During stressful times as going through divorce proceedings, it is common to let important issues and accounts, such as insurance coverage, fall by the wayside. However, during this time, it is extremely important to take a close look at any and all insurance policies in order to foresee whether your insurance policies may be impacted […]

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Seven months after Hurricane Michael hit Florida, the estimated losses from the Category 5 storm are currently over $50 billion. Property damage alone reportedly accounts for more than $5 billion, and many property owners’ claims have gone unpaid by insurance companies that are supposed to make them whole again in times like these. In addition, […]

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As attorneys who regularly practice in business formation here in Florida, one recent question we have received is whether an S corporation should switch to a C corporation after the passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, and whether there is a corresponding ability for C corporations to exclude any gain from the sale […]

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Proposed changes to the law in Florida could ultimately affect the ability for policyholders to hold their insurance companies accountable in terms of delaying or failing to settle claims, including those related to hurricane relief. A bill recently submitted to the legislature would make a number of changes that would cripple the ability for the consumer to […]

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HD Law Partners is proud to support The First Tee of Tampa Bay’s inaugural event, SpringSwing, on May 23, 2019. SpringSwing is a fundraising event at TopGolf Tampa to help support the children of The First Tee of Tampa Bay. SpringSwing is a team competition, wherein your 6 players compete against others in the field. […]

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A number of older individuals who have divorced or are contemplating divorce are concerned about the impacts of divorce on their Social Security benefits. This is especially the case for older individuals, who may have, since their divorce, remarried again, and now have questions as to whether they can obtain their divorced spouse’s benefits. Fortunately, […]

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A devastating fire broke out in the Florida Panhandle on March 30, and would have been reportedly easy to contain, but, instead, spread and caused a significant amount of devastation to homes and other properties due to debris that was leftover from hurricane Michael. According to the reports, the fire burned close to 700 acres […]

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When it comes to transactions involving business purchases, it is crucial that the purchasing company conducts due diligence concerning the businesses’ operations and potential liabilities; especially when it comes to human resources and labor and employment law matters. Specifically, it is important to ascertain whether there are risks that could affect the value of the […]

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On April 13, HD Law Partners participated in the Hillsborough County Bar Association’s 16th Annual 5k Pro Bono River Run and Judicial Pig Roast/Food Festival. Participants ran down Tampa’s River Walk, from Water Works Park to the Tampa Convention Center, then returned to Water Works Park. After the run, participants and non-participants enjoy themed tents […]

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According to new research, although many parents decide to stay together and delay divorcing until their children are older because they think that is better for them, in fact, divorce is actually less harmful if it occurs earlier in childhood. Of course, when it comes to how a family will react to divorce, experts have long held that that […]

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