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Code Enforcement Matters: A Reconsideration
Can a code enforcement board or Special Magistrate rehear or reconsider a case, matter or issue previously presented? That is the question. Not exactly Shakespeare, but one potentially relevant to a residential or commercial property owner, or local governing body. Section 162.11, Florida Statutes (2014), governs appeals from final orders of a municipal or county
Investigating PIP Fraud Through the Appropriate and Effective Use of (6)(b) Requests
According to the language in the No-Fault Statute, an insurer is required to pay a bill within 30 days of receiving the bill in order to avoid incurring a penalty, interest, or attorneys’ fees. This presents a very tight window within which an insurer can investigate a claim where fraud may be involved. Section 627.736(6)(b),
Investigating PIP Fraud Through the Use of EUOs and Preserving the EUO Defense in PIP Cases
As medical provider PIP fraud continues to increase in the State of Florida, insurers must effectively use the available tools to investigate suspected fraud. Florida’s No-Fault Statute provides options to insurance companies to investigate suspected fraud by claimants (both providers and individual accident participants), with the ultimate goal of protecting the insureds and controlling the
Title Claims: How to File a Title Claim
The first step in determining whether you have a viable title claim is to review your title policy in detail. You must be sure that the defect you are concerned about does not appear as an exception to coverage in Schedule B of the title policy or elsewhere. Once you have determined a claim exists,
Title Claims: How Title Insurance Protects You
Unlike other traditional forms of insurance that protect you from unforeseen future accidents, sickness and natural disasters, title insurance protects an owner from potentially undiscovered issues when you buy land or a home. Title insurance potentially provides insurance coverage to protect you from financial loss related to a defect in the status of title to
A CLARIFICATION TO FLORIDA’S LAW PROVIDES GUIDANCE TO COURTS IN REGARD TO PROCEEDINGS SUPPLEMENTARY UNDER § 56.29, FLORIDA STATUTES, WHEN JUDGMENT CREDITORS SEEK TO COLLECT ON JUDGMENTS.
By Bart R. Valdes, Esq. and P. Hayden Haskins, Esq. On June 20, 2014, Governor Rick Scott approved 2014 Florida Laws Chapter 182, which revised Florida’s law on proceedings supplementary found in § 56.29, Florida Statutes. Effective on July 1, 2014, § 56.29, Florida Statutes, was revised to clarify existing law and provide guidance to
Attorneys’ Fees and Costs When Litigating Against an Insurance Company
Not every lawsuit involving an insurance company results in the award of attorneys’ fees and costs. The general attorneys’ fee provision, § 627.428, Florida Statutes, only provides for an award of attorneys’ fees when an insured prevails and an actual recovery of insurance proceeds is obtained. In fact, §627.428, “‘has consistently been interpreted to authorize
Deficiency Judgments in Foreclosure Actions
By Bart R. Valdes, Esq. and P. Hayden Haskins, Esq. Florida is at or near the top of the charts in regard to the number of foreclosure filings, the number of properties sold at foreclosure sales, and the total number of distressed properties. As the foreclosure process shakes out, many homeowners have decided to “walk away” and
Dealing with Association Liens and Code Enforcement Liens in a Foreclosure Action
By Bart R. Valdes, Esq., and Amber Ashton, Esq. As Florida continues to sift through debris left in the wake of the foreclosure crisis there are some issues that remain even after a property is sold at a foreclosure sale. Both homeowners’ and condominium associations, as well as local governments, often end up with liens that
New Mediation Requirements Put New Burdens on Corporate Entities in Litigation
By Bart R. Valdes, Esq., and Amber Ashton, Esq. The Florida Supreme Court has revised the rules relating to mediation and new requirements have been imposed on corporations and other business entities that are involved in litigation. Rule 1.720, Florida Rules of Civil Procedure, provides the basic requirements for all mediations in Florida. The purpose
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DSK Law at the 25th Annual IOA Corporate 5k!
DSK Law participated in the 25th Annual Corporate 5k in Downtown Orlando. This is DSK Law’s fifth year in a row running in this event. Partners Hugo de Beaubien, Kevin Knight, Deborah Mitchell and 28 other attorneys and staff members were amongst the 18,000 runners from over 700 companies and non-profit organizations, including 200+ CEOs.
Hollie Craft Wins LegalShield Administrator of the Year!
At this year’s Annual LegalShield International Convention held in Dallas, our very own Hollie Craft received the Provider Law Firm Administrator of the Year Award! Hollie was selected from over fifty-five candidates serving firms in the US and Canada. This is a tremendous recognition for a job well done! Congratulations to Hollie! We are both
DSK Law at OCBA Law Day 5k!
Partner Deborah Mitchell represented DSK Law at the Orange County Bar Association’s Law Day 5k Run & Walk with the scenic race course running around beautiful Lake Baldwin Park in Orlando, Florida. All proceeds raised benefit the Legal Aid Society of the Orange County Bar Association, Inc., and the Orange County Bar Association Foundation, Inc. The
DSK Law Volunteers at Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida!
Over 40 DSK Law attorneys and staff members volunteered at the Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida on April 18, 2019. Traditionally, DSK Law volunteers on Good Friday and we look forward to it every year. DSK Law was split into 2 teams: one team sorted 10,432 lbs. of frozen meat; and the other
Orlando Business Journal Announces DSK Law as Top 10 Largest Law Firms in Central Florida!
Out of 58 law firms in Central Florida, DSK Law has been selected as number 10! We are still celebrating the opening of our fourth office in Melbourne, Florida that opened its doors at the end of 2018. As we continue to grow, thank you for entrusting us to serve you throughout Florida.
DSK Law Exhibit at the 2019 Seminole Business Expo
Partner Lindsay Greene (pictured center) of DSK Law’s Orlando office represented the firm at this year’s Seminole Business Expo held in Lake Mary, Florida. Judy Ellis (right), DSK Law’s HR Director, and Mimi Gonzalez (left), DSK Law’s Marketing Coordinator, joined Lindsay to share DSK Law’s breadth of professional services with attendees. The Seminole Business Expo
Brett Miller Elected to the Board of Directors for the Brevard Achievement Center
Brett Miller of DSK Law’s Melbourne office was recently elected to the Board of Directors for the Brevard Achievement Center (“BAC”), where he also serves on the Governance Committee. The BAC is a not-for-profit corporation with a mission to provide persons with disabilities innovative services and opportunities to achieve personal success. By forging key partnerships
DSK Law Sponsors Paul C. Perkins Bar Association 2019 Judicial Reception
Several Partners and Attorneys of DSK Law recently attended the Annual Judicial Reception for the Paul C. Perkins Bar Association in downtown Orlando. DSK Law was a proud sponsor and supporter of the event as one of our very own attorneys, Brandon M. Sapp, is the current President of the Paul C. Perkins Bar Association for the
Senator David Simmons Selected as Senate President Pro Tempore
The Florida Legislature is made up of citizen legislators – citizens who still actively carry on in their business & professional careers, and also dedicate their time to public service as members of Florida’s Legislature. We are proud to announce that David Simmons, a Founding Partner of DSK Law, has been selected as Florida Senate’s new President
Richard Tanner Honored at ABOTA Reception
Our Tallahassee Partner, Richard Tanner was recently honored with a reception and plaque for his service as President of the Tallahassee Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates (“ABOTA”) for 2017-2018. ABOTA is an organization of highly skilled lawyers (both plaintiff’s and defense practices) and judges with multiple civic minded missions addressing the practice.
