Latest News from Battaglia, Ross, Dicus & McQuaid, P.A.

Appellate Briefs

The Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.210 sets forth the instructions and requirements for drafting appellate briefs.

Caitlin Szematowicz 12:31 pm August 26, 2020

Caitlin’s Husband, Brett Szematowicz, Appointed Pinellas County Court Judge

We are proud to announce that on August 19th, 2020, Governor Ron DeSantis appointed partner Caitlin Szematowicz’s husband, Brett Szematowicz, to be Judge of the Pinellas County Court.

Battaglia, Ross, Dicus & McQuaid, P.A. 5:04 pm August 25, 2020

Tampa Bay Times Best of the Best – Best Attorney/Law Firm

Battaglia, Ross, Dicus & McQuaid, P.A. is proud to announce that it has been voted Best of the Best by

Battaglia, Ross, Dicus & McQuaid, P.A. 11:57 am May 10, 2021

Caitlin Szematowicz Sworn in as the Executive Director of the Barney Masterson American Inn of Court

Partner Caitlin Szematowicz of Battaglia, Ross, Dicus & McQuaid, P.A. was recently sworn in as the Executive Director of the Barney Masterson American Inn of Court for the 2020-2021 year.

Battaglia, Ross, Dicus & McQuaid, P.A. 11:30 am April 22, 2021

Redactions and Confidentiality

If you are filing a pleading with the court in the State of Florida, it is important to understand that

Caitlin Szematowicz 11:15 am July 27, 2020

Case Management Conferences and Pretrial Conferences

If you have a case management conference (otherwise known as a “CMC”) or a Pretrial Conference (otherwise known as a “PTC”) scheduled in your civil case, you may be wondering what to expect.

Caitlin Szematowicz 1:22 pm July 22, 2020

Counterclaims and Crossclaims

There are different types of counterclaims and crossclaims in the State of Florida, this article will cover the different types.

Caitlin Szematowicz 10:23 am July 20, 2020

Jurisdiction Over Non-Resident Defendants

The State of Florida must have personal jurisdiction over the non-resident in order to properly hear and decide the case.

Caitlin Szematowicz 4:35 pm July 17, 2020

Class Action Lawsuits

A class action is generally defined as a lawsuit filed or defended by an individual or small group acting on behalf of a large group.

Caitlin Szematowicz 9:54 am July 16, 2020

Appellate Jurisdiction

This article will review the appellate jurisdiction of the Florida Supreme Court, Florida District Court of Appeals, and Florida Circuit Courts.

Caitlin Szematowicz 4:09 pm April 21, 2021

How to Fill Out the Far-Bar “AS IS” Residential Contract For Sale And Purchase

The Far-Bar “AS IS” Residential Contract For Sale And Purchase is one of the most important aspects to a real estate transaction.

Andrew Pardun 12:30 pm February 18, 2022

How to Buy Your First House

Purchasing your first home is something that you will never forget and it may well be one of the most important decisions that you make in your lifetime.

Andrew Pardun 7:25 pm June 24, 2020