By David H. Walkowiak
Articles by David H. Walkowiak.
Florida legal insights written and reviewed by David, one of the two partners at DHW Law, P.A.
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Real Estate & Foreclosure Defense
Florida foreclosure sale and the right of redemption: what homeowners should know
Florida gives homeowners a narrow right of redemption after a foreclosure judgment, but it expires at the sale. Here's how the timing actually works and what can still be done late in the process.
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Civil & Commercial Litigation
Breach of contract in Florida: a small business owner's first 30 days
When a contract is breached, the decisions you make in the first 30 days shape the remedies available. Here's a concrete playbook for Florida small business owners.
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Civil Court Mediation
When to mediate before litigating in Florida: the cost-benefit, the timing, and the traps
Florida courts order mediation in most civil cases anyway. Mediating voluntarily before filing suit is often the faster and cheaper path. Here's when that choice actually makes sense.
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Real Estate & Foreclosure Defense
Board certification in real estate law: what it actually means for homebuyers
Florida Bar Board Certification is one of the few meaningful quality signals in the legal market. Here's what it actually requires, and what it tells you about your attorney.
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Consumer Debt Defense
Consumer debt defense: how to respond to a creditor lawsuit in Florida
A creditor lawsuit in Florida gives you 20 days to respond. Ignoring it leads to a default judgment and wage garnishment. Here's how to fight back.
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Civil Court Mediation
Mediation vs litigation: which fits your dispute?
Mediation and litigation are different tools for different problems. Here's how to decide which one fits your dispute, and when to combine them.
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Criminal Defense
What to do in the first 24 hours after a Florida DUI arrest
The decisions you make in the first day after a Florida DUI arrest shape the outcome of your case. Here's a step-by-step guide for the next 24 hours.
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Personal Injury
Florida's 2-year personal injury statute of limitations (and why some older cases still have four)
Since March 24, 2023, most Florida personal injury claims have a two-year filing deadline under HB 837. Older accidents kept their four-year window. Here's how to tell which rule applies to your case.
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Personal Injury
Florida PIP $10,000 minimum: what it does and does not cover
Florida requires every driver to carry $10,000 of Personal Injury Protection. Here's what it pays, what it doesn't, and how it interacts with a bodily-injury claim.
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Real Estate & Foreclosure Defense
Florida's 20-day foreclosure response deadline: what homeowners must know
You have 20 days from service to file a response in a Florida foreclosure case. Missing it risks a default judgment. Here's what to do in the first week.
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