In today’s competitive business climate, Florida SMBs must manage risk while moving quickly to close deals to grow revenue, maintain a secure supply chain, and secure new strategic partnerships. Contracts are the vehicle through which these opportunities are formalized. Without a structured review and approval process, businesses risk entering into […]
JACKSONVILLE, FL – October 15, 2025 – Jimerson Birr is proud to announce its selection as one of 50 high-growth companies recognized as Honorees for the 15th Annual GrowFL Florida Companies to Watch Awards. Presented by GrowFL in partnership with the Edward Lowe Foundation, the program celebrates second-stage businesses that […]
Firm welcomes Joseph “Jake” Whealdon and Robert L. Ehrhardt to lead administrative and regulatory law matters in Florida’s capital. TALLAHASSEE, FL. – Jimerson Birr is pleased to announce the launch of its Tallahassee office at 215 S Monroe St, Suite 302, Tallahassee, FL 32301, marking a significant step in the […]
What to Know About Judicial Foreclosure, Creative Recovery Strategies, and Debt Collection Risks in Florida Florida offers robust opportunities for private lenders, but default scenarios are legally complex. A core concept is that Florida follows the lien theory of mortgages. The borrower holds title, the lender holds a lien, and […]
What You Need to Know About the “Big Beautiful Bill” and Emerging Opportunities in Graduate Lending With the passage of President Trump’s sweeping tax and spending package, the “Big Beautiful Bill,” the federal student loan system has entered a new era. While much public attention has focused on increased borrowing […]
For many small and mid sized business owners, the promise of automation, artificial intelligence, and passive income can seem like the next logical step in scaling operations or diversifying revenue. Unfortunately, these aspirations are increasingly targeted by bad actors offering fraudulent “AI powered” business opportunities. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) […]
JACKSONVILLE, FL. – Jimerson Birr is proud to announce that attorneys Charles B. Jimerson, James O. Birr III, and Joseph R. Luna have been recognized in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers, the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession. Best Lawyers provides trusted, peer-reviewed recognition of […]
JACKSONVILLE, FL – Jimerson Birr is proud to announce that its CEO, Charles B. Jimerson, has been named a 2025 Ultimate CEO by the Jacksonville Business Journal. The Ultimate CEO Award honors outstanding executives shaping the future of Northeast Florida, recognizing those who achieve exceptional business success while giving back […]
JACKSONVILLE, FL – August 20, 2025 – Jimerson Birr, a premier full-service business law firm serving clients across Florida and Georgia, is pleased to announce that Jessica S. Mazariego has been elevated to Partner. Based in the firm’s Tampa office, Mazariego will continue to lead high-stakes complex commercial and real […]
Ignoring a construction lien in Florida can result in foreclosure, stalled property sales, and costly lawsuits. Chapter 713 of the Florida Statutes sets strict rules that can catch property owners off guard if they don’t act quickly. Although the law is designed to protect contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers from nonpayment, […]