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Here we share announcements from our law firm, portfolio updates, and the latest commercial and real estate updates.

Newsworthy Announcements

The Law Firm of KALIS & KLEIMAN Warn Homeowners May Be Paying Too Much in Real Estate Taxes
The attorneys of the Law Firm KALIS & KLEIMAN remind homeowners that they will receive their TRIM Notice (property value and real estate taxes) from the Property Appraiser’s Office in the next few days. If the Property Appraiser has over assessed your real estate, you may be paying too much in real estate taxes.
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The Law Firm of KALIS & KLEIMAN Informs Downward Trend of Salaries Could Fuel New Wave of Bankruptcies
Attorneys Neal R. Kalis, M. Scott Kleiman and Edward A. Paez, of the Law Firm KALIS & KLEIMAN, P.A., informs that a new wave of bankruptcies may hit in 2010, as higher income Americans find themselves unemployed or unable to find work with a comparable salary—more of those individuals may seek bankruptcy protection.
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Kalis & Kleiman Announce New Attorney to the Firm
The Law Firm of Kalis & Kleiman announces a new attorney to their team of trial lawyers and litigators, Edward A. Paez. Paez has been hired by the Law Firm of KALIS & KLEIMAN to implement his experience in Bankruptcy, Landlord/Tenant Disputes, Foreclosures, Real Estate, and Wills, Trusts and Estate Planning.
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The Law Firm of KALIS & KLEIMAN Proudly Supports and Sponsors the Weston Rotary Scholarships Golf Classic
Commercial and Real Estate Attorneys Neal R. Kalis and M. Scott Kleiman of the Law Firm KALIS & KLEIMAN are sponsors of the 23rd Annual Weston Rotary Scholarship Golf Classic, sponsored by WestonLawyers.com. The event will be held on Monday, April 19, 2020 at the Weston Hills Country Club in Weston, FL. The money raised will support an extraordinary group of students graduating from Western and Cypress Bay High School.
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The Law Firm of KALIS & KLEIMAN Informs Homeowners of Statewide Order for Mandatory Mediation
Attorneys Neal Kalis and M. Scott Kleiman of the Law Firm KALIS & KLEIMAN inform homeowners that in December 2009, The Florida Supreme Court ordered the creation of a mandatory statewide mediation program for homeowners and their lenders before a property can be sold through foreclosure.
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The Law Firm of Kalis & Kleiman Inform Homeowners on New Rules to Speed-Up Short Sales
Attorneys Neal Kalis and M. Scott Kleiman, of the Law Firm KALIS & KLEIMAN, inform homeowners left hanging while their banks consider whether to approve the short sales of their properties may benefit from new federal guidelines that give lenders a 10-day limit in which to respond to purchase offers.
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The Law Firm of KALIS & KLEIMAN Participating in the American Diabetes Tour de Cure Bike Ride
Commercial and Real Estate Attorney M. Scott Kleiman and team of the Law Firm KALIS & KLEIMAN will be participating in the American Diabetes Tour de Cure bike ride on March 7, 2010, leaving from CB Smith Park.
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Attorney M. Scott Kleiman Featured on WWNN 1470 AM Morning Show with host Bill Lewis
Commercial and Real Estate Attorney M. Scott Kleiman, of the Law Firm KALIS & KLEIMAN, was featured on WWNN 1470 AM on Wednesday, December 16, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. and again on Tuesday, December 21st from 9 - 10 am with host Bill Lewis of "The Credit Report' Morning Show, discussing foreclosures.
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The Law Firm of KALIS & KLEIMAN Advise on Enforcing your Rights to Probate Before the Deceased's Property can be Legally Distributed
Attorneys Neal Kalis and M. Scott Kleiman, of the Law Firm Kalis and Kleiman warns that even if a person dies with a Will, a court generally has to have an opportunity to allow others to object to the Will, and if there are any objections, to determine if the Will is valid.
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Attorney M. Scott Kleiman Speaks to Law Students of Nova Southeastern University on Foreclosure Defense
Commercial and Real Estate Attorney M. Scott Kleiman, of the Law Firm KALIS & KLEIMAN, spoke about Foreclosure Defense to the Law Students of Nova Southeastern University (NSU) at the Shepard Broad Law Center campus in Davie, Florida, on Wednesday, October 28, 2009.
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Attorney Neal Kalis Participated in the Mentoring Picnic Program at Nova Southeastern University
Commercial and Real Estate Attorney Neal Kalis, of the Law Firm KALIS & KLEIMAN, participated in Nova Southeastern University’s Mentoring Picnic program, held at the Shepard Broad Law Center campus in Davie, Florida, on Saturday, August 29, 2009.
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Attorney M. Scott Kleiman Appointed Special Magistrate for Cooper City
M. Scott Kleiman, of the Law Firm of KALIS & KLEIMAN, has been appointed by the commission to serve a two year term as Special Magistrate for Cooper City, beginning August 2009.
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Hidden Defects in Your Title Will Result in Costly Loss of Damages and Expenses
1st Trust Title, headed by Commercial and Real Estate Attorneys Neal Kalis and M. Scott Kleiman, of KALIS & KLEIMAN, P.A warn that when buying a home, townhouse or condominium, commercial or investment property, your legal rights of ownership can be jeopardized by a hidden risk, or defect in your title. Any one of a variety of defects may appear unexpectedly, only to result in a costly loss or require time-consuming hours and effort to resolve.
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The Law Firm of KALIS & KLEIMAN Warn Against Foreclosure Scams...Upfront Fees and False Guarantees
Attorneys Neal Kalis and M. Scott Kleiman, of the Law Firm Kalis and Kleiman, warn that in these tough economic times, many homeowners having difficulty making their monthly mortgage payments are being targeted by scammers who charge large upfront fees and falsely guarantee to rescue a home from foreclosure. Foreclosure-avoidance scams are rampant these days, and while the Federal Trade Commission is taking legal action against some of the worst companies and re-examining its rules to help consumers avoid being victimized, the first line of defense starts with the individual.
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Attorney Scott Kleiman Announced as Board Member for the American Cancer Society’s “Jail and Bail” Event
Commercial and Real Estate Attorney, M. Scott Kleiman, of the Law Firm Kalis and Kleiman was announced as one of the Parole Board Members for the 2009 Broward County Chapter of the American Cancer Society’s “Jail and Bail” Fundraiser. The annual event will be held in June at the Ft. Lauderdale Airport Sheraton Hotel on Griffin Road in Dania Beach, FL.
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The Law Offices of Kalis Kleiman Debuts New Website
The Law Offices of Kalis & Kleiman is pleased to announce the launch of their new website, www.kaliskleiman.com. The site has been upgraded to include the latest news and media coverage regarding the firm’s cases, firm announcements, legal updates, community involvement and events, and Blogs.
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Law Firm of KALIS & KLEIMAN Announced Partner in Charge of Foreclosure Defense and Consumer Law Division
Attorney, M. Scott Kleiman, of the Law Firm Kalis and Kleiman announced as partner in charge of Foreclosure Defense and Consumer Law division of the firm, effective as of March 16, 2009. This comes as part of a new Foreclosure Defense Initiative to help meet the enormous legal needs arising from the current foreclosure crisis.
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Attorney Scott Kleiman Helped Coordinate and Participated in Local Relay For Life Event
Commercial and Real Estate Attorney, M. Scott Kleiman, of the Law Firm Kalis and Kleiman helped coordinate and participated in local Relay for Life Event, held at Cooper City High School in Cooper City, Florida on Saturday, March 21, 2009. Money that had been raised from the event supports cancer research.
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KALIS & KLEIMAN Announce New Attorney to the Firm
The Law Firm of Kalis & Kleiman announces a new attorney to their team of expert trial lawyers and litigators, Rebeca M. FLEISCHER. Fleischer has been hired by the Law Firm of Kalis and Kleiman to implement her expertise in family and matrimonial law; and civil and commercial litigation matters, such as personal injury and other torts, contract disputes, foreclosure, collections and landlord-tenant disputes.
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Feature Articles

Your TRIM Notice will be Here: Homeowners May Be Paying Too Much in Real Estate Taxes
You will receive your TRIM Notice (Property Value and Real Estate Taxes) from the Property Appraiser’s Office in the next few days. If the Property Appraiser has over assessed your real estate, you may be paying too much in real estate taxes.
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Downward Trend of Salaries Could Fuel New Wave of Bankruptcies
A new wave of bankruptcies may hit in 2010, as higher income Americans find themselves unemployed or unable to find work with a comparable salary—we may see more of those individuals seeking bankruptcy protection.
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Florida Supreme Court Ordered Mandatory Statewide Mediation
In December 2009, The Florida Supreme Court ordered the creation of a mandatory statewide mediation program for homeowners and their lenders before a property can be sold through foreclosure. The administrative order creates a statewide program that requires mediation on all homesteaded properties before a foreclosure hearing is held. It guarantees homeowners will have a third party with their lender to discuss whether a loan modification or short sale is an option instead of foreclosure.
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New Rules Designed to Speed up Short Sales
Homeowners left hanging while their banks consider whether to approve the short sales of their properties may benefit from new federal guidelines that give lenders a 10-day limit in which to respond to purchase offers.
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Before the Deceased's Property can be Legally Distributed
Recent stories in the news, after the death of Anna Nicole Smith, Farrah Fawcett and Michael Jackson, have put a brighter spotlight on Probate, Wills and Trusts. Many, if they haven’t experienced this first-hand, have seen in the cases mentioned above the feuds among family and friends that may arise after a loved one passes. Generally, it is necessary to go through a probate proceeding before the deceased's property can be legally distributed.
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Hidden Defects in Your Title Will Result in Costly Loss of Damages and Expenses
Many ask, Why is Title Insurance necessary for every real estate transaction? The answer is simple, to protect your investment. When buying a home, townhouse or condominium, commercial or investment property, your legal rights of ownership can be jeopardized by a hidden risk, or defect in your title. Any one of a variety of defects may appear unexpectedly, only to result in a costly loss or require time-consuming hours and effort to resolve. Title insurance protects you from damages and expenses incurred as a result of hidden defects in your title.
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Foreclosure Scammers...Upfront Fees and False Guarantees
In these tough economic times, many homeowners having difficulty making their monthly mortgage payments are being targeted by scammers who charge large upfront fees and falsely guarantee to rescue a home from foreclosure. Foreclosure-avoidance scams are rampant these days, and while the Federal Trade Commission is taking legal action against some of the worst companies and re-examining its rules to help consumers avoid being victimized, the first line of defense starts with the individual.
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Surging Foreclosures… Need For Foreclosure Defense Attorney Irrefutable
Can a real estate agent effectively represent the homeowner in negotiations with the bank or review the paperwork with respect to deficiency and loan forgiveness?
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The Dissolution of Marriage Process
The ease or difficulty of a divorce lies within the parties themselves, which can also be a determining factor in the length of time to finalize a divorce. Some couples agree on property settlements, child custody, and other post-divorce arrangements before or soon after the original petition is filed. They then enter into a written agreement signed by both parties that is presented to the court. In such an uncontested case, so long as there is nothing in the agreement that is contrary to the law, a divorce can become final in a matter of weeks.
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