Should I First Serve a Trial Judge with a Notice of Intent to File a Disqualification Motion?

First, you should ask yourself if you have concrete proof of this. Only if so would I advise you proceed. You should contact an attorney...

My tenant has a seasonal lease agreement. I made the mistake of not stipulating a late fee in this agreement, so they are always

Just because your lease does not stipulate late fees does not mean that they cannot be evicted for non-payment of rent. The Florida Statutes,...

If something is required before "initiation of litigation", does that mean before filing an actual lawsuit?

The answer to your question is simple. In Florida, "initiation of litigation," unless specifically defined in your contract, refers to the actual...

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Arbitration - Would an interlocutory appeal of a motion to quash service of process cause a waiver of arbitration rights?

Very interesting issue, but I believe the most important fact you've set forth is the fact that no answer has been filed on the complaint. Thus, I...

The above answers are generally correct, except if there was a third person present during your settlement discussion with your attorney, such as...

Independent contractor liability

Interesting scenario. I can tell you right off the bat that there are generally two cause of action theories pertaining to car crashes: (1)...

The victim's insurance company hired an agency to recover funds from me that they paid to their insured. Please advise.

Before doing so, I would advise consulting a lawyer for a nominal fee. A lawyer will be able to at least negotiate a payment plan for you, or...

Should I have to pay my deductible when the damage is due to negligence from another party?

Yes, you will be required to pay your deductible, regardless of who was at fault. However, there is a possibility that you can get your deductible...

If we accept a Global Seetlement from my Auto Insr will this hurt a different case against Doctors and Hospital for negligence ?

As this is a very sensitive case, the wording of the settlement agreement must be carefully read. First, if I were you, I would insist on a...

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Can i get lawyers fees for a case that was dismissed?

As often, the answer is MAYBE. Attorney's fees are awarded under particular and applicable statutes, rules, and contract terms (if there is a...