By Jesse R. Butler, Esq. Already struggling to stay afloat during this global crisis, many people are finding themselves the victim of unfair, fraudulent, and illegal business practices. Fraud and price-gouging are just two common problems facing consumers during this time of economic uncertainty. Consumer fraud and unfair business practices are likely to continue to
With shoppers staying home, more people are buying online. Unfortunately, online fraud is skyrocketing. Due to this surge in online ordering, hackers are increasingly targeting consumers with sophisticated fraud schemes. According to the FTC, over 14,000 submitted coronavirus-related fraud reports as of April 8, 2020. The total losses exceeded $10 Million Dollars, with the average consumer being defrauded of $564.00.
Andrew L. Douberly, a partner with Dickinson & Gibbons, P.A., has been recognized for Meritorious Public Service by the Florida Bar. Mr. Douberly received this honor for completing a three year term with the Florida Bar Grievance Committee for the 12th Judicial Circuit. Andy was the Chair of Section 12A of the Committee, which oversees attorney misconduct in Sarasota, Manatee, and Desoto Counties.
Dickinson & Gibbons, P.A., a Sarasota-based law firm, is pleased to announce that attorneys Mark S. Tomlinson and Andrew C. Wilson have joined the firm.
Dickinson & Gibbons, P.A. is pleased to once again announce that partners in the firm have been selected as Super Lawyers. Deborah J. Blue, Gary H. Larsen and Jeffrey D. Peairs have been named Florida Super Lawyers for 2019 and Jesse R. Butler has been designated a Rising Star. Super Lawyers, a service of Thomson Reuters, identifies attorneys who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. Each year, approximately five percent of the lawyers in Florida are named Super Lawyers and 2.5% of lawyers 40 years old or younger, or in practice 10 years or less, are named Rising Stars.
Family Court Professional Collaborative Presents: Family Law Boot Camp – Part II – Beyond the Basics. This conference will focus on Honing the Skills of the Family Law Practitioner. Friday, February 15, 2019 – 9:00AM to 5:00PM. Cost is $20 for FCPC Members & Their Support Staff, $50 for Non-Members.
Dickinson & Gibbons, P.A. is pleased to announce that Jesse R. Butler and Andrew L. Douberly have been named partners of the firm. Managing Shareholder A. James Rolfes stated, “We are pleased to have these fine litigators as partners and look forward to their continued outstanding service to our clients.”
In celebration of Women’s History Month, Teen Court of Sarasota proudly presents the 2nd annual Making HERstory!
Join hundreds of students and professionals from our community as we gather for a special evening cocktail reception over light hors d’oeuvres and a gorgeous view of Sarasota Bay followed by an inspirational keynote speech by Michael Saunders.
Dickinson & Gibbons attorney Deborah Blue is proud to be a featured panelist at this wonderful event.
Dickinson & Gibbons, P.A. is proud to announce that partners Deborah J. Blue, Gary Larsen and Jeffrey Peairs have received the prestigious designation of “Super Lawyer.” Thompson Reuters, who publishes the annual list, announced that the 2018 Florida Super Lawyers list includes three Dickinson & Gibbons attorneys. Thompson Reuters notes the list “is comprised of outstanding attorneys who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement.” The annual selections are made using process that includes nominations, an independent research evaluation of candidates and peer reviews by practice area.
Dickinson & Gibbons, P.A. is in the news again for successfully settling a legal malpractice case in favor of their client, the City of St. Pete Beach. The Tampa Bay Times previously reported when Dickinson & Gibbons was originally hired by the City of St. Pete Beach. The City hired Dickinson & Gibbons to bring a legal malpractice lawsuit against the City’s former attorneys, Bryant Miller & Olive, P.A.
Gary Larsen is one of the firm’s Senior Partners who was recently asked to appear as a guest on Law & Sarasota. This local TV show discussed the benefits and differences between Mediation and Arbitration.
Dickinson & Gibbons, P.A. is proud to sponsor Children First’s 5th Annual “Rockin’ Lobster” Event Saturday, November 4, 2017. Attendees will watch the sun set over the Gulf of Mexico while dining on delicious Maine Lobster under a large tent on the beach.
Attorney Deborah J. Blue has a sophisticated but daring, colorful and expressive style. A native-born Floridian, this Florida State University and Stetson University College of Law grad is known for her southern accent and tough-as-nails courtroom presence. She dishes on her bold and vintage-inspired style and discloses some legal advice.
In a litigation-prone world, many couples have turned to drafting legally binding contracts clarifying exactly what will be his and hers beyond that set of bathroom towels. While prenuptial agreements may remove some of the romance of “happily ever after,” they don’t mean couples have lost that lovin’ feelin’. We spoke to Deborah J. Blue, an attorney at Dickinson & Gibbons, P.A. an authority on marital and family law, to learn what to put in writing before you say, “I do.”
A recent Gallop Poll concluded North Port, Sarasota and Bradenton, Florida, tops large communities in the Well-Being Index, just slightly above the Honolulu, Hawaii index, making us one of the happiest cities in the United States.