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Why Every Lawyer And Client Should Be Fighting To Stop The "Meaningful Attorney Involvement" Doctrine From Spreading

FDCPA Defense

Few things are more fundamental in the law than the principle that a lawyer owes a duty of loyalty to the client, a duty to be vigorous advocate within the bounds of the law, and a duty to maintain the client’s confidences and preserve the attorney-client privilege. Welcome to everyday life as a creditorsrights attorney.

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Serving a Defendant in a Residential Foreclosure Action by Publication

Jimerson Firm

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. If the defendant fails to file written defenses in the thirty (30) day period, the plaintiff can move for a default foreclosure judgment. 49.09, Fla. See Shepheard v.