Florida agriculture industry receives $5.4 million to eradicate pests

By |2014-04-18T12:37:48-04:00April 18th, 2014|Agriculture, Business, Law|

Florida’s agriculture industry makes a $108 billion economic impact. It’s received a beating over the past few years with the growing citrus greening issue and other pests.  Agriculture producers received some good news recently from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.  The state department announced Florida will receive $5.4 million in federal funding [...]

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Agriculture Commissioner Putnam applauds new Farm Bill

By |2018-11-13T08:52:28-05:00March 7th, 2014|Agriculture, Law|

Florida Department of Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam is voicing his support of the new Farm Bill. He also recognized Congressman Steve Southerland who helped ensure that Florida’s $100 billion industry is protected in the Farm Bill.  […]

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Long awaited Farm Bill and Florida’s Woman of the Year in Ag

By |2018-11-13T08:52:28-05:00February 17th, 2014|Agriculture, Business, Law|

There have been quite a few big things happening in Agriculture recently.  The long awaited Farm Bill passed by Congress cuts total agricultural spending by 15 percent. According to an update from Highlands Today, in terms of practical benefits, Florida fared particularly well, according to key industry leaders. […]

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Additional funding available for Florida farmers

By |2018-11-13T08:52:28-05:00January 29th, 2014|Agriculture, Business, Law|

Our state is home to 47,000 farms, and now those Florida farmers will have access to additional funding thanks to the extension of the Farm Bill.  As reported by the Southeast AG Net, the extension allows the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to give Florida farmers and ranchers an additional opportunity to improve water [...]

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Sending many thanks on this 2013 Thanksgiving

By |2018-11-13T08:52:28-05:00November 23rd, 2013|Agriculture, Community, Law|

In our line of work, we often are first introduced to people during a time of need and dismay.  Most of our clients are farmers.  Our office represents farmers as the plaintiff’s lawyer, and often our claims are against large companies, like chemical companies.  The law involves establishing a personal relationship.  Attorneys stay with clients [...]

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A farmer’s guide for calculating plant loss

By |2018-11-13T08:52:28-05:00November 11th, 2013|Agriculture, Business, Law|

On the Martin Law website, we offer a resource page to help clients when they are preparing for a case. One of the important processes we feature in this section is how to calculate plant loss.  Our office represents farmers as the plaintiff’s lawyer, and often our claims are against large companies, like chemical companies. [...]

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A more personal approach: What I do is all about relationships

By |2018-11-13T08:52:30-05:00May 29th, 2013|Agriculture, Community, Law|

There are many fields of law, and in most of these fields attorneys will spend a great deal of time with their clients.  It’s a necessary step for providing effective representation.  The law is personal.  We stay with our clients for months and in some cases years, so it’s imperative we develop a trusting relationship [...]

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Success story: An occasion when a judge reversed his decision

By |2018-11-13T08:52:30-05:00May 24th, 2013|Agriculture, Law|

Sharing your successes is important in business.  It strengthens your relationship with your clients and allows your team to celebrate their accomplishments.  We’ve had a recent success that I thought might be interesting for our readers. It involves a Phoenix potato farmer I represent.  […]

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Why honesty with your lawyer is key

By |2018-11-13T08:52:30-05:00May 24th, 2013|Law|

Honesty is a key component in a successful attorney – client relationship.  There is a difference between honesty and accuracy when it comes to reviewing testimony, especially with eye witness testimony.  If there is a car accident and there are five eye witnesses, you will hear five different versions of what happened.  Witnesses will see [...]

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Why it’s important for lawyers to be personable and accessible

By |2018-11-13T08:52:30-05:00April 23rd, 2013|Law|

At the Martin Law Office, we want our clients to feel comfortable at every interaction with us.  Our new website and integration of social media sites and a company blog, were selected to enhance our clients’ comfort.   Prospective clients can get to know us before making a decision to hire our firm and our existing [...]

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