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We're now Howell, Buchan, & Strong Attorneys at Law! It's with a great deal of pride that we announce the expansion of our firm and include our partners, Tom Buchan and Rickey Strong. "I've always recognized the contribution these attorneys have had on our growth," partner and attorney Jeff Howell said of the added partners. […]

What to Do When Served an AG Subpoena Due to Florida’s Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act (FDUTPA) Being served with an Attorney General investigative subpoena pursuant to Florida’s Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act (FDUTPA) can be intimidating. While your mind might be racing about why your business was selected or what caused the […]

Florida Realtors: How to Challenge a FREC Administrative Complaint If you are a realtor in the State of Florida and have received a FREC Administrative Complaint, it’s important to respond quickly. Consulting legal advice on this response can help your case. First, it’s helpful to understand why you received the complaint and how the FREC […]

Florida CPAs must complete 80 hours of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) by June 30th of the renewal year. These 80 CPE hours must consist of at least eight in accounting/auditing subjects, no more than 20 in behavioral subjects, and at least four in board-approved ethics. The good news is that an automatic extension has been […]

We are very excited to announce the expansion of our Orlando office. We have expanded our footprint and still located at 501 N. Magnolia Avenue, downtown Orlando, Florida. With this expansion, of Counsel, Michael Brown has relocated his practice within our downtown Orlando office, bringing with him over 10 years’ experience in criminal law, as […]

Did you change your Healthcare Facility’s name change from an “LLC” to a Corporation with the Florida Division of Corporations (Sunbiz.org)?  Did you change your healthcare facility from a Profit to Non-Profit Organization? Have you been operating as a healthcare facility for years as an individual and now recently became an LLC or a corporation?  […]

Muchos profesionales y empresas tienen probemas legales que son resultado de las regulaciones del estado de Florida. Gran parte de estas regulaciones que afectan su licencia son tomadas por las oficinas centrales de las agencias estatales en la capital de la Florida- Tallahassee. Un abogado experimentado de Tallahassee con conocimientos sobre agencias estatales, leyes administrativas, […]

Do you have an arrest from your college days which you would like to forget?  Many people have things in their past that they regret and would like a “do over”.  However, it is not in your best interest to forget to be truthful on your application to become a Florida Real Estate Agent.  The […]

This really depends on the facts of your criminal case.  When you attempt to renew your license, the Florida Real Estate Commission (FREC) may issue a Notice of Intent to Deny your renewal.  Under section 475.25 Florida Statutes, the FREC may deny a licensure application if the applicant has been convicted of a crime in […]

We can help you with: Drafting your petition for variance or waiver from the 18-month Certified Public Accounting (CPA) exam requirement. Articulating your reason as to why you should receive the variance or waiver. Representation at the Board of Accountancy meeting when your petition is considered. A Florida CPA candidate is required to complete the […]