Jimerson Firm

JANUARY 7, 2021

On July 1, 2020, the Occupational Freedom and Opportunity Act (the “Act”) became law, which eliminated some barriers for construction contractors to become licensed in Florida. Background of Construction Contractor Licensing Requirements. 61G4-16, F.A.C. License by Examination. 489.113, Fla.

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Jimerson Firm

AUGUST 14, 2020

Managing Problem Construction Projects in Turbulent Times: Tools for Success is a multi-part education series designed for business owners and leaders in the construction industry. This webinar was presented by three of our partners from the construction industry team. Presenters: James O. “Joby” Birr, III, Esq.

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Jimerson Firm

JULY 22, 2020

Managing Problem Construction Projects in Turbulent Times: Tools for Success is a multi-part education series designed for business owners and leaders in the construction industry. This webinar is presented by three of our partners from the construction industry team. Presenters: James O. “Joby” Birr, III, Esq.

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Jimerson Firm

OCTOBER 27, 2020

The webinar covered options subcontractors and suppliers can take upon nonpayment on a construction project. This webinar was the sixth of a multi-part education series for business owners and leaders in the Construction Industry. Part 4: Lien Law for Prime Contractors – originally aired August 6, 2020 – Watch Now.

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Jimerson Firm

JULY 1, 2020

Managing Problem Construction Projects in Turbulent Times: Tools for Success is a multi-part education series designed for business owners and leaders in the construction industry. This webinar is presented by three of our partners from the construction industry team. Presenters: James O. “Joby” Birr, III, Esq.

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NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

FEBRUARY 23, 2020

So, if your law firm is really bad about keeping in touch with clients and referrals sources, why not pretend like you just started your law firm? So, what would you do if you were reopening a law firm, say , 10 years in? Rebrand as if you’re branding your law firm for the first.

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Jimerson Firm

JULY 10, 2020

Contractors cannot file mechanic’s liens on public construction projects, such as work on military bases, courthouses, or government owned buildings. 3131-3134 , fills in this gap by protecting certain levels of subcontractors and material suppliers from general contractors who fail to pay them on federal construction projects.

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NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Sorry to be morbid ( that’s a great Cat Stevens’ song, though ) — but do you know what will happen to you r law firm if you die or become disabled?? Here ’ s hoping that doesn’t happen; but, if it did, are you ultimately placing the unenviable task of winding down your law firm upon your family?

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NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

JANUARY 8, 2019

Law firms work vigorously to convert leads: to get those leads to pay retainers and sign engagement agreements. This paucity of response is one of the reasons that law firms have a bad reputation for customer service. And, that’s why your law firm should adopt and utilize a client journey.

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Burr Forman

MARCH 22, 2021

Burr & Forman announces the addition of Bryant Hitson to the firm’s Construction and Project Development practice group. Bryant is an associate in the firm’s Mobile office. Bryant joins Burr & Forman after five years at a boutique law firm in the Mobile area. About Burr & Forman LLP.

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Jimerson Firm

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Florida-based Business Law Firm Makes Fourth Appearance on Gator100 List. Florida-based business law firm Jimerson Birr has been named to the 2021 Gator100 list released by the University of Florida (UF), which recognizes the 100 fastest-growing businesses in the world led by its Alumni.

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Jimerson Firm

JUNE 24, 2021

His distinction comes from his work in the practice areas of business litigation, construction litigation and banking. Birr was recognized for the 11th year for his work in the practice areas of business litigation and construction litigation, with eight as a Florida Super Lawyer after three as a Rising Star.

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Jimerson Firm

MARCH 24, 2022

Under his leadership, the law firm has been continuously recognized for its achievements, including the Jacksonville Business Journal’s “50 Fastest Growing Companies in Northeast Florida” and “Top Ranked Veteran Owned Business,” and one of Florida Trend Magazine’s “Best Companies to Work for in Florida” for seven consecutive years.

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PBWT

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

A federal judge recently allowed a trustee’s preferential transfer claim against a law firm to proceed but dismissed a constructive fraudulent transfer claim. The debtors had paid the law firm $90,000 in the 90 days before the chapter 11 filing. Insys Liquidation Trust v. 19-11292, Adv. 19-11292, Adv.

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Jimerson Firm

MARCH 10, 2022

March 10, 2022 – The Florida Community Association Journal (FLCAJ) has for the fourth consecutive year awarded Florida Based Law Firm, Jimerson Birr, with a Readers Choice award. This is the third year the firm has won a platinum-level award, after first earning gold in 2019. Jacksonville, Fla.

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Jimerson Firm

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Before a property owner can make improvements over $2,500 to their property, Florida law requires the owner (or authorized agent) to record a Notice of Commencement in the public records where the project is located. appeared first on Jimerson Birr Law Firm. 713.132(3), Fla. Authors: James O. “Joby” Birr, Esq.

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Jimerson Firm

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Pursuant to the Miller Act and Florida’s Little Miller Act, when certain subcontractors and material suppliers have not been paid on public construction projects, they must file their lawsuit on the payment bond within one-year after the last day labor was performed or materials were supplied to the project. Section 3131 to 3134. Knob Const.

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NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

MAY 24, 2020

But, there is a better way; and, a way that is becoming increasingly necessary for law firms. In the current environment, law firms are managing distributed workforces on the fly. It’s time to finally rely on technology to manage your law firm. No more coworkers in your physical presence to hover over.

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Collections Law

APRIL 18, 2023

A mechanic’s lien gives builders, contractors and some others in the construction industry a collection mechanism that other industries don’t have. These companies are typically not law firms. Do you trust a legal forms company to know the precise law of mechanic’s liens in Massachusetts? The requirements are rigid.

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BN Lawyers

DECEMBER 10, 2019

The underlying facts are fairly straightforward: Rotkiske sued Klemm (a law firm) under the FDCPA alleging that Klemm filed its debt collection lawsuit beyond the state’s statute of limitations. The Court employed similar statutory construction methodology in Obduskey v. McCarthy & Holthus LLP , 139 S. Santander , 137 S.

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Jimerson Firm

JANUARY 24, 2023

3d DCA 2013), the beneficiaries of a family trust brought an action against the trustee (an attorney), the trustee’s law firm, and the trustee’s son for breach of trust. For example, in McCormick v. Cox , 118 So. 3d 980 (Fla.

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Burr Forman

MAY 20, 2021

The firm received 23 total rankings across the firm’s footprint including Alabama for Banking & Finance, Bankruptcy/Restructuring, Commercial Litigation, Construction, Corporate/Commercial, Healthcare, Labor & Employment, and Real Estate. Jack Kowalski, Construction. Cheri Gatlin, Construction. Mississippi.

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PBWT

JULY 15, 2020

Generation Resources Holding Company, LLC (“Generation Resources”) agreed in July 2005 to sell the right to construct three wind power projects to Edison Capital in exchange for certain payments. The funds were then dispersed, with much of the money paid to the two law firms. The basic facts are these.

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Jimerson Firm

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

If a defendant cannot be located, then service may be effected by constructive service, i.e., service by publication, which is governed by Chapter 49, Florida Statutes. Before a defendant can be served by constructive service, the plaintiff must make a diligent search and inquiry to locate the defendant. Gualt , 259 So. 3d 119 (Fla.

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Jimerson Firm

AUGUST 11, 2020

The court, in applying the business judgment rule, held that the association acted reasonably because the association relied on opinions from a construction firm, a county official, and its own attorney when they found the garage complied with the use restrictions. Conclusion. Wahl, Esquire. Melissa Murrin, J.D. Candidate 2021.

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Jimerson Firm

DECEMBER 7, 2020

A Notice of Commencement signals the beginning of a construction project, and provides protection to the owner, contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers. The post Contractors and Suppliers: What to Do if You Receive a Notice of Termination appeared first on Jimerson Birr Law Firm. “Joby” Birr, Enquire.

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Collections Law

AUGUST 4, 2021

Unfortunately, those in construction come across builders, developers, or owners who are unwilling or unable to pay their bills. Contact our law firm for a free consultation. As long as the company that did the work has some sort of enforceable written agreement, it can file a lien against the property it worked on.

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Jimerson Firm

JULY 9, 2020

An easement can also be terminated if the servient estate is sold to a bona fide purchaser without knowledge, actual or constructive, of the easement. The post Understanding Easements, Rights-of-Way and Their Affects on Property Value appeared first on Jimerson Birr Law Firm. Quina, 174 So. 2d 590, 593–94 (Fla. 1st DCA 1965).

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NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

JULY 2, 2019

And, if you’re going to try to construct an elevator pitch that works, here are some tips: - Eliminate nonverbals so you can get to the point. To get started, visit Red Cave's NCBA landing page , and start running your law practice like a business. What are nonverbals? From here on out, you need to stay top of mind.

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Collections Law

JULY 1, 2020

As experienced collections attorneys, rather than providing a multitude of services to our clients in many different areas of law, we prefer to focus on debt collection and construction litigation with an expanded coverage area, which has resulted in our incredible success in Massachusetts debt collection.

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Burr Forman

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Rich, who was previously a member of Harmonia’s legal team at his prior law firm but did not speak on behalf of the company, explained that the long pendency of the matter was driven by the unusually long wait after the November 2020 oral arguments.

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In the Red

MAY 21, 2019

The Court used an example of a law firm leasing a photocopier from a dealer that also agrees to service it, all for a monthly fee. Although presented as a trademark issue, the Court found that Tempnology’s construction of Section 365 would “govern not just trademark agreements, but pretty nearly every executory contract.

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BN Lawyers

MARCH 21, 2019

Obduskey, a homeowner, sued McCarthy & Holthus, asserting that the law firm had violated the FDCPA when it proceeded with a non-judicial foreclosure prior to responding to a timely request for debt validation under Section 1692g of the FDCPA. Similar risks may lie in wait for attorneys who pursue replevin actions.

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Jimerson Firm

JANUARY 5, 2021

In Florida, lis pendens are commonly filed when a party is foreclosing on a mortgage, foreclosing on a construction lien, quieting title, seeking specific performance, or any action involving title to or interest in property. The post The Do’s and Don’ts of Lis Pendens in Florida appeared first on Jimerson Birr Law Firm.

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NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

JUNE 15, 2019

You know that to effectively manage your law firm finances that you need to create revenue projections, to establish goals for what you want to make.? Fortunately, there are a number of expense tracking apps that allow you to construct a contemporaneous record of your expense logs, right from your smartphone.?

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Jimerson Firm

DECEMBER 15, 2022

2014) (holding “[I]n derivative actions, there exists no conflict of interest between a corporation and individual director defendants at the motion to dismiss stage , therefore a law firm may represent all defendants without impropriety.”) (emphasis added); Voss v. Sutardja , No. 14-CV-01581-LHK, 2015 WL 349444, at *12 (N.D.

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NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

MAY 14, 2023

It’s important for law firms to create and manage a ‘ client journey ’. So, you have to ask yourself the question: ‘How do leads become clients of my firm?’ You can potentially poach lots of leads from other law firms, if you focus on the conversion process, as architected through a client journ ey.

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