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Repeat Violence Injunction in Florida

By Sean Lopez / November 21, 2024 /

There are various injunctions that can be filed against someone who attempts to, or succeeds in harming you in the state of Florida. These injunctions are intended to protect you and your family from violence of various kinds. Repeat violence is one of the various kinds of violent actions that are forbidden under Florida law.…

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Financing and Commercial Mortgages

By Sean Lopez / November 20, 2024 /

Your decision to purchase a commercial property is a momentous one for you. Quite a bit is at stake when you have taken on this large purchase. Hopefully, you could negotiate terms to make the deal successful for you. Besides the property’s purchase price, one of the most crucial things you must negotiate is the…

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How to File a Claim for Surplus Funds

By Sean Lopez / November 15, 2024 /

You must understand your legal rights before, during, and after a foreclosure to protect your financial interests. One valuable resource to consider during this challenging time is a real estate lawyer. By consulting a lawyer, you can gain valuable insights and guidance on exercising important rights, including how to proceed with claiming surplus funds from…

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Lease Contracts

By Sean Lopez / November 10, 2024 /

Lease contracts have significant financial consequences for both the lessor and lessee. For the lessee, you may be deciding on a place to live or locate your business. You might be leasing a piece of equipment crucial to your business. Once you enter a lease, the terms might apply and affect your life or business…

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Why Is It Better to Hire a Lawyer for Surplus Funds Recovery vs. a Surplus Funds Agent?

By Sean Lopez / November 5, 2024 /

The foreclosure process does not always end when the bank takes your home after you fall behind on payments. You still have a contract with the bank, and a financial relationship may survive the foreclosure sale. You may still owe the bank money if your property is underwater. However, the bank may also owe you…

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Public or Private Development Projects

By Sean Lopez / October 11, 2024 /

Contractors may do work for both public and private entities. Both can be valuable sources of business, and it is common for contractors to have divisions that work with both types of clients. However, these contracts have many substantive differences, and the rules may not be the same (even if there are overlapping principles). It…

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Why You Need to Work With a Clemency Lawyer

By Sean Lopez / October 9, 2024 /

If you find yourself facing criminal consequences, feel that you’ve run out of options, but are still desperate for a second chance, a clemency lawyer can significantly benefit you. The path to seeking clemency can be complex, with legal jargon and complicated procedures. An experienced clemency lawyer can guide you through the entire process and…

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What is Defamation Law?

By Sean Lopez / October 7, 2024 /

Defamation can have significant consequences for individuals and their reputations. First Amendment protections apply to many kinds of speech, and legal protections afforded by the United States Constitution are extremely important. However, one also has no unlimited right to say whatever they want at any time. People generally have some protection from false things being…

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Why Should You Have a Lawyer Help With Real Estate?

By Sean Lopez / October 3, 2024 /

There should be little doubt that you need a lawyer to help you with any real estate transaction. While it may be tempting to handle the transaction yourself or rely solely on a real estate agent, having a lawyer can provide valuable legal experience and protection throughout the process. Taking a DIY approach to the…

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Failure to Maintain – Units, Common Space, Personal Property

By Sean Lopez / September 9, 2024 /

Both you and your landlord have various duties that you each must perform under the terms of your lease agreement. You must pay rent and follow the other restrictions that the lease imposes on you. Otherwise, you can risk eviction from the premises. The landlord has an obligation to maintain the property and make repairs…

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