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Blick Law Firm announces 25th year anniversary
Tampa- Blick Law Firm is pleased to announce the 25th year serving the community. This past weekend marked the 25th year of attorney at law, Michael Blickensderfer, serving the community and helping the hurting.
After serving in the U.S. Marine Corps, Mike Blickensderfer attended and graduated from Ohio University in 1974 receiving a degree in business administration. After graduation and prior to going to law school, he worked for several years at JFK Airport, in New York. There, as a Cargo Manager he ran the cargo operations for several major airline carriers, including Saudi Arabian Airlines.
He subsequently attended Seton Hall University School of Law, receiving his law degree in 1985. Mr. Blickensderfer is admitted to practice law in Florida, New York, and New Jersey, being admitted in New York and New Jersey in 1986 and Florida in 1987.
In addition to having his own practice in Tampa, Mr. Blickensderfer also works for the Disparti Law Group located in Holiday, Florida. Mr. Blickensderfer has worked for two other prominent Tampa Bay area firms, specializing in personal injury litigation and claims.
His experience also includes serving as a prosecutor both in Florida and in Long Island. Other areas he served were in narcotics, Medicaid fraud, and DUI offenses within New York City. He also served as a Public Defender, practicing criminal law within the felony division in Tampa, Florida. Other legal experience includes real estate, family law, criminal defense, social security and labor law.
Mr. Blickensderfer’s background includes courtroom and trial experience, both in criminal and civil cases.
In celebration of our 25th year serving the community, Blick Law Firm will be hosting the Custom Car and Bike Show on October 2, 2011 at its Tampa location located at 4351 Gunn Highway. From noon till five, Blick Law Firm will have live DJ, food, giveaways, and plenty of fun. As Blick Law Firm makes it their business to give back to the community, a portion of the proceeds will be going to the Salvation Army to assist in a program called “Halfway House for Women.”
Be involved. Be active. Come celebrate with us!
To find our more regarding Blick Law Firm’s services and events, please contact Dana Blickensderfer, Public Relations Specialist at 813-931-0840.
Sinkhole blocks off Fletcher and Nebraska intersection
In Hillsborough County, officials have blocked off Fletcher and Nebraska in all directions due to a sinkhole. This 8 ft deep sinkhole will keep the intersection of Fletcher and Nebraska closed for Rush hour tonight.
Helping the hurting, and servicing your legal needs, Blick Law Firm will be here in the event this 8 foot deep, 6 feet wide in diameter sinkhole, has effected anyone in anyway. Sinkholes are depressions or holes in the land surface that are a common feature of Florida’s landscape. Although a common feature in Florida, it does not have to be a common occurrence in your list of problems. You have the right to an attorney!
Call today for a free consultation if you have been affected by a sinkhole on the road or on your property at 813-931-0840!
Finding Tampa Bay’s most dangerous commuting spots
Article by Tampa Bay Business News
One morning, as I took the I-275 curve in downtown Tampa, and where lanes merge from the I-4 traffic, I narrowly escaped disaster when someone emerged from my blind spot.
That got me thinking about whether this frenetic location — which went through some massive re-engineering a number of years ago — was among the most dangerous in the Tampa Bay commute.
So, with the help of Editorial Intern Laura Cressman, we set out to analyze where area commuters should exercise the most caution during rush hours. Our story appears today in the print edition of the Tampa Bay Business Journal.
We also are making available to readers a searchable database of 141 points, searchable by roadway name, showing some very interesting data about incidents over two years, 2008 to 2010.
While fairly obvious, our reporting shows the biggest cause of crashes isn’t roadway design, but more human behavior, from texting to those chronically late to work trying to rush, eat and talk on the phone along the way.
So, take it easy out there!
Does your criminal record follow you for the rest of your life?
Unfortunately, the length of criminal records have long-lasting affects. A criminal record hinders not only your record but can effect ones chance with job opportunities, credit, public benefits, housing options, and alike.
The majority of all criminal records remain with you for the rest of your life. In most cases, felony convictions remain with you forever as well as most misdemeanors.
Depending on the outcome of your misdemeanor case, you may be eligible to overcome your record for future employment and other future endeavors, such as college.
Juvenile records or convictions are sealed by law in most cases. However, even a sealed record may appear on searches by government institutions.
What options do you have to remove minor convictions? Well, it is important to seek counsel with a Criminal Defense Attorney to find out in your circumstance what options you may have. In some situations you may be eligible to expunge your record. Expunging your record removes a past conviction from staying with you in the future.
Can I get a criminal record sealed or expunged?
Yes. In Florida, Florida Statutes (FS) 943.0585 and 943.059 — and Administrative Procedures Act (APA) rule 11c-7 — outline the requirements and procedures for having a criminal history record sealed or expunged.
You can speak with an attorney to see if you qualify for an expungement. Know your rights. Call and speak with Blick Law Firm for a free consultation to see if you are able to free your past for a new tomorrow!
Call for a free consultation at 813-931-0840.
Hurricane Irene and the Insurance Battle
Hurricane Irene, has left the country.
According to Wall Street Journal, Though not as brutal as feared, the storm was still destructive, killing 24 at last count and causing billions in estimated property damage, with flooding still a risk in some parts of the country, Fox News reports.
For many in Irene’s path, the focus will now turn to trying persuade insurance companies to cover their losses.
One prime concern is that standard homeowners insurance typically covers damage from wind but not flooding, and it can be hard to tell which is which, according to this report from Smart Money.
Hurricane Katrina was followed by extensive litigation over whether homeowners policies did in fact exclude coverage for water damage. Insurers won many of those disputes, as we reported here.
If strong winds tear through the roof or wall of a house and leads to flooding, consumers with homeowners insurance only (and not additional flood insurance) will have to argue that it was wind — not subsequent flooding– that led to the damage, according to Smart Money.
Insurance companies have started to pass more of the financial burdens of natural disasters to policyholders, Smart Money reports, noting that many insurers now require mandatory hurricane deductibles, which can raise out-of-pocket costs for policyholders.
“Families will have to dig deeper into their pockets,” J. Robert Hunter, director of insurance for the Consumer Federation of America, said.
That’s not to say, though, that Irene will be a picnic for insurance companies. Rod Fox, chief executive of reinsurance broker TigerRisk, said his back-of-the-envelope estimate was that Irene likely caused $3 billion to $5 billion in insured losses. At the high end of that range, Irene would be the tenth most expensive hurricane in U.S. history, behind 2004?s Hurricane Frances. read more.
If you have further information regarding this article or in need of some legal consultation, please contact your Tampa Bay attorney today at 813-931-0840.