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Top 3 Differences Between A Collaborative Divorce And A Traditional Divorce
What are the top 3 differences you should know between a traditional and collaborative divorce? Read attorney Kim Hamill’s recent article in the Tampa Bay Business Journal to learn more. What is collaborative divorce? How does it differ from the traditional divorce process? Do I have any other options? These are common questions asked… Read More »
How An Attorney Can Help With Equalizing Payments In A Divorce
What are equalizing payments and how can an attorney help to ensure equitable distribution. Read attorney Martin Deptula’s recent article in the Tampa Bay Business Journal for more. When people think about divorce most people are drawn to the issue of alimony and, if children are involved, timesharing and child support. In Florida, however,… Read More »
How Can Mediation Resolve My Legal Dispute?
Litigation is costly and expensive. This is why many people are eager to avoid going to court in the first place. But there are alternatives to litigation when it comes to resolving a legal dispute. One such alternative is mediation. What Exactly Is Mediation? In simple terms, mediation is when the parties meet with… Read More »
The Importance Of Complying With The “Proof Of Loss” Requirements In Your Homeowners’ Insurance Policy
An insurance policy is a contract between the insurer and the policyholder. This means both parties have specific obligations that must be met for full coverage under the policy. In the case of an insured party, such as a homeowner, this typically includes a requirement to provide a sworn “proof of loss” within a… Read More »
Job Title: Property Insurance Attorney
Policyholder advocates law firm is searching for an attorney to represent policyholders in their first- and third-party property insurance claims and unfair claims handling practice causes of action. Qualified candidates will be detailed oriented, self-motivated, and be able to aggressively and professionally litigate an insurance claim to a successful resolution either through an amicable… Read More »
The Top 5 Reasons Why You Don’t Want To Litigate
Is litigation the best option? In Tampa Bay Business Journal’s most recent issue, 20-year construction and commercial litigation attorney Carl Mitchell dives into the top 5 reasons why you don’t want to litigate and the unexpected challenges it might bring. Click here to read the full article.
Jaime Girgenti And Frances Martinez Featured In Tampa Bay Business And Wealth Magazine
Family law attorneys Jaime Girgenti and Frances Martinez co-authored “Coparents and the 2021 Child Tax Credit” assisting readers to better understand the changes and made when President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 into law in March 2021. Click here to read the full article.
Understanding The Florida Probate Process
The death of a family member is often a stressful and confusing time for the survivors. Aside from having to deal with the loss itself and the accompanying burial and funeral, there are numerous legal issues, which together will be referred to here as “probate”. Probate is often misunderstood. But here are the basics…. Read More »
What Legal Rights Can A Court Remove When Imposing An Adult Guardianship?
There are many situations where adults may no longer be able to care for themselves or make certain decisions because of mental incapacity. If the incapacitated adult has not made prior legal arrangements, such as executing a power of attorney or a living trust, it may be necessary for a to petition a Florida… Read More »
The Best Lawyers In America© 2022
14 OLDER LUNDY ALVAREZ & KOCH attorneys have been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America© 2022 publication, one of the oldest and most prestigious organizations to rank attorneys in the United States. OLDER LUNDY ALVAREZ & KOCH attorneys recognized with The Best Lawyers in America© 2022 designation include: Michael Lundy– Family Law and Collaborative Family Law Rick Alvarez–… Read More »
