JAMES A. BOATMAN, JR., ESQ. NAMED 2020 SUPER LAWYER
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”.
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STEPHEN C. SCHAHRER, ESQ.
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...
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IMPORTANT DEADLINES FOR CONSTRUCTION LIENS IN FLORIDA
PART II - IMPORTANT DEADLINES FOR CONSTRUCTION LIENS IN FLORIDA
This is part 2 of a 3-part series of blogs on the basics of drafting and recording...
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FRAUDULENT FLORIDA CONSTRUCTION LIENS
PART III - FRAUDULENT FLORIDA CONSTRUCTION LIENS
As powerful as Florida’s construction lien laws are for contractors and subcontractors seeking to protect their rights to payment for...
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TRUST AND PROBATE LITIGATION – DUTIES OF THE TRUSTEE AND PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE
The administration of a family trust or the probate of a family member’s estate can create conflict among even the most tight-knit families. Because trust administration and the probate process often strain family relationships and communication, it is important to know your rights as...
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CORPORATE DIRECTORS, FIDUCIARY DUTIES, AND THE BUSINESS JUDGMENT RULE
In the small business world, corporate directors are often also the owners of a corporation and thus, the two frequently become confused.
However, specifically within the small business context, it is important to note that...
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Florida Contractor Disputes Involving Unreasonable Deposits
Hiring a contractor for home repairs, renovations, or construction projects is often a significant financial and emotional investment. Unfortunately, disputes sometimes arise when contractors fail to uphold their responsibilities, particularly when large deposits are involved. At Boatman Ricci, we frequently assist clients in resolving these disputes and protecting their rights under...
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WHAT IS A FRAUDULENT LIEN AND WHAT ARE THE PENALTIES FOR FILING ONE?
A fraudulent lien is one that is calculated either with an intentional effort to inflate the lien, or if it includes materials or services that were not actually provided on the job, or if it's put...
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WHAT IS CONSTRUCTION LIEN?
A construction lien is a lien placed against a piece of real property that has been improved by a contractor, a sub-contractor, or a materialman. Any of those parties, if they feel like they have not been fully compensated for efforts they provided, can record...
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WHAT CAN CAUSE A DEFAULT AND ACCELERATION IN A COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE?
Default and acceleration in a commercial mortgage will often happen just as a function of the debtor's failure to pay the payments when due. Beyond that, sometimes the debtor will try and transfer the title to the property, or the creditor may make the determination...
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