Shumaker Partner and Public Sector Chair Andrew J. Mayts has been reappointed to the 13th Judicial Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission, by Governor Ron DeSantis. As a member of the 13th Judicial Circuit JNC, Mayts will play a role in the selection and recommendation of candidates for judicial appointments within the 13th Judicial Circuit. “I am … Read more
By David Pettinato, Esquire OLDER LUNDY KOCH & MARTINO Storm season is quickly approaching. For over 25 years, I have been successfully advocating for my client’s rights for coverage under almost every type of commercial insurance policy. Working with business owners before, during and after a storm has led us to create our own preparedness … Read more
Anthony D. Martino, a partner with Older Lundy Koch & Martino, will be installed as the next president-elect for the Hillsborough County Bar Association. His previous roles on the HCBA board include service on the Board of Directors Young Lawyers Division from 2008 until 2016 and as the President of the Young Lawyers Division from … Read more
Shumaker will expand its presence, in Ohio, adding a team of insurance recovery attorneys including 12 partners, associates, paralegals and an e-discovery manager. As part of the acquisition, Shumaker will open an Akron office where the attorneys will focus on insurance recovery cases throughout the United States, according to a statement. The team includes the … Read more
By Anthony D. Martino, OLDER LUNDY KOCH & MARTINO, Attorneys at Law Say you or your company is being sued in a claim for which you have insurance. As part of your insurance coverage, the insurer will provide you with a lawyer. This lawyer is either an “insurance defense lawyer” who makes their money from … Read more
The Reyes Firm, owned by attorney Edward Reyes, is expanding his legal practice to additional legal services for its clients. Previously a personal injury firm, the Reyes Firm will now offer clients services in the areas of corporate counsel and business law. Subspecialties will include trust formation, articles of incorporation, contract disputes, negotiation and more, … Read more
Eric Maier and Courtney Koch, OLDER LUNDY KOCH & MARTINO Pondering how, and when, to ask the love of one’s life, “Will you marry me?” often generates huge anxiety for the proposer; often it can pale in comparison to pondering how, and when, to subsequently ask the same love, “Will you sign a prenuptial agreement?” … Read more
By Benjamin Older, Esquire, founding partner of Older Lundy Koch & Martino Substance abuse (whether of alcohol, legal and/or illegal drugs) can be referred to as an “equal opportunity offender” for it knows no boundaries of race, color, creed, religion, education, age, social status, financial status, or business prowess. Many incredibly powerful, successful, and intelligent … Read more
By Jeff Servais, principal, and David Laugtug, principal, CLA In the life of a business, ownership transition is inevitable. Whether selling to private equity or to the next generation of your family, someone else, at some point in time, will own your company. Most owners don’t realize how this process, often highly emotional, balances a … Read more
By Martin Deptula, attorney, Older Lundy Alvarez Koch & Martino A friend of mine recently contacted me about his sister, “Karen,” who was considering a divorce from her physically abusive and controlling husband, “Ken.” Ken is a functioning alcoholic, who becomes physically abusive when intoxicated. My friend was excited that his sister had finally decided … Read more
