Threat Assessment for Lawyers
Like all of us, I am consumed with sadness and anger over the apparent abduction and disappearance of Pinellas attorney Steven Cozzi. The lore of attorneys who kept a handgun in their desk drawer more...

Hurricane Insurance Claims in Florida
From litigating Hurricane claims on both carrier and insured side here are some helpful tips. Document Your Claim Begin the inventory/documentation before storms. Photos and video of the interior and more...

Post Insurance Claim Underwriting in Florida
Perhaps the single most compelling reason to obtain insurance of any type is peace of mind. Peace of mind that you can seek health care, peace of mind that you can repair your home after a hurricane or peace of mind that you will be protected if you are the cause of a car accide... more...

How to Hurricane Proof Your Business
Personnel Each business should develop a notification system for closure and evacuation. Many businesses have established a hotline to alert employees of closure. Email and cell phones are also an more...

Last Minute Tax Relief for Homeowners with Short Sales & Foreclosures
In case you missed it, as 2014 drew to a close the Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act was retroactively extended by Congress. Forgiven Income Taxable The Internal Revenue Code treats forgiven debt a more...