Widerman Malek is proud to be the Breakfast Sponsor for the 2019 “Block Kids” competition sponsored by the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC). The Block Kids Program is a national building competition sponsored on the local level by the Space Coast Florida Chapter, NAWIC (National Association of Women in Construction). The program introduces […]
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Ask the Question – Avoiding Bid Protest and Contract Disputes
Based on my 25 years of experience in practicing federal procurement law, the single biggest cause of bid protests and contract disputes is the failure to “ask the question.” While I can’t tell you what the question is because it’s never the same, I can tell you that by “asking the question” you can save […]
Ed Kinberg Presents Webinar on Small Business Joint Venture Agreements
On November 7, 2018, Widerman Malek attorney Ed Kinberg presented a webinar for the Florida 8(a) Alliance on new SBA rules for small businesses and the legal requirements for contracting with the United States Government as a qualified small business through a joint venture or Mentor Protégé agreement with a large business. Mr. Kinberg is […]
Widerman Malek Obtains Victory at Trial
On November 2nd, 2018, Widerman Malek obtained an order granting its client’s motion for involuntary dismissal with prejudice. This remedy is granted less than 0.1% of the time state-wide at the county level. This was a matter in which our client would have lost his business, and likely ended in financial ruin to himself and […]
Sales of Vessels and Memorandums of Agreement (“MOA”)
In general, contracts for the sale of a vessel do not fall within the federal court’s admiralty jurisdiction. Acting in accordance with contracts for the sale of a vessel – contracts for the construction of a vessel (or, shipbuilding) do not fall within the federal court’s admiralty jurisdiction either. However, contracts to repair vessels are […]
Options for Selling Inherited Real Estate in Florida
Option: Selling to an Investor There are many real estate investors very interested in buying properties out of probate. Some investors specialize in this market and manage marketing campaigns targeting heirs. The most common way to reach heirs is by getting their addresses through public record probate filings used to send direct mail pitches to […]
Why tenant security deposits are a minefield for Florida landlords by Charles P. Castellon, Esq.
All Florida landlords should read and understand the state’s landlord-tenant laws found in Chapter 83 of the Florida Statutes. A part of the law that contains pitfalls and has historically caused problems for investors is 83.49. This subsection covers tenant security deposits and the rules governing how landlords may hold and refund deposits following the […]
“Close More Deals with Alternative Financing” – Attorney Castellon to Speak Sept.
Date: Saturday, September 20, 2018 Time: 9:00AM – 4:00PM Location: Bohemian Hotel, 700 Bloom St., Celebration, FL Attorney Charles Castellon will be included amongst the speakers at this event being sponsored by Pact Prosperity. Mr. Castellon will be speaking on the subjects of credit qualification for mortgage lending and factors to be aware of related to […]
Appraisal Contingencies – What Home Buyers Should Know
Purchasing a new home can be both an exciting and stressful proposition. It likely involves traveling around to numerous homes and touring them with your realtor (if you have one) and trying to decide the best location for yourself and/or your family. When you’ve finally decided on the home, that is where the real work […]
Join the Contractors University on September 19!
Join Board certified construction attorney, Ed Kinberg, for the upcoming Contractor’s University. 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., with breakfast starting at 8:30 a.m. September 19, 2018 Hilton Melbourne Rialto Place 200 Rialto Place, Melbourne, Florida 32901 Contractors University promises to deliver practical advice on construction business practices. Rather than standard legal presentations, the University is a collaborative […]
