In construction litigation in Florida, legal tools like interrogatories play a crucial role in uncovering information, clarifying factual issues, and shaping the trajectory of a case. Defined as written questions served by one party on another involved in a legal proceeding, interrogatories are an essential component of the discovery process. Parties to a civil litigation…
The use of a mechanic’s lien can cast a shadow over the relationship between a property owner and a construction contractor. Property owners who are currently building, repairing or improving properties in Florida would do well to explore strategies to both prevent the filing of a mechanic’s lien and effectively respond if one has already…
Every day, property owners in Florida find themselves in situations where they can sue a construction contractor for poor performance. For Florida property owners who find themselves grappling with poor workmanship from a construction contractor, the road to seeking justice may seem complex. Lawsuits against contractors are typically filed in civil courts and can be…
A mechanic’s lien, in the realm of construction and property development, is a powerful legal tool that contractors can wield to secure payment for their services. It essentially functions as a claim of money owed, with the property being developed is used as collateral for payment. However, for property owners in Florida, contesting a mechanic’s…
Trust litigation is a legal process that occurs when there is a dispute involving a trust. This can include disputes over the administration of the trust, the interpretation of the trust document, or the actions of the trustee. In the State of Florida, there are several types of trust litigation that can arise, including probate,…
In Florida and elsewhere, construction projects can be prone to various risks and uncertainties. The incompetence of either party as well as outside factors such as weather, zoning permissions and construction industry staffing constraints can lead to delays. When one party alleges that another party is responsible for causing a delay, construction delay claims can…
Construction disputes that result in legal action can be complex and time-consuming to resolve. However, there are steps that can be taken to try and resolve the issue without resorting to costly and lengthy legal proceedings. “Before taking any legal action, it is often worth trying to resolve the issue informally.” Regardless of the route…
A Medicare Dual Eligible Special Needs Plan (D-SNP, pronounced “dee-snip”) is a type of Medicare Advantage plan made for people who fall into the neediest of populations. D-SNPs allow people with Medicare and Medicaid to cover out-of-pocket costs that would otherwise be unaffordable to them. Medicare Advantage plans, otherwise known as Medicare Part C, are…
Homeowners Associations, or HOA’s control over 60% of residential communities in the State of Florida. If you are in the market for a house in Florida, it is very likely that you will come across an opportunity to buy one that is in an HOA community. HOAs govern communities based on a set of documents…
There are ways to avoid mortgage foreclosure in the state of Florida. To do so, homeowners need to understand the process and act quickly to prevent it from developing to the final stage of eviction. In Florida, a final judgment of foreclosure is an order granted to a financial institution by a court. The order…
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