When I serve in my role as mediator, I typically have private sessions with the clients and their attorneys before the general session. When I discuss compromise and the reasons why it makes sense, I sometimes see quizzical or even angry looks on the faces of the parties. This tells me that the client has […]
In December, 2019, the President signed into law the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act which took effect on January 1, 2020. This law has made significant changes in some of the retirement account rules which previously existed. Some of the changes include delaying the date on which a person must begin […]
Is it important to understand your contract in connection with your residential real estate purchase? Consider the case of Florida Investment Group v. Lafont, 271 So. 3d 1 (Fla. 4DCA 2019). In Lafont, the Buyer had a financing contingency which stated that the contract was subject to the Buyer obtaining a conventional fixed rate loan […]
As we celebrate the joy of the holidays, we are grateful for the opportunity to work with you. We wish you and your family peace, prosperity, and happiness in the coming year.
“The warmth of home and hearth, the cheer and good will of friends, and the hope of a childlike heart to you all.” All of us at Gibbons | Neuman wish you and yours a safe and happy holiday season!
Over seven (7) years ago, I installed a fence that is on a portion of my neighbor’s yard. Is it now my property? We have been asked this and similar questions regarding adverse possession and boundary disputes. There typically is not an easy answer. There are specific requirements for claiming ownership of another’s property […]
“Let us be grateful to people who make us happy. They are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom.” – Marcel Proust All of us at Gibbons | Neuman wish you a safe and happy Thanksgiving.
In mediation, getting the case settled is only half the battle. I always say the devil is in the details. Once you have a settlement in principle, it must be reduced to writing (the “Mediated Settlement Agreement”). Once all the parties have signed, we have a binding agreement. I make it a practice to show […]
Veterans Day is a special day set aside to honor the men and women who have served our country. Gibbons | Neuman thanks all of America’s brave warriors for their sacrifices this Veterans Day .
Thank you to everyone who attended our Open House on October 10th. We had a full house and it was a huge success. There was good conversation, food and drink. Between our raffle, slient auction and donantions from those who attended (and even some who coulnd’t be there), we raised over $6,100 for the Alzheimer’s […]