Litigation can be a lengthy, costly, and emotionally draining process. As an attorney who practices as transactional, trial, and appellate counsel, I’ve seen firsthand how disputes can escalate into full-blown, multi-year court battles, typically to the detriment of everyone involved. While sometimes litigation is unavoidable, there are several steps you can take to minimize your […]
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Mason Williams Recognized as 2024 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch
Congratulations to J. Mason Williams IV for his recognition in the 2024 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America. He’s been highlighted for his work in: Commercial Litigation Litigation – Construction Litigation – Trusts and Estates Lawyers recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America are divided by geographic region and practice areas, and […]
Florida Supreme Court Adopts Federal Summary Judgment Standard
On April 29, 2021, the Florida Supreme Court decided that Florida will now follow the federal summary judgment standard and adopt the text of the federal summary judgment rule as opposed to crafting a new Florida-specific rule. However, the court did make one minor change, which includes that a court “shall,” as opposed to the […]
Ensuring Your Temporary Injunction Is Not Too Temporary
Recently, the Fifth District Court of Appeal delivered a decision that will affect how parties obtain a temporary injunction from the trial court after a default judgment. In Howell et al. v. Orange Lake Country Club, Inc., the trial court granted a default judgment against the defendants after striking their pleadings. After the default judgment, […]
What’s the Appeal – Do You Need an Appellate Lawyer?
Maybe you are embroiled in litigation or the issues are complex or the stakes are high. Perhaps you have already considered the potential for appeal, and the final judgment may have already been entered in your case. That is, a winner and a loser have already been declared and the reality of an appeal is […]
Why you should never want to see anyone in court
Why you should never want to see anyone in court. By Charles P. Castellon, Esq. All rights reserved, 2017 © It’s beyond debate that we’re a litigious society. Ingrained in American culture is the declaration “I’ll see you in court.” This article will provide an overview of what litigation is about, its costs and ways […]
Unseen Obstacles You May Face in Court When Fighting a Lawsuit
If you have been sued, your first reaction might be that you are going to fight it with everything you have got. While this is understandable, it may not always be in your best interests to fight, even if you think you have a great defense. Here are a few things that might pop up […]
Katie McLaughlin Taking Sandwich Giant Subway to Court
If you are not familiar with the name Katie McLaughlin, she is the ex-wife of former Subway spokesperson Jared Fogle. She has not only divorced the convicted sex offender, but is now taking the sandwich chain to court which Fogle used to represent. The reasoning behind her taking the sandwich chain to court is to […]
