Are Personal Injury Settlements Taxable?
As personal injury settlements often involve large dollar amounts received in a lump sum, it is important to understand the tax implications of your compensation.
Hiring an Attorney: Look for Red Flags
If you don't have any experience with hiring an attorney, you may need a bit of guidance in spotting red flags which could make your experience more difficult than it needs to be. After all, your attorney should make your situation easier to bear - not more stressful.
Are Notary Publics Legal Professionals?
Sometimes, those who cannot afford legal assistance turn to notary publics. Unfortunately, unethical notaries or "immigration consultants" practicing fraud have recently become a serious issue for immigrants throughout the nation.
Defining the Attorney Client Relationship
An attorney is bound by stringent standards of professional liability and responsibility. These rules define the attorney client relationship.
Reviewing Car Safety Ratings
When purchasing a vehicle, we look at gas mileage and functionality, but there is another important aspect of purchasing a vehicle - car safety ratings.
Product Liability During the Holiday Season
If you are injured by a product during the holiday season, Florida law allows for compensation. Contact a product liability lawyer as soon as possible.
What is An Initial Consultation?
If you’ve been hurt in an a car accident or slip and fall, your first line of defense is to schedule an initial consultation with a local Sarasota attorney.
Legal Industry Changes Facing Attorneys in 2020
2020 trends which were identified prior to the virus are still viable for those in the legal industry across the Sarasota region
Recent Product Liability Action by the FTC
With consumer demand for organic products on the rise, the FTC is taking on more of these claims with product liability action to determine how truthful they are.
Excessive Force Case Law
The term "excessive force" refers to incidents where officials who are legally authorized to use force exceed the amount of necessary force.
