The law cannot heal injuries or bring back a deceased loved one. However, in the United States, the law can and does provide financial compensation to those who have been injured or killed due to the negligence or fault of another. Once liability has been found, the...
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Liability in United States Based Personal Injury & Wrongful Death Cases
At its basic level, liability means that someone (or an entity) is answerable or responsible for compensating or providing restitution to another. In most cases, a defendant will have insured against this liability or risk by paying an independent insurance company...
German Speaking Tourists Injured While Visiting the United States
Visitors to the United States who are injured while in the United States face unique legal, geographical, cultural and other obstacles to secure justice and compensation. This is even more so when the injured tourist or business traveler’s primary language is not...
Were You Injured While Traveling in the United States?
Urban Thier & Federer, P.A. has extensive experience representing individuals who have been seriously injured or killed due to the negligence or fault of another. We have the legal expertise and financial resources required to bring a sophisticated, serious...
Personal Injury Suffered by Foreign Nationals in Florida, Challenges and Issues
International travel— whether it be for business or pleasure— presents anticipated and minor inconveniences to the visitor, such as exchanging currency, overcoming language barriers, becoming familiar with methods of travel, etc. Over two million foreign nationals...
Foreclosure Defense in Florida – Basics
Defending Homeowners in Foreclosure Lawsuits Throughout Central Florida If you have been served with a foreclosure lawsuit or have otherwise been made aware that a foreclosure lawsuit has been filed against you, Urban Thier & Federer, P.A. can defend you and your...
Foreclosure Defense in Florida – Defenses
Defenses to Florida Foreclosure Lawsuit If you have been sued in a foreclosure action (meaning you have been served with a summons and foreclosure complaint), or are threatened with a foreclosure lawsuit, Urban Thier & Federer, P.A. can represent and defend you...
Compelling evidence in the U.S. in aid of a non-U.S. proceeding
Lawyers in Germany and elsewhere outside the US are often confronted with a practical and often frustrating discovery issue: How does one obtain documents or information for use in a non-U.S. proceeding if it is located solely in the United States. Like many tribunals...
Buying Real Estate in the United States, Part III: Purchase of Foreclosed Properties
Part III: Purchase of foreclosed properties As foreclosure actions increase, many people are purchasing properties at foreclosure sales. Basically, a foreclosure is a legal sale of real property sold at a public sale to satisfy a judgment. Most people assume that if...
Erben und vererben in den USA
Viele unserer Mandanten, die wir bei der Auswahl und dem Erwerb oder Verkauf von Gewerbe- und Privatimmobilien in den USA betreuen, wenden sich früher oder später an uns in Bezug auf ihre Nachlassplanung. Das Thema “Erben” wird traditionell gerne vermieden, das...
