We are proud to celebrate former judge Alli “A.B.” Majeed, who was named Citizen of the Year at the 2025 Florida Today Volunteer Recognition Awards, held at Eastern Florida State College in Cocoa. The honor recognizes Judge Majeed’s decades of public service, civic leadership, and deep commitment to the Brevard County community. This year marked […]
Retired Brevard County Court Judge Alli B. “A.B.” Majeed joins full-service law firm Widerman Malek (WM) to help advance its strategic growth initiatives and expand its mediation services. A.B. brings more than 27 years of judicial service and decades of legal experience to the firm. He is also the longest-serving judge in the history of […]
Do you jointly own property in Florida, but things aren’t going so well? Maybe it’s a piece of land you inherited with a sibling, or a house you bought with an ex. Now one of you wants to sell and the other refuses. This is exactly the type of situation where a Partition Action in […]
If you’ve ever heard someone mention a Lady Bird Deed and thought, “Is that a real thing?” — yes, it absolutely is. And if you’re a Florida homeowner looking for an easy way to pass your property to someone when you die without going through probate, it might just be your new best friend. As […]
Widerman Malek is excited to sponsor the Junior Achievement of the Space Coast Business Hall of Fame Gala this Saturday, March 1, 2025! As highlighted in the recent Brevard Business News article, WM partner, JA Hall of Fame inductee, and longtime board member Mark Malek, along with Laura Canning Malek, had the privilege of hosting […]
Creating Joy, One Toy at a Time! On December 12th, Widerman Malek team members proudly participated in the Global Day of Service by supporting Timmy V’s Toys For Kids event. Stepping into the role of “elves,” we had an incredible time spreading holiday cheer as we delivered gifts to local families. Witnessing the pure joy […]
Litigation can be a lengthy, costly, and emotionally draining process. As an attorney who practices as transactional, trial, and appellate counsel, I’ve seen firsthand how disputes can escalate into full-blown, multi-year court battles, typically to the detriment of everyone involved. While sometimes litigation is unavoidable, there are several steps you can take to minimize your […]
Of all the rapidly evolving fields of technology, artificial intelligence (AI) has become a major cornerstone of innovation. As AI systems continue to grow in usage, implementation, and sophistication, the question arises: can you patent artificial intelligence? The answer is yes, but with a few notable nuances. What is a Patent and Who Can Get […]
Acquiring a franchise has many benefits, including brand recognition, stability, developed business systems, training and support. However, that ownership also comes with certain limitations, requirements, and potential challenges. If you are thinking about buying a franchise, there are a few things you should consider before making that investment. The decision to buy a franchise should […]
