How to Get a Restraining Order in Florida and How to Fight It
Restraining orders, also known as injunctions, are legal documents designed to protect individuals from abuse, harassment, or stalking. In Florida, understanding the ins and outs of restraining orders is essential, whether you’re seeking one or have been served with one. This comprehensive guide will walk you through the process of how to get a restraining […]
How Do You Get Points on Your License & How Will it Affect Insurance?
Q: “Will points on my driver’s license affect my car insurance?” A: “Yes – so I hope you’ve got a rainy-day fund stashed away because your car insurance rates are likely going to increase.” Your driving record plays a critical role in your legal standing and your car insurance rates. Points on your license can have […]
Can Police Pull You Over for No Reason? Understanding Your Rights
Few things can ruin your day faster than getting pulled over by the police – especially if you’re unsure why. A routine traffic stop can disrupt your schedule, strain your bank account, and even affect your driving record and insurance premiums. But can police pull you over for no reason? While the answer is complex […]
South Florida Business Journal Highlights One of Galanter Law’s Cases
The South Florida Business Journal wrote a story about the $6.1 million verdict we won for one of our clients. It was the largest punitive-damage award in U.S. history for an involuntary bankruptcy case. A snippet of the story and a link to the original source are below: “Miami businessman Maury Rosenberg won a $6.1 […]
New Jersey’s Third Medical Marijuana Center Set to Open Soon
Yale Galanter represents the Compassionate Care Center of America Foundation Inc. who recently had their plans for a medical marijuana center in Woodbridge, New Jersey approved. Below is an excerpt from an article and a link to the original source. State’s Third Medical Marijuana Center to Open in Woodbridge Come September By Andrew Kitchenman It […]
Tenants, Landlords, & Banks During the Pandemic – The Domino Effect
What will we see with Tenants, Landlords and Banks during the Pandemic ? As we start our third month of quarantine and social distancing, the jobless and unemployment rate continues to rise. Currently, our country is seeing its highest unemployment numbers since the Great Depression. People have no income, they haven’t received their unemployment checks, […]
Your Miami and Fort Lauderdale Traffic Ticket Defense
Retaining a lawyer to defend your traffic ticket, accident, or arrest is relatively inexpensive compared to having your insurance rates increase over time and having a permanent mark on your driving record. Once points are assessed on your license, it can be very difficult, time consuming, and expensive to get them off of your record. […]