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Real Estate Fraud in Florida: Why the Risk is Growing and How to Protect Yourself

As our realtors are often quoted, “Location, location, location.” Our Sunshine State’s real estate market attracts buyers, investors, retirees, and developers from across the country. Unfortunately, the same factors making Florida real estate desirable also make it a prime target for fraud. In recent years, title fraud, deed theft, wire fraud, seller impersonation scams, and […]

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Massey Law Group Attorneys Serve in New Leadership Roles With the Florida Association for Women Lawyers

MLG’s Starlett Massey, Jordan Baer, and Omote Ekowtafia-Thelin are active members of the Pinellas County Chapter of the Florida Association for Women Lawyers (PFAWL) and the state-wide organization FAWL.

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Massey Law Group Attorney Jordan Baer Appointed to Florida Bar Young Lawyers Division Board of Governors

Massey Law Group is pleased to announce that attorney Jordan Baer has been appointed to serve on the Florida Bar Young Lawyer Division Board of Governors as a Governor for the Sixth Circuit.

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Florida Supreme Court Sets New Standard for AI Use in Court Filings

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools have rapidly become a fixture of modern life – now extending into legal practice.

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Foreclosures on the Rise in Florida: What Property Owners and Lenders Should Know

The U.S. housing market has seen a notable increase in foreclosure activity over the past year, with complaint filings rising nationwide and particularly impacting states like Florida. According to recent data, foreclosure filings increased 14% nationwide in 2025, with Florida having the highest foreclosure rate of any state.1 Tampa, in particular, led the nation in foreclosure rates […]

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Massey Law Group Supports Florida Association for Women Lawyers Inspire Conference

Massey Law Group, P.A. (MLG) is proud to sponsor Inspire Conference held by the Florida Association for Women Lawyers (FAWL). Lawyers from across the state of Florida attended this conference, held in St. Petersburg, from April 8-10, for a day of professional development, networking, and mentorship.

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AI Data Centers, the Human and Environmental Impacts, and the Law

The widespread implementation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into every facet of human existence is apparent every time we open our phones or turn on our computers. What is less evident is the tremendous amount of energy and water consumed by the data centers required to put AI into the palm of every American’s hand. Massey […]

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New Requirements for Florida Residential Landlords: Flood Disclosures

In the world of ever-changing climate environments and seemingly worsening hurricanes, Florida’s populated coastal zones are at the forefront. In 2024, Hurricane Helene caused over $1.8 billion in residential damage in Hillsborough County alone[1]. While homeowners wage their own battles with insurance companies after hurricanes, residential tenants face even greater tragedy. Often, renters whose homes […]

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New FinCEN Residential Real Estate Reporting Rule in Effect March 1, 2026

Most business owners and professionals will recall the flurry of activity and concern over the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) imposition of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). Enforcement of the CTA abruptly came to an end, effective March 2, 2025, for companies formed in the United States. However, as part of its ongoing efforts to investigate […]

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PFAWL in Action: How Two Leaders Are Advancing Women in Law and Community

The Pinellas Chapter of the Florida Association for Women Lawyers (PFAWL) is more than a professional organization. It’s a movement. It’s a place where women attorneys find mentorship, leadership opportunities, and a strong sense of community. At its heart, PFAWL is powered by its members. Among them, Starlett Massey, Founder of Massey Law Group […]

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