The Law Office of Robert Eckard & Associates wants to make your business issues come together simply. One of the challenges that businesses often face is competition. Competition can lead to patent and license disputes. Patent and license disputes are expensive and can lead to market share problems if decided against you. Knowing when to […]
read moreAt the Law office of Robert Eckard & Associates, P.A., we understand, whether you are a Defendant or Plaintiff in a lawsuit, it can be a complex, stressful and confusing time. Therefore, we have put together a basic outline you can use to familiarize yourself with how your case will progress. Obviously, we can only […]
read moreOne underreported outcome of the November elections is that nearly 25 percent of Americans now live in a state where recreational marijuana use is legal. Maine, Massachusetts, Nevada and of course California voted to legalize recreational marijuana, bringing the total to eight states, including Washington, Oregon, Alaska and Colorado, and the District of Columbia, while […]
read moreWhat is appropriate…a derivative or direct action against a shareholder? Many people are not aware of the difference between a derivative vs. direct action against a shareholder and which is appropriate for their lawsuit. A derivative action is a lawsuit brought by a shareholder on behalf of the corporation or company. A derivative action allows […]
read moreIn November 2016, the Florida Supreme Court decided the case of Bartram v. U.S. Bank National Association. The decision is not good for homeowners facing foreclosure. Here is what you need to know about the case: The main question that the Florida Supreme Court had to answer was whether the five-year statute of limitations applied to […]
read moreThe term “pro se” means representing yourself in a legal proceeding. This a valid option however, you need to decide if it is the best option for you. There are many advantages to hiring a lawyer for your case. A lawyer knows how to navigate the legal system where as a pro se litigant most likely has never dealt […]
read moreIs there a statute of limitations on foreclosure filings in Florida? This has been a very hot topic for the last few years in our courts. As thousands of foreclosure cases flood our Florida court system, a common theme has been risen especially on the older foreclosure filings. Whereas many cases have a set maximum period of time in which legal […]
read moreWell, that answer depends on several things. In our “instant gratification” society many people find themselves deep in debt quickly. Once over their head in bills some decide to consider bankruptcy protection to solve the problem. The most common types of bankruptcy for individuals are Chapter 7 and Chapter 13. Chapter 11 is reserved for corporations which […]
read moreMany small businesses look to increase sales by telemarketing. This can be a very dangerous and costly endeavor if done incorrectly. The rules and penalties for violating the Florida or Federal rules for telemarketing can be overwhelming. State penalties can be up to $10,000 per violation and Federal up to $16,000 per violation. This is […]
read moreAre You Policing The Internet To Protect Your Trademark? With the dawn of the internet there is a whole new set of legal problems with trademark infringement. The global nature of the internet has opened “Pandora’s box” to anyone, anywhere to view your marketing materials and rip them off! A business owner should make it […]
read moreI cannot express enough the immediate efforts of Drew to solve the problem at hand was something you don't see often nowadays. Drew was able to completely prevent something from happening that would have changed the course of my life. If anyone wants a lawyer that makes you feel like you are his number 1 priority hire Drew!!!! Definitely recommending him to anyone that is in need of legal counsel.
Great to work with and Very effective! Many Thanks to attorney Drew Patterson, who handled a business lawsuit for me in a very professional and timely manner resulting in the case being dismissed. In my opinion, Drew was very knowledgeable, asked pertinent questions, explained things easily and understandably, and was a pleasure to work with. He gets it done! If I need an attorney again, Drew will be the first one I call. Additionally, the staff at Robert Eckard & Associates were always courteous and helpful.
Thank you for all you did for me during this difficult time I couldn’t ask for a better team of lawyers even when I was lamenting the speed of things, you guys are professional, tenacious, and know your sh-t!.
The dude is a beast If you want someone who's gonna be on your team 100% and is smart as a whip and is tenacious as a grizzly bear, you want Drew. He is prepared. He's thorough and he is intelligent. He's a lawyer far beyond his years and you can't go wrong with him. I'd hire him again in a heartbeat.
The best of the best Drew was an excellent lawyer for me! He is a very respectful and intelligent young man that will always handle any business in a professional manor. Anytime I reached out to him he responded to me within minutes. Would recommend Drew to anyone I know in the future!
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