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Florida Consumer Collection Practices Act

2016-02-02T12:25:28-05:00

In a Florida case of first impression, the Second District Court of Appeal ruled in a 2-1 decision that providing a written notice of the assignment of a debt as required under the Florida Consumer Collection Practices Act is not a condition precedent to a foreclosure action. The Court analyzed the original Staff Analysis and [...]

Florida Consumer Collection Practices Act2016-02-02T12:25:28-05:00

Thinking of bidding on a house or condominium at a foreclosure sale?

2016-01-26T15:40:25-05:00

Beware- you may be liable for thousands of dollars of unpaid assessments. Just because a homeowners or condominium association may have been a defendant in the foreclosure lawsuit (and mentioned in the final judgment) does not mean that such association’s lien for unpaid assessments owed by the prior owner(s) against the property has been eliminated [...]

Thinking of bidding on a house or condominium at a foreclosure sale?2016-01-26T15:40:25-05:00

Mediation: It’s OK, Go Ahead–Shoot the Messenger

2016-01-18T09:44:01-05:00

The primary components of EVERY Mediation are the exchange information, presentation of theories of each party’s case and the transmission of offers of settlement. Very often, an offer of settlement or advancement of the other party's theory of the case may solicit a response from the other party that goes something like "That no good, [...]

Mediation: It’s OK, Go Ahead–Shoot the Messenger2016-01-18T09:44:01-05:00

ON LINE LEGAL SERVICES—BUYER BEWARE

2016-01-05T09:32:00-05:00

Abraham Lincoln said that “a lawyer who represents himself has a fool for a client.” It is amazing that so many people want to go on the internet for self-help “legal services.” Of course, we are bombarded by all of those advertisements on TV touting how “they have your back” and you can call a [...]

ON LINE LEGAL SERVICES—BUYER BEWARE2016-01-05T09:32:00-05:00

Gibbons | Neuman Donates to Help Needy Seniors

2015-12-15T11:06:03-05:00

Gibbons | Neuman is a proud supporter of “Be A Santa To A Senior.” This organization provides very low income, needy seniors with holiday gift packages containing basic necessities such as shampoo, toothpaste and socks.   The packages not only provide much needed resources, but also some badly-needed holiday cheer to seniors who are often alone [...]

Gibbons | Neuman Donates to Help Needy Seniors2015-12-15T11:06:03-05:00

Firm’s Elder Law Attorney Speaks to USF Medical Students about Elder Law

2015-12-10T09:57:22-05:00

On December 4th, Elizabeth P. Allen, the Firm’s Elder Law Attorney, was a speaker for the education series at the University of South Florida called "What Every Dr. Needs to Know about Elder Law." The presentation was to third year medical students in USF’s Doctoring course.  Ms. Allen talked about the legal aspects of advance [...]

Firm’s Elder Law Attorney Speaks to USF Medical Students about Elder Law2015-12-10T09:57:22-05:00

GET TO KNOW ELIZABETH ALLEN, ELDER LAW ATTORNEY

2015-12-02T11:36:51-05:00

As stated in a prior post, we decided to shorten the name of the firm from “Gibbons, Neuman, Bello, Segall, Allen & Halloran, P.A.” to “Gibbons | Neuman.”  Since that time, we have been reintroducing you to our great team of lawyers ready and able to help you.   One of those lawyers is Elizabeth P. Allen.   [...]

GET TO KNOW ELIZABETH ALLEN, ELDER LAW ATTORNEY2015-12-02T11:36:51-05:00

Two Important Changes to Social Security Benefit Strategies

2015-11-18T09:17:04-05:00

Making a plan for your retirement is an important thing to do.  This includes planning for incapacity and death by having an estate plan (a Will, power of attorney, advance health care directives and a trust is applicable) and also planning for your financial future.  Recently, changes were made that will affect those claiming Social [...]

Two Important Changes to Social Security Benefit Strategies2015-11-18T09:17:04-05:00

MEDICARE OPEN ENROLLMENT- KNOW YOUR OPTIONS

2015-11-11T14:18:10-05:00

Medicare Open Enrollment began October 15 and closes December 7. If you have Medicare, now is the time to review your coverage and understand your options.   December 7th is the deadline.  The Open Enrollment Period is the only time all year when everyone with Medicare can change coverage. You can move between Medicare Advantage [...]

MEDICARE OPEN ENROLLMENT- KNOW YOUR OPTIONS2015-11-11T14:18:10-05:00

GIBBONS | NEUMAN WALKS TO END ALZHEIMER’S

2015-11-05T10:04:03-05:00

On October 31st, the Tampa law firm of Gibbons |Neuman participated in the Alzheimer’s Association’s  Walk To End Alzheimer’s event in downtown Tampa.  The firm assembled a Team of firm members, family and friends and raised donations of $5,515 for the Alzheimer’s Association’s yearly event. This is the second year that the firm put together [...]

GIBBONS | NEUMAN WALKS TO END ALZHEIMER’S2015-11-05T10:04:03-05:00
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