902 N. Armenia Ave, Tampa FL 33609
902 N. Armenia Ave, Tampa FL 33609
In its early history, the federal government subscribed to the doctrine of sovereign immunity. Consequently, victims who sustained injuries or damage caused by the actions or negligence of a federal officer or employee could not sue the federal government to recover those damages. That changed…
Proposals for Settlement (PFS) and Offers of Judgment (OJ) are important tools used to resolve disputes between parties in a lawsuit. What Is a PFD or OJ? In simple terms, a PFS is an offer one party makes to the other to settle the case…
The question of recovering attorneys’ fees from the opposing party in legal proceedings is influenced by various factors. These include the jurisdiction, the specific circumstances of the case, and the applicable laws. Typically, there are two main ways in which attorney’s fees can be recovered…
For over 50 years, the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure recognized this principle by allowing the named plaintiffs who represent class members in a class action lawsuit to recover incentive pay. Now, a recent decision in the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals threatens to undo…
The community-minded team of attorneys at Shrader, Mendez & O’Connell are proud to give back to the ounty community by volunteering with Crossroads for Florida Kids. Crossroads for Florida Kids is a local 501(c)(3) nonprofit composed of caring attorneys who give their time and legal…
ADDRESS : 902 N. Armenia Ave, Tampa FL 33609