Flat Fee
One law firm in Fort Myers started charging some clients a flat fee instead of billing by the hour. Despite its initial success, the economic downturn has made it a tougher sell.
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Smaller firms grow, too
With its 2006 expansion into Tampa, Shutts Bowen grew by building its new office on the foundation of a 100-year history, and the nearly 200 lawyers already on staff across the state. However, several smaller law firms have found a way to grow as well.
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COVER UPDATE: Clawback Continuation
Burton Wiand has a new law firm on his business card. But his focus remains laser-like in trying to recover millions of dollars victims lost in one of the Gulf Coast’s biggest-ever alleged Ponzi schemes.
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Ruling the Regulators
Merger and acquisition law expert Nat Doliner is taking a national position to help direct the future of financial regulation.
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Small estates, big plans for attorneys
Estate-planning attorneys focus on helping affluent people organize their finances before they die. A Fort Myers law firm has launched a program to help middle-income families with the same kinds of issues.
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Your Money Back
The role of court-appointed receiver in an investment scam case — such as an alleged $400 million Gulf Coast-centered fraud — is one part Sherlock Holmes and one part Robin Hood. Burton Wiand plays both roles.
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Colony president responds to ruling
For Colony Beach & Tennis Resort Chairman Dr. Murray 'Murf' Klauber and President and General Manager Katie Moulton, a federal bankruptcy judge’s rulings Friday contained victory and defeat.
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THURSDAY’S CUP: Burglar alarm not helpful after burglary
Jerry Marlar, an executive with a Bradenton-based accounting firm, ended an Aug. 23 luncheon panel discussion on business ethics with a jarring statement.
Murphy: Here’s to you, Gulf oil spill
Anna Maria Island restaurateur Sean Murphy has yet again taken a page from the headlines to come up with his latest drink concoction.
Tampa Bay most stressed?
Tampa Bay most stressed? How can this possibly be?!
Wine Festival chief ends successful run
Dawn Montecalvo, one of the most successful charity fundraisers on the Gulf Coast, is leaving the Naples Children & Education Foundation in March.
Chico’s repurchasing won’t end growth
With a huge pile of cash and no big plans to spend it, Chico’s FAS is starting to return some of it to shareholders.
