Dean Mead Hires Attorney Kaitlyn Chomin

By Julia Thomas | May 1, 2024

Published: May 1, 2024 (Orlando, FL) Kaitlyn Chomin has joined Dean Mead in the firm’s Business Litigation Department. She will be assisting with matters involving disputes across every business sector, from construction defect litigation to partnership disputes. “Kaitlyn joins Dean Mead with an excellent background in fast-paced civil litigation and defending claims,” shared David Hathaway,…

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Attorney Joseph M. Percopo Presents to Walton County Bar Association

By Julia Thomas | April 29, 2024

Published: April 29, 2024 (Orlando, FL) Members of the Walton County Bar Association welcomed Dean Mead attorney Joseph Percopo to present “Considerations for Using a Homestead Trust.” Addressing Florida’s unique set of homestead laws, Joe introduced how a FIGHT – Florida Irrevocable Grantor Homestead Trust – retains homestead benefits while simultaneously avoiding homestead burdens. “Among…

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Attorney Nichole Mooney Recognized as Legal Elite

By Julia Thomas | March 19, 2024

Published: March 19, 2024 (Orlando, FL) Florida Trend has recognized attorney Nichole Mooney in its list of “Legal Elite Notable Women Leaders in Law.” Highlighted for her position on the firm’s board and taking a lead role in strategic planning, Nicky is a shareholder and employment law attorney with Dean Mead’s Litigation Department where she…

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Attorney James Timko Recognized in Who’s Who

By Julia Thomas | March 11, 2024

(Orlando, FL) James A. Timko is included in Marquis Who’s Who. Profiled professionals are selected on several factors including noteworthy accomplishments and prominence in the field. Regarding his success, James credits his eagerness to learn new things and ability to collaborate with individuals from diverse backgrounds, as well as his willingness to take risks. Having…

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Dean Mead Welcomes Attorney Thomas A. Joynt

By Julia Thomas | March 6, 2024

Published: March 6, 2024 (Orlando, FL) Dean Mead announced Thomas A. Joynt has joined the firm as an attorney in the Real Estate Department. Tom is primarily focusing on acquisition, disposition, and leasing transactions, along with land development matters, representing owners, developers, investors, lenders, borrowers, landlords, and tenants as they navigate the real estate industry….

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The Florida Bar Publishes Part One of Article Penned by Attorney Joseph Percopo

By Julia Thomas | March 5, 2024

Published: March 5, 2024 (Orlando, FL) In part of his article series “Florida Irrevocable Grantor Homestead Trust: Having Your Cake and Eating It Too – First Course”, Dean Mead attorney Joseph Percopo presents how a Florida irrevocable grantor homestead trust (“FIGHT”) can be used to retain homestead benefits while simultaneously avoiding homestead burdens. Presented in…

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“Corporate Transparency Act Unconstitutional, Judge Rules” Authored by Attorneys Minton and Alderman

By Julia Thomas | March 4, 2024

Published: March 4, 2024 (Orlando, FL) In their article “Corporate Transparency Act Unconstitutional, Judge Rules,” published by Dean Mead attorneys Michael D. Minton and Austin Alderman, the authors detail the decision made by U.S. District Court Judge Liles C. Burke of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama on March 1,…

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Corporate Transparency Act Unconstitutional, Judge Rules

By Julia Thomas | March 4, 2024

Published: March 4, 2024 The much discussed and maligned Corporate Transparency Act (the “CTA”), which imposes strict requirements on small businesses to report the personal information of their beneficial owners identified as people who exercise “substantial control” over an entity and the professionals that help them prepare the reports, has been declared unconstitutional by U.S….

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