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Criminal Law31
Arrests, DWI, drug and assault charges
Family Law23
Divorce, custody, child and spousal support
Personal Injury48
Car, truck and work accidents, malpractice
Estate Law52
Wills, trusts, probate, elder law
Bankruptcy16
Chapter 7, Chapter 13, debt relief
Immigration6
Visas, green cards, citizenship
Business Law19
Starting a company, contracts, disputes
Employment Law14
Firing, discrimination, unpaid wages
Real Estate Law26
Closings, landlord and tenant, property
Intellectual Property14
Patents, trademarks, copyright
Tax Law6
IRS problems, audits, tax debt
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Florida law guides
All law guides →Plain-English guides to the law. General information, not legal advice.
The Automatic Stay in Florida Bankruptcy
Florida bankruptcy automatic stay (11 U.S.C. § 362) immediately halts most collection actions, lawsuits, foreclosures, and wage garnishments the moment a bankruptcy is filed.
Chapter 11 Business Reorganization in Florida
Florida businesses can use Chapter 11 to reorganize debt while continuing operations. Subchapter V (small-business) streamlines for businesses with debt under ~$7.5M.
Arbitration Clauses + Agreements in Florida
Florida arbitration clauses are widely enforced under the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) — but unconscionability, class-action waiver issues, and the 2022 EFAA (sexual-harassment carve-out) limit some clauses.
Breach of Contract in Florida
Florida breach-of-contract claims require valid contract + breach + damages — but most cases turn on what damages can be proved, not whether breach occurred.
Your Rights If Arrested in Florida
Your federal constitutional rights apply if you're arrested in Florida — Miranda, right to remain silent, right to counsel. Phone-call rule: Reasonable phone access.
Assault Charges in Florida
Florida assault charges: simple assault is typically 2nd-degree misdemeanor up to 60 days; aggravated forms can reach or 2nd-degree felony if dangerous weapon (up to 15 yrs).
Challenging Breath-Test Evidence in Florida
Florida DUI breath-test results can be challenged on calibration, maintenance, operator error, mouth alcohol, and machine reliability — successful challenges have led to thousands of dismissals nationally.
CDL DUI in Florida
Florida commercial driver's license (CDL) holders face stricter DUI rules — 0.04% BAC limit (half of regular drivers) plus career-ending consequences for ANY DUI in any vehicle.
ADA + Disability Accommodation in Florida
Florida disabled employees are protected by the federal ADA (15+ employees) + state law — employers must engage in interactive process + provide reasonable accommodations unless undue hardship.
Age Discrimination in Florida
Florida workers age 40+ are protected by the federal ADEA + state law from age discrimination — but the Supreme Court's Gross v. FBL standard requires "but-for" causation, making cases harder than other discrimination claims.
Asset Protection Planning in Florida
Florida asset protection involves layering — exemption planning, business entities, retirement accounts, and (for some) Domestic Asset Protection Trusts (DAPTs) in DAPT-friendly states.
Blended Family Estate Planning in Florida
Florida blended families need careful estate planning to avoid disinheriting biological children when surviving spouse remarries — QTIP trusts, life insurance, and specific structures address the conflict.
Adoption Process in Florida
Florida adoption involves consent rules, a court-supervised home study, and (for newborn adoptions) a state-specific revocation window. 3 days for newborns; longer for older children, varies.
Alimony in Florida: How It Works
Florida calls it alimony. Florida's 2023 reform (SB 1416) ELIMINATED permanent alimony and capped durational alimony at 50% of marriage length for short marriages, 60% for moderate, and 75% for long.
Applying for Asylum from Florida
Asylum is governed by federal law but cases are heard in the immigration court closest to where the applicant lives. Miami, Orlando, Krome (detained) Immigration Courts. Heavy asylum docket due to Cuban, Haitian, Venezuelan, and Central American populations.
Cancellation of Removal in Florida
Florida immigrants in removal proceedings may qualify for cancellation of removal — relief that allows long-term residents (LPRs and certain non-LPRs) to avoid deportation and obtain green cards.
Copyright Basics for Florida Creators
Copyright is purely federal — registered with the U.S. Copyright Office, enforced through federal district courts. Florida infringement cases are filed in U.S. District Courts for the Northern.
Fair Use of Copyrighted Material in Florida
Florida creators using copyrighted material need fair-use analysis — four-factor test (purpose, nature, amount, market effect) determines whether use is lawful without permission.
Amusement-Park Injuries in Florida
Florida amusement park / ride / water park injuries can lead to negligence, premises liability, and product-liability claims — but liability waivers and federal CPSC reporting create complications.
Aviation Accident Claims in Florida
Florida aviation-accident claims involve federal aviation law, FAA / NTSB investigations, multiple potential defendants, and (for international flights) treaties like the Montreal Convention.
1031 Like-Kind Exchanges in Florida
Florida 1031 like-kind exchanges defer capital gains tax on real-estate sales when proceeds reinvest in similar property — strict 45/180-day deadlines + qualified intermediary required.
Adverse Possession in Florida
Florida adverse possession requires 7 years (must pay taxes for 7 years OR have color of title) of continuous, open, hostile, exclusive, and notorious possession.
Innocent Spouse Tax Relief in Florida
Florida spouses who filed joint returns can escape responsibility for tax debts caused by the other spouse — through innocent spouse, separation of liability, or equitable relief.
IRS Audit Defense in Florida
Florida taxpayers facing IRS audits should know — most audits are correspondence (mail-only), 3-year SOL is standard, and you have appeal + Tax Court rights at every step.
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It depends on the case. Criminal and family cases are often billed hourly or as a flat fee. Personal injury attorneys usually work on contingency — a share of what you recover, and nothing if you don't. Ask each attorney how they charge before you hire them.
Do attorneys in Bradenton offer free consultations?
Many do, especially in personal injury, criminal defense, bankruptcy and immigration. Ask when you call — a first meeting is the best way to see whether an attorney is a good fit.
How many attorneys are listed in Bradenton?
There are currently 137 attorneys listed in Bradenton on CGMIMM.