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. […]
Oftentimes, residential and commercial real estate developers or brokers may confront title issues that interfere with the ability to sell or close on a property. If the property owner does not have clear, marketable title, it means that there is a “cloud on title.” Since clouds on title interfere with […]
On Tuesday, June 15, 2021 from 12:00 PM-1:00 PM, three attorneys from our Real Estate Development, Sales and Leasing team presented Commercial Real Estate Transactions: How to Avoid Common Buyers’ Pitfalls. This event was geared towards anyone involved in the purchase of land or real estate on the commercial side. […]
Under Florida law, condominium association (“CA”) board of directors members and homeowners’ association (“HOA”) board of directors members owe fiduciary duties to their associations and the unit or home owners they serve. This generally means that directors must place the interests of the association above their own self-interest and take […]
After a shareholder is ousted from a corporation, is the shareholder still entitled to inspect the corporate records?[1] It is undisputed that Florida law only guarantees access to corporate records to present shareholders. Urfirer v. Cornfeld, 408 F.3d 710, 726 (11th Cir. 2005). However, what if the shareholder demands to […]