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Matthew Plummer Appointed Managing Partner of Blalock Walters
BRADENTON-SARASOTA, FL, November 15, 2018 –– Blalock Walters, P.A., one of the largest law firms in Manatee and Sarasota County, announces that Matthew R. Plummer has been elected the new managing partner of the firm. Plummer has been an integral member of the firm’s...
Blalock Walters Earns 2019 “Best Law Firm” Ranking by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers
BRADENTON-SARASOTA, November 1, 2018 – Blalock Walters, P.A. is pleased to announce that for sixth consecutive year, the firm has been ranked as a “Best Law Firm” by U.S. News and Best Lawyers®. For 2019, the firm earned the recognition in the following areas:...
Attorney Matthew A. Staggs Joins Blalock Walters Corporate and Real Estate Practice Groups
Bradenton-Sarasota, FL, October 8, 2018 ––The law firm of Blalock Walters, P.A. is pleased to welcome attorney Matthew A. Staggs to its corporate and real estate practice groups. Staggs earned his Juris Doctor from Penn State Law and his Bachelor’s in Science in...
Insights
Tax Benefits for Investing in Qualified Opportunity Zones
If you anticipate having a large capital gain before 2026, this is an investment you may want to consider. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2018 created tax deferral opportunities for capital gains which are invested in Qualified Opportunity Zones. Capital gains that are...
Employment Law Issues in Health Care Mergers and Acquisitions
In August 2018 the website “RevCycle Intelligence” reported that for the 15thconsecutive quarter private equity firms and other buyers announced over 200 healthcare merger and acquisition deals. Of course, many more deals were not announced publicly. A report from...
Do You and Your Family Members Know Your Legal Name?
When I was young I did not appreciate my father's insistence on a simple and short name not easily changed into a nickname. In all "legal" documents I have always used my simple first name "Dana.” But now I realize with the Federal Patriot Act and the necessity of...
Events & Seminars
Mark Barnebey Presents “Land Use Law” at The Florida Bar City, County and Government Law Review Course
For the 22nd consecutive year, Blalock Walters’ local government and land use attorney, Mark Barnebey, will present Land Use Law at The Florida Bar’s City, County and Local Government Law Certification Review in Orlando, Florida. He has participated in all of...
Blalock Walters Sponsors Tidewell Hospice Signature Luncheon Featuring Speaker Will Reeve
Blalock Walters is proud to sponsor Tidewell Hospice’s 9th Annual Signature Luncheon on February 9, 2018 at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota, Florida. This year’s keynote speaker is Will Reeve, Ambassador and Board Member of the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation,...
Blalock Walters Sponsors 10th Annual Manatee County Rural Health Services Foundation Lifetime Achievement Awards
Blalock Walters is proud to continue our support of Manatee County Rural Health Services Foundation’s annual Edgar H. Price Lifetime Achievement Awards Dinner. The event honors individuals who have positively contributed to the health and welfare of our community....
Newsletters
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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