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

What To Expect When Hiring A Personal Injury Attorney In Florida

Hiring a personal injury attorney in Florida requires a few steps regardless of the accident that occurred. A personal injury attorney who helps on your case needs as much information as you can provide, and you will find that the attorney can initiate a case for you. The suit that you file should follow all the steps below. You must abide by the rules for these cases in Florida, and you might find that the case is resolved quickly because of the work that your lawyer did.

Aubrey Dicus 9:02 am April 20, 2021

Why You Need a Real Estate Attorney by Your Side

An interest in land is called real estate. The term interest the method by which a person deals with land. The person may own land, buy land sell land or lease land. All these terms show that the person has an interest in land. The transaction made to make the interest in land legal is called a real estate contract and once the contract is recorded in government records the person gets title to the land.

Andrew Pardun 9:46 am June 30, 2019

Power of Attorney Pitfalls & Pointers FAQ’s

Recently I’ve come across several “durable powers of attorney” prepared by lawyers who do not regularly practice in estate planning or elder law. In some instances, the power of attorney does not allow the agent to perform certain acts that the principal intended; in others, improper execution renders the document entirely invalid. Presumably, this is because the preparer of the power of attorney is not familiar with the major overhaul Chapter 709 of the Florida Statutes underwent in 2011.

Hunter Rawls 4:53 pm November 3, 2021

Six Attorneys at Battaglia, Ross, Dicus & McQuaid, P.A. Receive Super Lawyers Designations

(June 19, 2018 Saint Petersburg, Florida) Battaglia, Ross, Dicus & McQuaid, P.A. one of Tampa Bay’s oldest and prestigious law

Battaglia, Ross, Dicus & McQuaid, P.A. 2:02 pm July 4, 2019

Aubrey Dicus, Jr. Has Been Selected to the Senior Judge Review Board

(April 29, 2018, Saint Petersburg, Florida) Battaglia, Ross, Dicus & McQuaid, P.A. one of Tampa Bay’s oldest and prestigious law firms today announced Aubrey Dicus, Jr. has been named to the Senior Judge Review Panel for the Second District Court of Appeal, the purpose of this board is to periodically review senior judges serving on the appellate court and make recommendations as to their continued employment.

Battaglia, Ross, Dicus & McQuaid, P.A. 2:35 pm June 30, 2019

Rachel Drude to Speak at Seminar on Elder Care and Medicaid Planning

Battaglia, Dicus, Ross and McQuaid partner Rachel Drude will be speaking at two upcoming Seminars entitled “Elder Care and Medicaid Planning: Everything You Need To Know”.The first seminar is on November 6th and 7th and takes place at the SpringHill Suites Orlando Airport. You can find more information or register by clicking here: https://www.nbi-sems.com/ProductDetails/77044ER?N=0&ctname=SPKEM%2FR-77044ER%7C

Battaglia, Ross, Dicus & McQuaid, P.A. 6:26 pm June 30, 2019

We Assist With Hurricane Harvey Property Damage Claims

When your property incurs damage, it’s a stressful situation. It’s common to take relief in the fact that you have purchased an insurance policy to cover your damages, should you ever need it. You may think that once you’ve submitted your claim, receiving your money to cover your losses would be a streamlined and dignified process.

Jonathon Douglas 5:43 pm June 30, 2019

Can Differently Licensed Professionals Co-exist in the Same Professional Corporation?

Recently I have become aware of two Florida Professional Corporations (“P.A.”) that have, as shareholders, professionals with different licenses. One was in a transactional setting and one was in a litigation setting. “Is that possible?” is the question that arose.

Howard Ross 6:26 pm July 4, 2019

Safe School Zones, Safe Students

It’s an exciting time in Pinellas County as the students throughout the county head back to school. With it being that time of year though, there are a lot of things that you need to keep in mind to keep everyone safe as the students head to class.

Sean McQuaid 4:25 pm June 30, 2019

Tropical Storm Emily Inundates Tampa Bay With Rain & Wind

Jonathon Douglas 7:34 pm December 2, 2022

Battaglia, Ross, Dicus & McQuaid, P.A. Announces New Partner Jonathon W. Douglas

Battaglia, Ross, Dicus & McQuaid, P.A., one of Tampa Bay’s oldest and prestigious law firms, today announced Jonathon W. Douglas has joined their firm as a Partner effective July 10, 2017. Mr. Douglas will focus on Plaintiff’s Bodily Injury and Property Insurance Claim cases.

Battaglia, Ross, Dicus & McQuaid, P.A. 4:27 pm June 30, 2019

Is It Time To Put Some Teeth Into The Resident Agent Statutes?

It appears that corporate and limited liability company defendants have an advantage over plaintiffs if they are willing to avoid the resident agent statutory requirements or circumvent the requirements by using multiple layers of entity resident agents that have no entity officers or employees present at the resident office.

Howard Ross 4:35 pm April 20, 2021