Your Mediator for Construction Disputes
As developers, contractors, and property owners know, construction projects are often fraught with disputes. Disagreements over contract terms, delays, defective work, and payment issues are just a few of the conflicts that can derail projects, damage relationships, and lead to costly litigation. Most construction contracts include mediation and arbitration clauses that require parties to attempt […]
What is the Florida Brownfields Redevelopment Program?
What are Brownfield Sites? Brownfield sites are properties with actual or perceived environmental contamination that may present a barrier to redevelopment. These properties are often abandoned, derelict, or underutilized, and may have previously been the sites of commercial operations like these: Florida’s Brownfield Redevelopment Program Brownfield sites often represent significant redevelopment opportunities that go unrealized […]
What is Responsible Development in Our Community?
Community is about people sharing a common sense of identity, purpose, and belonging. It can be based on shared interests, experiences, and values. Most of all, communities have powerful social bonds, a collective history, and a sense of mutual support. When asked why they love their community, people often say they value its safety, security, […]
Navigating a High Net Worth Divorce
Navigating High-Net-Worth Divorces: Why Expert Guidance Matters When starting the divorce process, having a trusted family law team by your side is essential. For high-net-worth divorces, tailored solutions are even more crucial. Several factors will shape the process, including: Even in amicable situations with a valid nuptial agreement, expert legal and financial guidance can help […]
How Do I Propose a Zoning Change?
Understand Your Current Zoning The rezoning process starts with understanding what the current zoning of your property actually allows. Many people assume their property has more development potential than it does, or that they are able to use their land for a variety of uses that may not be permitted within their zoning district. A […]
Why Do I Need Title Insurance for My New Home?
Buying a new home is often an exciting journey to embark on, whether it is your first time, or you have been down this road many times before. You look forward to the final step – the close of escrow, or “closing” when you can take possession of the property and move in. That purchase […]
Commercial Mediation: Efficient Resolutions
Commercial Mediation: Efficient Resolutions In business, disputes are inevitable. Contractual disagreements, partnership conflicts, and issues with suppliers, customers, or clients can all lead to disagreements that drive parties to seek redress. Filing a lawsuit and “battling it out in court” is often the knee-jerk response to disputes that cannot be resolved through direct negotiation. However, […]
Do I Need a Title Search?
When buying or selling real estate in Florida, ensuring a free and clear title is one of the most critical steps to safeguarding your investment. Title searches help uncover potential issues with a property, including unpaid taxes, liens, or ownership disputes, which might affect its status. Title agents, including the real estate attorneys at Cobb […]
Mediation and Arbitration Clauses in Construction Contracts
Construction law begins with the design and/or construction contract. A well-crafted contract clearly defines a project’s terms and helps the parties avoid future disputes and litigation. In reality, though, disagreements are often inevitable in the complex world of construction. Multiple stakeholders mean disputes can quickly arise over delays, scope changes, or payment issues. Left unchecked, […]
How Should I Select My Daytona Land Use Attorney?
Land use laws govern how properties can be used or developed, shaping the landscapes of our communities in ways many people may not realize. They address much more than property ownership and building; they also ensure that how land is used serves a community’s best interests. These laws also make sure developers and builders respect zoning laws, environmental […]
