Peterson & Myers, P.A. was recognized as the 2011 corporate philanthropist of the year for their long involvement as the legal counsel for Lakeland Regional, beginning in 1980, and for…More
Explorations V Children’s Museum was founded in July 1991 by parent volunteers and is located in the heart of historic downtown Lakeland, Florida. It is the only hands-on museum in…More
Stephen R. Senn was recently named to the Board of Directors of the Florida Bar Foundation. The Foundation is a statewide organization responsible for allocating funds generated from the Interest…More
Stephen R. Senn was selected for inclusion as Florida Super Lawyers for 2012. Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have…More
Recently, the United States Center for Disease Control issued a public service website on how to survive a “Zombie Apocalypse”. It is widely assumed that the legend of Zombies grew…More
One of the simplest, yet most important aspects of my estate planning practice is advising clients regarding powers of attorney. Oftentimes when people advance in age they become unable to…More
My fifteen years as a trial lawyer in Central Florida have reinforced a basic truth: In litigation, “knowledge is power”. Plainly, you want to give your lawyer as much power…More
For the fourth time since 2008, legislation has been proposed in both the Florida House and Senate to extend sovereign immunity coverage to physicians providing medical services in hospital emergency…More
“QTIP” (Qualified Terminable Interest Property) and “Credit Shelter” trusts, two common ways of reducing estate tax and avoiding probate, allow an estate to be placed in trust for the use…More
When clients are acquiring a business, whether it be through a merger, asset purchase or stock acquisition, their due diligence process is the key to a successful transaction. Because such…More
The Peterson & Myers sponsored boys soccer club -- the Golden Ninjas -- competed in the Judge’s Cup competition on December 10, and 11, winning two games to come in…More
Robert E. “Bob” Puterbaugh is the recipient of the Polk Museum of Art 2011 Harrison-Hooks Lifetime Achievement Award. The award will be presented to Mr. Puterbaugh on Thursday, October 13,…More