Reviewed by Michael P. Maddux, Esq. | Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer | Florida Super Lawyer for 16 Consecutive Years If you believe your civil rights were violated, time is critical. Most civil rights claims under federal law (42 U.S.C. § 1983) borrow the state’s personal injury deadline, typically two to four years depending on…
Continue reading ›Reviewed by Michael P. Maddux, Esq. | Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer | Florida Super Lawyer for 16 Consecutive Years Florida has taken meaningful steps to better protect survivors of domestic and dating violence. In a single week, Governor Ron DeSantis signed two significant pieces of legislation that expand accountability for abusers and introduce new…
Continue reading ›Reviewed by Michael P. Maddux, Esq. | Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer | Florida Super Lawyer for 16 Consecutive Years Gainesville Police Department’s use of facial recognition technology highlights the growing reliance of law enforcement agencies on software such as FACESNXT and Clearview AI to generate investigative leads in criminal cases. According to Detective Sgt.…
Continue reading ›Reviewed by Michael P. Maddux, Esq. | Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer | Florida Super Lawyer for 16 Consecutive Years Many people still don’t realize that Florida recently changed the law for personal injury cases. For most negligence cases arising after March 24, 2023, the time to file a lawsuit was reduced from 4 years…
Continue reading ›Reviewed by Michael P. Maddux, Esq. | Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer | Florida Super Lawyer for 16 Consecutive Years Governor Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 757 into law on May 15, 2026, expanding Florida’s school safety measures to include public colleges and universities statewide. The legislation broadens participation in the Guardian Program — originally…
Continue reading ›Reviewed by Michael P. Maddux, Esq. | Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer | Florida Super Lawyer for 16 Consecutive Years When you come in to meet with your attorney to prepare for your deposition, just remember — this is a conversation to help you feel comfortable and ready, not a test. Be honest, take your…
Continue reading ›Reviewed by Michael P. Maddux, Esq. | Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer | Florida Super Lawyer for 16 Consecutive Years We’ve seen cases completely change because of one overlooked detail — a nearby surveillance camera, a witness no one spoke to, damage patterns on a vehicle, or even timestamps on photos. Insurance companies don’t always…
Continue reading ›Reviewed by Michael P. Maddux, Esq. | Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer | Florida Super Lawyer for 16 Consecutive Years Most people don’t read their insurance policy until after an accident happens — and by then, it may already be too late. Your policy contains exclusions, requirements, coverage limits, and conditions that can directly impact…
Continue reading ›Reviewed by Michael P. Maddux, Esq. | Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer | Florida Super Lawyer for 16 Consecutive Years Michael P. Maddux, P.A. recently secured a favorable settlement in a false arrest case stemming from a traffic stop that led to our client being charged with tampering with evidence. The arresting officer alleged that…
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