What if You Fail to Appear in Court?

The fabric of our society depends on respect for the law and cooperation with the judicial branch of government. One of the most important responsibilities is the duty to obey an order to appear in court or comply with a subpoena summoning a witness to appear. “Failure by any person without adequate excuse to...
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Bresky Law Successfully Defends Motion for Appellate Attorney’s Fees Based on Failure to Apportion Settlement Offer

Bresky Law Successfully Defends Motion for Appellate Attorney’s Fees Based on Failure to Apportion Settlement Offer Bresky Law recently successfully defended against a motion for appellate attorney’s fees based on opposing counsel’s failure to apportion a settlement offer. The case concerned the Defendant’s failure to pay for professional services rendered by her attorney in a...
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Reverses Order Dismissing Suit Entered Following Hearing Noticed Only as Status Conference

Marcline v. Florida Insurance Guaranty Association, 4D09-4948 May 25, 2011 The Fourth DCA recently reversed a trial court order dismissing the appellants’ case with prejudice entered following a status conference. The appellants had filed a claim with the Florida Insurance Guaranty Association (“FIGA”) after their insurer became insolvent. The appellants eventually sued for breach of contract...
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