Under Florida law a motion is not a pleading. Depending on which District Court of Appeal your trial court is located, you may need the motion...

The other answers are good but fail to mention a key issue. Legal malpractice cases against criminal defense lawyers have two additional elements...

NEED HELP Auto accident: Can the hospital take my settlement check for ALL money owed them, not just for services rendered?

Was the $10,000 paid by the BI carrier for the other driver? Do you have UM coverage? Did you sign a valid UM waiver if your insurer is claiming...

Most judges state in the order what you need to bring to the conference. As a general rule, you need to be prepared to give the judge a fairly...

It is not a question of "can" you have a jury trial. If you asked for a jury trial in your lawsuit then you must have a jury trial. It is...

What is the difference if a judge recommends a motion is granted or if she orders a motion is granted?

Was it a magistrate judge that heard the motion? Magistrate judges make recommendations that are sent to the presiding judge for an order. If you...

Taxable costs after verdict

The verdict is irrelevant. A judgment must be entered on the verdict. Once the judgment is entered, the party seeking costs must serve its motion...

I got into a car accident with someone who is not a resident of the US and who was in a rental car. What's the BEST next step?

Rental car companies are immune from liability under the Graves Amendment. You should determine if the lady who hit you purchased insurance from...

Legal obligation to report a traffic accident

If there was any damage to a car, property, or person then he is required to make a report to law enforcement. Read section 316.066 of the Florida...

In Florida, does posting "Do not trespass" absolve homeowners of injury costs incurred by trespassers.

No, but read section 768.075 of the Florida Statutes. It provides some protection from claims of trespassers regardless of whether a sign is posted.