Litigation is the term used to describe the process of legal proceedings to settle a dispute between two parties. In the state of Florida, most civil litigation cases are able to settle outside of court. However, in the event both parties cannot agree the case will then be determined in court. If you need a […]
Lawyers in general are not looked upon favorably. Public opinion is that the people in this profession are only in it for the money; they don’t care about the people. There are jokes, criticisms and “lower than pond scum” comments made about attorneys every day. Here’s one joke; “Do you know the difference between an […]
This is a saying that’s been heard over and over again. “Is the best defense really a good offense?” In the sports world that may hold true. In real life, not so much. A perfect example might be the current political atmosphere. If a candidate is accused of some unpolitician-like behavior, does the public immediately […]
When you have an illness where do you go to get treatment? Do you go to a general practitioner? What if you had a heart condition? Would you still see a general practitioner or would you see someone who specialized in heart conditions like a cardiologist? I’m guessing you would see the cardiologist. That’s not […]
If you find yourself in a courtroom and you aren’t the one initiating the court case, you are most likely the defendant. This is not the position anyone likes to find themselves in. Even the wording on the docket is intimidating, “The State of ________ vs you”. The whole state is against you; at least […]
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Immigration; this is a hot topic in the news today. We are all hearing about illegal immigrants, immigrants performing work in the United States, immigrant being allowed to get driver’s licenses or immigrants receiving welfare benefits. With all of this buzzing around, do you really know what the laws are surrounding immigration? We are here […]
There has been much concern over toxic mold and the serious health concerns that they present over the years. Most molds are actually pretty harmless, but in warm, humid weather like Florida, toxic molds can grow to dangerous levels. Some of these molds can be found in your home and can cause devastating health complications. […]
As is always the case every year right before school starts, the Melbourne Law Firm of Widerman Malek hosted an ice cream social for the kids of the Florida based law firm as a little party just before school gets back in session. The ice cream social is a great way for all the Widerman […]
