Did You Sustain Personal Injuries While in the United States?

March 3rd, 2010

By Michael R. Jackson, Shareholder – Urban Thier Federer & Jackson, P.A.

          Often German, Swiss, and Austrian tourists, business people, or other individuals residing temporarily in or travelling through the United States come to us with stories of the personal injuries that they sustained in this country with no real understanding as to how they can seek redress for their injuries and pursue a legal claim in the United States.  In many instances they have tried to speak with American attorneys, who because of the language or cultural barrier simply were not able to meet and/or address these peoples’ needs.  Many find their way to our firm and are thankful for their good fortune because, having been raised in Kiel with the German language, that hurdle is nonexistent as I speak with and assist countless German-speaking individuals in need of representation. Read the rest of this entry »

Paraprofessional Position

September 9th, 2009

INTERNATIONAL LAW FIRM with offices in Orlando and Germany is searching for a paraprofessional/project coordinator to join the Orlando office. The ideal candidate is a quick learner who is able to work independently and in a team, with a business, English, political science, communication or similar bachelor’s degree or an associate’s degree in paralegal studies. Excellent English writing and editing skill essential. German speaking is preferred, but not required. Prior law firm experience not required. Only self motivated individuals with attention to detail, as well as analytical and critical thinking skills, need apply. Send cover letter and resume in confidence to career@urbanthier.com.

Lake Eve developer KA and KM Development, Inc., Files for Bankruptcy

May 8th, 2009

By John L. Urban, Shareholder, Urban Thier Federer & Jackson, P.A.

On May 6, 2009, KA and KM Development, Inc., a/k/a KA & KM Development, Inc., the developer and seller of the Lake Eve condominium hotel development, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Florida, Orlando Division, case number 6:09-bk-06245-KSJ.

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Lake Austin Properties I, Ltd. – Lake Austin Reserve – Grande Palisades, Magnolia Woods, Avalon, and Twin Lakes

January 30th, 2009

Preconstruction Contract Termination and Deposit Return Litigation

By John L. Urban, Shareholder, Urban Thier Federer & Jackson, P.A.

Lake Austin Properties I, Ltd.
Grande Palisades, Magnolia Woods, Avalon, and Twin Lakes:

Urban Thier Federer & Jackson, P.A., is accepting clients seeking representation against Lake Austin Properties I, Ltd.’s Grande Palisades, Magnolia Woods, Avalon Resort, and Twin Lakes developments at Lake Austin Reserve (the firm is not accepting new clients in the Palisades phase of the Lake Austin Reserve development – which is different from the Grande Palisades phase).

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Nursing Home and Long Term Care Abuse and Neglect

August 12th, 2008

Obtaining Justice in Cases of Abuse and Neglect in Florida Nursing Homes and Other Related Long Term Care Facilities

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