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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Celebrity Apprentice appearance is Clockwork
Sarasota executive Jim Abrams will be one nervous TV watcher May 2.
Full Story »Tampa fund gets $4 million from state
Florida’s economic development officials would love to attract a bunch of high profile, high wage, “high-tech jobs” to the state. But oftentimes, their effort to do so ends up more laughable than laudable.
Full Story »Grim foreclosure headlines attract buyers
The Cape Coral-Fort Myers area continues to be the foreclosure capital of Florida and the runner-up nationally, according to foreclosure tracker RealtyTrac.
Full Story »Manpower survey: Hiring prospects improve
Employers on the Gulf Coast are more optimistic about hiring employees in the second quarter than they were a year ago, a recent survey by Manpower shows.
Full Story »Industry hangs tough despite economic woes
A meeting made up of executives in an industry that depends partially on a low unemployment rate might be reason to bring out the gallows humor and woe-is-us chatter.
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