West Palm Beach Managing Partner Art Menor has worked through three recessions before the onset of COVID-19, and he knows that comebacks always follow the slumps.

Shutts & Bowen LLP is pleased to announce that Tampa attorney Elizabeth King was recently honored as the recipient of the 2020 Thirteenth Judicial Circuit’s Outstanding Pro Bono Service By A Young Lawyer Award, in recognition of ...

Paul Scheck, a Labor and Employment partner in Shutts & Bowen LLP’s Orlando office, was recently reappointed to the Orlando Regional Chamber of Commerce Board of Advisors for another one-year term.

Fort Lauderdale associate Deedee Bitran participated as a panelist during FIU Law’s Annual Successful Alumni Panel.

Derrick M. Valkenburg, a partner in Shutts & Bowen LLP’s Orlando office, taught a continuing education course, titled “Florida Construction Lien Law,” on October 23, 2020 at the Rosen Plaza Hotel.

Shutts & Bowen LLP is pleased to announce that Tallahassee partner Benjamin J. Gibson has been recognized in the INFLUENCE 100, INFLUENCE Magazine’s list of the 100 most influential people in Florida politics.

Erik F. Szabo, a partner in Shutts & Bowen LLP’s Orlando office, recently won re-election to the Greater Orlando Builders Association’s (GOBA) Board of Directors. He will serve another three-year term as an Associate Director ...

According to RE:MiamiBeach, a new noise ordinance proposed as part of an effort to clean up Ocean Drive could put establishments like Miami Beach’s The Palace out of business.

As the 2020 presidential and congressional elections approach, individuals should consider taking proactive steps in their wealth management by strategically aligning their financial goals with the incentives currently ...

Contrary to attorney perceptions, the Florida Rules for Certified and Court-Appointed Mediators do not forbid a mediator from offering opinions. Rules, such as 10.306(c), only prohibit opinions that are "inteded to coerce the ...

When considering real estate in your estate plan, it is important to determine the best form of ownership for each type of property, which may vary depending on the type of real estate you own.

Charla M. Burchett and Ashley S. Hodson discuss how the lineup of individuals and professionals that you choose for your estate planning team roster will determine the integrity of your plan for years to come.

Charla M. Burchett and Ashley S. Hodson discuss how after creating and implementing a plan for your estate, it is important to regularly revisit your plan to ensure that it is still reflective of your values and goals for passing along ...

The Fourth District Court of Appeal found insurers aren’t obligated to reimburse medical providers 100% of their charges after a group of South Florida medical providers challenged an insurance company’s interpretation of ...

The South Florida Business Journal reported on the filing of an $846.2 million foreclosure lawsuit involving 24 Lord & Taylor and 10 Saks Fifth Avenue locations across the country. Included in the lawsuit is the Saks Fifth Avenue ...

Shutts & Bowen today announced that The Legal 500’s City Focus on Miami law firms has recognized the firm’s as having a “recommended” international practice with strong connections to Latin America. The editorial analysis ...

On Friday September 25, 2020, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Florida will enter Phase III of reopening which allows many businesses to operate at full capacity. Navigating workplace protocols in the midst of an unprecedented ...

Fort Lauderdale partner Gary Bagliebter has been selected as a Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America.

Lauren L. Millcarek, an attorney in Shutts & Bowen LLP’s Orlando office, was recently appointed to the Federal Bar Association’s Earl W. Kintner Award Committee, for a term running through 9/30/2021.

This summer, Miami Beach Mayor Dan Gelber proposed measures to reduce rowdy behavior on Miami Beach’s Ocean Drive, including the creation of an Alcohol Control Board, earlier closing times for nightlife locations and a ...

Miami partner Patrick Lannon co-presented a webinar titled “Protecting an Inheritance in the Event of Divorce” for Ellevate.

Eric S. Adams, a partner in Shutts & Bowen LLP’s Tampa office, recently spoke with the Business Observer about how business attorneys have adapted to challenges presented by COVID-19.

In his role as Chair of the Forum Club of the Palm Beaches, West Palm Beach partner Harvey Oyer has recently interviewed many prominent U.S. political figures, including former National Security Advisor John Bolton, former ...

Fort Lauderdale Illustrated has published the 2020 list of “Top Lawyers” in Broward County.

Erik M. Hanson, an attorney in Shutts & Bowen LLP’s Sarasota office, recently presented on the “Basics of Construction Contracts” to students of Florida Gulf Coast University’s Construction Management Program.

Miami attorney Ana Portal participated in a panel titled “Preparing for a Career in International Arbitration: The Do’s and Don’ts” coordinated by the FIU College of Law’s International Law Student Association.

Florida Trend’s Florida 500 highlights the 500 most influential executives in different economic sectors throughout the state.

There can be no doubt that our lives are fundamentally different now than they were in March of this year. Virtual Zoom meetings have become the norm. We eat take-out rather than dine in. We shop online rather than visit ...

Brett Renton, a partner in Shutts & Bowen LLP’s Orlando office, will be a featured instructor at the 2020 Florida Airports Council Virtual Education and Training Summit, where he will address ongoing PFAS product-liability ...

Shutts & Bowen LLP partners Joseph M. Goldstein and Andrew Schwartz presented a 90-minute webinar where they provided an advanced survey of Florida bid protest law focusing on Chapter 120 protests.

Four South Florida attorneys discussed the impact of COVID-19 on commercial real estate deals in an article titled “Wuhan, Florida: COVID-19 Slashes Commercial Real Estate Deals in Stricken South Florida,” published by the ...

Woodrow “Woody” H. Pollack, a partner in Shutts & Bowen LLP’s Tampa office, will participate as a panelist at an upcoming virtual webinar for Tampa Connection on Tuesday, September 29, 2020.

Ryan C. Reinert, a partner in Shutts & Bowen LLP’s Tampa office, was recently featured in a Business Observer article discussing the expected tidal wave of commercial foreclosures and bankruptcies in the wake of expiring ...

Fort Lauderdale partner Joseph Goldstein has been certified by the Supreme Court of Florida as a Circuit Court Mediator. Following the completion of a 40-hour program as part of the process, Joe was certified by the Florida Supreme ...

According to an article published by The American Lawyer, big firms have no set plans to discontinue remote work policies applied during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Fort Lauderdale partner Edward O’Sheehan  was recently recognized as “Attorney of the Year” by Legal Aid Service of Broward County (LAS) and Coast to Coast Legal Aid of South Florida (CCLA).

Miami partner Aliette DelPozo Rodz has been selected as a Take a Walk in Her Shoes honoree for her outstanding and admired community leadership.

Shutts & Bowen is pleased to announce its inclusion in Law360’s 2020 Diversity Snapshot, a report compiled by demographic data submitted by more than 300 firms on their overall attorney headcount as of December 31, 2019.

Palm Beach Illustrated has published the 2020 list of “Top Lawyers” in Palm Beach County.

Ryan C. Reinert, a partner in Shutts & Bowen LLP’s Tampa office, was recently quoted in a Tampa Bay Business Journal (TBBJ) article discussing the possible wave of commercial tenant evictions over the coming weeks.

The Orlando Business Journal recognized Shutts & Bowen LLP’s Orlando office as a finalist for its “2020 Best Places to Work” awards in the large business category, ranking at No. 3 among the listed companies.

The economic landscape in this country has changed dramatically since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.

West Palm Beach partner Patricia Leonard was one of the moderators for the Palm Beach County Bar Association’s 2020 Virtual Bench-Bar Conference.

John H. Dannecker, a partner in the Orlando office of Shutts & Bowen LLP, recently offered insight on COVID-19 liability waivers for Construction Dive’s series, “The Dotted Line,” which provides in-depth perspective on the ...

Miami partner Gary Cohen will be a moderator for the upcoming virtual FL Housing Coalition Annual Affordable Housing Conference on August 31-September 2.

As a national debate looms over the U.S. Postal Service and mail-in voting, West Palm Beach partner Harvey E. Oyer III was recently interviewed by South Florida’s National Public Radio, discussing the rich history of mail carriers ...

Shutts & Bowen LLP is pleased to announce that Brett Renton, a partner in the firm’s Orlando office, was recently appointed to a year-long term as Vice-Chair of the Florida Airports Council Legal Committee.

Shutts & Bowen LLP is pleased to announce that George N. Meros, Jr., a high-profile litigator and lobbyist, has joined the firm as a partner in the Tallahassee office.

Miami partner Aliette DelPozo Rodz was selected as an Honoree for the First Annual South Florida Business & Wealth (SFBW) Prestigious Women Awards.

Timothy Woodward, a partner in the Tampa office of Shutts & Bowen LLP and leader of the firm’s Construction practice group, recently participated in Law 360’s Coronavirus Q&A, discussing the pandemic’s impact on the ...