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We are excited to announce that Craig Zyburo is now a partner at HD Law Partners.

Craig is a zealous legal advocate for his clients and has a wide range of experience, from personal injury to contract and family law. He represents insurance companies and their insureds, businesses, homeowners’ insurance coverage and other clients in cases involving insurance disputes, injury litigations with property and casualty, vehicle repossessions, and debt collections.

Mr. Zyburo is also co-founder of TheLawFL.com, where he brings his litigation experience and deep knowledge of legal workflows to the development of AI-powered legal research tools for Florida law firms and his clients.

He holds a B.A. in Psychology from Boston College and earned his J.D. from Stetson University College of Law, graduating second in his class. He earned one of the highest scores on the Florida Bar Exam statewide and was invited to speak at the Second District Court of Appeal’s swearing-in ceremony, an honor extended only to the top-scoring examinees.

Many people have a dream of buying a house in a coastal area. While the idea of owning a waterfront home may sound incredible, you need to be aware of the risks associated with buying a house in a hurricane zone.

You need to understand how hurricane insurance works when purchasing an oceanfront property in Tampa or other parts of Florida. Consult with a Tampa homeowners’ insurance attorney to prepare your home before a storm hits or help you recover damages in the aftermath of a hurricane.

When buying a home in a hurricane zone, you need to make sure that your property is fully protected. Below, we will talk about the different kinds of insurance that you may need to purchase when buying a home in hurricane-prone areas in Florida.

Before purchasing any insurance, it is vital to consider what’s included and what’s not included in the coverage. Typically, the insurance premium depends on the property’s insurance risk level.

You have the right to privacy in your apartment. That’s why landlords must follow Florida law when entering the rental unit. Renting a property does not mean that your landlord’s right to enter is more important than your right to privacy.

However, as a tenant in Florida, you are also required to follow state laws and allow your landlord to enter your apartment when proper notice has been given for repairs or to handle general maintenance or emergency issues.

As a tenant or landlord in Florida, it is critical to know your rights and duties to understand when a landlord can legally enter the rental unit. Speak with our Orlando landlord-tenant attorney at HD Law Partners to review your situation.

Fla. Stat. § 83.53 provides that landlords must notify their tenant of their intention to access the rental unit at least 12 hours before the entry. After the receipt of the notice, the landlord can enter the rental apartment from 7.30 a.m. to 8.00 p.m.

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. The main contest is a target point-scoring game in which experienced players and novices alike can participate, compete and win. For more information on the event and The First Tee of Tampa Bay, click the following link: https://www.golfgenius.com/pages/1759284.

The First Tee of Tampa Bay’s mission is to impact the lives of young people in the greater Tampa area by providing educational programs that build character, instill life-enhancing values and promote healthy choices through the game of golf.

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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 and good food at Stetson University’s Tampa Law Center.

The funds raised by the Hillsborough County Bar Association from this event go toward providing pro bono legal services to people in need in Hillsborough County, Florida. The Hillsborough County Bar Association, through its run participants registered for the event, pledged 5,000 pro bono hours.

The firm enjoys supporting the Hillsborough County Bar Association’s goal of supporting individuals in need of legal assistance in Hillsborough County. To learn more about free and low-cost legal aid in Tampa Bay, visit the HCBA’s website for more resources. To see the complete race results, click here

Many patients in Florida suffering from a variety of ailments are looking forward to the potential relief they may get from approved cannabis treatments. On January 17, the Florida Health Department released draft rules for a statewide medical marijuana program. Here are just a few notable proposed rules:

These rules are not final and will likely change. The public has a chance to comment on these rules via the Department of Health website. There will also be a series of public meetings around the state.

Medical marijuana public hearings:

Jacksonville: 2-4 p.m. Feb. 6 at the Duval County Health Department, 900 University Blvd. North.

Fort Lauderdale: 10 a.m.-noon Feb. 7 at the Broward County Health Department, 780 SW 24th St.

Tampa: 9-11 a.m. Feb. 8 at the DOH Tampa Branch Laboratory, 3602 Sepctrum Blvd.

Orlando: 6-8 p.m. Feb. 8 at the Orange County Health Department, 6102 Lake Ellenor Drive.

Most people know they should have a will, but no one likes to think about dying. Accidents and illnesses can happen at any time, and not being prepared with a will can hurt your family. Many have the misconception that wills are only for the wealthy and your money. Wills protect more than just your assets. If you have children, a will ensures they are in good hands if something happens to you. Getting a will in place is not difficult; below are five easy steps to get started.

There are so many opportunities to make mistakes, do not choose a “do it yourself” will. Start by contacting a trusted and experienced estates attorney. HD Law Partners provides free consultations to get you started.

You will have to choose who will inherit your money, property, and possessions. This step should not take very long unless you have a complicated family structure. Have a list ready of who will get what. Your estate attorney will add it in your will.