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As a personal injury law firm with its main office in Ocala, Florida, we have received numerous inquiries about the recent outbreaks of Fungal Meningitis. The majority of such cases in Florida occurred here in Marion County.   While this issue … Continue reading →

Having represented hundreds of persons who have suffered a personal injury from many different causes—automobile accidents,medical malpractice, drug interaction, products liability etc., we have become aware that social media—Facebooks, Myspace, twitter, may have a very real and unintended effect upon … Continue reading →

The Telephone Consumer Protection Act (“TCPA”) is a federal law which restricts the use of automated equipment to dial cellular telephones.  It is unlawful to use any automatic telephone dialing system or pre-recorded voice mail to make any call to … Continue reading →

A new Florida law states that in the absence of a will, if a decedent’s descendants are also the descendants of the surviving spouse, the surviving spouse receives the entire estate if the surviving spouse has no other descendants. If … Continue reading →

As the political debate heats up we are likely once again to hear demands for “tort reform”  If this meant that personal injury accident victims would be entitled to just compensation only if they were truly injured and the other … Continue reading →

Consumers who purchase automobiles or other expensive products often have finance agreements which include a credit life or disability charge. Under some circumstances, a consumer who pays such a loan off early (including simply trading in the automobile for another) … Continue reading →

One of the most important things a business owner can do to minimize its exposure to its employees in the employment litigation arena is to draft job descriptions that specifically describe the employees job duties and the employers expectations for … Continue reading →

I am proud to be one of only five attorneys in the state to have received the distinction of being awarded board certification in both Appellate Practice and Civil Trial. I am sure however that most people do not fully … Continue reading →

Over the years as a medical malpractice attorney in Ocala, Florida, I have learned that there are several common but avoidable mistakes made by victims of medical negligence. These mistakes often reduce and can eliminate an individual’s chances of success … Continue reading →

If you reside in or are involved in the management of a gated residential community, you may want to know that effective July 1, 2011, Florida Statutes §48.031(7) (2011), now provides that a gated residential community, including a condominium, cooperative … Continue reading →