Online Notarizations: Efficient way to close real estate deals
This year, the State of Florida approved a law allowing Florida notaries to perform remote online notarizations. With the global pandemic stifling many legal processes including, closing in-bank services and real estate offices, the state’s timing may seem clairvoyant. The new law helps to eliminate many of the current difficulties closing real estate transactions, as well as notarizing other legally binding documents.
Faron Cajthaml Named of Counsel
ORLANDO, Fla. (June 16, 2020) – Bitman O’Brien & Morat, PLLC welcomes Faron Cajthaml of counsel for the mortgage servicing and consumer finance department. His 30 years of experience has been focused in financial services and the banking industry.
Student Athletes’ Rights to Compensation
Getting paid to play sports while earning a college degree? It’s time. In Florida, this becomes a reality on July 1, 2021. California and Colorado passed similar laws, but Florida’s will be the first to take effect.
Key Legal Concerns in Response to COVID-19
As we move forward and begin the see the potential for recovery in our lives and the larger economy, many are confronting difficult decisions about their personal and business finances. So many unknowns will have to be addressed in the coming months and Bitman O’Brien & Morat has identified the three top legal challenges our clients are currently facing.
Fighting for Equal Pay in Women’s Sports
On May 1, 2020, a federal judge dismissed the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team’s (USWNT) claim under the federal Equal Pay Act. Judge Gary Klausner of the U.S. District Court for Central California in Los Angeles tossed the women’s claim tha
Ronnie Bitman Named To 2020 Florida Super Lawyers®
Managing Partner Ronnie Bitman has been selected to the annual Florida Super Lawyers® for the fifth time, and second consecutive year. Congratulations, Ronnie!
Super Lawyers is an exclusive list of top-rated attorneys who are nominated and selected through independent research and peer evaluation. Only 5% of the attorneys in Florida will receive this distinction.
7 Things to consider when buying a home in Lake Mary
Per Zillow.com, home values in Orlando have gone up 7.7% and the real estate market in Central Florida is on the rise. The profitable property value has tempted thousands of new homebuyers and investors to focus on purchasing property right here in the O
Why You Need A Non-Disclosure Agreement
A Non-Disclosure or Confidentiality Agreement gives you, the business owner, legal status if an investor, employee, service provider, or independent contractor tries to share proprietary or confidential information involving your business.
5 Common Types Of Business Contracts
With over 27 million entrepreneurs in the U.S., being in business for yourself is booming. Whether building your brand or you’re a seasoned business owner moving towards expansion, you’ll come across several types of contracts as your Florida based business continues to grow. Are you a business owner in Lake Mary? Here are the 5 common business contracts you’ll come across covering everything from equipment leases to employment agreemen
Litigating with Other Interests in Foreclosures
Justin Swartz, an attorney in the Orlando office of Bitman O’Brien & Morat, PLLC, recently authored a chapter in Florida Foreclosure Law 2019 entitled “Litigating with Other Interests in Foreclosures.” The Florida Foreclosure Law 2019 book is
