Recent Blog Posts
Five Things You Need to Know About Trust Beneficiary Rights in Florida
Trusts are a vital tool in estate planning, providing a means to manage and protect assets for the benefit of designated individuals or organizations, known as beneficiaries. In Florida, the rights of trust beneficiaries are well-defined, ensuring they receive the benefits intended by the trust’s creator, known as the grantor or settlor. At Bleakley… Read More »
Breaking Up is Hard to Do: Legal Considerations for Dissolving a Partnership in Tampa
Dissolving a partnership is a challenging and often emotional process. Whether due to irreconcilable differences, shifting priorities, or changing business circumstances, ending a partnership requires careful consideration and adherence to legal requirements. At Bleakley Bavol Denman & Grace in Tampa, Florida, we understand the complexities involved in partnership dissolution and are committed to guiding… Read More »
Understanding Lady Bird Deeds in Florida
In the realm of estate planning, ensuring a smooth transition of property to your heirs is a paramount concern. In Florida, one of the instruments that can facilitate this process effectively is the Lady Bird Deed (also known as an enhanced life estate deed). This unique legal tool allows property owners in Florida to… Read More »
Attorneys Josie Rahn and Austin Walker Earn Orange County Defense Verdict
On Friday, April 19, 2024, after a five-day jury trial in Orange County, Florida, BBDG Partner Josie Rahn and BBDG Associate Austin Walker earned a hard-fought defense verdict in a premises liability case on behalf of the Florida Mall and its housekeeping contractor, Interstate Cleaning Corporation. In this case, the plaintiff alleged a slip… Read More »
The Rise Of Artificial Intelligence (AI) In The Legal Field: Opportunities and Challenges for Tampa Law Firms
As artificial intelligence (AI) technology continues to evolve and expand its capabilities, its impact on the legal profession has become increasingly significant. Law firms in Tampa and worldwide are beginning to harness AI’s potential to streamline operations, improve client services, and offer more sophisticated legal advice. BBDG Law is at the forefront of this… Read More »
Tampa Magazine’s TOP 2024 Lawyers
Congratulations to Robert Bleakley, Ron Denman, and Robert Grace for being named Tampa Magazine 2024 Top Lawyers.
Bleakley Bavol Denman & Grace Welcomes New Partner Richard Ervin
PRESS RELEASE: TAMPA, Fla., January 31st, 2024— Bleakley Bavol Denman & Grace (BBDG), a premier Tampa-based law firm, is excited to announce Richard W. Ervin, IV has been promoted to Partner, augmenting our firm’s expertise in key legal areas, including appellate practice, civil litigation, construction, and real estate. Richard W. Ervin, IV comes from… Read More »
Published Guardianship Article
Bleakley Bavol Denman & Grace are pleased to announce that Senior Partner J. Ronald Denman, Esq. recently published “Protecting the Rights of Those We Seek To Protect” in the National Guardianship Association Winter 2023 issue! Mr. Denman has more than 30 years of experience as an attorney with his focus on Guardianship and Probate… Read More »
Bleakley Bavol Denman & Grace Sponsors Kayaking Event
Bleakley Bavol Denman & Grace sponsored the Hillsborough County Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Division for Health and Wellness Kayaking Event on Sunday, November 6th. Committee member Mercy Almaguer, Esq. led our BBDG team that included fellow attorneys Skylar Nocita, Lauren Pasqua, Josephine Rahn, Jenna Thompson, Austin Walker, and Levi Weinstein, who paddled their way… Read More »
Bleakley Bavol Denman & Grace Welcomes New Associate Attorneys Lauren Pasqua, Jenna Thompson, and Noah Vollmer
Bleakley Bavol Denman & Grace is pleased to announce that Lauren Pasqua, Jenna Thompson, and Noah Vollmer have joined the firm as Associate Attorneys. The new associate attorneys were previously employed as summer associates in 2021 and have rejoined the firm and sworn in as members of the Florida Bar on September 30, 2022…. Read More »