Happy Fourth of July!
GibbLaw2020-07-01T14:13:48-04:00Gibbons | Neuman wishes everyone a happy Fourth of July! Stay safe and stay healthy. “Liberty, when it begins to take root, is a plant of rapid growth.” —George Washington
Happy Memorial Day!
GibbLaw2020-05-21T08:29:48-04:00Everyone at Gibbons | Neuman wishes you and your family a happy and safe Memorial Day weekend. "As we set today aside to honor and thank our veterans, let us be mindful that we should do this every day of the year and not just one." –Beth Pennington
Do I need a lawyer in a Residential Real Estate Transaction: Part II
GibbLaw2020-04-30T10:35:43-04:00Buyer closes on a home purchase in December. The prior owners held title for thirty years and occupied the property as their homestead. Tax pro-rations are based on last year’s taxes in the amount of $3,000.00 (this is the custom and practice in the industry). Both parties sign a re-proration agreement agreeing to adjust tax [...]
COVID-19 and Real Estate Contract Force Majeure Clause
GibbLaw2020-04-23T09:57:58-04:00In light of the Covid-19 pandemic, does the Force Majeure clause allow a Seller or Buyer to back out of a Florida residential real property contract? Whether you are a Buyer or Seller, numerous contracts will be canceled or delayed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. In many instances, one of the parties will argue [...]
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR BUSINESSES AFFECTED BY COVID-19
GibbLaw2020-04-06T15:48:16-04:00FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR BUSINESSES AFFECTED BY COVID-19 PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM COVID-19 has caused substantial economic hardship for almost every business. The CARES Act, which became law on March 27, 2020, through its Paycheck Protection Program, also referred to as the Payroll Protection Program (“PPP”), provides significant financial help for small businesses, including businesses [...]
Thank You! to Those on the Front Line of the COVID-19 Crisis
GibbLaw2020-03-30T12:21:05-04:00Thank you to health care workers, police officers, firefighters, truck drivers, grocery store workers and many other individuals during this time who continue to work so bravely without giving a second thought to their own well-being. It is thanks to their sacrifices that we continue to have a functioning society. A big thank you to the neighbors, [...]
Firm Update on COVID-19
GibbLaw2020-03-23T14:52:37-04:00To our Clients, Business Associates and Friends, During difficult times, we're reminded of the things that are most important in life: family, friends, and relationships. We, like you, have been closely following the quickly changing circumstances around COVID-19. Our main concern is the health and safety of everyone as we continue to provide you with [...]
An Update from Our Firm Regarding COVID-19
GibbLaw2020-03-19T12:12:32-04:00During this time of uncertainty and concern for one’s own safety and health and that of loved ones and the public at large, Gibbons | Neuman wants you to know that we are taking this crisis seriously. We have implemented virus safety/cleaning protocol for our staff as to changes to our standard practices. We are [...]
Property Disputes- Partition
GibbLaw2020-03-04T10:54:03-05:00How do I settle my dispute regarding jointly owned real property? Often, two or more persons will buy a piece of investment property with high hopes of collecting rent, paying off the mortgage and providing an income stream. In many instances, disputes arise regarding maintenance, improvements, collection of rent, etc. When these disputes become irreconcilable, [...]
Mediation Tip- Managing Client Expectations:
GibbLaw2020-02-19T10:11:29-05:00When I serve in my role as mediator, I typically have private sessions with the clients and their attorneys before the general session. When I discuss compromise and the reasons why it makes sense, I sometimes see quizzical or even angry looks on the faces of the parties. This tells me that the client has [...]
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