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Inordinate Burdens
Property owners who are injured by regulation may find relief in state law By Steve Bornhoft, 850 Magazine There are times when well-intentioned regulations established by units of government have the effect of devaluing private property. An ordinance adopted Jan. 22 by the Destin City Council provides a case in point. It contains occupancy limits…
Read MoreMatthews & Jones Law Firm Welcomes Kenneth M. Borick as Of Counsel to the Firm
Kenneth M. Borick will lead the Transactional Division of the Firm. Destin, Florida – Matthews & Jones Law Firm announced today that Kenneth M. Borick will serve the firm as Of Counsel and will lead the Firm’s Transactional Group. “We are very pleased that Ken chose to join us and is now Of Counsel for…
Read MoreMatthews & Jones Law Congratulates Christa Diviney for her Excellence in Advocacy Award
The Florida Statewide Guardian ad Litem office recognized Christa Diviney’s work on behalf of Florida’s most vulnerable children.. Destin, Florida – Matthews & Jones Law Firm announced today Christa Diviney, a Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer with the firm, has been awarded the Excellence in Advocacy Award by the Florida Statewide Guardian ad Litem Office…
Read MoreCovenants and restrictions
What applies today may change tomorrow Anyone who is contemplating the purchase of real property in a development governed by a homeowner’s or condominium association is well advised not to rely solely on information about covenants and restrictions that is readily available. “An association may have a website, but the documents posted on that website…
Read MoreIn the event your home is damaged by a storm …
Understand what insurance policies you have in place. Contact your insurance agent, who will contact your insurance company. If damage is extensive — and especially if there is damage that may go undetected by a quick, surface inspection — consider hiring a lawyer and or a public adjuster to help…
Read MoreLaura Pentel-Klang elected to the Board of Directors for Fresh Start
Fresh Start for Children and Families, a Florida not-for-profit corporation, has elected Laura Pentel-Klang, an associate attorney at Matthews & Jones, LLP, to the Board of Directors. The Mission for Fresh Start is to share love and compassion through a comprehensive educational, vocational and economic housing program to help homeless families achieve self-sufficiency. If you…
Read MoreHurricane Michael – Helping those in need
In response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Michael, Matthews & Jones recently delivered generators, tarps, batteries, gas and food supplies to the Jackson County Emergency Management staging area. Steve Sametz, Business Director for Matthews & Jones, stated “with all of the relief going to the south end of the County, we were concerned that…
Read MoreMatthews & Jones, LLP is a Proud Sponsor of Trees on the Coast
Pictured (from left to right): D.C. Matthews II & Laura Pentel-Klang, of Matthews & Jones, LLP, with Allen French, Executive Director of Trees on the Coast, Inc., at the Matthews & Jones, LLP, 30A office. Matthews & Jones, LLP, is happy to announce that the firm is a Corporate Sponsor of Trees on the Coast,…
Read MoreAn Evening With Award Winning Writer Cynthia Barnett #safewaterforWalton
From left to right: Russell Hughes, Superintendent of Walton county School district; Niceville Mayor Randall Wise; Randy Wise of Randy Wise Homes, Inc; Walton county Sheriff Michael Adkinson; Dana Matthews of Matthews & Jones LLP. Several members of our Firm (Dana C. Matthews, DC Matthews, Stephen Tatum and Laura Pentel-Klang) attended the #safewaterforWalton event on…
Read MoreDana Matthews Appointed by Governor Rick Scott to the Judicial Nominating Commission
Matthews & Jones, LLP is excited to announce that Dana Matthews has been appointed by Governor Rick Scott to the Judicial Nominating Commission (JNC) for the First Judicial District. Mr. Matthews will be serving a four year term with the JNC that ends on July 1, 2022. The JNC is comprised of twenty-seven separate divisions:…
Read MoreManaging Your Lawyers as Your Startup Grows
It’s a commonly held perception that lawyers are ruining America, a view that can be especially resonant with entrepreneurs running startups who often find their legal dealings to be a major point of frustration as they grow their businesses. They complain that their attorneys slow down negotiations and the closing of deals urgently needed to…
Read MoreNondisclosure agreements: A valuable tool in protecting privacy and business interests
In the business world, NDAs are often used to safeguard trade secrets and proprietary business information The prominence in the news of nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) has resulted largely from interaction between the President of the United States and a woman who has proved to be a source of a certain amount of inclementness in his…
Read MoreMatthews & Jones donates $1000 to Walton County Bar Association Scholarship Fund
Matthews & Jones was happy to sponsor the Walton County Bar Association’s social event at the Bay Restaurant last week, and announce our new office on 30A. As part of the event, M&J was pleased to support the WCBA’s new scholarship fund by presenting the WCBA with a $1,000.00 donation. The WCBA Scholarship Fund has…
Read MoreStarting a New Business: Corporation, LLC or Partnership?
Professional advice provides strong foundation for new ventures When setting up a new business, the personalized guidance of an attorney almost always proves invaluable. They can help draft governing documents to address questions such as: What is each owner’s investment? What are the responsibilities of each owner? Can owners have outside business interests? Abraham Lincoln…
Read MoreMatthews & Jones, LLP is seeking Family Law Paralegal to join the Santa Rosa Beach (30A) team
Matthews & Jones, LLP is seeking a qualified paralegal to join the Santa Rosa Beach (30A) office of our firm to provide support to our busy Family Law practice. The position will include drafting legal documents, phone support, filing, client intake, legal research, editing, and other administrative tasks. The ideal candidate should have the following:…
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