Two Dean Mead Attorneys and Three Governmental Relations Professionals featured in Florida Politics’ Influence Magazine

By Julia Thomas | November 5, 2021

In the Fall 2021 edition of Florida Politics’ Influence Magazine, two Dean Mead Attorneys and three Governmental Relations Professionals were highlighted. In Briefings from the Rotunda on page 22, Jennifer Ungru is announced to be in charge of Dean Mead’s governmental relations and lobbying practice. Additionally, it covers that Dean Mead is expanding its practice…

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Lee Dobbins Discusses King’s Landing Project in TCPalm Article

By Julia Thomas | October 29, 2021

Dean Mead real estate and land use law attorney, Lee Dobbins, was recently quoted in the article “$110 million King’s Landing project moves ahead; Fort Pierce residents grumble over height changes” in TCPalm written by Olivia McKelvey. The article discusses that the new site plan for the King’s Landing project in Ft. Pierce was approved by the Planning Board….

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Tom Wert Speaks at the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants’ Annual Construction Industry Conference

By Julia Thomas | October 28, 2021

On October 22nd, Board Certified Construction Lawyer and Dean Mead Shareholder Tom Wert spoke on a distinguished panel concerning Best Practices at the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants’ annual Construction Industry Conference.  Every year this event is a highlight for CPAs working in the construction industry.  Mr. Wert discussed the legal ramifications of pinched…

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Urgent Client Alert: Build Back Better Act Proposes Changes to Irrevocable Grantor Trusts

By Julia Thomas | October 26, 2021

Last month we sent a Client Alert about the “Build Back Better Act” (the “Proposed Act”) which contains tax law changes that would negatively impact numerous estate planning initiatives.  The Proposed Act includes a couple of proposals that would eliminate many of the benefits of irrevocable grantor trusts (i.e., an irrevocable trust where the grantor…

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Dean Mead Attorney Michael Minton Featured in Florida Trend’s 2021 Florida 500

By Julia Thomas | October 21, 2021

Dean Mead shareholder and past Firm President, Michael Minton, was recently featured in Florida Trend’s 2021 Florida 500 edition. The published product is a year-long research initiative by the editors of Florida Trend resulting in a personal, engaging look at the state’s most influential business leaders across major industries. Mr. Minton has received recognition on…

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