Featured in the February 2021 Issue Partner’s Perspective: A Suite of Information at Your Fingertips Jimerson Birr Named Among Top 100 Fastest-Growing Businesses in the World Led by UF Alumni Register Now for the Construction Industry Webinar: 15 Critical Construction Contract Provisions Registration is Open for the Banking & Financial Services […]
Florida’s Construction Lien Law found in Chapter 713, Florida Statutes, may seem like an area of the law that is only relevant to contractors and property owners. However, there are important aspects of the Construction Lien Law that can directly affect the rights and obligations of lenders in numerous ways. […]
In Florida, mortgage foreclosure lawsuits are filed in the county where the property is located. Although Florida foreclosures are governed by Chapter 702 of the Florida Statutes, foreclosing lenders must also check the local rules of the court where the lawsuit is filed to make sure that they comply with […]
On Wednesday, March 31, 2021 from 12:00 PM-1:00 PM, three of our partners will present Critical Construction Contract Provisions: What Subcontractors Should Know to Protect Their Bottom Line. This webinar is geared towards Subcontractors, and it will cover critical contract provisions that you need to know to safeguard your project. […]
On Wednesday, March 3, 2021 from 12:00 PM-1:00 PM, three of our partners will present 15 Critical Construction Contract Provisions: How to Use Them to Protect the Project and Your Bottom Line. This webinar is geared towards General Contractors, and it will cover fifteen critical contract provisions, what they mean […]
Florida-based Business Law Firm Makes Fourth Appearance on Gator100 List Florida-based business law firm Jimerson Birr has been named to the 2021 Gator100 list released by the University of Florida (UF), which recognizes the 100 fastest-growing businesses in the world led by its Alumni. This is the fourth year the […]
In Florida, lenders may find themselves foreclosing on real property with a mobile home attached to the land. Initially, a mobile home is considered personal property (like a vehicle) and is titled by the Department of Motor Vehicles. However, a mobile home may be “retired” to the real property and […]
Managing Partner Charles B. Jimerson will moderate the Opportunity Zone Development Panel event hosted by NEFBA on Thursday, February 11. Walk through the complex world of Opportunity Zone Investments, which are, perhaps, the greatest tax incentive in American History, offering tremendous potential for builders, developers and realtors. The Panel will […]
On Tuesday, March 23, 2021 from 10:00 AM-11:00 AM, four of our partners will present Properly Handling Mortgage Foreclosures: Learn Solutions for Streamlining the Process, Overcoming Obstacles & Maximizing Recovery. How to handle mortgage foreclosures properly the first time around requires attention to the details and specific knowledge. This webinar will highlight common problems encountered during foreclosures while offering effective solutions to each issue. During this one-hour webinar, partners Austin B. Calhoun, A. Hunter Faulkner, Austin T. Hamilton, and Brandon C. Meadows will discuss common questions surrounding foreclosures.
Oftentimes, when a lender forecloses on real estate collateral, the lender will purchase the property at the foreclosure sale. Once the lender has title to the property, it has the right to take possession of the property. However, sometimes, the previous homeowner or a tenant may not voluntarily vacate the […]