Julia Thomas, Author at Dean Mead

Lauren Detzel and David Akins Receive Top Rankings in the Area of Private Wealth Law

By Julia Thomas | August 15, 2023

Published: August 15, 2023 (Orlando, FL) Conducting one-on-one interviews with in-house counsel and third-party experts, Chambers USA has recognized Lauren Detzel and David Akins as the top in their field in Private Wealth Law. Regarded as the world’s leading legal data and analytics provider, Chambers has highlighted top lawyers and law firms across the USA…

James Timko Quoted in Fortune Magazine Article

By Julia Thomas | August 14, 2023

Published: August 14, 2023 Orlando, FL) A national speaker and author on creditors’ rights and bankruptcy law, Dean Mead attorney James Timko was asked to comment on a lawsuit against FTX Europe executives in Fortune magazine’s article “Crypto.com was among dozens of potential suitors for FTX Europe. But the bankruptcy estate isn’t selling it.” A…

Michael D. Minton to be Honored as Tax Attorney of the Year by The Florida Bar Tax Section

By Julia Thomas | August 7, 2023

Published: August 7, 2023 (Orlando, FL) Dean Mead Attorney and Shareholder Michael D. Minton will be honored by The Florida Bar Tax Section as the 2023 – 2024 Gerald T. Hart Outstanding Tax Attorney of the Year at the Section’s meeting in Orlando, Florida on September 30, 2023. He is the first resident from the…

Dean Mead Welcomes Attorney James Timko

By Julia Thomas | July 19, 2023

Published: July 19, 2023 (Orlando, FL) Dean Mead announced James Timko has been hired as an attorney with the firm’s Litigation Department. Having 20+ years of experience, James’ practice focuses on matters involving creditors’ rights, bankruptcy, assignments for benefit of creditors, receiverships, and commercial litigation. “I joined Dean Mead because it affords me the opportunity…

Attorneys Marc Dunbar and Daniel McGinn Published by International Masters of Gaming Law Magazine

By Julia Thomas | July 14, 2023

Published: July 14, 2023 (Orlando, FL) Published in the July 2023 edition of the International Masters of Gaming Law Magazine, in their article “Virtual Gambling” authors Marc Dunbar and Daniel McGinn explore the subtle differences that have a drastic impact on whether the use of virtual currency and casino gaming are permissible in the virtual…

The Florida Farm TEAM Card: Streamlining Sales Tax Exemptions for Farmers

By Julia Thomas | July 12, 2023

Published: July 12, 2023 In an effort to support the agricultural industry and simplify the sales tax exemption processes, the Florida Legislature has introduced the new Florida Farm TEAM Card. This innovative program aims to benefit farmers by providing them with a single streamlined method to claim numerous applicable sales tax exemptions on purchases…

President Marc Chapman Recognized as Legal Elite by Florida Trend Magazine

By Julia Thomas | July 6, 2023

Published: July 6,2023 (Orlando, FL) Dean Mead is proud to announce Marc Chapman has been recognized by Florida Trend magazine in their inaugural Legal Elite NOTABLE Managing Partners list, published in the July 2023 edition. The magazine received nominations from a number of firms across the state, some with one office and a dozen employees;…

DC Circuit Opinion Favorable to Seminole Tribe, Reinstating 2021 Compact

By Julia Thomas | June 30, 2023

Published: June 30, 2023 Today, June 30, 2023, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit (the “D.C. Circuit”) released its opinion in West Flagler Associates, Ltd., et al v. Debra Haaland, et al, determining the current state of the most recent gaming compact between the Seminole Tribe of Florida (the “Tribe”)…

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