Managing partner Charles Jimerson recently spoke to NBC 6 South Florida about the gap in Florida’s condominium laws. Only two counties in the state require a 40-year recertification process even though Florida has the most condominiums of any U.S. state. As investigations continue into the Champlain Towers South building collapse […]
Over the past decade there has been a sharp rise in employment discrimination lawsuits filed by pro se plaintiffs (i.e., former employee plaintiffs who represent themselves). Although litigation against an unrepresented party may seem like a layup, it actually requires significant expense to defend because pro se plaintiffs often lack […]
On July 1, 2021, Florida Senate Bill 378 takes effect and amends a number of Florida Statutes governing prompt payment on various types of Florida construction projects. These changes to Florida law result in increased penalties for withholding or misapplying construction funds by increasing interest rates on overdue balances and […]
NBC 6 South Florida interviewed managing partner Charles Jimerson to discuss the recent Champlain Towers South building collapse in Surfside, Florida. He provided expert legal insight on the role of condominium and homeowners associations in Florida and discussed potential regulation changes the state may see in the aftermath of this […]
When a borrower defaults on a mortgage, lenders will likely execute their right to foreclose on the property by filing a lawsuit. However, lenders are not always the successful party in the foreclosure and, to the disappointment of the lender, the lawsuit may be dismissed. Luckily, lenders can take a […]
In the mid-1880s, the U.S. Government was searching for a way to encourage westward expansion. To achieve its goal, Congress passed the Homestead Act of 1862 which rewarded individuals brave enough to head west by allowing them to claim up to 160 acres of land as their own homestead. Many […]
In Florida, a lender initiates a foreclosure by commencing a lawsuit in the county where the property is located. If the lender is successful, the lender will receive a final judgment of foreclosure from the court and the property will be sold at a public auction. If the borrower fails […]
Jacksonville, Fla. – June 28, 2021 – Jimerson Birr is proud to announce partners James O. “Joby” Birr, III and C. Ryan Maloney have been recognized among Florida Trend’s 2021 Legal Elite™. This is the second consecutive year Maloney has earned the distinction, becoming the third multiyear honoree at the […]
Featured in the June 2021 Issue Partner’s Perspective: Vacation, All I Ever Wanted Five Jimerson Birr Partners Named 2021 Florida Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Real Estate Industry Team Presents “Commercial Real Estate Transactions: How to Avoid Common Buyers’ Pitfalls” Jimerson Birr Welcomes Two Summer Associates Curiosities, Ruminations and Various […]
Five Jimerson Birr Partners Named Florida Super Lawyers and Rising Stars in Business Litigation Jacksonville, Fla. – June 24, 2021 – Jimerson Birr is proud to announce that five of its partners have been recognized as 2021 Florida Super Lawyers and Rising Stars in Business Litigation. Managing partner Charles B. […]