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Palm Beach County Justice Association, Fort Lauderdale ABOTA, Jacksonville ABOTA, and Miami ABOTA Presented a FREE CLE WEBINAR: (2 general, 2 technology approved by the Florida Bar) Using Technology to Your Law Firm’s Advantage in the Post Covid-19 Era (This was recorded on Zoom and can be watched by clicking this link https://youtu.be/orCiUnYZ9ow ) Friday, May 22, 2020 at 11:00 AM Eastern Time Du...

Personal Injury Lawyer Jeff Adelman welcomes back bankruptcy lawyer Stephen Orchard to discuss the CARES Act, high profile bankruptcy cases recently in the news, changes/updates to Chapter 11 bankruptcy laws for small business and much more. The interview is available for replay on Youtube, Apple Podcast, Facebook, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Google Play, or wherever you listen to your podcasts. For mor...

Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer Jeff Adelman interviews Matthew Konecky of Palm Beach Gardens about changes in his criminal law practice during the Covid-19 Era. Jeff and Matt discuss the suspension of "speedy trial" rules by the Florida Supreme Court, how the pandemic has affected access to court generally, criminal activity since the pandemic, violations of stay at home orders and more. For m...

In an all new Questions for Lawyers, Jeff interviews his FSU friend and tax lawyer Claudia Moncarz, J.D., L.L.M., who will discuss tax issues that will come up in the next few months in the wake of COVID-19. Claudia has clients all over the nation as well as the world, and is able to guide her clients smoothly through the potential pitfalls of dealing with the I.R.S. Whether it's individually or f...

Judge Carol-Lisa Phillips (Broward) and Jennifer Bailey (Miami) address the legal community concerning changes at their respective courthouses during the COVID-19 Pandemic on April 10, 2020. As these addresses preceded a CLE on Zoom depositions, they address litigants' concern over opposing counsel delaying depositions until they can be done in person, among other issues. For more information chec...

On April 3, 2020, Broward Chief Judge Jack Tuter addressed the legal community in a Zoom forum concerning changes to the civil division in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Judge Tuter stated that the Broward Courts have 100 Zoom accounts, that no attorney has a reasonable objection to using Zoom, in addition to other information pertaining to keeping the wheels of the civil justice system turni...

ABOTA Fort Lauderdale President Jeffrey Adelman and 2015 ABOTA Fort Lauderdale Lawyer of the Year Mitchell Chester discuss the changes that are coming to the practice of law due to the COVID 19 Pandemic. They discuss Zoom video conferencing, changes to motion practice, and additional changes quickly coming to litigation practice as judges and lawyers adjust to this fluid situation the country is f...

Jeff interviews his former law clerk, and now Board Certified Construction Lawyer Jason Handin of Ward Damon regarding proper ways of protecting yourself and your family when you are hiring a contractor for renovations or new construction. Jason is a second generation lawyer and as well second generation guest on "Questions For Lawyers," the son of attorney Gary Handin. Aside from discussing these...

In this episode, Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer Jeff Adelman interviews fellow Coral Springs lawyer Adam Baron to discuss Worker's Compensation claims LIVE on the Adelman Injury Law Facebook page. They will discuss the differences between a worker's compensation claim and a personal injury claim, how payment of an injured worker's medical bills works, whether a worker's compensation claim prev...

Jeff Adelman interviews Board Certified Marital and Family Law Attorney, Gary Dolgin, Candidate for Hillsborough County Circuit Court Judge, Group 30. Gary runs a successful private practice in Tampa since 1993, and has been practicing law for 29 years. He previously served as an Assistant Public Defender and an Assistant State Attorney. Jeff will ask Gary about what drives his candidacy to serve...

Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer Jeff Adelman welcomes Adam Myron, Esq. to the program. Mr. Myron is running for Circuit Court Judge in Palm Beach County, Group 30. Election date is August 18, 2020. Jeff will ask about his legal career and experience, why he wants the position as Circuit Court Judge, and what he offers to the voters of Palm Beach County if elected to that position. We will also...

Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer Jeff Adelman interviews his fellow Nova Law alum Bart Ostrzenski regarding landlord/tenant legal issues from both perspectives. One of the most frequent areas of the law Jeff gets asked about aside from personal injury, this should be of interest to many. For more information about Bart and his firm, located in Boca Raton, go to www.oslawyers.com or call 954-229-...

For this episode, Jeff interviews his fellow Coral Springs High alum, and partner in the Gunster Law Firm, John Moran. John’s experience includes advising personal representatives and trustees about their legal obligations and advising them on the perils of litigation. All of us will have to deal with probate issues at some point, and we will be taking your questions LIVE on Facebook. For more inf...

The Palm Beach County Justice Association (formerly Palm Beach County Trial Lawyers) presents Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer Jeff Adelman. Jeff discusses the lesser known automobile property damage claims known as Diminished Value and Loss of Use. If you aren't asking for these damages, you are potentially leaving money on the table to the insurance company's benefit. For more information, con...

Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer Jeff Adelman discusses exhibits and illustrations he uses to effectively present his injured clients' damages to juries. If you have any questions, feel free to call Jeff at 954-341-2777 or email at jeff@adelmanlawyers.com . To watch the video, go to https://youtu.be/KMSZVNycI1o

Personal injury attorney Jeff Adelman sits down with intellectual property attorney April Martindale. April will discuss what constitutes "intellectual property," will highlight some interesting situations she has worked on, and offer some suggestions to protect yourself, your business, your logo, your songs, and other intellectual property so others don't steal your work. For more information abo...

Personal injury attorney Jeff Adelman welcomes Social Security Disability attorney Joe Bilotta from the Law Offices of Vassallo Bilotta Friedman & Davis in Palm Beach to the program. Very important discussion about an area affecting many Americans. Joe will answer important questions such as: How long does the process take? What is the difference between SSD and SSI? How much will you get per mont...

On August 18, 2020, Broward County will elect a new State Attorney for the first time since 1976 with the retirement of Michael Satz. Candidate Joe Kimok sits down with Jeff Adelman to discuss his candidacy, and positions regarding mass incarceration, saving tax dollars for Broward residents, the War on Drugs, Mental Health, and the opportunity to implement criminal justice reforms. For more infor...

Jeff Adelman interviews his good friend, Bill Gordon, a Major in a large law enforcement department in South Florida in this special 9/11 edition of "Questions." Jeff asks Major Gordon about his thoughts on the 9/11 anniversary, body cameras, stress on officers and what he wishes the public knew about police work, and what officers go through. Gordon will also talk about his time in internal affai...

Personal injury attorney Jeff Adelman interviews immigration attorney Kenneth Chang about a subject that is in the news every day. Kenneth specializes in immigration law, and will discuss the state of the Nation's immigration issues, and what you should know before hiring an immigration attorney. Mr. Chang can be reached with additional questions at 954-431-3570 or kchanglaw@hotmail.com

Personal injury attorney Jeff Adelman interviews his old law school classmate, Michael Minardi, a criminal defense attorney and leader in the fight to change attitudes and laws concerning marijuana in Florida. Jeff will ask Michael about how things have changed over the past couple decades, what he sees for the future of medical and recreational marijuana in Florida, and the business opportunities...

Personal injury attorney Jeff Adelman welcomes Constitutional law attorney Justin Pearson to his office for what promises to be a very enlightening, back and forth discussion of First Amendment rights, economic liberty, and advocating for small business owners. Justin is the Institute’s Florida Office Managing Attorney for the "Institute for Justice- Florida Office" and oversees the Institute’s na...

Personal injury attorney Jeff Adelman welcomes an attorney he's previously done battle with in litigation for this very special show. He his pleased to have Doug Melamed of Banker Lopez Gassler, PA in Plantation to discuss personal injury defense and what businesses can do to prevent a personal injury claim before it happens. Jeff met Doug when they were opposing counsel on a wrongful death neglig...

Personal injury attorney Jeff Adelman welcomes homeowner's insurance attorney John McMenamin. Sinkholes and hurricanes are big concerns for property owners in Florida. Water damage, fires, and burglaries are just a few of the many other reasons for claims to your homeowners or commercial property insurers in Florida. Many people are shocked at what their policy DOES NOT cover only after they have...