Winter Isn’t Coming and Snowbirds are Leaving
Winter may be coming for me and the rest of America’s Game of Thrones fanatics but for the many snowbirds who make Florida their seasonal abode — Winter is gone... Read more.
Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Political Chaos
I think Gideon Tucker once said, “No man’s life, liberty, or property are safe while the legislature is in session.” And as March rolls in, we Floridians... Read more.
Winter Warnings for Seasonal Residents
So, soon Florida’s snowbirds will make their annual migration north for the spring. And as the caravan of Chevy Caprices rolls northbound up 95, many of Florida’s... Read more.
Florida’s Constitutional Amendment Process (Sort-of) Explained
So, elections are over and, because this is Florida, most of us are still left wondering “what on earth did we vote for?” Take our constitutional amendment system... Read more.
When Your Community Association Has Gone to the Birds (or Should I Say “Birdhouse”)
We all know that condominium associations and HOAs can be a bit . . . let’s just say it . . . cuckoo. But one Central Florida, homeowner’s association seems... Read more.
Settling Last Year’s Storm Claim Just in Time for the Next Storm
So in my business as an insurance lawyer we often say “only a mortician is sure to have more customers than us”. It just seems like no matter how square... Read more.
Closing the Case on Your Long Overdue Hurricane Irma Claim
The late Senator George Aiken was once asked what the U.S. should do about the long and seemingly hopeless battle in Vietnam. The Senator unflinchingly responded,... Read more.
The Hazards of Summer
So summer is finally here. Sun showers are drizzling raindrops and rainbows; the sky is warm and golden and the children are off to frolic and play. Of course, for... Read more.
Should I Trust My Insurance Company to Fix My House?
Yes, I know. There’s a “fox and a henhouse” joke in there somewhere. But for many of us, it’s actually no laughing matter. Property insurance is one of those... Read more.
Is Your Insurance Company Banking on You Missing These Savings Tips?
If you think about, insurance companies are basically bookies. No, not the bust your legs in a back alley sort of bookies (though I’ve run into a few that aren’t... Read more.