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Third DCA Clarifies the Law on Distribution of Surplus Proceeds Following a Tax-Deed Sale

The Third District Court of Appeal’s recent decision in Rahimi v. Global Discoveries, Ltd., Case No. 3D16-2756, (August 1, 2018) is a significant development worth noting by banking institutions in Florida, surplus recovery firms and attorneys whose practices involve tax deed sales.

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Fundraiser for Fentrice Driskell, Running for State House Representative, District 63

Fentrice Driskell House Florida

Fentrice Driskell, prominent Tampa attorney, is running for office in the competitive state House District 63 race. On July 11, Starlett Massey, founding shareholder of Massey Law Group, served on the host committee for a fundraiser to support Fentrice.

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Massey Law Group, P.A. Grand Opening

Massey Law Group, P.A., a law firm specializing in real property, business law, and commercial litigation, announces its official opening. Massey Law Group (MLG) is forging a new path for the delivery of legal services, from its relationship-based approach to the way clients are billed.

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Children’s Village Golf Classic Proudly Supported by Massey Law Group

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MLG sponsored the 8th Annual Cornelius “Biscuit” Bennett Celebrity Golf Classic and Pairing Party, benefitting Children’s Village, Inc. of Birmingham, Alabama. Bennett is a former American football linebacker, who played for the Buffalo Bills, Atlanta Falcons, and Indianapolis Colts. A Birmingham native, he hosts the annual tournament to support the Children’s Village mission.

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Surplus Funds Statutes Amendments: Florida Bids Adieu to Surplus Trustee and the 60-Day Claims Bar

On March 21, 2018, Governor Scott approved House Bill 1361. The amendments substantially impact the manner in which surplus funds arising from judicial sales of real and personal property are handled and the time frame for claiming the funds.

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Are Women Lawyers Making Strides for Gender Equality in the Legal Profession?

In recent years, the focus on gender equality in the workplace has increased. The awareness is taking place across governments and industries globally, and the issue has been brought to the forefront through movements, studies, and conversations about gender gaps in the labor force. This includes the legal profession, and now, the conversation is impacted […]

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Tampa Law Firm’s Julianna Groot Elected Seminole County Legal Aid Society Vice President

On April 6, 2018, the Seminole County Bar Association Legal Aid Society (SCBALAS) Board elected of counsel attorney, Julianna Groot, to serve as Vice President for the upcoming year. Since 1975, SCBALAS has provided free legal services of the highest quality to Seminole County’s economically disadvantaged persons. SCBALAS provides free legal services in family law and civil cases to low-income veterans, families, disabled and senior citizens, and individuals. In doing so, its goal is to improve their quality of life and enhance their self-sufficiency.

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Tampa Law Firm’s Starlett Massey is Appointed to Florida Bar Diversity and Inclusion Committee

On April 18, 2018, Florida Bar President-Elect, Michelle Suskauer, appointed Starlett Massey to serve on the Diversity and Inclusion Committee, beginning in July, for the 2018-2019 Florida Bar year.

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Tampa Law Firm’s Nikki Barker Promotes the Message of Ava’s Voice

Class of students group photo and student bake sale simulating visual impairment

MLG’s Nikki Barker proudly serves as a member of the Board of Ava’s Voice, a non-profit organization that provides resources and services to families affected by hearing and vision loss. In March, Nikki, along with her daughter Elle, cousins Carly and Ava, and dear friend Rebecca, visited Public School 183 in Manhattan to share with students what life is like for those who are affected by vision and hearing loss. Ava and Rebecca shared their own stories of how they navigate daily challenges while living with Usher Syndrome, a genetic condition that causes both hearing and vision loss.

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Tax Deed Surplus: Hard-And-Fast Deadline for Claims Enacted into Florida Law

On April 9, 2018, Governor Scott signed House Bill 1383 into law, amending Florida’s tax deed sale statutes. The most substantial implication for lienholders is the establishment of a new deadline for claiming an interest in surplus proceeds from tax deed sales.

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