The Boatman Law Firm, P.A. has represented numerous clients who are involved in Florida contractor disputes and Florida construction disputes. Often times, the dispute has arisen because the client agreed to pay the contractor a… Read More
“Get your tree off my property!” screamed one clearly stressed out neighbor to another. “Really?” Replied the other neighbor. “It fell on YOUR property, so it’s YOUR problem!” While it’s fantastic to see neighbors helping… Read More
Before Irma was even on the minds of Southwest Floridians, life was as normal and business was as usual. People, as they normally do, entered into contracts: contracts for construction of homes, purchase or rental… Read More
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced relief for those affected by Hurricane Irma. HUD has announced several different programs for relief. These may be of some help to you: 90-day… Read More
Hurricane Irma has affected Southwest Florida in many different ways. For some, their business plans have been shattered as a result of the devastation. Such shattered business endeavors could implicate an interesting legal doctrine called… Read More
In the small business world, corporate directors are often also the owners of a corporation and thus, the two frequently become confused. However, specifically within the small business context, it is important to note that… Read More
Chapter 727 Assignment for the Benefit of Creditors Assignment for the benefit of creditors is generally thought of as a state court version of a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy for a business. Some compare it to… Read More
We have all seen the commercials… A lawyer comes on your screen and begins explaining how you might have a claim for damages against a certain company. He asks if you’ve ever used such and such… Read More
In 2011, the Florida Legislature passed an amendment that made post judgment interest rates subject to annual change by the State CFO. As a result, post judgment interest rates have been effected as follows. Judgments… Read More
How important protections for victims can turn into tools of coercion Restraining Orders in Florida Florida Statute Section 784.046 allows a victim of repeat violence, dating violence or sexual violence to obtain a protective injunction… Read More