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Sixteen lawyers from the law firm of Winderweedle, Haines, Ward and Woodman, P.A. (WHWW), were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© (2022), and three lawyers were named “Ones to Watch”, as published in dozens of city and regional publications in the U.S. including, U.S. News & World Report. In addition, Bradley … Read more
By: Brandon Degel, Esquire and Trippe Cheek, Esquire Understanding the processes, dates, and deadlines for challenging your 2021 ad valorem tax assessment. Over the next few days, Florida property owners and managers will receive their annual “Truth in Millage” (or “TRIM”) notices in the mail from their local property appraiser’s office. These notices are sent … Read more
WHWW is proud to announce that 4 attorneys have been named to the 2021 Florida Super Lawyers® list, while 3 attorneys have been recognized as 2021 Rising Stars. The attorneys recognized as 2021 Super Lawyers® include: Ryan Davis (Bankruptcy: Business), Jeff Deery (Business Litigation), Brad Saxton (Bankruptcy: Business), and Mya Hatchette (General Litigation). The attorneys … Read more
The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals’ recent decision, Hunstein v. Preferred Collection and Management Services, Inc., may have changed the industry standard for debt collectors in Florida, Georgia, and Alabama who use third-party vendors to prepare and mail collection notices. The Court itself expressly recognized that it’s decision, which interprets section 1692c(b) of the Fair … Read more
In his iconic ballad “Thunder Road,” Bruce Springsteen sings of doubt and redemption. Understanding that he is “no hero,” Bruce croons for a better future. He pleads with Mary to stop “wasting her summer praying in vain” and, instead, to join him on Thunder Road. If only she would climb into his car, hit the … Read more
Bankruptcy filings, both for businesses and consumers, were in a steady decline since 2010 and leading to the COVID-19 pandemic. Then when the pandemic hit, many Courts imposed moratoria on foreclosures and evictions, thus eliminating the reason many businesses and individuals file for bankruptcy protection. Additionally, PPP loans and stimulus funds were made available by … Read more
Early this year, the news in Florida’s business rent tax, the sales tax applicable to commercial leases in Florida, was that there is no news. After several straight years of reductions in the sales tax rates on commercial leases, the rates for 2021 held steady at 5.5% plus the applicable discretionary surtax. Today, only a … Read more
By: Michael C. Caborn, Esquire and Lauren M. Reynolds, Esquire During this unprecedented pandemic, the federal government, Florida government, and even local governments have taken unprecedented action to limit residential evictions, largely in an attempt to curtail the spread of COVID-19. The federal government, acting through the CDC and HHS, previously issued an Agency Order … Read more
Update: Hillsborough County tax went down from 8% to 7% effective March 16, 2021. The business rent tax reductions are coming back – and stronger than ever. ———- The Florida sales tax rates on commercial leases remain unchanged for 2021. In February of last year, the Florida legislature proposed a reduction on the rate of … Read more
WHWW attorneys Michael Caborn and Lauren Reynolds recently participated in the Winter Park Chamber’s weekly webinar series, presenting on the topic of Foreclosure and Eviction in Florida. Discussion included the landscape of federal and state moratoriums on evictions and foreclosures and what to expect if you are seeking to enforce a lease or loan documents or … Read more