Attorney James Timko Recognized in Who’s Who

By Julia Thomas | March 11, 2024

(Orlando, FL) James A. Timko is included in Marquis Who’s Who. Profiled professionals are selected on several factors including noteworthy accomplishments and prominence in the field. Regarding his success, James credits his eagerness to learn new things and ability to collaborate with individuals from diverse backgrounds, as well as his willingness to take risks. Having…

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Dean Mead Welcomes Attorney Thomas A. Joynt

By Julia Thomas | March 6, 2024

Published: March 6, 2024 (Orlando, FL) Dean Mead announced Thomas A. Joynt has joined the firm as an attorney in the Real Estate Department. Tom is primarily focusing on acquisition, disposition, and leasing transactions, along with land development matters, representing owners, developers, investors, lenders, borrowers, landlords, and tenants as they navigate the real estate industry….

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The Florida Bar Publishes Part One of Article Penned by Attorney Joseph Percopo

By Julia Thomas | March 5, 2024

Published: March 5, 2024 (Orlando, FL) In part of his article series “Florida Irrevocable Grantor Homestead Trust: Having Your Cake and Eating It Too – First Course”, Dean Mead attorney Joseph Percopo presents how a Florida irrevocable grantor homestead trust (“FIGHT”) can be used to retain homestead benefits while simultaneously avoiding homestead burdens. Presented in…

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“Corporate Transparency Act Unconstitutional, Judge Rules” Authored by Attorneys Minton and Alderman

By Julia Thomas | March 4, 2024

Published: March 4, 2024 (Orlando, FL) In their article “Corporate Transparency Act Unconstitutional, Judge Rules,” published by Dean Mead attorneys Michael D. Minton and Austin Alderman, the authors detail the decision made by U.S. District Court Judge Liles C. Burke of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama on March 1,…

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Corporate Transparency Act Unconstitutional, Judge Rules

By Julia Thomas | March 4, 2024

Published: March 4, 2024 The much discussed and maligned Corporate Transparency Act (the “CTA”), which imposes strict requirements on small businesses to report the personal information of their beneficial owners identified as people who exercise “substantial control” over an entity and the professionals that help them prepare the reports, has been declared unconstitutional by U.S….

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Dean Mead Welcomes Attorney Ian A. Wiggins

By Julia Thomas | February 13, 2024

Published: February 13, 2024 (Orlando, FL) Dean Mead announced Ian A. Wiggins has been hired as an Attorney in the firm’s Litigation Department. He is serving a broad range of clients, from business professionals to large corporations, providing legal counsel for matters involving business, real estate, and construction contract disputes. “At Dean Mead, our driving…

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Dean Mead Elects New Shareholders Chihos, Johnson, and Percopo

By Julia Thomas | February 1, 2024

Published: February 1, 2024 (Orlando, FL) Dean Mead is proud to announce Kristilee Chihos, Jacqueline Johnson, and Joseph “Joe” Percopo were unanimously elected as the firm’s newest Shareholders. Kristilee is an attorney with the firm’s Real Estate department. Jacqueline and Joe are attorneys with the firm’s Estate & Succession Planning department. “Since its founding in…

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