Attorney Joseph L. Amos, Jr. of Fisher Rushmer, P.A. Named 2017 President of Central Florida ABOTA Chapter

Posted by Fisher Rushmer, P.A. on May 11, 2017 1:49:43 PM

Joseph L. Amos, Jr., of Fisher Rushmer, P.A. in Orlando, has been an active member of the Central Florida Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) since 2010. Joe has served in various officer positions in recent years, and was named President for 2017.

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Topics: ABOTA

Who Gets to Choose the Corporate Representative to Appear for the Corporation in a Deposition?

Posted by Fisher Rushmer, P.A. on May 9, 2017 11:22:49 AM

A recent case went before Florida’s Second District Court of Appeal to decide who is allowed to choose the corporate representative in a deposition. Following is a synopsis of the case and the Second District’s decision.

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Topics: Deposition

Orlando Attorney J. Brock McClane Shares About His Service as an Honorary Consul of Germany

Posted by Fisher Rushmer, P.A. on May 2, 2017 3:43:24 PM

Recently, we had the chance to sit down with one of our attorneys J. Brock McClane to discuss his appointment as an Honorary Consul of Germany.

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Topics: Honorary Consul of Germany

Are Income Taxes Dischargeable in a Bankruptcy Case?

Posted by David McFarlin on Apr 19, 2017 5:00:15 PM

The Internal Revenue Service will frequently assert a claim for unpaid income taxes and be one of the largest creditors in a chapter 7 case. Therefore, many individuals considering a bankruptcy case inquire about the dischargeability of income taxes.

Here are the rules you need to know:

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Topics: Bankruptcy, Income Tax Discharge

Eric R. Elms of Orlando’s Fisher Rushmer, P.A. Law Firm Helps The Florida Bar Launch the PWP Program Online

Posted by Fisher Rushmer, P.A. on Mar 23, 2017 6:08:43 PM

Eric R. Elms, of Fisher Rushmer, P.A. in Orlando, and the co-chair of the Young Lawyers Division’s Practicing with Professionalism Committee, recently announced that the Practicing with Professionalism course is now available online. Previously, it was only offered in person.

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Topics: The Florida Bar

6 Fisher Rushmer, P.A. Attorneys Included in the 23rd Edition of The Best Lawyers in America for 2017

Posted by Fisher Rushmer, P.A. on Feb 28, 2017 10:15:00 AM

Fisher Rushmer, P.A. is one of Central Florida's leading law firms, providing quality legal services to clients since 1984. With more than 20 attorneys in multiple practice areas, Fisher Rushmer has earned a reputation for its commitment to clients and results.

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What Rights Do Secured Creditors Have?

Posted by David McFarlin on Feb 24, 2017 11:11:01 AM

Secured creditors will typically inquire about what they must do to be able to enforce their security interests or mortgage interests against property that is involved in a bankruptcy case.

Read on to find out what help is available for secured creditors in bankruptcy cases.

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Topics: Bankruptcy

Eric R. Elms of Fisher Rushmer, P.A. Law Firm in Orlando Re-elected as a Governor of the Young Lawyers Division Board

Posted by Fisher Rushmer, P.A. on Feb 15, 2017 3:48:02 PM

Eric R. Elms, of Fisher Rushmer, P.A. in Orlando, has served as an elected governor of the Young Lawyers Division Board for The Florida Bar for the past four years.  He is one of three elected governors from the Ninth Circuit.  Recently, Elms was re-elected for a two-year term and will be sworn in to serve June 2017 at The Florida Bar’s Annual Convention.

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You Do the Math! Learn How to Correctly Calculate Medical Costs in Personal Injury Cases

Posted by Joseph "Joe" Amos on Jan 17, 2017 5:07:13 PM

It’s unfortunate, but you’ve probably seen more than your fair share of accidents on the road. No matter the type of vehicle that is involved, the impact can be devastating.

Medical expenses (damages) - which includes both past and future costs - can be very difficult todetermine in these cases. And future life care plans add even more complexities to a personal injury case.

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Topics: Insurance

Can I File Bankruptcy and Keep My Car?

Posted by David McFarlin on Nov 29, 2016 1:28:21 PM

Frequently, my clients asks if they can keep their vehicle in a chapter 7 bankruptcy case. The answer is – it depends. 

In a Chapter 7 bankruptcy case,  a has three general options for dealing with a motor vehicle that is subject to a security interest, and as with almost everything in life, there are advantages and disadvantages to each of these options.

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Topics: Bankruptcy

Michael Brownlee of Fisher Rushmer, P.A. Law Firm in Orlando is Now a Board Certified Appellate Attorney

Posted by Fisher Rushmer, P.A. on Oct 4, 2016 1:40:29 PM

After years of preparation, Michael Brownlee, of Fisher Rushmer, P.A. Law Firm in Orlando Florida, is now one of only 178 attorneys in the entire state of Florida recognized by the Florida Bar as a Board Certified Attorney in appellate practice.

Board Certified lawyers are legal specialists who have set themselves apart from the crowd based on their experience in the field, dedication to a particular area of law, and additional commitment to improving themselves both professionally and personally.

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David A. Corso of Fisher Rushmer, P.A. Law Firm in Orlando is Now a Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer

Posted by Fisher Rushmer, P.A. on Sep 29, 2016 3:13:15 PM

After years of preparation, David A. Corso, a partner at Fisher Rushmer, P.A. Law Firm in Orlando Florida, is now one of only a handful of lawyers in Florida who is a Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer.

Board Certified lawyers are legal specialists who have set themselves apart from the crowd based on their experience in the field, dedication to a particular area of law, and additional commitment to improving themselves both professionally and personally.

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