Author Archives: Michael Pike
Florida Voters Decide Future of the State’s Minimum Wage
On November 3, 2020, Florida voters passed Amendment 2, increasing Florida’s minimum wage to $15.00 per hour over a period of years. Florida’s minimum wage was already set to increase from $8.56 per hour to $8.65 per hour effective January 1, 2021. However, with Amendment 2, the next annual increase will be to $10.00… Read More »
How Your Florida Business Can Face a Negligence Per Se Claim During the Stay-at-Home Order
State and local governments in Florida ordered to shut down all non-essential businesses in response to the spread of the coronavirus disease. Gov. Ron DeSantis’s order, issued on April 1, 2020, clarifies that only essential businesses can remain open. Essential businesses include pharmacies, grocery stores, gas stations, banks, laundry services, post offices, hardware stores,… Read More »
Are Ballot Selfies Really Illegal?
You may have heard that taking a picture of yourself with your ballot when you vote and posting it on social media is against the law. Well, here in Florida, it may surprise you to learn that yes, it is. There is no federal law regarding ballot selfies in the US, so creating laws… Read More »
Business Law: What is a Letter of Intent (LOI)?
Commercial transactions between businesses can be complicated. While contracts are extremely useful, it does take a lot of effort to negotiate and draft a reliable agreement. No one wants to waste their time negotiating with a company when a deal simply cannot be made. To address this potential problems, companies will often agree to… Read More »
The Developer has Agreed to Make Repairs—What Steps Should I Take to Protect My Rights?
Construction is complicated. As a project nears completion, it is not uncommon for property owners to request repairs from the developer or the lead contractor. Of course, this does not necessarily mean that there will be a legal dispute in every case; far from it. Often, developers and/or contractors will agree to make the… Read More »
Don’t Forget the “Giving” Part of Thanksgiving
It’s officially the season of giving and a time to be thankful for all the blessings life has to offer. With everyone looking forward to the holidays, it’s also important to remember that some festive celebrations are grander than others and now is the time to help the less fortunate in any way you… Read More »
The Internet Meme ‘Florida Man’ is Now the Subject of a Trademark Filing
Popularized in recent years, the term ‘Florida man’ is an internet meme used to refer to news stories — arising out of the state of Florida — in which people do ill-advised or downright bizarre things. As explained by the Miami New Times, the term likely became associated with Florida because of the state’s… Read More »
Arbitration Panels Orders UBS Financial Services to Pay $7.8 Million to a Couple and their Business
According to reporting from Advisor Hub, an arbitration panel has ordered UBS Financial Services — one of the largest brokerage firms in the United States — to pay a Florida couple and their business nearly $8 million in financial compensation (FINRA Office of Dispute Resolution Case Number: 16-02528). The couple sustained major losses after… Read More »
Florida Appeals Court Rules Against Auto Dealers in Franchise Law Case
On January 9th, 2019, Florida’s Fourth District Court of Appeal ruled in favor of an auto manufacturer (the franchisor) in a franchise law dispute. In the case of Maserati of Fort Lauderdale and Maserati of Palm Beach v. Maserati North America, the appeals court overturned a lower court’s decision — ruling that the automaker… Read More »
Attorneys Michael Pike and Daniel Lustig in the Daily Business Review “After South Florida’s Lawyer’s Suicide, Fight Over Alleged Misappropriated Funds”
Connecticut-based Twin City Fire Insurance Co., an affiliate of the Hartford Financial Services Group, has filed a federal lawsuit in Florida denying any liability for former West Palm Beach lawyer Leonel R. Plasencia, who killed himself in 2017, allegedly before turning over settlement money owed to clients in a personal injury case. Michael J…. Read More »
Attorney Spotlight – Robert C. Johnson
Robert C. “Burr” Johnson is an associate in Pike & Lustig’s Personal Injury and Commercial Litigation practices. Prior to joining the Firm, Robert was a prosecutor with the Palm Beach County State Attorney’s Office, where he fought to protect our local citizens who had been the victims of serious crimes. Robert received his law… Read More »
Today’s Attorney Spotlight is on Michael Pike
Attorney Mike Pike is an AV Preeminent® Rated attorney and the Managing Partner of Pike & Lustig, LLP. He is a top-trial attorney and expert story-teller. He is well known among his colleagues for being an aggressive-trial attorney with the ability to relate to a jury and cogently explain the facts of the case… Read More »
Managing Partner, Michael Pike, quoted in The Real Deal Magazine
To read the full story click here: https://therealdeal.com/miami/2017/10/25/allegations-of-backstabbing-and-double-dealing-fly-among-developers-of-palazzo-villas-townhouses-in-palm-beach/
Attorney Michael Pike Featured In Today’s Palm Beach Post
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Pike & Lustig Opens Miami Office
Pike and Lustig, LLP is proud to announce the opening of its Miami office! The firm’s new office is located at 777 Brickell Avenue, Suite 500 Miami, Florida, 33131.
Pike & Lustig, LLP Welcomes Two New Firm Members
West Palm Beach, Florida – The personal injury and business litigation law firm of Pike & Lustig, LLP located in West Palm Beach, Florida is pleased to announce that it recently welcomed two new members to its team: Daniel A. Kirschner, of Counsel, and Rick Darquea, Senior Litigation Paralegal. Please Click To View Full… Read More »
Attorney Michael Pike Argues To Send iPhone to Apple In the Case Of The Missing Teen Boaters – Sun-Sentinel
Sun-Sentinel Article Published on 4/30/2016 An iPhone recovered in last year’s at-sea disappearance of two Tequesta teens will be sent immediately to Apple in hopes the tech giant retrieves vital information from it, a judge ordered Friday afternoon. “Good luck,” Palm Beach County Circuit Judge Gregory Keyser told the families of Perry Cohen and… Read More »
Attorney Michael Pike in the Daily Business Review “Esquire … Or Not: Palm Beach Gardens Man Accused of Impersonating Attorney”
Article published in the Daily Business Review on 4/29/2016 Christopher J. Donahue’s website describes a media guru, but a lawsuit in Palm Beach Circuit Court alleges the Liquid Communications Co. founder represented clients in court on criminal cases — and billed up to $375 an hour for his service. The lawsuit filed Wednesday by… Read More »
Pike & Lustig in the Sun Sentinel “Broward, Palm Beach firefighters sue FWC after airboat crash”
Pike & Lustig in the Sun Sentinel “Broward, Palm Beach firefighters sue FWC after airboat crash” Click the link below to read the full story: http://www.sun-sentinel.com/local/palm-beach/fl-firefighter-fwc-lawsuit-20151001-story.html
Unpleasant Surprises at Courthouses in Palm Beach County
Brace yourself for unpleasant surprises at courthouses in Palm Beach County, with the clerk’s office projecting docketing delays of up to eight days. Read more
