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It is common knowledge that when a person or business files for bankruptcy, the end result is typically a discharge of debts. The bankruptcy debtor will no longer be personally responsible for payment of the outstanding debts. However, a security interest in real property remains, such as a lien created by a mortgage on a home. But what happens to a security interest in something more intangible, like insurance proceeds?

Jimerson Birr, P.A. welcomes new partner James Birr, III with a profile in The Resident.

Jimerson Birr, P.A. was the only law firm to be named one of the Best Places to Work in Jacksonville by the Jacksonville Business Journal.

Featured in the May 2013 Issue Partner’s Perspective: J&C Welcomes Partner James O. “Joby” Birr J&C Partner Named to Board of Directors for RMA J&C Website Wins First Place at 2013 Communicator Awards New Law Blogs Curiosities, Ruminations and Various Eccentricities of Firm Biz Click to read.

Jacksonville, Fla. – May 30, 2013 -Jimcrson &. Cobb. P.A., is pleased to announce the addition of partner James O. (Joby) Birr. Ill, to the firm. Birr’s practice will focus on construction law and business litigation. Birr is Board Certified by the Florida Bar in Construction Law and is AV […]

Management of records including creation, retention, access, and destruction, has been a major concern for businesses. This is mainly due to the growth in volume of records (especially electronic data) and the lingering fear of litigation. Once a business is named as a party to suit, high scrutiny is placed on litigants in order to prevent spoliation of evidence that may be relevant to prosecution or defense of the lawsuit. Development and execution of an effective document retention policy is critical as the alternative may result in unfavorable discovery, loss of critical information, unnecessary expenses and adverse judgments. This two part Blog post endeavors to provide small and mid-sized businesses a few an overview what document retention policies are and things to consider when creating an internal document retention policy.

Jimerson Birr, P.A. was profiled in a Jacksonville Business Journal article for the Social Madness competition.

Many creditors have default interest provisions in their contract documents. The highest rate allowable under Florida law for these default provisions is 18% per annum or 1.5% per month. However, creditors almost never address post judgment interest in their contract documents. Such omission leaves them at the mercy of the interest rate set forth in Section 55.03, which states:

A diverse and strong portfolio that demonstrates success is what sets a normal business apart from an extraordinary one. Here at Jimerson Birr we pride ourselves on our vigorous work ethic, attention to details and commitment to our clients. Expressed in our mission statement, “We are accessible, responsible, prepared, efficient and technologically advanced.” Our goals are clear and one has been recognized and validated by the community at large. Thanks in part to our partnership with Paper Street Web designs, we are very proud to announce that our website recently received 1st place in the 19th Annual Communicator Awards in Excellence in Law and Legal Services.

The Florida Statutes are clear—persons who purchase a residential foreclosure with outstanding assessments and dues attached to it are responsible for paying those past-due amounts to the governing association upon taking possession of the property. See Fla. Stat. § 718.116(1)(a) (applying to condominiums); see also Fla. Stat. § 720.3085(2) (applying to property governed by homeowners’ associations). This Florida law applies to banks as well.