Lawyers Need to know

Lawyers Need to know

The first meeting with a client is very important.  It is a time to build trust, create meaningful relationships, and set reasonable expectations. At Glassman & Zissimopulos Law, we use the initial intake meeting with our clients to collect important information about the client, their history, and their legal issues.

Secret Recording

Secret Recording

Put simply, in Florida you cannot secretly record a person if they are in a place where they have an expectation of privacy – including on the telephone. The punishment for violating this statute is up to 5 years in prison and a $5,000 fine.

Reasonable Doubt

Reasonable Doubt

A “reasonable doubt” is a real doubt, based on your reason and common sense after you’ve carefully and impartially considered all the evidence in the case. “Proof beyond a reasonable doubt” is proof so convincing that you would be willing to rely and act on it without hesitation in the most important of your own affairs.