Category Archives: General
Misleading Advertisements
Well, they’re at it again. The high volume advertisers are using a minuscule disclaimer ( fine print) to avoid misleading the public. Have you recently seen an advertisement on television where the lawyers are on the courthouse steps and reporters are clamoring for the lawyers’ attention? It could be misleading; according to the Florida… Read More »
Should I speak with the other insurance company?
Many times, very soon after an accident, the other driver’s insurance company will call you and ask you to give a recorded statement. Don’t do it without first speaking with an attorney at Lavely & Whyte, P.A. Unlike the lawyers at Lavely & Whyte, P.A., the other insurance company does not have your best… Read More »
What are Preemptory Challenges
Fortunately for our client’s we are Board Certified Trial Lawyers. As many of you know this is the highest achievement a Florida Laywer may obtain. Although thankfully for our clients they have rarely personally experienced a jury trial, Matt and Steve are experts. One of the things we discuss with client’s are preemptory challenges…. Read More »
Lawyer Suspension
Did you know there is a great resource to determine if your lawyer is or has been suspended? Visit Floridabar.org. and click on the find a lawyer icon. We @ Lavely & Whyte are proud of our reputation for ethical conduct. Others in our community cannot be so proud. Check us out or any… Read More »
We’ve Moved
Hopefully when traveling in Bradenton you’ve noticed the new building going up @ 527 Manatee Ave East. We’re just a couple of blocks east of Manatee Memorial Hospital on Manatee Ave. East. It’s a beautiful building with all the latest features to allow us to provide the best in legal services. We still have… Read More »
Experienced Trial Counsel
I regularly read the publication which is a compilation of new case law as released by the Supreme Court of Florida or the District Courts of Appeal. This week there was an opinion posted wherein the CME doctor ( the doctor hired by the insurance company to examine you) who was too much an… Read More »
Our heroes in Blue
We all suffered a tremendous loss on January 24th with the death of two police officers in St. Petersburg. The loss hit particularly close as the scene of this senseless murder is within a long walk from my home. The school in “lockout” is attended by my middle schooler. She expressed sadness over the… Read More »
Why it’s important to retain a Board Certified Trial Specialist
Very few lawyers in Florida have the privilege to identify themselves as Board Certified by the Florida Bar, and therefore as an expert. However, Matt Whyte and Steve Lavely have earned this distinction. A recent case from the legal files illustrates the importance of choosing the right lawyer. An expert as opposed to somebody… Read More »
You’ve been solicited by a lawyer
You’ve just been arrested. Don’t be surprised in suddenly your mailman groans over the high volume of “direct mail” solicitations you will receive from lawyers wanting to represent you. As with most high volume businesses whether it’s selling cars or groceries these business are built on get them in get them out with little… Read More »
Who got the ticket?
Did you know that only under the rarest of circumstances “who received the ticket ” is admissible in your injury trial? Unfortunately rarely can you as the injured party introduce evidence the other driver received a civil infraction (ticket) for causing your accident. The legal rationale for this is the courts have determined juries… Read More »
