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Slow start for Florida’s foreclosure mediation program
Florida homeowners seeking relief under the state’s foreclosure mediation program were disappointed, according to new report, that says only a small percentage of mediations were successful. So far, the process doesn’t seem to have helped.
The first statewide report on the Supreme Court’s foreclosure mediation program is out, and at least one South Florida judge says the program is neither helping homeowners nor clearing caseloads.
About 4 percent of 57,909 foreclosure cases referred to mediation between March and November 2010 ended in agreement between the bank and borrower, according to the program evaluation, which included all 20 circuit courts.
The success rate is higher — 27 percent — if only mediations that actually occurred are considered.
The report, released on this week, was compiled by the Office of the State Courts Administrator.
Mediation was required by a 2009 state Supreme Court order as a way to lighten judicial caseloads, as well as aid borrowers — objectives Miami-Dade Circuit Judge Jennifer Bailey said have not been achieved.
“I think it’s fair to say the program has not met the case management goals we hoped to meet in terms of reducing the number of cases to be handled by the court, and, more importantly, it has not significantly helped Floridians stay in their houses,” said Bailey, who served as chairwoman of Florida’s Task Force on Residential Mortgage Foreclosure Cases. “It is incredibly disheartening.”
Florida requires that every foreclosure go through the courts, which had a backlog of 322,724 cases as of February.
Read more: http://www.miamiherald.com/2011/04/27/2188546/slow-start-for-floridas-foreclosure.html#ixzz1KpzzHj3a
TONIGHT: Red light camera protest in Tampa
According to 10 News, In Tampa tonight protestors plan to picket red light cameras at intersections in Tampa, Spring Hill, New Port Richey and six other locations around Florida. So-called liberty groups are planning the statewide protest, which will take place from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday.
The protests are supported by groups like Campaign for Liberty, the Libertarian Party of Florida, the Republican Liberty Caucus, Florida Civil Rights Association, the 1787 Radio Network and several local tea party groups.
Opponents argue red light cameras increase crashes and issuing citations violates the Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
These groups are also urging their members to contact their state legislators and tell them to support Senate Bill 672 and House Bill 149, which would ban the use of red light cameras in Florida.
Last week, the Tampa City Council voted to install red light cameras at at least 10 of the city’s most dangerous intersections.
Exactly what intersections will get the cameras hasn’t been determined, but the company will most likely look at Tampa Police’s list of the 20 most dangerous intersections.
If you’re caught running a red light, it will cost $158. Read more.
Do you think this will reduce auto accidents risks on the road? Let us know!
Tampa-St. Petersburg area adds 6,300 jobs
Eighty-one of the nation’s top 100 markets — including Tampa Bay — added jobs from February 2010 to February 2011, according to a report issued Wednesday by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
The Tampa-St. Petersburg area added 6,300 jobs. Bradenton-Sarasota added 1,100 jobs, while Lakeland saw an increase of 400.
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Blick Law Firm named a Finalist in Tampa Bay Business Journal’s 2011- Best Place to Work in Tampa Bay
TAMPA- The Tampa Bay Business Journal nominated Blick Law firm as a finalist in the “Nearly Big” category for the Tampa Bay’s Best Place to Work. Blick Law Firm is one of 24 finalists selected in this category.
Blick Law Firm is a small Tampa Bay Law Firm of about 13 employees that specializes in Bankruptcy, Personal Injury and Real Estate Law.
The “Best Places to Work” award recognizes companies that excel in attracting and retaining employees by fostering a positive work environment and unique corporate culture.
Employees of nominated companies were asked to complete a 37-question, online survey conducted by Quantum Workplace. The employee survey measures 10 key engagement categories focusing on items including team effectiveness, trust in senior leaders, feeling valued, manager effectiveness, compensation and benefits. Responses from each question of each completed survey are compiled and evaluated. Fifty-seven local companies were ranked and were selected as finalists for the 2011 Best Places to Work by the Tampa Bay Business Journal.
“We are delighted to have been selected as a finalist by the Tampa Bay Business Journal,” said Dana Blickensderfer, public relations specialist for Blick Law Firm. “We work hard to make sure our employees work in a supportive and positive environment. They are the face of Blick Law Firm, representing what we stand for.”
Winners for the “Best Place to Work in Tampa Bay” awards will be announced on April 21, 2011 at the awards banquet held at Tampa Bay’s Lowry Park Zoo.
About Blick Law Firm
Blick law Firm is a local Tampa Bay legal firm specializing in personal injury and real estate law all across the state of Florida. The owner, Michael C. Blickensderfer has over 20 plus years legal experience in Florida, New York and New Jersey. Blick Law Firms practice areas include real estate transactions, loan modifications, short sales, foreclosure defense, bankruptcy, title insurance and real estate litigation. We also serve clients in personal injury, including auto accidents, motorcycle accidents, slip and falls premises liability, dog bites, marine and aviation accidents and wrongful death. For further information regarding our legal services please visit our website at www.blicklawfirm.com.
The Fuel that Drives a Law Family
TAMPA — Mike Blickensderfer, president of Blick Law Firm, measures the success of his business by a unique standard: His family wants to work there too.
“My wife and each of my children have different talents, and I’m fortunate because they are putting them to use at our law firm,” said Blickensderfer, whose Tampa firm is well-known in motorcycle circles and in community groups on the West Coast.
Mike’s wife, Vivian, is the marketing manager of Blick Law Firm, Dana Blickensderfer, 22, is the public relations and social media director, and son Steven looks to be joining his father as an attorney at the firm after his graduation from University of Florida Levin College of Law in May.
“It’s such a blessing to see our each of our children use their talents to help out the business,” said Vivian Blickensderfer. “They wanted to do it.”
Eldest daughter, Danielle — now studying architecture in New York — was the first one to work at the firm, and then handed the reins to sister, Dana.
“Danielle was the one who started it all for me and my brother,” said Dana Blickensderfer. “She was looking for something to do while going to school and she was the gatekeeper of the firm.”
Blick Law Firm holds seminars hosted by Vivian, sponsors events put on by Dana, and works with groups of realtors, doctors and other attorneys to generate the business.
While family comprises the nucleus of the team, the 13 non-family employees play a vital role to running a diverse practice.
The Blick Law Firm has been nominated by The Tampa Business Journal as one of the top places to work in Tampa Bay.
“Our faith is about helping one another in the community,” Dana Blickensderfer said. “The foundation of our business is helping the hurting.”
Compassion is critical in a business that deals with family law issues.
“Unfortunately, some cases involve death and we help the family cope,” Dana Blickensderfer said. “Mike is really good at listening and supporting the family. But he’s also very good at taking care of the legal stuff that they can’t do on their own.”
Compassion — and understanding — also play a strong role inside the office.
“We keep our morale high by having little giveaways every month, spending time with each other, and keeping communication lines open,” Dana Blickensderfer said.
Mike Blickensderfer said the practice has evolved over the years.
Tampa Bay home prices hit new low
The housing woes continue.
Tampa Bay area home prices fell by 1 percent in January and hit their lowest level since they peaked in early 2006, according to a Standard & Poor’s/Case-Shiller home price index released Tuesday.
The bay area and 10 other cities — Atlanta; Phoenix; Charlotte, N.C.; Detroit; Las Vegas; Chicago; New York; Miami; Portland, Ore.; and Seattle — are at their lowest levels since home prices peaked in 2006 and 2007, the index showed.
Nationally, the index of property values in 20 cities fell 3.1 percent from January 2010, the biggest year-over-year drop since December 2009, the index showed.
Although prices continue to fall, bay area sales of existing homes incr… Read More.