Michael A. Mora

February 24, 2023 | Daily Business Review

The government initially offered the waterfront restaurant less than $350,000, but the defense attorney explained how he negotiated for his client to obtain an amount 10 times that offer, as well as favorable concessions.

By Michael A. Mora

3 minute read

February 23, 2023 | Daily Business Review

"He offered me money to settle and I would not accept it," said Johnny A. Pineyro, managing partner at Florida Injury Law Firm. "I felt I had to get him under oath. He's done this too many times."

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

February 22, 2023 | Daily Business Review

"Florida courts will enforce reasonable restrictions to support legitimate business interests," said Matthew Zimmerman, a partner at Holland & Knight.

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

February 21, 2023 | Daily Business Review

An expert called the motion a blueprint for asking a federal court for attorney fees.

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

February 21, 2023 | Daily Business Review

An attorney opposing the Am Law 100 firm called the state appellate court ruling a "constitutional crisis playing itself out in real time."

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

February 17, 2023 | Daily Business Review

"There will not be fairness in state courts unless the judiciary is consistently and intentionally educated about diversity, fairness, and inclusion," argued Ernest L. Chang, the president of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.

By Michael A. Mora | Lisa Willis

3 minute read

February 16, 2023 | Daily Business Review

"We all believe in the jury system and the knee-jerk reaction is to shy away from judges to determine the outcome," said Jorge Silva, a partner at Silva & Silva.

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

February 16, 2023 | Daily Business Review

At closing arguments, the smart lawyer "is trying to give pro our-side jurors some ammunition that they can use in the deliberations," a jury consultant said.

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

February 14, 2023 | Daily Business Review

At issue is whether to reject or grant the motion for disqualification and, if the latter, whether the previous magistrate judge returns to preside over the case.

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

February 13, 2023 | Daily Business Review

The doctor claimed his description of the plaintiff as "histrionic and demanding" really meant she was "well kept, takes pride in her appearance and wears makeup."

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read