Have you heard of the new requirement for reporting beneficial ownership information to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, also referred to as FinCEN? This is a new requirement for all businesses operated within the United States. Any business formed before January 1, 2024 has until the expiration of 2024 to complete the reporting, but any […]
What is an Elder Abuse Injunction?
The elder abuse injunction law allows judges to issue an injunction to protect vulnerable adults from exploitation. The injunction will typically be issued temporarily until a hearing is set with the court. Who is considered a “Vulnerable Adult”? A vulnerable adult is anyone 18 years of age or older who has an impaired ability to […]
Credit Repair
Many of our clients ask us how they can repair their credit score after a foreclosure, a judgment, or late payments. While we are more than happy to assist in the legal aspects associated with these events, such as defending the foreclosure or attempting to set aside a judgment, the actual credit reporting repair, can […]
Divorce?
Five things to think about when considering a divorce Why did you get married in the first place? Did you get married out of love, money, or convenience? There are unlimited reasons as to why couples get married, but if you have ever felt that you “settled” for the person you married, try to […]
Happy Administrative Professionals’ Day
In the spirit of Administrative Professionals’ Day, I wanted to take the opportunity to brag about the great team of administrative professionals we have here at Rooney & Rooney, P.A., and acknowledge that not all are as fortunate as us. Our Administrative Professionals range from our Receptionist, Accounts Receivables, our Legal Secretaries, our Paralegals and […]
Galloping away in the year of the horse…
I read yesterday that according to the Chinese zodiac, 2014 is the year of the horse which is supposed to bring about good fortune to those who are kind to others. Knowing that what we do at Rooney & Rooney, P.A. consist of bettering our clients’ lives in one way or another, I would dare […]
Beware!
“Advice is a dangerous gift, even from the wise to the wise, and all courses may run ill.” ― J.R.R. Tolkien, The Fellowship of the Ring It is imperative to be discerning when looking for advice these days. Sites like Google, WebMD, and the internet in general have given rise to people self-diagnosing problems they should not. […]
Toxic Employees
Having managed at Rooney & Rooney, P.A. for a while now, I have encountered many different personality types. However, I can honestly say that there has not been one member of our team who I have not been able to mold into a productive team member. Upon hiring we have found that a few prospective […]
Confidentiality
Are my questions to the attorney kept confidential? That question is one of the most frequently asked questions when a new client calls our office. We receive quite a few calls from new clients who are afraid to tell our staff anything about their case for fear that the information will be shared with the […]
The Seven-Year Itch
This week, as I celebrate my seven-year anniversary with Rooney & Rooney, P.A., I find myself thinking of the development of the firm since I started here. When I came on board, the firm was called Brooker & Rooney, P.A. and it consisted of 3 attorneys and 4 staff members. I was immediately drawn to […]
