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Say What You Mean and Mean What You Say: Drafting Arbitration Provisions for Construction Disputes … and Beyond 

by Lauren Kerr, attorney of counsel, MLG Arbitration is a popular dispute resolution method for construction law claims Many construction agreements require resolution of disputes by arbitration.  This means that the parties intend to waive a jury trial and instead have any claims adjudicated by a neutral third party, the arbitrator(s). But, how far the […]

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Should My Florida LLC Have More Than One Member? How to Protect Your Company’s Corporate Veil

Florida LLC

by Starlett Massey, attorney and founding shareholder of MLG You may be starting a business and are about to set up an LLC.  Or you may have established your LLC a decade ago.  An LLC offers certain protections.  However, in some circumstances, courts can reach beyond the company’s liability protections — “piercing the corporate veil.”  […]

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Celebrating Collaboration, Freedom, Art, and the LGBTQ+ Community

Art is expression. It allows the artist and the public to consider their lives within our complex social and political climate. For the LGBTQ+ community, the art of drag performance expresses the freedom and fluidity of sexuality and gender.  In celebration of the Collab at 3833’s two-year anniversary, we hosted a special event, “The Art […]

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Lauren D. Kerr of Massey Law Group Achieves Florida Bar Board Certification in Construction Law

Dedicated to achieving a heightened level of excellence through character, professionalism, ethics, and credibility in the practice of law ST. PETERSBURG, FL, September 5, 2023 – Massey Law Group, P.A. (MLG), a law firm focusing on real property, business law, and commercial litigation, is pleased to announce that Lauren D. Kerr, MLG Attorney of Counsel, […]

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Understanding Florida Time Limitations and Florida’s Recent Changes Impacting Construction Claims

Statutes of Limitation A statute of limitation is the period in which a person may file a lawsuit arising from a certain event.  One of the primary purposes of a statute of limitations is to “protect defendants from unfair surprises and stale claims.”[1]   The statute of limitations begins to run from the time the […]

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Forced Forfeiture of Residential Property and New Florida Laws

Florida Statutes §§ 692.203 and 692.204 On July 1, 2023, several new Florida laws restricting the ownership and transfer of properties in Florida took effect.  One such law is Fla. Stat. 692.203, wherein a “foreign principal” is prohibited from owning any property (or having more than a de minimus interest therein), including residential property, within […]

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MLG Welcomes Lauren D. Kerr as Attorney of Counsel

Massey Law Group, P.A. (MLG) welcomes attorney Lauren D. Kerr to the team. Lauren is an experienced and engaging litigator with a wide-ranging background in civil litigation and construction law. Her dedication to her clients and resolving cases efficiently sets her apart from her peers. Lauren truly enjoys working diligently toward and achieving her clients’ […]

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Starlett Massey Reappointed for Sixth Term on The Florida Bar Diversity and Inclusion Committee

Starlett Massey, The Florida Bar Diversity and Inclusion Committee

With great pleasure, Massey Law Group is pleased to announce that MLG Founding Shareholder, Starlett Massey, has been reappointed to The Florida Bar Diversity and Inclusion Committee and appointed Vice Chair. Starlett’s new term, which begins on July 1, 2023, marks the sixth consecutive year she has been selected for the committee. “It is an […]

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Do You Need a Real Estate Attorney to Buy or Sell a House?

When making one of the biggest purchases of your life, it’s best to be well prepared.  If you’re not attentive to the details throughout the buying and selling process, you sometimes become aware of problems or missed opportunities when it is too late. Having a real estate attorney on your team sets you up for […]

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Honoring Michele Rayner Goolsby this Women’s History Month

Michele Rayner Goolsby

This Women’s History Month, MLG celebrates Michele Rayner Goolsby. The first openly lesbian black woman elected to the Florida Legislature, Michele Rayner Goolsby, has been a champion in the fight for equality both politically and in our community. MLG is proud to announce that Michele and her staff are now members of our MLG family […]

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