Lanigan & Lanigan, P.L.
831 W. Morse Blvd., Winter Park, Florida 32789
407-740-7379
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Keeping Up With Changes to Laws and Pending Legislature Laws change continuously and clients receive personal injury help from attorney Roddy Lanigan. He brings his knowledge and ability to keep up with laws and pending legislature to every personal injury case. He uses his knowledge and experience to appraise statutes governing personal injury cases and stay current on pending legislature affecting personal injury or tort laws. Roddy has in-depth familiarity with the many complex product liability and general negligence laws in boating, motorcycle or automobile accidents or faulty equipment. The legal process can be long and frustrating. It requires patience and it’s time consuming. Roddy Lanigan has the intensity and the client support system in place to clearly communicate to clients the process, the timing, the strategy and the plans. As the case progresses Roddy will be straightforward and forthcoming with information and the analysis of depositions, hearing, filings and all parts of the case. Ultimately cases will be settled out of court or tried through in-court litigation for clients depending on each individual situation because all cases vary and favorable outcomes, while expected by clients who have suffered personal physical loss cannot be determined. The best attorney for a personal injury case is an experienced lawyer who is honest with their clients as Roddy Lanigan will be with individuals who seek legal counsel with...
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A one-on-one legal consultation with an experienced attorney is critical before filing a personal injury case because experience really matters. It’s important to consider a lawyers’ experience handling personal injury cases if you’ve been involved in an accident and have received a serious or life-altering personal injury. Personal injury describes and refers to injury that occurs that affects the emotion, the body or the mind. Another common legal term most used to describe personal injury is tort law which alleges the personal injury has occurred due to the negligence of another party. If negligence can be proven, an injured party may be entitled to monetary compensation from the negligent party. Roddy Lanigan, partner of Lanigan & Lanigan, P.L., puts the full resources and legal capabilities of the firm behind every personal injury case. He works directly with clients who benefit from the one-on-one legal counsel and the immediacy of an attorney available in-person and by phone. Roddy handles all aspects of personal injury cases and is the attorney who will work with you, the client. He knows the status of the case because he’s handling its progress. Roddy is who you will speak to from the first meeting through its completion and every meeting and phone call in-between. He is available for updates, questions and concerns. He personally calls clients and returns all calls within 24 to 48 hours. Roddy writes and files legal briefs, motions, pleads cases, completes documentation, researches cases, prepares you for every part of the process. Lanigan and Lanigan, P.L. have experience representing individuals who have been tragically injured or have had physical trauma that has...
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The Computer Fraud and Abuse Act 18 U.S.C. §1030 and the Electronic Communications Privacy Act 18 U.S.C. §2701 are generally regarded as federal criminal statutes. Amongst other things, they are statutes that were set up to prevent telephone tapping and Internet and e-mail hacking. Individuals found guilty under these anti-hacking laws face the possibility of harsh criminal sentences. However, each of these code provisions also contains a sub-section allowing for civil claims to brought against individuals found in violation of these laws. Winter Park civil and criminal attorney Roddy Lanigan prosecutes and defends these specific types of civil and criminal cases in Federal court. Specifically, under 18 U.S.C. §1030 a person may be found to have violated the law and subject to civil liability if they accessed a computer, without authorization or exceeded authorization, and obtained financial records of a financial institution, any department or agency of the United States, or any information from a protected computer. Civil and criminal attorney Roddy Lanigan defends and prosecutes such cases in the Federal courts. Under 18 U.S.C. §2707, civil liability may attach if you intentionally accessed or exceed access to a facility through which an electronic communication service is provided. Electronic communication service has been defined by the courts as being telephone and e-mail companies. Contact Central Florida attorney Roddy Lanigan for more information regarding complex litigation such as claims brought under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act 18 U.S.C. §1030 and the Electronic Communications Privacy Act 18 U.S.C....
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Winter Park business and civil litigation lawyers Eric Lanigan and Roddy Lanigan urge soon-to-be small business owners to consider asset protection. It is always a good idea to begin with the end result when starting a new business venture. Think first about small business asset protection. It sounds like a great idea for Florida small business owners with big dreams, small budgets and little or no initial capitol to support startup costs. But it’s relevant at this point of the year when budding entrepreneurs want to launch businesses. What does a small business owner do when he or she is sued in a personal matter and the fleet of delivery trucks, pizza ovens and all the kitchen equipment are sought by the along with all the other assets the same small business owner holds? You’ll find out soon enough if you haven’t had your assets protected. If you don’t know what asset protection is, then you haven’t done your homework, your research or consulted with Winter Park business and civil litigation lawyers Eric Lanigan and Roddy Lanigan. Businesses that hold assets must structure those assets so that if the primary business is sued, there’s nothing available in a judgment. Asset protection is not only for individuals in high finance, high risk industries. It’s for all businesses. Small, medium and large businesses should have all assets protected. Protecting assets from potential creditors is important because the seemingly small financial emergencies or problems can very easily can put a business into bankruptcy. If you can’t pay the business mortgage then a Chapter 11 or Chapter 7 bankruptcy can sometimes be followed...
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If you are considering starting a successful business in Florida, remember that developing the business plan comes first. Business and civil litigation attorneys Eric Lanigan and Roddy Lanigan see many people start new businesses with the start of every new year . Make the right business decision by doing careful research, consultation with a business attorney and an honest and hard look at your economic and financial standing and future. The Business Plan Comes First When Starting a Business 2012 is a great time to start saving for a business rather than going into debt to start a business that has nothing going for it but a hope and an idea. The best businesses have been carefully structured and established, financed and planned for long-term. The challenge in making the businesses sustainable is a long term business plan with profit and loss projections for three to five years, asset protection, market solvency, competition and research to find out whether a new product should be launched. Many times, individuals and groups who are considering starting a business would be better served buying into a franchise with an existing product and consumer base after careful consideration. Attorney Eric Lanigan Helps Businesses Protect Their Assets Protecting assets from potential creditors is important because any seemingly small financial distress can put a business into bankruptcy, sometimes followed by a complex foreclosure. If you’ve planned ahead, your assets are protected. But what if they’re not? You’ll have to rely on an attorney’s ability to negotiate and have knowledge of Florida law in regards to your particular situation. Proper asset protection is the difference between...
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Property and homeowners may stop legal repossession efforts and should look at options before foreclosure proceeds and it’s too late. Examine all Options Before Foreclosure Proceeds Stressed out property owners in default can stop foreclosure by using several methods. But don’t wait to consult with Winter Park bankruptcy and foreclosure attorneys Eric Lanigan and Roddy Lanigan. As soon as you know that you may not be able to make a property payment or go into default, call the Lanigans. Eric and Roddy Lanigan will look at what your financial situation is and ask what you’d like to achieve: do you want to keep the property? Do you have other overwhelming debt that you want to pay down over time or eliminate completely? When homeowners get behind in loan payments, lien holders can and do repossess properties. There are mortgage workouts where a lender will renegotiate a mortgage that may offer: Lowered interest rates Forebearance Second and third mortgage elimination Banks, credit unions, and mortgage companies are not necessarily in the business of buying and selling houses; but their goal is to make money from interest charged on loans over 15, 20, or 30 years. Banks work with borrowers to stop mortgage foreclosure because lending institutions don’t want the house, they simply want to get the income. Owner defaults and auctions, short sales of repossessed properties, the homeowner will not be the only loser. Foreclosures damage banks and lender’s revenue and adversely effects the local, state and national economies. The United States housing market has created record number of foreclosures that not only hurt homeowners, but lenders who can never...
