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On May 18th, Widerman Malek, PL, Platinum Sponsors for the Orlando chapter of the ACC, conducted a CLE seminar at the Orlando Science Center. ACC members attended the seminar put on by Widerman Malek attorneys which included, Mark Warzecha, Mark Malek, Kelly Swartz and, Daniel Pierron. The seminar addressed recent trends in Mergers & Acquisitions […]

Interpleader: Compelling Two Parties to Litigate

Generally, it is understood that one person cannot drag two others into court and force them to fight out an issue.  However, as with most things in the law, there are exceptions to this idea.  The concept of interpleader is that sometimes one party can compel two or more other parties to determine their rights […]

Losing by Default: Why You Should Never Ignore a Lawsuit

If you have been served with papers for a lawsuit, the temptation to hide your head and pretend it isn’t happening can be very strong and alluring.  However, you should never give in to this temptation because if you do, you could end up losing the lawsuit without ever having the chance to make your […]

The Civil Side of a Criminal Wrongdoing

When someone commits a crime, we typically think about what they could be facing in terms of criminal consequences: probation, imprisonment, and perhaps a fine.  However, there is an entirely other side of the coin, and that has to do with the civil liability they may be facing. Criminal vs. Civil liability: similarities and differences […]

Widerman Malek Family Picnic 2016

On Saturday, May 21st, we had a beautiful day for the 6th Annual Widerman Malek family picnic, which was held at the Howard E. Futch Park in Indialantic. We all enjoyed the great food, games, visiting and entertainment. Some of the families also spent time at the beach, surfing and enjoying the great day and […]

Minimum Contacts and the International Shoe Case

If you have ever wanted to sue a business (or a person) you probably know that one of the first things you must do is establish that the court has personal jurisdiction over the defendant.  Personal jurisdiction means that the court has the ability to exercise its authority over the defendant and force the defendant […]

On Friday, May 27th, the team of Widerman Malek went to Space Coast Stadium in Viera to view the game between the Brevard County Manatees vs. the Tampa Yankees. Please feel free to view pictures of the event below.

Widerman Malek, PL sponsored a table at the Women of Excellence Awards Gala on May 19, 2016 and had a great time at the event. The gala was packed with many friends, clients, and acquaintances. Mary Kinberg, Business Development Director from Widerman Malek, was honored to be one of the nominees for the award “Professional Accomplishments in […]

What’s Required on a Legal Litigation Information Sheet

In the event that you are filing a lawsuit against another person, whether it is for a divorce, accident, or other terms for suing another, having a legal litigation information sheet is required for many states. It may or may not be required in the state that you reside in, but may be required in […]

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