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Gordon Reappointed to Professional Ethics Committee and Animal Law Committee of The Florida Bar.

Brent Gordon of The Gordon Law Firm was reappointed by incoming Florida Bar President Gwynne Young to the Professional Ethics Committee and the Animal Law Committee. This will be Gordon’s second year on the Professional Ethics Committee and third year on the Animal Law Committee. If you need assistance or would like legal advice regarding […]

Gordon Selected as the Legal Analyst for the Upper Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce Blog

Brent Gordon has been chosen as the Legal Analyst for the Upper Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce. He will be writing articles about the various legal issues that small businesses and individuals face every day. Brent is excited to partner with the Upper Tampa Bay Chamber to provide commentary and discussion about relevant and timely […]

Gordon announced as a Florida Legal Elite Up and Comer for 2012

Excited to announce that Brent Gordon of The Gordon Law Firm has been selected as a Florida Legal Elite Up and Comer for 2012! Please check out the July 2012 issue of Florida Trend magazine for the official list!

Florida Annual Report Filing–Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

ANNUAL REPORTS. All Florida Businesses registered with the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations must file an annual report by May 1 of each year. The deadline for this year is coming up quickly and if payment is late a $400 penalty (that cannot be waived!) will be required to file the report (except […]

Florida Small Claims Court

What is Small Claims Court? Small claims court is subset of county court in the Florida court system that is for disputes that do not exceed $5,000 in damages (also known as the amount in controversy), excluding court costs, interest and/or attorney’s fees. Small claims court has less formal and stringent rules than county court […]

How to Save Money Hiring a Lawyer–Part 2

How to Save Money Hiring a Lawyer–Part 2. In my previous post, I explained some of the factors that drive attorney fees as well as how important it is to understand your own needs to find the attorney that can best serve your goals—both legally and financially. That post provided considerations to use before hiring […]

How to Save Money Hiring a Lawyer–Part 1

How to Save Money Hiring a Lawyer. In this first post, I will talk about what often goes into the formula of how an attorney’s fee is set. In a follow-up post, I will discuss simple tips you can use to help save money with your attorney. “How much does it cost to hire a […]

Expanded Airline Passenger Protections

Expanded Airline Passenger Protections. New rules went into effect yesterday regarding passenger rights. While these are designed to protect consumers, only time will tell how these rules will work in practice. The United States Department of Transportation issued a press release yesterday which outlines many of the changes and is a good reference guide to […]

How to Prepare for a Hurricane–After You Buy All of the Water, Batteries, and Gas in the Store

How to Prepare for a Hurricane–After You Buy All of the Water, Batteries, and Gas in the Store. Though it looks like the worst of Hurricane Irene will miss Florida, there are still a few months left of hurricane season. Unfortunately, many of us don’t prepare until a hurricane is barreling towards the state. Then, […]

Top Five Misunderstandings about the Criminal Justice System

Top Five Misunderstandings about the Criminal Justice System. I love law shows on TV, but only for the entertainment value–not because I am looking for tips on how to practice law. In fact, my friends refuse to watch law shows with me because I can’t resist calling them out whenever they do something that would […]