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Consumers Have Rights against Unfair and Deceptive Debt Collection Practices
Regardless of whether the economy is booming or busting, there may be times when some of your bills go unpaid. This situation can happen to most anyone. However, that does not mean you, as the consumer, are at the mercy of overly aggressive and abusive debt collectors. The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, Florida Consumer…
Read MoreFour Tips You Should Know About Contingency Fees
A contingency fee means that you pay no fees unless your case is won. For certain types of cases, attorneys will work on your behalf and pursue compensation for your claims in exchange for a portion of the recovery and if provided for by law or contract, the attorneys’ fees from the opposing party. Many…
Read MoreFive Facts About Negotiating Severance
Get it in writing If you’ve been fired, your employer doesn’t have to offer you a severance package. But if they do, they have to put it in writing and stick to it. They also have to provide you a copy of it in writing. Weigh your options If you’ve been fired from an executive…
Read MoreHelen Albee confirmed as member of the Board of Directors of the Jacksonville Electric Authority
On November 27, 2012, Helen Albee, Esquire, a partner with Henrichsen Siegel, was confirmed by the City of Jacksonville City Council as a member of the Board of Directors of the Jacksonville Electric Authority. The confirmation followed Helen’s appointment by Mayor Alvin Brown. Helen is a practice leader with the firm’s commercial and consumer practices.…
Read MoreNeil Henrichsen named a Top Lawyer
The October 2010 edition of Jacksonville Magazine’s 904, names Neil Henrichsen as a Top Lawyer in construction law in the Jacksonville area. This ranking is based on the highest Martindale-Hubbell peer review rating of AV Preeminent. Martindale-Hubbell Lawyer Ratings serve as an objective indicator that a lawyer has the highest ethical standards and professional ability…
Read MoreHS Represents Brunswick Police Chief
Local News 7/16/2010 Lawyers call firing wrong By LOUIE BROGDON The Brunswick News Lawyers for Edna Johnson, who was fired June 24 as Brunswick police chief, say her termination was unlawful and City Manager Roosevelt Harris should reinstate her immediately. Harris fired Johnson after he said she lied to him and Mayor Bryan Thompson about…
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