Supoenas For Medical Records in Florida

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SUBPOENAS

Once litigation is filed, defense lawyers can obtain copies of the records of the plaintiff under Rule 1.351. The defendant shall give a notice to every other party of his intent to serve a subpoena at least ten days before the subpoena is served. This ten day period is provided so that the other parties may object to the issuance of the subpoena. Under the rule and Florida case law, if any party objects to this method of obtaining the records, then the records shall not be obtained this way. See ABC Liquors v. Berkey, 589 So.2d 457 (Fla. 5th DCA 1991).The defense lawyer will still be able to get the records, but only in connection with taking a deposition of the person who has the records.

While our firm started in Orlando and its main office is there, for many years we have handled cases throughout Florida,. To serve our clients better we have opened additional satellite offices in several major Florida cities. We use these offices to meet with our clients, take depositions, and as preparation rooms when we have trials in these cities. When advantageous to you, we will also associate with other lawyers and law firms in some areas of the state to serve you better. If we do associate with other lawyers on your case it will be at no additional attorney fees or expense to you.

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