415.1115 Florida Stautes - Speedy Trial Law for Elderly Parties

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415.1115 Civil actions involving elderly parties; speedy trial.--In a civil action in which a person over the age of 65 is a party, such party may move the court to advance the trial on the docket. The presiding judge, after consideration of the age and health of the party, may advance the trial on the docket. The motion may be filed and served with the initial complaint or at any time thereafter.

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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