Attorney Thomas Wert Recipient of The Florida Bar Tony Boggs Excellence in Discipline Award

By Julia Thomas | June 28, 2024

Published: June 28, 2024 (Orlando, FL) During the General Assembly on June 21 at The Florida Bar Annual Convention, attorney Thomas Wert was awarded the Tony Boggs Excellent in Discipline Award. According to The Florida Bar, the award recognizes dedication, integrity, intellectual excellence, and extraordinary work in and on behalf of the lawyer discipline efforts…

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Dean Mead Attorneys Published by Nationally Recognized Real Estate Brokerage Firm

By Julia Thomas | June 21, 2024

Published: June 21, 2024 (Orlando, FL) Published by SVN Saunders Ralston Dantzler Real Estate, “Conservation Easements – Landowner Guide – The Pathways to Conservation” features content written by Dean Mead attorneys Austin Alderman, Stephen R. Looney, Michael D. Minton, and Brian M. Stephens. Addressing legal tax strategies and implications, creation of an easements by donation…

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Conservation Easements – Landowner Guide – The Pathway to Conservation

By Julia Thomas | June 21, 2024

Published: June 21, 2024 Published by SVN Saunders Ralston Dantzler Real Estate, “Conservation Easements – Landowner Guide – The Pathway to Conservation” provides an overview of conservation easements, their benefits, legal considerations, and tax implications. The publication features content authored by Dean Mead attorneys Austin Alderman, Stephen R. Looney, Michael D. Minton, and Brian M….

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Attorneys Brian Stephens & Stephen Looney Speak on Federal and State Tax Consequences of Conservation Easements

By Julia Thomas | June 14, 2024

Published: June 14, 2024 (Orlando, FL) Due to their experience addressing legal matters for conservation easements across Florida, attorneys Brian Stephens and Stephen Looney were invited to speak to SVN Saunders “Rooted in Land Workshop” attendees, representing landowners and industry leaders from throughout the state of Florida. Presenting “Legal Creation & Tax Consequences of Conservation…

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Dean Mead’s Tax Practice Receives Top Ranking by Chambers USA

By Julia Thomas | June 7, 2024

Published: June 7, 2024 (Orlando, FL) Conducting one-on-one interviews with in-house counsel and third-party experts, Chambers USA continues to rank Dean Mead’s Tax Practice with high rankings. Regarded as the world’s leading legal data and analytics provider, Chambers USA has highlighted top lawyers and law firms across the USA for over two decades. Qualities on…

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Commercial Properties Sales Tax Reduction Effective June 1, 2024

By Julia Thomas | May 30, 2024

Published: May 30, 2024 On April 8, 2024, the Florida Department of Revenue released Tax Information Publication 24A01-02 which reduces state sales tax due on all rent for commercial properties from 4.5% to 2.0%, effective on June 1, 2024. This new tax rate affects all rental payments for occupancy occurring after June 1st regardless of when…

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Dean Mead Welcomes Attorney Jenna F. Barbato

By Julia Thomas | May 22, 2024

Published: May 22, 2023 (Orlando, FL) Jenna Barbato has joined Dean Mead’s Real Estate Department where she will focus on transactional real property law and land use. Jenna joins Dean Mead with experience representing sellers, purchasers, owners, and developers as they navigate the real estate industry. “Having served as an attorney with a well-known boutique…

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