May 04, 2013

Real estate transactions come with a certain amount of risk, and it is not uncommon for disputes to arise. Sometimes these disputes escalate to litigation. If you are involved in any kind of real estate dispute or are facing litigation, contact Chane Socarras, PLLC to speak with a real estate attorney in Boca Raton. We […]

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April 06, 2013

  Contracts serve as an important foundation for most business relationships. They outline the terms that each party has agreed to, and in the event of a dispute, can help parties find a resolution. However, sometimes contracts may be difficult to understand. They may contain complex language or may be ambiguous, making it difficult for […]

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April 05, 2013

Many clients often ask us whether they are able to obtain an injunction in thier cases or defend against one that one is trying to have entered against them.  Athough injunctions, commonly referred to as restraining orders in some cases, are very powerful tools in litigation, they are often misunderstood by the general public or misapplied by many […]

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March 12, 2013

Many situations warrant the need for a non-disclosure and/or confidentiality agreement. Such agreements are usually meant to protect sensitive or proprietary information and are necessary when starting new business relationships, hiring new employees, purchasing or selling a business, settling a claim, or other scenarios where private information is being exchanged. If you have been asked to […]

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January 20, 2013

Employment Agreements Employment agreements are usually meant to protect confidential or proprietary information and client relationships after an employee leaves their employer. When an employee signs an agreement, he or she is bound to the terms of that contract and may face litigation if any of those terms are violated. Therefore, it is important to […]

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January 14, 2013

Ruben E. Socarras, Esq. has been elected to the Florida Super Lawyers Rising Stars list for 2013 for a fourth consecutive year in the area of Business Litigation.  While up to five percent of the lawyers in Florida are named to Super Lawyers, no more than 2.5 percent are named to the Rising Stars list.   […]

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September 28, 2012

  Ruben E. Socarras has been named and featured in the 2012 edition of ALM South Florida’s Top Rated Lawyers. Get a copy in the Sept. 28, 2012 Wall Street Journal, Miami Herald and Daily Business Review. Visit http://www.law.com/jsp/law/ads.jsp?p=southflorida_reprints to view or upload the magazine as well. Ruben E. Socarras, Esq., founder/managing partner of the firm, is […]

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August 04, 2012

Negotiating and Drafting Real Estate Contracts A real estate contract is legally binding and will likely involve one the largest financial transactions during your lifetime. Understanding your rights, options and potential exposure is essential prior to executing any contract or lease. Far too often, we are approached for legal guidance only after a binding agreement […]

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