Douglas, P. A. is a South Florida Construction Attorney, our Construction attorneys handle all construction claims and construction disputes. We handle claims for all Florida Construction Contractors, including Contractor. A Contractor is defined under Florida Law as: “Contractor” means the person who is qualified for, and is only responsible for, the project contracted for … Read more

Does Corporation Need Attorney to Bring or Defend a Lawsuit?

Does a Florida Corporation Need to be Represented by an Attorney In Court? Yes, but with one exception. A corporation may not represent itself through non-lawyer employees, officers, or shareholders. Nicholson Supply Co. v. First Federal Savings & Loan Ass’n of Hardee County, 184 So.2d 438 (Fla. 2d DCA 1966); See also Szteinbaum v. Kaes … Read more

Four Bases for Attorney’s Fees Entitlement in Florida

In Florida there are generally 4 bases to obtain attorney’s fees as damages in a lawsuit. The general rule also known as the “American Rule” is that each party bears its attorneys fees in litigation, it is the default rule in Florida. However, here are the exceptions to that rule. 1. Statutory Basis for Attorney … Read more

DUI Law Summary

DUI (Driving Under the Influence of Alcoholic Beverages, Chemical Substances or Controlled Substances). s. 316.193, F.S. Under Florida law, DUI is one offense, proved by impairment of normal faculties or unlawful blood alcohol or breath alcohol level of .08 or above. The penalties upon conviction are the same, regardless of the manner in which the … Read more

Florida’s Homestead Exemption and its Benefits. Everything a Floridian Needs to Know.

This is a quick guide as to the meaning and benefits of the Florida Homestead Exemption. While many states have some sort of Homestead benefits, Florida’s Homestead laws provide the Country’s most generous set of benefits to its homeowners. The term Homestead exemption in Florida may refer to four different types of homestead exemptions/benefits  under Florida law: … Read more