Never Letting the “Thanks” be Taken from Thanksgiving
Saved from Darkness, Today We Give Heartfelt Thanks
We Will NEVER Forget
September 11th, a day that America will always remember. Team Z would like to ask you to take a moment of silence with us to honor all the innocent people who lost their lives on this tragic day in American history. We will never forget. – Team Z
Florida’s Future Coastal Construction … or Lack Thereof?
Florida is one of the most tourist driven destinations in the United States. The economy thrives on the distinctive attractions this state has to offer and, of course, the patrons who invest in them. The Sunshine State attracts visitors far and wide for its beautiful beaches, shady palms, and abundant state parks. Not to mention […]
Courage Required-Courage Inspired
Thomas Hobbes, the author of “Leviathan,” written centuries ago, conveyed his thoughts to the world about a properly functioning and safe society. Hobbes wrote about inherent liberty, but also about our duties to one another through both good and challenging times. Hobbes advocated that we each give away to a government a small piece of […]
Have Faith in One Another
Ethical Dilemmas Faced by Paralegals
It is mandatory for attorneys to comply with the American Bar Association’s (ABA) Model Rules of Professional Conduct (Rules). These Rules are essentially a code of ethics and define a lawyer’s professional and personal responsibility. Likewise, a paralegal must follow and abide by the same ethical Rules as an attorney. NALA, The Paralegal Association (NALA) […]
TRAP FOR THE UNWARY: MISSING THE DEADLINE ON SEEKING ATTORNEYS’ FEES
Every Florida attorney knows the rule that any party seeking attorneys’ fees must serve a motion no later than thirty (30) days after the filing of a judgment, including a judgment of dismissal, or the service of a motion of voluntary dismissal, which judgment or notice concludes the action as to that party.[1] But … […]
Building Your Dream: Is A Lawyer Really Necessary?
“Riding a horse is not a gentle hobby, to be picked up and laid down like a game of solitaire. It is a grand passion.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson For those of us with a passion for horses, home is not always where the heart is . . . home is where the horse is. […]