Category: Business litigation

I am Richard Annunziata, one of ABN Law’s founding partners and as a litigator for 17 years, I can tell you there are three things a client and attorney should consider before filing suit. First, the right and the wrong; secondly, the economics, and third, the impact on your life. Generally, one must take a…

In Florida, an insurance policy is considered a contract between you and your insurance company. Generally, one looks to the contract to determine the extent of coverage agreed upon.  But the analysis cannot stop there.  A review of the exclusions from coverage must also be analyzed to determine what the insurance company is not responsible for…

Prior to 1985, sellers of residential real property had little responsibility to disclose known defects to buyers of real property and the doctrine of buyer beware reigned supreme.  The duty to diligently inspect the property rested on a buyer’s shoulders. Then, along came the landmark case of Johnson v. Davis, changing the landscape surrounding seller…

An extremely important aspect for any buyer of real estate to consider is how to take title to the property being purchased. A buyer often does not give enough consideration to the significance of this prior to closing. A buyer’s goals and intended use of the property play a large role in this decision. Consider…

For more than 20 years, I’ve assisted hundreds of clients who have never been involved with litigation. Think of a lawsuit as a process in which you’re traveling down a long and winding road towards your destination. In this case, your destination is a trial where a judge or jury will decide on contested facts.…