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Real Estate Attorney Matthew Staggs Named Principal Attorney
PRESS RELEASE: Bradenton-Sarasota, Florida (March 8, 2023) – The law firm of Blalock Walters, P.A. is pleased to announce that real estate attorney Matthew A. Staggs has become a principal attorney of the firm. Staggs joined Blalock Walters as a summer law clerk in...
Blalock Walters Sponsors Tidewell Foundation Signature Luncheon
The firm of Blalock Walters was a proud Visionary Sponsor of the Tidewell Foundation Signature Luncheon. This year's luncheon was a tribute to U.S. military veterans and featured keynote speaker, former Army Major and Bronze Star recipient, Dr. Sudip Bose., Dr. Bose...
Taylor Falkner Nominated for Manatee Young Professionals Award
Taylor Falkner, land use and local government attorney was nominated Manatee Young Professionals (MYP) MVP Awards. The 2023 MYP Awards celebrates professionals in Manatee County ages 21-40 who demonstrate initiative and excellence in their careers, contribute time and...
Insights
Charitable Giving Can Lower Estate Tax Burden
Under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, in 2026, the basic exclusion amount will drop to less than half of the current amount, so plan wisely Under the current tax laws, it is easy to forget that the imposition of an estate tax could drastically reduce the amount you plan to...
Who Inherits My Assets If I Have No Will?
As estate planning attorneys we are often asked, “Who will inherit my assets if I die without putting a will in place?” Many people believe that without a last will and testament (a will), the state of Florida will automatically become the beneficiary of their estate...
Should Employers Implement a Jury Trial Waiver?
Employers should consider requiring jury trial waivers for employees. Arbitration agreements in the employment context have been used by employers for years to avoid having to publicly litigate employment related claims filed against them by employees. Mandatory...
Events & Seminars
Blalock Walters Sponsors Tidewell Foundation Signature Luncheon
The firm of Blalock Walters was a proud Visionary Sponsor of the Tidewell Foundation Signature Luncheon. This year's luncheon was a tribute to U.S. military veterans and featured keynote speaker, former Army Major and Bronze Star recipient, Dr. Sudip Bose., Dr. Bose...
Taylor Falkner Nominated for Manatee Young Professionals Award
Taylor Falkner, land use and local government attorney was nominated Manatee Young Professionals (MYP) MVP Awards. The 2023 MYP Awards celebrates professionals in Manatee County ages 21-40 who demonstrate initiative and excellence in their careers, contribute time and...
Mark Barnebey Presents to Florida State University Students
Land use and local government attorney Mark Barnebey gave an insightful presentation to the Florida State University (FSU) Department of Urban and Regional Planning students. Mark spoke about practical issues for planners and questions planners should be asking...
Newsletters
Blalock Walters Review – Winter 2021-2022
Covid-19 and the use of Zoom for litigation
Message from the Managing Partner
OSHA issues emergency temporary standard related to COVID-19 vaccinations
Land use attorneys can counsel you in all aspects of the permitting and development approval
Follow this age-appropriate estate planning guide for every stage of your life
Importance of buy-sell agreements
Behind the suit: Fred Moore
Staff spotlight: Jackie Mori
Blalock Walters Review – Volume 1, 2017
Litigation and the baby boomer wealth transfer
Small practices not immune from HIPPA enforcement
How can you increase workplace civility?
Your estate plan: avoid small oversights that can turn into big headaches
US Department of Justice publishes ‘The Guidance’ to help set
standards for corporate compliance programs
What is due diligence in commercial real estate?
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