Final Legislative State Tax Report for 2023 Regular Session

By Julia Thomas | May 11, 2023

The 2023 Florida Regular Legislative Session concluded May 5, 2023. In total, 320 general bills passed both Chambers. Please Note: The full text of each bill and any amendments can be found on the legislative web sites: www.flsenate.gov; www.myfloridahouse.com; www.leg.state.fl.us.   Passed Legislation TAXATION – HB 7063 is the annual legislative tax packages. HB 7063…

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Dean Mead Hires Attorney Allison Barkett

By Julia Thomas | April 21, 2023

Published: April 21, 2023 (Orlando, FL) Dean Mead announced Allison P. Barkett has been hired as an Attorney in the firm’s Business Litigation Department. Her practice focus will be on representing corporate clients in matters related to disputes, including real estate and contract actions. “Allison joins Dean Mead with a few years of experience and, as…

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Dean Mead Welcomes Attorney Steve Pullum

By Julia Thomas | April 19, 2023

Published: April 19, 2023 (Orlando, FL) Dean Mead announced J. Stephen Pullum has been hired as an Attorney in the firm’s Estate Planning Department.  Steve joins the firm following his position as Managing Partner of Pullum & Pullum, P.A., a law firm he and his wife, fellow attorney Marybeth L. Pullum, founded in 1977. “Having…

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The Changing Landscape of Nicotine Products

By Julia Thomas | April 11, 2023

Published: April 11, 2023   As regulation from the FDA and state legislatures struggle to keep pace with the technological advances and product diversity in the nicotine product market, business moves by one of the largest traditional tobacco companies may signal a shift away from a nicotine market leader towards other brands and product types….

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Dean Mead Expands, Opening Office in Naples

By Julia Thomas | March 30, 2023

Published: March 30, 2023 (Orlando, FL) Dean Mead is proud to announce the firm’s newest office location in Naples, Florida, opened to better serve the needs of clients in the Southwest Florida region. This new location welcomes the expertise of attorneys Jacqueline Johnson and Miranda Weiss who have a combined 20 years of experience in…

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Florida Senate President’s 2023 Workforce Housing Proposal

By Julia Thomas | February 15, 2023

Published: February 9, 2023 Florida Senate President Kathleen Passidomo (Naples) has unveiled her “Live Local” Workforce Housing Proposal, Senate Bill 102, sponsored by Senator Alexis Calatayud (Miami). The 93-page bill incentivizes affordable housing development, provides over $800 million in funding (to be invested in loan programs where expended funds are recaptured), and reduces the regulatory…

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Dean Mead Elects New Shareholders Crawford and Stephens

By Julia Thomas | February 1, 2023

Published: February 1, 2023 (Orlando, FL) Dean Mead announced Joseph Crawford and Brian Stephens were unanimously elected as the firm’s newest Shareholders. Joe is a trial attorney with the firm’s Commercial Litigation Practice, while Brian is an attorney with the firm’s Real Estate Team. “Dean Mead’s attorneys hold extensive experience in several core practice areas…

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Dean Mead Hires Donald Anderson, COO

By Julia Thomas | January 10, 2023

(Orlando, FL) Dean Mead announced Donald Anderson has been hired as the firm’s Chief Operating Officer. As COO, Don will take primary responsibility for overall administrative management and operation of the firm, providing direction and leadership toward achievement of the firm’s mission, strategy, and fiscal goals. “Don is an exceptional business leader. His career demonstrates…

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