Westchase Law, P.A.

10/15/2025

Our very own Kelly Albanese, Esquire, B.C.S. was recognized in Best Lawyers Magazine 2026. For all your family law needs, reach out to our office to set an appointment with Kelly. 813-490-5211

05/01/2025

FRIENDLY REMINDER: Annual reports filed after May 1st at midnight Eastern Standard Time will be charged a $400 non-negotiable late fee unless the entity is a non-profit. Any profit corporation, limited liability company, limited partnership or limited liability limited partnership annual report filing will have until 11:59 PM EST on Thursday May 1, 2025, before a $400 late fee is assessed. Westchase Law, P.A. https://dos.fl.gov/.../manage-business/efile/annual-report/

12/24/2024

As of December 23, 2024, the nationwide injunction blocking the enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) and its Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting requirements has been lifted. The Fifth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals reversed the earlier decision by a Texas federal judge, allowing the U.S. Treasury Department's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) to enforce the law.

Following the appeals court's decision, FinCEN has reinstated the BOI reporting requirements. To accommodate businesses affected by the temporary injunction, FinCEN has extended the reporting deadline for companies created before 2024 to January 13, 2025. Entities formed on or after January 1, 2024, are required to file their initial reports within 90 days of their creation.

The CTA mandates that corporations, limited liability companies (LLCs), and similar entities report information about their beneficial owners to FinCEN. This measure aims to combat money laundering and other illicit financial activities by increasing transparency in corporate ownership. Non-compliance with the reporting requirements can result in civil or criminal penalties.

Given the recent legal developments and the reinstatement of the BOI reporting requirements, it is advisable for affected entities to prepare and submit their reports by the new deadlines to ensure compliance.

A federal appeals court on Monday lifted an order blocking the nationwide enforcement of an anti-money laundering law that requires corporate entities to disclose the identities of their real beneficial owners, to the U.S. Treasury Department.

04/30/2024

ANNUAL REMINDER: Any profit corporation, limited liability company, limited partnership or limited liability limited partnership annual report filing will have until 11:59 PM EST on Wednesday May 1, 2024, before a $400 late fee is assessed.

The Division of Corporations uses a 3rd party, NIC Services, LLC dba Tyler Payment Services, to process our credit/debit card payments for Online filings. A confirmation payment receipt will be emailed from [email protected] for successful transactions. Please keep a copy of the receipt, there is i...

05/01/2023

REMINDER TO FILE YOUR ANNUAL REPORT IN FLORIDA on or before May 1st. A $400 non-negotiable late fee will be imposed on any profit corporation, LLC, LP and LLLP annual report filed after midnight Eastern Standard Time on May 1st. Non-profit corporations are not subject to the $400 late fee. Any business entity which fails to file its annual report by the third Friday of September will be administratively dissolved or revoked in our records on the fourth Friday in September. YOU'RE WELCOME IN ADVANCE :-)

03/09/2022

Today's nugget of a quote cited in a Florida case:

“Good fortune lieth within bad, and bad fortune within good.” Sixth Century B.C. Chinese philosopher; Trans. Number 8, The Columbia World of Quotations 1996, (Columbia University Press).

08/24/2021

Seeking experienced paralegal with strong litigation background in family law and civil litigation.

Must be able to handle case management (discovery, research, hearings and trial preparation).

Highly motivated and positive outlook.
Superior organization and communication skills as you will communicate with all levels of clients, judicial assistants, attorneys, and staff.

Strong work ethic, solution oriented and works well under pressure.

Ensures strict confidentiality of client and law firm matters at all times, both in the office and when not in the office.

Responsibilities and Duties

Prepare motions and pleadings for attorney review and revision.

Day to day interaction with clients, opposing counsel, and judge's offices.

Manage paper and electronic discovery process for all phases of discovery and trial preparation

Research, analyze and summarize case documents, materials, rules and court procedures, and expert reports

Schedule hearings, depositions, mediations and phone conferences and in office conferences as needed.

Maintains attorney calendar by planning and scheduling conferences, teleconferences, depositions, and travel; recording and monitoring court appearance dates, pleadings and file requirements.

Answer phones, route calls to appropriate offices and relay messages.
Assists in preparing documentation and responses for legal inquiries, litigation and court appearances.

04/08/2020

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to State Of Florida, Office Of the Governor, Executive Order 20-94, Article IV, Section (I)(a) of the Florida Constitution and Chapter 252 of Florida Statutes, all mortgage foreclosure actions and all residential evictions based solely on the non-payment of rent are suspended and tolled until May 17, 2020. Further, pursuant to AOSC20-23, State Court Emergency Measures relating to the services of writs and other civil notices by law enforcement are stayed until May 29, 2020.

03/25/2020

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — Hillsborough County leaders voted unanimously to enact stay at home and curfew orders countywide beginning Friday night. The language of the order has not b…