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Boating Accidents

March 26, 2024

What to Do if You Are Injured in a Boating Accident

March 18, 2022

Who Is Liable in a Boating Accident?

Car Accidents

August 12, 2025

Understanding the Basics of Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Insurance

April 16, 2025

Are Insurance Companies Really on Your Side?

March 10, 2025

Think Twice Before You Post

Child Custody

January 7, 2025

High-Conflict Custody: Legal Strategies for Protecting Children’s Emotional Well-Being

March 16, 2024

Does a Parent Need Court Approval to Relocate Post-Divorce?

June 28, 2023

Grandparents’ Rights in Florida Child Custody Battles

Child Support

January 26, 2023

Does Child Custody Effect Child Support?

Covid 19

March 17, 2021

Can the New Stimulus Be Seized? What You Need to Know Serving Families Throughout Jacksonville

November 3, 2020

Is Coughing on Someone with COVID-19 a Crime? Criminal Defense in the Era of the Novel Coronavirus

October 5, 2020

COVID-19 Causes the US Divorce Rate to Skyrocket (& Why)

Criminal Defense

January 17, 2025

Challenging Search Warrants: Technical Defenses and Constitutional Protections

December 17, 2024

A Look at Florida’s Criminal Justice Process

May 15, 2024

Common Probation Conditions in Florida

Detainment

October 18, 2016

Stop & Frisk Laws – What are Your Rights?

April 30, 2015

When Can a Police Officer Detain You?

Divorce

November 21, 2024

Protecting Your Business During a Divorce

August 17, 2024

Is Your Divorce High Conflict?

July 17, 2024

Navigating a High Net Worth Divorce in Florida

Dog Bites

February 22, 2023

Injuries You Could Sustain from a Dog Bite

Domestic Violence

March 6, 2024

What to Do if You Are Accused of Domestic Violence in Florida?

April 28, 2022

Domestic Violence Accusations in Florida: Defenses

April 4, 2022

Domestic Violence Accusations in Florida: Definition and Penalties

Drug Crimes

October 27, 2022

Could Drinking Kava Tea Result in a DUI?

March 15, 2021

How the 2020 Election Changed Drug Laws in the U.S., and what to Expect from 2021

January 13, 2020

Penalties for Marijuana in Florida

Drug Manufacturing

May 12, 2016

Drug Manufacturing Laws in Florida

DUI

August 21, 2024

Avoiding a DUI as a Florida College Student

June 7, 2024

Florida DUI FAQ: Do You Have to Submit to a Chemical Test?

April 26, 2024

The Impact of a DUI on Your Professional License

DUI Defense

August 8, 2023

Can You Refuse a Breathalyzer Test in Florida?

March 9, 2023

Effective Defenses Against DUI Allegations

October 27, 2022

Could Drinking Kava Tea Result in a DUI?

Expungement

July 12, 2023

Exploring Criminal Expungement and Sealing Laws in Florida

May 6, 2020

How Do I Expunge My Record in Florida?

Family Law

December 22, 2023

How to Prepare for Your First Christmas After Divorce

July 7, 2023

DeSantis Signs Bill to End Permanent Alimony in Florida

June 28, 2023

Grandparents’ Rights in Florida Child Custody Battles

In the News

April 4, 2024

Celebrating 20 Years of Excellence

July 7, 2023

DeSantis Signs Bill to End Permanent Alimony in Florida

December 13, 2022

Attorney Jason Porter’s TV Appearance

Insurance Coverage

May 28, 2024

How to Talk to an Insurance Adjuster

September 18, 2023

Negotiating a Settlement After a Personal Injury Accident

August 21, 2023

College Students & Car Insurance

Medical Malpractice

June 15, 2023

6 Common Reasons for Medical Malpractice

Motorcycle Safety

May 13, 2024

Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month

Our Firm

April 4, 2024

Celebrating 20 Years of Excellence

April 19, 2016

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Paternity

April 6, 2023

6 Reasons Why You Should Secure Paternity

May 9, 2022

How Paternity Can Help Fathers in Florida

November 30, 2016

Child Custody & Child Support When Parents Were Never Married

Personal Injury

December 5, 2024

The Importance of Medical Documentation in Personal Injury Cases

November 4, 2024

How Comparative Negligence Affects Personal Injury Cases

September 16, 2024

What to Do If You Are Involved in an Accident with a Truck

Premises Liability

November 22, 2022

Visitors in a Premises Liability Case

Probation

May 15, 2024

Common Probation Conditions in Florida

March 13, 2022

How To Beat a Probation Violation in Florida

Property Crimes

February 9, 2023

Effective Defenses Against Arson Charges

Property Division

November 21, 2024

Protecting Your Business During a Divorce

March 1, 2024

Understanding the Difference Between Separate & Marital Property

August 17, 2023

Understanding Equitable Property Division in Florida

Shoplifting

May 16, 2023

How Can I Fight Shoplifting Allegations in Court?

Slip and Fall

October 15, 2024

Slip and Fall Accidents: Your Legal Rights After a Fall

October 4, 2022

How a Business Might Be Responsible for Your Slip-and-Fall

Spousal Support

September 23, 2024

Alimony Modifications in Florida

July 7, 2023

DeSantis Signs Bill to End Permanent Alimony in Florida

January 3, 2023

Palimony vs. Alimony: What’s the Difference?

Traffic Violations

March 11, 2024

On the Road to Trouble: Staying off law enforcement’s radar

July 26, 2023

Common Traffic Violations and How Much They Can Cost You

Trucking Accidents

December 2, 2024

How You Can Navigate Delivery Truck Accidents

September 16, 2024

What to Do If You Are Involved in an Accident with a Truck

Uber Accident Claims

November 18, 2015

Seeking Compensation for Uber Accident Claims in FL

Uncategorized

July 28, 2025

Injured on Vacation? Here’s What You Need to Know.

July 16, 2025

What Not to Do After an Accident

July 7, 2025

Common Defenses for Drug Distribution Charges in Florida

Violent Crimes

August 4, 2022

Assault Charges in Florida

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