BLOG

Recognizing and Heeding the Warning Signs of Elder Abuse
Did you know that June is officially designated as World Elder Abuse Awareness Month, and June 15 is designated as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day? Created in 2006, the annual campaign underscores the plight of seniors experiencing abuse, neglect, and exploitation.  As an adult child of aging parents, you may experience role reversal. While you […]
Bringing Nursing Home Issues to Light Right Here in Tallahassee
There is no question that the Coronavirus is taking its toll on all Americans, and even those right here in Tallahassee. No family has escaped the impact and we all have stories we can share that we will remember for generations to come. Perhaps most alarming, is the impact this widespread pandemic has had on […]
Looking Out for Florida Kids During Children’s Awareness Month
Not all that long ago, 73.7 million children under age 18 called the United States of America home. Experts have predicted that number will top 74 million this year. Of the total number, approximately 4.1 million kids less than 18 years of age live in Florida. Not only do children represent a significant portion of […]
June is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Month
Did you know according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, approximately 8 million people in the United States are now living with post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD?  The trouble is, most of them do not get help even though available treatment does work. Each year, the month of June is designated as a time […]
Should Our Kids Go To Summer Camp Now?
The days are getting longer. The weather is getting warmer. For Florida kids and their parents, that means only one thing. It is almost time for summer camp. Or is it? Even as the government lifts some COVID-19 restrictions, parents across the state are probably wondering if summer camps will be open this year. Further, […]
Will My Case Still Move Forward If I Have COVID-19?
For the last few weeks, most courthouses in the United States have been completely off limits or access has been restricted. In most parts of the country that is still the case. In others, thoughts are already turning to restoring partial or complete access. For now, however, there is no telling how long COVID-19 will […]
Ways to Thank EMS Workers This Week
As both a tourist destination and a place to live, Florida has a lot going for it. As you know, among other things, the state has more than 1,300 miles of coastline and a fantastic climate. It is also home to some of the most iconic theme parks in the country, if not the world. […]
Was I Laid Off Because of the Pandemic or Discrimination?
The numbers are staggering. In the last six weeks, approximately 30 million Americans filed for unemployment. Of those, approximately 3.8 million people filed for unemployment in the week of April 20 alone. By now,  some people who have lost their jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic may be wondering if they are victims of the crisis […]
How Will I Know If My Hearing Is Postponed?
As COVID-19 sweeps across the United States, it continues to leave fear, uncertainty and disruption in its wake. Needless to say, U.S. courts have not been immune to these forces. Courthouse closures throughout the country have forced the postponement of countless criminal and civil matters that cannot be handled remotely.  This begs a question. Should […]