Our client is a hospice nurse who was injured on the job. A patient stomped her foot, tearing the LisFranc ligament. She’s had three surgeries, all of which were paid through Florida’s Workers’ Compensation Law. The workers’ compensation insurance carrier ordered pre-operative blood work through Quest Diagnostics. But Quest sent…
On April 2nd, Governor DeSantis entered an Order that started Florida’s foreclosure and eviction “moratorium.” The Governor extended that three times (on May 14th to June 2nd, on June 1st to July 1st, and on June 30th to August 1st). But rather than simply extend it a fourth time, the…
Many companies are breaking the law and you could be entitled to recover money when they do. According to a body of federal law designed to protect consumers, lenders, and our entire banking system, a printed credit or debit card receipt provided at the point of sale/transaction cannot show any…
The press is reporting that Governor DeSantis’ April 2nd Order suspends all foreclosures and evictions. After all, that’s what he said at a recent press conference. (Watch the video clip here.) But what the Governor said is not what the Order states. This is from the April 2nd Order: NOW,…
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act or “CARES Act” became law on March 27, 2020. Out of 335 pages, just over one page pertains to owners of single-family homes, townhouses, and condos. About a page and a half pertains to people who own and rent multi-family investment properties.…
Last updated on April 5, 2020. COVID-19 is rapidly changing our court system and the rule of law. Almost every day courts are issuing new administrative orders. I will continue posting as new developments unfold. As it stands, all state and federal courts are processing cases but there are several limitations.…
In addition to being rated a “Legal Elite” by Florida Trend Magazine and a “Super Lawyer” by Thomson Reuters, Evan has been designated “AV Preeminent” by Martindale-Hubble. According to Martindale.com, this is “[t]he highest peer rating standard.” It is only “given to attorneys who are ranked at the highest level…
This foreclosure case was the result of a bank force-placing insurance with its wholly-owned subsidiary for exorbitant profit. Our client had his own insurance with some of the best companies in the world and continued to make his timely, full payments. But the bank rejected those payments and continued to…
We will be joining the efforts to support the Bahamian people. Our office will be dropping off supplies at the Rotary Club as part of a coordinated effort with the Law Firm Freedland Harwin Valori, P.L. The Rotary will be sending shipments this weekend, weather permitting. You can drop off…
As detailed below, there were never any issues with this loan until a new servicer took over. At no point in time was this client unable to pay her mortgage payments. But for the bank and its debt collector/servicer, this case should never have been filed. Our client has lived…