Archive for 2017

The potential for development and widespread use of renewable energy sources has always been plagued by a single question – are they financially feasible?  Solar generated energy is no exception.  At the heart of the financial viability question for solar energy is a concept called “net metering”.  Loosening restrictions related to net metering, some say,…

Michael D. Minton, Chair of Dean Mead’s Agribusiness Industry and Solar Energy Teams was honored by the University of Florida College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) this past Saturday during the 2017 UF/IFAS Dinner of Distinction. Minton received the 2017 CALS Alumni and Friends Award of Distinction in recognition of his outstanding contributions to…

Kristilee M. Chihos joined Dean Mead’s Orlando office as an associate in the Real Estate department. Her practice focuses on real estate transactions, leasing, land development and financing. Prior to joining Dean Mead, Chihos served as a legal intern for Wyndham Vacation Ownership, Century Communities, Chattahoochee Riverkeeper and The Law Offices of Barry Miller. Chihos is…

Dean Mead shareholder and zoning and land use attorney, W. Lee Dobbins, is quoted in the article titled, ECONOMIC UPTURN: Treasure Coast construction on the rebound, published in the online edition of TC Palm, September 16, 2017. Dobbins and fellow Dean Mead shareholder, Dennis G. Corrick, both handle real estate matters in St. Lucie County and surrounding…

Dean Mead’s 2017 Legislative Update Series concluded its tour around the state on August 23rd at the Citrus Club in Orlando. There were 80 people in attendance to hear special guests, Senator David Simmons, Senator Jack Latvala, Representative Mike Miller, and Representative Rene “Coach P” Plasencia. The legislators covered a variety of issues from economic development…