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WHWW Named a 2021 Best Law Firm

December 21, 2020
Winderweedle, Haines, Ward and Woodman, P.A. Winter Park, FL

WHWW was recently named a 2021 “Best Law Firm” by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers©. Several of the firm’s areas of practice were recognized in the report, including; Banking & Finance Law, Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Business Organizations, Commercial Litigation, Corporate Law, Litigation – Banking & Finance, Litigation … Read more

Ground Control to Major Tom – Client to Lawyer Communication Protocol

December 9, 2020
Ground Control to Major Tom – Client to Lawyer Communication Protocol

In his classic rock masterpiece, Space Oddity, singer David Bowie tells the story of astronaut Major Tom. As Major Tom’s capsule orbits the Earth, he is having trouble communicating with Ground Control. Major Tom needs clarity, assurance, and understanding. Meanwhile, Ground Control simply orders Major Tom to “take your protein pills and put your helmet … Read more

Nicole Carolan and Heather Moraes Featured Speakers on Real Estate

November 24, 2020
Nikki Carolan and Heather Moraes Featured Speakers on Real Estate

WHWW attorneys Nicole Carolan and Heather Moraes recently participated in the Winter Park Chamber’s weekly webinar series, presenting on the topic of Reacting and Adapting: Perspectives in Real Estate Trends.  This timely presentation addressed current trends in real estate and strategies for adapting to it now and into the near future. VIEW VIDEO:

Estate Tax Landscape for 2021 and Beyond

November 12, 2020
Estate Tax Landscape for 2021 and Beyond

Now that former Vice President Joe Biden is projected to be the President-elect, we can start to focus on the policy changes that may be coming. For months commentators have attempted to predict the economic and tax changes that would likely occur under President-Elect Joe Biden’s administration, and while the details are still to be … Read more

Receivers Have a New Playbook with Passage of the UCRERA

September 22, 2020
Receivers Have a New Playbook with Passage of the UCRERA

In football, a receiver needs a good playbook. Otherwise, passes fall incomplete and teams lose games. However, until recently, receivers appointed to oversee distressed real estate assets had no statutory playbook. This often led to inconsistent results, unnecessary litigation, and title insurance problems. Fortunately, on July 1, 2020, Florida’s Uniform Commercial Real Estate Receivership Act … Read more

Update on Federal and State Law Impacting Evictions and Foreclosures

September 14, 2020
Update on Federal and State Law Impacting Evictions

By: Michael C. Caborn, Esquire, Mya M. Hatchette, Esquire, and Lauren M. Reynolds, Esquire Update on Federal and State Law Impacting Evictions What landlords need to know in a nutshell: All residential evictions are suspended through October 1, 2020 in Florida. In certain circumstances, residential evictions are suspended through December 31, 2020.  Landlords may proceed … Read more

New Florida Laws Provide Solutions for Landlords and Tenants During the Pandemic

September 3, 2020
New Florida Laws Provide Solutions for Landlords and Tenants During the Pandemic

The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has impacted nearly every aspect of daily life, including the need to keep a safe distance from others. We have adapted by creating solutions to limit human contact and promote health and safety, such as grocery store delivery services, virtual happy hours, and virtual at-home workouts, just to name a few. … Read more

Sixteen from WHWW Named 2021 Best Lawyers in America©, Four Named “Ones to Watch” and Jeff Deery and Randy Rush Named Lawyers of the Year

August 21, 2020

ORLANDO, FL — 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© (2021), and four 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. … Read more

Q&A for Landlords: Keys to Surviving Tenant Bankruptcies

June 29, 2020
Q&A for Landlords: Keys to Surviving Tenant Bankruptcies

By: Ryan E. Davis, Heather S. Moraes, and Bradley M. Saxton How does a landlord best protect and shield itself from the economic turmoil of its tenants? The Coronavirus (COVID-19) has had pronounced impacts on the retail industry, and likely will continue to affect retail for some time to come. Many retail tenants, for the … Read more

WHWW Attorneys Named 2020 Super Lawyers & Rising Stars

June 18, 2020

Three WHWW attorneys were recently selected as 2020 Florida Super Lawyers: Ryan E. Davis (Bankruptcy); J. Jeffrey Deery (General Litigation); and Bradley M. Saxton (Bankruptcy). Five attorneys were named as Rising Stars: Michael P. Carolan (Real Estate); Nicole Latham Carolan (Real Estate, Land Use/Zoning); Brandon DeGel (Business Litigation); Heidi M. Mitchell (General Litigation); and C. … Read more