Widerman Malek, PL is pleased to announce that Attorney Edward J. Kinberg has been awarded the rating of Super Lawyers for a third year and Attorney Kelly Swartz has been selected as Rising Stars. Attorney Kinberg practices in the areas of government contracts and construction law. Attorney Swartz is a licensed patent attorney who practices in […]
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1st Annual WM Putt-a-thon
Widerman Malek, PL recently held its first annual Putt-a-thon, a new WM tradition where team members compete to see who can putt a golf ball down the hallway the furthest, without touching the walls. Daniel Davidson was the victor this year.
What To Expect During Litigation
Going to court might make some people shake in their boots. It seems intimidating. The language seems complicated and confusing. The process is overwhelming unless you break it down into understandable steps. Here is an overview of how a lawsuit starts, goes to court and is resolved. When first realizing you have a claim against […]
Do You Need A Power of Attorney for Estate Planning?
Planning your estate is one of the best ways you can protect all you have and continue to work for. It not only makes the process of handling assets easier when it is your time to go, it also takes care of issues that may come up in the event you are incapacitated. According to […]
Widerman Malek Attorneys Host Japanese Patent Attorneys
On Thursday April 23, 2015, the attorneys of Widerman Malek, PL, were honored to host Patent Attorneys Tatsuhiko Abe and Myeong-Cheol Woo of the Shiga International Patent Office at their Melbourne, Florida office. During the visit, Attorney Abe provided the United States Patent Attorneys and staff of Widerman Malek with updates to patent opposition proceedings […]
Famous Securities Law Cases
Bernie Madoff and Martha Stewart; on the face of it these two would seem to have little in common. Bernie Madoff was an investment advisor and financier. He founded Bernard L Madoff Investment Securities, a Wall Street firm. Martha Stewart is known for her décor, recipes and homemaking skills. She is envied by women everywhere […]
Rise in Hit and Run Accidents in Florida
A couple, Joyce and Jim, who is enjoying the lifestyle of their very own paradise in Florida, walks eight miles a day. And why not? The weather is warm and the sun is shining almost every day. It is the perfect place to enjoy retirement. It was the perfect place to enjoy retirement until the […]
What is Formal Administration?
When a loved one passes and they have left behind adequate assets that go above and beyond the expenses of their funeral and burial, formal administration of their assets may be necessary. This of course can be avoided if they have a will or trust that names specific beneficiaries or there is joint ownership of […]
How to override a Power of Attorney in Florida
What is Power of Attorney? A power of attorney grants the right to a person or persons to act on behalf of another. In many cases the authorities provided by such a document are abused or mishandled. To put it as simply as possible, under the new Durable Powers of Attorney Act, it is very […]
Laws on last wills and testaments
Many people think that it is not necessary to leave behind any last wills and testaments about their personal belongings for various reasons. This is a wrong choice as in such a scenario, the state will make one on its own, which may create a point of contention and a series of law suits between […]
