Attorney Expert Witness Services in Real Estate Transaction Litigation Matters

Recently, our office and more particularly Ray Garcia, Esq. has been hired to serve as an expert witness in various litigation matters. Mr. Garcia has served as an expert witness in not only attorney fee hearings, but also matters involving real estate transactions. The closing process could be quite complex and as a result parties tend to bring lawsuits against each other when the transactions go wrong. Whether it Read More

4 Common Examples of Intellectual Property Disputes for Which You Need an Attorney

Intellectual property disputes are a unique area of law since they are treated similar to property disputes, but there is (typically) nothing physical involved. In today’s modern world, however, intellectual property can be just as valuable as physical property, and often even more so. If you believe someone has violated your intellectual property rights, or you have been accused of doing so, it is important to have Read More

Florida Construction Law: 5 Common Causes of Defect Claims

For construction companies, one of the biggest causes for legal concern is defect claims. These claims can occur at almost any time, even several years after the construction is completed, which is why they are so hard to plan for, and defend against. Learning about some of the most common causes of defect claims can help you to take proactive steps to reduce the risk of defects on all future projects. Defective Read More

A Brief Introduction to Directors and Officers (D&O) Liability Insurance

One important part of doing business today is minimizing the level of risk that the company and employees are exposed to. One significant risk that companies overlook is having investors or other interested parties sue the directors or officers of the company, should its value go down. This is most commonly seen with very large companies when their stock price drops significantly, which is why about 95% of Fortune Read More

Don’t Lose Your Home! Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac Introduce Flex Loan Modification Program

The Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP) has helped thousands of people who were having trouble making their mortgage payments avoid foreclosure, and get back on track. This program, however, has recently come to a conclusion, leaving many people at risk of foreclosure, even if they just needed a little help getting back on track. As of March 1st, 2017, however, a new program has been rolled out by both Read More

4 Types of Debts that are NOT Discharged in Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

When going through bankruptcy you might expect to emerge on the other side without any debts. The fact is, however, that there are some types of debts that a Chapter 7 bankruptcy will not discharge. This means that you will still be responsible for repaying these debts, so understanding each of them before moving forward with the bankruptcy process is very important. Child or Spousal Support If you have been Read More

Understanding the Difference Between Surety and Fiduciary Bonds

Surety bonds and fiduciary bonds are similar in what they do, which leads many people to get them confused or think that they are the same thing. The fact is, however, that they are not used for the same purpose and understanding the differences between the two can help ensure you seek the right ones for the right situations. Both bonds provide important protections to the individuals involved, but in very different Read More

Florida Condo Law: An Introduction to the Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act

The Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act, or ILSA, was first enacted back in 1968, but due to a variety of revisions and amendments over the years, many condo owners and developers can be impacted by it today. The law was originally setup to protect out of state investors from purchasing a plot of land thinking it was very valuable, only to come out to inspect it after the purchase and find that it was of much Read More

Understanding “Bad Faith” Claims

It is unfortunate when a customer is unhappy with how an insurance claim is handled, but there are times when they simply don’t meet the requirements to receive a payout, or the payout may be less than the customer expected. When this happens, some people will attempt to file a ‘Bad Faith’ lawsuit to try to get the money they feel they deserve, or as a ‘payback’ for not getting what they wanted from a claim. Bad Read More

4 Instances Where an Individual Can File for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

Chapter 11 bankruptcy was originally set up to help businesses that are in financial trouble, but there are some cases where it can be used for individuals as well. It is important to note that in almost all instances, it is going to be better financially to choose either a Chapter 7 or a Chapter 13 bankruptcy if you qualify. When that is not possible, however, a Chapter 11 might be an effective alternative. Chapter Read More

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