Bankruptcy is governed by federal law in the United States and provides a legal way to resolve financial disputes between debtors and creditors. Yet, very often those who are considering filing bankruptcy often feel ashamed and embarrassed by their financial crisis. To make matters worse, creditors may treat them like criminals, threatening them and their …
Car accidents happen every minute of the day. Injuries result and usually, one or the other driver is found to be at fault. This may change when Uber introduces driverless cars. When Uber began competing with taxis all over the world for a slice of the ride sharing market, it was hailed by consumers as …
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Under normal circumstances, I would have no problem with an attorney or anyone else calling police if they suspect someone of driving under the influence. But these are normal circumstances. Yesterday, Robert Adams and Adam Filthaut were permanently barred from the practice of law in the state of Florida by the Florida Supreme Court. A …
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A few months ago as the 2016 Florida Legislative session drew to a close, Governor Rick Scott vetoed a bill that had received strong support in both houses of the Florida Legislature. The bill, SB 688 would have required judges in divorce proceedings to begin with a premise that both parents are entitled to approximately …
In most Florida divorce cases, you and your spouse will divide marital assets during divorce proceedings. Whether you are the higher earning spouse or not, this can be a difficult time. We recommend the following financial tips to prepare for divorce. Get Your Paperwork Organized During a divorce, you need to prove all marital assets. Getting …
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Whether you are suddenly blindsided by the prospect of divorce or it has been a long time coming, leaving yourself vulnerable during the process is unwise. Preparation of both a personal and legal nature is essential to emerge from the divorce as whole a person as possible. At McGuire Law Offices, we believe an educated …
Are you under investigation or facing criminal charges for murder? McGuire Law Offices can help. The severity of a murder conviction will compromise not only your future, but your freedom. Let the Clearwater murder defense lawyers at our law firm defend you. To learn more about your legal options with McGuire Law Offices, call our office today at …
During a child custody dispute, each parent usually has a representative supporting his or her side of the argument, but who will support the children’s needs? There should be no dispute that children are in desperate need of support at such a difficult time. In the Pinellas region of Florida, courts often answer the call …
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FIGHTING TO PROTECT YOUR FUTURE If you or someone you know has recently been charged with a drug crime in Clearwater or any of the surrounding communities, working with experienced legal representation should be your first priority. The Clearwater criminal defense attorneys at McGuire Law Offices have more than 25 years of experience, and have …
CONSULT WITH A CLEARWATER CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYER Florida statute, §825.102 makes it a criminal offense, a first degree felony, in fact, for anyone who is found committing either physical or emotional abuse or neglect of an elderly person. With such a large population of retirement-age individuals in our state, either living on their own or …