Disaster Declarations Extend Eligible 1031 Exchange Timelines

By Julia Thomas | February 28, 2025

Published: February 28, 2025 In 2024, Florida and other parts of the Southeast were impacted by numerous hurricanes, notably Hurricanes Helene and Milton. In response to these storms, the IRS has provided eligible taxpayers with certain relief and deadline extensions. IRS Announcement IR-2024-266 Fl-2024-10 issued on October 11, 2024, regarding Hurricanes Milton and Helene, provides…

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Dean Mead 2025 Recipient of St. Lucie Chamber of Commerce Business & Industry Award

By Julia Thomas | February 25, 2025

Published: February 25, 2025 (Orlando, FL) St. Lucie County Chamber of Commerce (“Chamber”) has recognized Dean Mead with their 2025 Business and Industry award for Professional Services. The award was received by Ft. Pierce Office Managing Shareholder and attorney W. Lee Dobbins and attorney Logan Wellmeier during the Chamber’s 2024 Annual Business and Industry Awards…

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Dean Mead Hires Attorney Ryan Cook

By Julia Thomas | February 20, 2025

Published: February 20, 2024 (Orlando, FL) Attorney Ryan Cook has joined Dean, Mead, Minton and Moore’s Vero Beach office in the firm’s Estate Planning Department. He is primarily focused on probate and trust administration, estate planning, and transfer and fiduciary tax law. Ryan’s practice will include establishing comprehensive estate plans for high-net-worth clients and representing…

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Tom Wert Publishes Article Reviewing Amendments Impacting Mediation

By Julia Thomas | February 18, 2025

Published: February 18, 2025 (Orlando, FL) Attorney Thomas P. Wert has published “Supreme Court Tweaks Mediation Settlement Agreement Rule”, which reviews the Supreme Court of Florida’s revisions to Rule 1.730, Completion of Mediation. The rule change becomes effective on April 1, 2025. The Rule previously required both parties and their counsel to sign mediation settlement…

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Supreme Court Tweaks Mediation Settlement Agreement Rule

By Julia Thomas | February 18, 2025

Published: February 18, 2024 As part of its ongoing revisions of the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure, on February 6, 2025, the Supreme Court of Florida revised Rule 1.730 (Completion of Mediation), adopting amendments proposed by the Florida Bar’s Civil Procedure Rules Committee. The rule change becomes effective on April 1, 2025. Rule 1.730 previously…

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Dean Mead Welcomes Attorney Taylor Zymowski

By Julia Thomas | February 5, 2025

Published: February 5, 2025 (Orlando, FL) Dean Mead is proud to announce Taylor Zymowski has joined the firm’s Litigation Department. Her practice focus includes matters addressing the complex nature of litigation and will include representing corporate clients and individuals in matters related to business disputes, contracts, and fraud. “Taylor joins Dean Mead having an important…

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Dean Mead Elects Newest Shareholders Kathleen Hugo and James Timko

By Julia Thomas | February 3, 2025

Published: February 3, 2025 (Orlando, FL) Dean Mead is proud to announce Kathleen M. Hugo and James “Jim” A. Timko have been elected as the firm’s newest Shareholders. As a member of the firm’s Real Estate Department, Kathleen’s practice focuses on real estate sales and acquisitions, leasing, and land development. A member of the firm’s…

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Corrick to Retire from Dean Mead

By Julia Thomas | January 21, 2025

Published: January 21, 2025 (Orlando, FL) Dennis G. Corrick, Shareholder and Attorney with Dean Mead, has officially announced his retirement after an illustrious career spanning nearly 27 years in the legal field. Widely respected for his exceptional contributions and unwavering dedication, Dennis has built a legacy through his efforts in addressing the issues facing owners…

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