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About Joseph Geary

Joseph Anthony “Jay” Geary is a transplanted New Englander who moved to Lakeland in 1987 from Oregon. Jay is a 10-year cancer survivor. In his professional life, this experience translates into the commitment to “go more than the extra mile” for his clients – with zealousness, but civility – both in the office and in the courtroom. In his personal life, the experience has taught him to treasure every day as a gift from God to be used wisely.

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Refunds and Store Credits

January 17, 2015in Blog, Corporate Law /by Joseph Geary

Q: “I returned merchandise and received a certificate from the store against future purchases. May the store impose time limits or other conditions on my use of the certificate?”

“Oh, You Shouldn’t Have!”

January 1, 2015in Blog, Corporate Law /by Joseph Geary

Q: Do the gift cards I received during the holidays expire? Are there any charges or fees for use or non-use?

Keeping Information Private

November 20, 2014in Blog, Corporate Law /by Joseph Geary

Q: How does the new Florida Information Privacy Act affect my business?

Subpoenas

August 28, 2014in Blog, Litigation /by Joseph Geary

Q: My business has been served with a civil subpoena demanding business records. What should I do?

Newest Articles

The Basics of Platting PropertyMay 28, 2020 - 8:00 am
When purchasing property, it is likely that one of the documents you come across will be the plat of the property that you’ve purchased. Plats are useful tools in land planning and have been used to map and describe land and everything located on that land including lots, roads, and property boundaries. Understanding what a plat is can be helpful when you are purchasing real property that is subject to a plat.
Preparing your Estate Plan During a PandemicMay 14, 2020 - 8:00 am
As a result of the surge of COVID-19 cases throughout Florida recently, many Floridians who had not considered getting a last will and testament prepared or not previously contemplated their mortality are now seeking to get their legal affairs organized quickly. While most people only have mild symptoms of COVID-19, it does not hurt to be prepared by having your estate plan in order. I’ve always felt strongly that everyone should have at least a basic estate plan, regardless of the COVID-19 outbreak, so a person’s wishes will be honored in the event of death, incapacity or a health crisis. Having an estate plan implemented is meant to ease concerns by knowing who will be in charge and what will happen if something unexpected happens to you or your loved ones.
Registered AgentsMarch 19, 2020 - 7:00 am
If you are starting the process of forming a business in Florida, you will need to familiarize yourself with all the requirements. One of those requirements is to designate a registered agent for your business.