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This week on the podcast, we interview Don Rice, a certified StrengthsFinder coach and enneagram expert to talk about how to use personality tests to gain a deeper understanding about yourself and your relationships — both at home and in the workplace. ✅ For business inquiries contact me at info@greeklaw.com ✅ Let's connect: www.tragoslaw.com Twitter - @tragoslaw Instagram - /tragoslaw Facebook...

In this week’s episode of Peter’s Proffer, we dive into the nitty gritty when it comes to Section 8 government housing — including what it is, how people qualify for low-income housing benefits, what the requirements are, and more. Get answers to common questions from both landlords and tenants. ✅ For business inquiries contact me at info@greeklaw.com ✅ Let's connect: www.tragoslaw.com Twitter -...

How does criminal sentencing work? Tune into today’s episode of Peter’s Proffer to learn about who sets sentencing guidelines (state vs. federal) and what the guidelines are in Florida. This popular listener-asked question is the next step after the podcast we did a couple weeks back (Episode 70: Plea Deals). ✅ For business inquiries contact me at info@greeklaw.com ✅ Let's connect: www.tragoslaw...

In response to presidential candidates like Elizabeth Warren proposing student loan forgiveness programs, the Tragos team explores what plans are being proposed and how they might play out in America. ✅ For business inquiries contact me at info@greeklaw.com ✅ Let's connect: www.tragoslaw.com Twitter - @tragoslaw Instagram - /tragoslaw Facebook - /tragoslaw TikTok - /tragoslaw https://www.tragosl...

You don’t want to miss this week’s podcast as Peter Tragos, Peter Sartes and George Tragos discuss what plea bargaining is, what you can bargain for, when you should (and shouldn’t) accept a plea deal, and possible wrongful convictions due to abuses of the plea deal system. ✅ For business inquiries contact me at info@greeklaw.com ✅ Let's connect: www.tragoslaw.com Twitter - @tragoslaw Instagram...

The Tragos team tackles frequently asked listener questions about bail: What is bail? How is bail set? What factors are considered? Do wealthy defendants have a higher bail than low income defendants? Are there cases where bail isn’t an option? All this and much more in this jam packed episode of Peter’s Proffer. ✅ For business inquiries contact me at info@greeklaw.com ✅ Let's connect: www.trago...

In this episode of Peter’s Proffer, we're joined by special guest Jim Daly, President of Focus on the Family. Focus on the Family is an international Christian communications ministry based in Colorado. Listen to hear about the ministry’s story, mission, and an exciting upcoming event in New York City. ✅ For business inquiries contact me at info@greeklaw.com ✅ Let's connect: www.tragoslaw.com Tw...

Who needs a living will and why? When should you make your will? What needs to be included? In today’s action-packed episode of Peter’s Proffer, we interview Clearwater estate planning attorney Christina Green Rankin to get her expert advice on the world of wills and trusts. ✅ For business inquiries contact me at info@greeklaw.com ✅ Let's connect: www.tragoslaw.com Twitter - @tragoslaw Instagram...

In light of the controversial new documentary series about R&B singer R. Kelly’s alleged sexual and predatory sexual behavior toward women, we talk about what it’s like to represent a celebrity client, including picking a jury and other criminal defense topics. ✅ For business inquiries contact me at info@greeklaw.com ✅ Let's connect: www.tragoslaw.com Twitter - @tragoslaw Instagram - /tragoslaw...

Tune in to the second half of our two-part series featuring local business success stories. In this episode, we sit down to chat with Kevin Schlenker, a Forbes 30 Under 30 entrepreneur and CEO of a thriving Tampa car audio sound system company, to learn about his story (including dropping out of UCF business school), his background, and how he built his company from the ground up. ✅ For business...

This week's show is the first in a two-part series featuring local entrepreneurs — starting with restauranteur Nick Pappas, owner of the Flamestone American Grill in Oldsmar, Trinity and multiple other Florida locations. In this episode, Nick describes what it takes to start a restaurant and be successful. He also shares a little about his personal background, failures and upcoming ventures. ✅ Fo...

In today’s episode, Peter Tragos, Peter Sartes and George Tragos give their take on the recent celebrity scandals in the news regarding Jussie Smollett and Robert Kraft. Join us as we discuss the legal implications, what we think might happen next, what ripple effects these scandals might have nationally, and much more. ✅ For business inquiries contact me at info@greeklaw.com ✅ Let's connect: ww...

What are patents and trademarks? When do you need them and how do you get them? What do you do if someone accuses you of infringing on their patent? Peter Tragos and Peter Sartes are joined by Pinellas County, FL patent attorney Brittany Maxey to get the answers. ✅ For business inquiries contact me at info@greeklaw.com ✅ Let's connect: www.tragoslaw.com Twitter - @tragoslaw Instagram - /tragosla...

In this episode, Peter Tragos, George Tragos and Peter Sartes dive into pop culture by talking about the Fyre Festival scheme, as well as the documentaries released about it. They discuss the legal consequences of fraud, the dangers of social media, the latest in the Fyre Festival case, and much more. ✅ For business inquiries contact me at info@greeklaw.com ✅ Let's connect: www.tragoslaw.com Twi...

In this episode, Peter Tragos and Peter Sartes sit down with Alan Fowler, a former active duty U.S. Navy JAG officer and a current Lieutenant Commander in the Navy JAG Corps Reserves, to talk about the differences between military and civilian law. Fowler is also a criminal defense lawyer down in Key West, and he shares some fascinating stories in the podcast. ✅ For business inquiries contact me...

What happens when you're injured on the job? Can you get fired for filing a workman’s comp claim? Peter Tragos is joined by special guest Dane Heptner, a leading Clearwater workers’ compensation lawyer, to answer the most common questions surrounding workplace injuries and accidents. ✅ For business inquiries contact me at info@greeklaw.com ✅ Let's connect: www.tragoslaw.com Twitter - @tragoslaw...

Tampa criminal defense attorneys Peter Sartes and George Tragos discuss a topic they know a lot about: the death penalty. Learn what the death penalty is in Florida, where it originally came from, as well as where Sartes and Tragos personally stand on this controversial issue. ✅ For business inquiries contact me at info@greeklaw.com ✅ Let's connect: www.tragoslaw.com Twitter - @tragoslaw Instagr...

What is a government shutdown, exactly? Why does it happen? How does it impact federal workers? In the midst of the longest government shutdown in American history, tune in to the latest episode of Peter’s Proffer for answers to these listener-asked questions and more. ✅ For business inquiries contact me at info@greeklaw.com ✅ Let's connect: www.tragoslaw.com Twitter - @tragoslaw Instagram - /tr...

This week, we discuss a piece of new controversial legislation that is being pushed, not passed, on undocumented workers in Florida, and what it means for employers in the Sunshine State. ✅ For business inquiries contact me at info@greeklaw.com ✅ Let's connect: www.tragoslaw.com Twitter - @tragoslaw Instagram - /tragoslaw Facebook - /tragoslaw TikTok - /tragoslaw https://www.tragoslaw.com/clearw...

What is a trial? Where do they come from? What is your right to a trial in criminal and civil cases? What happens if a case goes to trial? Listen to this week’s episode of Peter’s Proffer to get answers to these and other commonly asked listener questions about the trial process. ✅ For business inquiries contact me at info@greeklaw.com ✅ Let's connect: www.tragoslaw.com Twitter - @tragoslaw Inst...

In this episode, Peter Tragos and Peter Sartes give an update on Florida texting and driving laws — including the possibility of harsher penalties being considered by the state Senate in 2019 as well as how other states approach the issue. ✅ For business inquiries contact me at info@greeklaw.com ✅ Let's connect: www.tragoslaw.com Twitter - @tragoslaw Instagram - /tragoslaw Facebook - /tragoslaw...

This week, we tackle a frequently asked listener question: How do car accident claims change when it involves an Uber, Lyft or some other ridesharing service. What are the similarities and differences? ✅ For business inquiries contact me at info@greeklaw.com ✅ Let's connect: www.tragoslaw.com Twitter - @tragoslaw Instagram - /tragoslaw Facebook - /tragoslaw TikTok - /tragoslaw https://www.tragos...

In this episode of Peter’s Proffer, George and Peter Tragos take an in-depth look at the pros and cons of Florida Amendment 6, the Marsy’s Law Crime Victims' Rights, Judicial Retirement Age, and Judicial Interpretation of Laws and Rules Amendment. The amendment was recently approved by voters in Florida's 2018 midterm elections. George explains his close involvement in the ballot measure. ✅ For b...

This week, we discuss Florida Amendment 4, the Voting Rights Restoration for Felons Initiative. What does it actually mean now that it passed and how does it differ from the old system? Clearwater attorneys Peter Sartes and Peter Tragos weigh in on this current event. ✅ For business inquiries contact me at info@greeklaw.com ✅ Let's connect: www.tragoslaw.com Twitter - @tragoslaw Instagram - /tra...

In this episode, we’re joined by St. Pete real estate attorney Gordon Oldham to talk about the recent voter recount in Florida's November 2018 midterm elections. Gordon, one of the attorneys called to help oversee the recount, explains how the process works. ✅ For business inquiries contact me at info@greeklaw.com ✅ Let's connect: www.tragoslaw.com Twitter - @tragoslaw Instagram - /tragoslaw Fac...