In traditional lending and loan servicing, it is commonplace for loans to be assumed, assigned, or sold. Most lenders are likely familiar with these servicing actions, and many lenders have their own requirements and procedures for handling each of them. However, when servicing a Small Business Association (“SBA”) loan, lenders […]
The first half of this series evaluated options available to lenders prior to instituting a commercial foreclosure action. The second-half of this series has evaluated available options to lenders during the pendency of the foreclosure action. Since there are additional considerations for lenders dealing with lending to hotels, restaurants and […]
Jimerson Birr makes business to business debt collection easier than it normally is. They are effective because they are diligent, organized and aggressive. They are aware that a proactive and sensitive approach often yields the best result. They often secure payment in an agreeable manner, without putting a strain on […]
In my entire career, I’ve never seen as convoluted as a case as my last one with Jimerson Birr. This case had everything. With each twist and turn, Jimerson Birr remained calm and steady. They put together a strategy from the beginning that worked. Even things that we couldn’t have […]
Their experience in class-action claim defense has enabled us to achieve some swift, cost-effective results on consumer claims cases. They have a tried and true playbook that works. Jimerson Birr can spout off the law on most of the issues off the top of their head if you ask them […]
It seems we were on a run of nasty litigation for a few years in a row, which was a drag on our practice. Without getting into specifics, there were times where I thought we were not going to make it through. Each time Jimerson Birr helped us pull a […]
Jimerson Birr is pleased to announce that Ponte Vedra-based real estate attorney Hunter Faulkner joined the firm as partner effective January 11, 2021 further expanding the capabilities of its Real Estate Development, Sales and Leasing Industry Team. Faulkner focuses on representing buyers and sellers in contract negotiations for the acquisition, […]
On July 1, 2020, the Occupational Freedom and Opportunity Act (the “Act”) became law, which eliminated some barriers for construction contractors to become licensed in Florida. Particularly, the Act: (1) clarified that a passing result on a licensing examination does not expire; (2) eliminated the requirement for some applicants to […]
A lis pendens is a common tool used in Florida to put third parties on notice of a pending lawsuit against real estate. If filed properly, a lis pendens protects the plaintiff in a lawsuit from any intervening liens on the property filed after the lis pendens. However, property owners […]
Jimerson Birr has performed litigation work for our bank and other banks we have worked at for many years. They have tackled some of the most challenging cases, ranging from complex foreclosures to bank and insurance fraud, to involuntary bankruptcies. Many of the cases required extensive industry and legal knowledge, […]