Some companies assume wrongly that because they have less than 15 employees, they can treat their employees however they wish (including discriminating against them). However, such belief can be an expensive costly mistake.  While the Florida Civil Rights Act (“FCRA”)...

Late last month, Governor DeSantis signed into law a COVID-19 claim immunity shield, titled Civil Liability for Damages Relating to COVID-19 (Fla. Stat. § 768.38). Under the Act, businesses, educational institutions, governmental entities and religious institutions...

Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, our office has changed its policies to protect both our employees and our clients. At this time, we are not currently open to the public. We are conducting all meetings by phone or Zoom, including intake appointments. If...

Some business structures require that you file document with the Florida Department of State. Each of the business structures below require an annual registration as well as an annual fee of around $75.00 to $150.00. If you chose to use a corporate structure, you will...

Determining your employee structure is an important part of developing your business. Do you want to have employees or independent contractors? Whether you feel that you will need employees or independent contractors, you will...

The first thing to do is report the accident to law enforcement. Even if there is minor damage and you feel okay, you are in the heat of the moment and might not notice the extent of the damage. Also, it might take a little bit of time to start feeling your injuries....

What is a will, and why do I need one? A will is a written document that controls the disposition of property at death. Through a valid will, you get to decide who gets your property instead of the law making the choice for you. This includes property such as family...

The short answer is…it depends. Article X, Section 4 of the Florida Constitution is one of the highest forms of protection that a person can have regarding their homes and properties here in Florida. Known as “homestead exemption,” this section protects your home...

One of the most contentious parts of a divorce is alimony. There are many thoughts that generally boil down to the following questions: (1) Do I have to pay alimony? If so, how much and for how long?; and (2) Will I receive any alimony? If so, how much and for how...