As a small business owner, you have likely seen advertisements or mailers regarding the upcoming Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) Report requirement. Here is the good news: on December 3, 2024, a Texas federal court ruled the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) unconstitutional.

The increase in golf carts has inevitably led to accidents with regular vehicles, as they share the road. Because of the size difference between a car or SUV and a golf cart, these accidents usually result in serious injuries to the golf cart driver or passengers. In fact, Mackey Law Group has one such case now where a truck hit our client’s golf cart while she was sitting at an intersection and severely broke our client’s hand.

When facing the daunting task of not only getting divorced; but, having to hire a lawyer, most people don’t know the “lay of the land”. Perhaps this will even be the first time the person has hired a lawyer. Unfortunately, in this geographic area (Manatee County) we know of lawyers who require family law/divorce clients to provide a “non-refundable retainer”.

For over 30 years, Mackey Law Group has been winning for its clients, who are the people of Manatee and Sarasota Counties, including businesses and even other law firms. In early 1991, Catherine Mackey went out on her own and started Mackey Law Group.

Having handled thousands of family law cases for over thirty (30) years, Mackey Law Group has seen and resolved a variety of both complex and simple issues.  One such unique issue that has come up repeatedly is the transfer of a home or land (real property) from one spouse to the other, during the marriage.

Rather than spending tens of thousands of dollars advertising on billboards, the back of buses, and obnoxious commercials to get business, Mackey Law Group’s personal injury clients come exclusively from client referrals and/or other attorneys in our community.

MLG obtained $200,000.00 for the motorcycle driver’s broken ribs, small facial scar, and broken toe. The motorcycle driver’s passenger, his wife, is still treating for various back and elbow injuries. Mackey Law Group’s fight for her will continue until she is rightfully compensated.

When a child is “sheltered” by the State, via the Department of Children and Families, and put into foster care, the parents must navigate an endless bureaucracy of red tape for up to a year (sometimes longer) in order for them to be reunited with their child or face the termination of their parental rights.

Once the divorce is filed, it can take months before obtaining a temporary relief hearing.   A temporary relief hearing is where you are advanced-money from the court.  The relief typically includes (but is not limited to) temporary alimony/spousal support, child support and/or attorneys’ fees. In other words, money you need to live on while you get divorced. To get such a hearing, you have to complete certain financial discovery and get a hearing before a judge; all of that takes time and money.  Some courts even require mediation before having a temporary relief hearing.

Navigating entry into the recovery fund is a delicate process that can be onerous for homeowners who are unfamiliar with the process. The attorneys at Mackey Law Group not only can help you navigate this difficult process, but also have experience working for and litigating in front of the Construction Industry Licensing Board.

Florida is one of ten states that has Personal Injury Protection (PIP). This is coverage that is used in automobile policies.  PIP, also known as “no-fault” car insurance, will pay up to $10,000.00 of your medical bills and lost wages if you are the hurt policy holder in a car accident, no matter who was at fault.

One spouse suddenly stop’s working overtime, their business isn’t doing as well, or they “lose” their job. Other times, the breadwinner attempts to retire early, or one spouse claims they are “disabled” and can’t work. These (usually) bogus tactics are geared toward one spouse lowering their income to avoid paying the financial support the other rightfully deserves.

If you find yourself involved in a motorcycle accident, you should immediately do a few things: obviously, make sure your injuries are being treated, take pictures of the scene, get copies of the police report, and call an experienced lawyer. And, never give a follow-up “recorded statement” to an insurance adjuster or agent.

Bankruptcy is a process that a lot of people use, sometimes deceivingly, to avoid paying what they owe.  Perhaps you are attempting to obtain a judgment or you already obtained a judgment against someone (or a corporation), and you’ve spent money on attorneys’ fees and court costs to get to that point. 

Our initial consults usually last no more than an hour. In that time, we let our clients know where they stand and where we can take them in a divorce/family law proceeding. If you have already been to another lawyer or if you have even hired another lawyer and don’t think you’ve got the right-one on your side, schedule a consult with us; if you don’t, you could be going into a divorce gunfight-of-a-trial with a lawyer who draws water-pistols.

Don’t settle for a bad case analysis by a lawyer, no matter how “old and respected” the law firm is. Good trial lawyers are few and far between. Here at Mackey Law Group we are in the courtrooms of this state all the time. We know the law and we know how to win.

Too often people choose to represent themselves in court in order to save money, or because they believe that their issue is “simple”. This often leads to disastrous results. Without the aid of an attorney, you may be unable to meet all the technical requirements to prove your case or fail to realize you could have “gone for more”.

Florida law is very specific about what is allowed in a “relocation” with minor children.  There is a maximum distance that you can move without the necessity of a court order.  A lot of people, including many lawyers, are not aware that the distance is measured “as the crow flies” (straight line on a map). The answer to the question really hinges on several factors including the reasons for the move and how far the move will be.

Being able to go into court with an attorney you can understand is, unfortunately, a luxury in our State. But we at Mackey Law Group are able provide such a service to our clients all the time in that two of our lawyers are fluent in Spanish. If you need legal services in Spanish, call us today.

Ever heard of someone getting hurt by, or on, city, county, or government property in Florida?  Suing the State of Florida is not the same as suing a private person or a private corporation and there is a lot of “red tape” you have to deal with.