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ALLEVIATING CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS IN THE MIDST OF THE CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19)

Posted on March 24, 2020

Many Floridians are concerned about how the Coronavirus (COVID-19) will affect their ability to pay long term debts and honor long term contractual obligations. There is little doubt that the economic impacts of this epidemic are vast and will continue to accumulate. Furthermore, the Sunshine State is particularly vulnerable because of the...

JAMES A. BOATMAN, JR., ESQ. NAMED 2020 SUPER LAWYER

Posted on February 25, 2020

Boatman Ricci is excited to announce that Managing Shareholder and Founder of the Firm, James A. Boatman, Jr., Esq., has been recognized as a “Top-Rated Business Litigation Attorney in Naples, Florida” by Super Lawyers for “Exhibiting Excellence in the Practice of Law”. Super Lawyers is a rating...

Setting Aside a Default Judgment

Posted on February 17, 2020

In Florida, the failure to file a timely response to a complaint can lead to the Defendant losing the lawsuit altogether. However, if action is taken swiftly, the Courts can grant relief to a defendant who may have missed the deadline to file a response if he/she has a recognized excuse for...

Owner’s Liability for Hiring a Negligent Contractor

Posted on February 10, 2020

Oftentimes, we hire individuals or companies based upon very little investigation. Such was the case in Suarez v. Gonzalez, 820 So. 2d 342, (Fla. 4th DCA 2002). In Suarez, an owner's daughter hired a handyman and paid him in cash. There was no contract. The owner could not remember the man's name,...

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HOW DO I PROVE A CONSTRUCTION DEFECT EXISTS?

Posted on January 13, 2020

Question: "How do I prove that a construction defect exists?” The best way to prove construction defect is through the testimony of an expert. An engineer is the best person to hire. The engineer can...

I RECEIVED A NOTICE TO OWNER; WHAT SHOULD I DO?

Posted on January 6, 2020

Question: "I received a Notice to Owner; what should I do?” My name is Jim Boatman. I’m an attorney and work out of Naples, Florida and periodically I like to take some questions that I’ve received...

How Long Is a Judgment Good for in Florida?

Posted on December 30, 2019

If you have won a lawsuit and obtained a judgment against someone in Florida, you may wonder how long that judgment remains enforceable. Under Florida law, a domestic judgment is valid for 20 years. However, there are critical nuances that judgment holders must understand to ensure they can effectively enforce their...

WHAT STEPS CAN THE CREDITOR TAKE TO SECURE PAYMENT?

Posted on December 23, 2019

Question: "What Steps Can The Creditor Take To Secure Payment?” There are three basic phases to enforcing a judgment in the state of...

DEVELOPING AN ESTATE PLAN TO COVER YOUR “DIGITAL ASSETS”

Posted on December 16, 2019

So much of everyday life involves the use of “digital devices”. Laptops, desktops, tablets and smartphones have become the tools through which we socialize and share our lives with others, and the means through which we conduct numerous personal and business activities. On a daily basis, we use our digital device of...

STEPHEN C. SCHAHRER, ESQ.

Posted on December 9, 2019

Stephen was born in Indianapolis but his family moved to Naples, Florida when he was two years old. Stephen grew up in Naples and attended Gulf Coast High School. He then earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a Master of...