Our lawyers have courtroom litigation experience in a wide variety of criminal matters ranging from the prosecution of first degree murder indictments to the defense of driving under the influence charges. [Read more]
DUI/DWI
Wrongful Death
Traffic Violations
The biggest change is that law enforcement officers are now permitted to stop motor vehicles and issue citations to people solely for texting while driving. Keep in mind that “motor vehicles” are not just cars. The term motor vehicle also includes other modes of transportation such as motorcycles, trucks, trailers, semitrailers, recreational vehicles, and even golf carts. Prior to the amendment, texting while driving was considered a “secondary offense,” meaning an officer could only issue a citation for texting while driving if the driver had committed another moving violation, such as speeding. As amended, texting is now a “primary offense.”
We practice in a broad range of legal disciplines: civil & commercial litigation, family law, personal injury, wills, trusts & estate planning, commercial transactions, business & corporate law, labor & employment law, criminal defense, construction law and liens, real estate & land use, landlord/tenant law, insurance defense, and mediation. Our Spring Hill and Brooksville lawyers work closely with our clients to assist in preventing litigation; however, litigation is sometimes unavoidable. Litigation skills are born of experience and we achieve success for our clients because we are ready, willing and able to resolve issues by trial, when appropriate.
Eminent Domain
Our law office is experienced in various aspects of municipal and government law. We serve as city attorney, county attorney and special counsel for various municipalities, counties and constitutional officers in West Central Florida. We can provide local governments and other government officers with comprehensive legal services involving ordinances, due process, forfeitures, and eminent domain actions. [Read more]
Land Use and Zoning
Property Damage
On July 1, 2019, Florida’s amendment to Fla. Stat. §316.305, went into effect. This statute is known as the “Ban on Texting While Driving Law.” By amending this statute, the Legislature’s primary intent was to improve roadway safety for everyone using Florida’s roads and reduce injuries, deaths, property damage, health care costs, health insurance rates, and car insurance rates related to motor vehicle crashes.
You may also wish to know if law enforcement can use your phone records to determine if you were texting while driving. Your phone records may only be obtained and used as evidence if you were involved in a crash resulting in death or personal injury.
Our estate planning lawyers will assist in the evaluation of your assets and draft a personalized plan to protect you, your family and loved ones, depending on your specific needs and wishes. [Read more]