2025- Centrally located in Tampa, the firm practices throughout Florida, in all state and federal courts, with a primary focus on business structuring and transactions, together with complex commercial litigation. Saxon|Gilmore also has extensive experience in public finance, governmental regulatory issues, housing and community development, real estate development and finance, insurance and liability defense services,...Read More

  David Tong, a partner at Saxon|Gilmore, shares the importance of meeting deadlines in Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases. Saxon|Gilmore provides skilled legal representation to a diverse range of clients across state and federal courts, addressing complex issues in the areas of foreclosure, insolvency, and creditors’ rights.   Foreclosures Our firm has deep experience managing commercial...Read More

Saxon|Gilmore’s attorneys provide expert witness testimony in regard to reasonableness of attorneys’ fees sought in litigation cases, particularly all facets of property insurance, creditors’ rights, condominium associations, homeowners’ associations, and bankruptcy cases. Our attorneys are available to testify throughout the greater Tampa Bay area as expert witnesses on the reasonableness of attorneys’ fees and have...Read More

2025 – Paul Quin, a partner at Saxon|Gilmore, shares important information on public records law. He emphasizes the importance of responding promptly to public records requests. While many documents must be disclosed, there are several exemptions that may apply. In some cases, documents can be withheld entirely, or released in a redacted form. Because public...Read More

  Paul Quin, entertainment lawyer and partner at Saxon|Gilmore, answers the question often asked “why do musicians need lawyers?” The music industry is a multi-million dollar business. Recording companies, music publishers, managers and agents all have lawyers. Artists need representation just as much as anyone else. Chances are they will be offered a contract during...Read More

Copyright law is a vital aspect of intellectual property rights that safeguard the creative works of individuals and businesses. From books and music to software and artistic creations, copyright ensures that creators maintain certain control over how their work is used, distributed, and monetized. What Is Copyright? Copyright is a legal framework that grants the...Read More

  Paul Quin, a partner at Saxon|Gilmore, shares important information on copyright law.  He concentrates his practice on entertainment law, personal injury defense, environmental law, general tort law, complex business litigation, and general commercial business law. Mr. Quin has also focused his practice on representation of insurance companies in general commercial liability, premises liability, and...Read More

By Paul M. Quin, Esq. A Los Angeles jury recently returned a verdict finding that Katy Perry’s 2013 hit song, “Dark Horse”, violated a prior copyright attached to a 2009 Christian song called “Joyful Noise.” Katy Perry and four other songwriters as well as the label and distributors were all found liable for damages to...Read More

Introduction: Changes to the Florida Statutes were approved during the 2022 legislative session. Specifically, establishments licensed* by the Department of Business and Professional Regulation must require background screenings as a condition of employment, maintain a key log and establish policies and procedures as it relates to keys under Chapter 509**. Under the Florida Landlord Tenant...Read More

By David J. Tong, Esq. The President signed the Small Business Reorganization Act, which takes effect in mid-February 2020. It changes many Chapter 11 practices for business debtors with total debts under $2,725,625 (secured and unsecured). Found in a part of Chapter 11 known as Subchapter V, the new law attempts to streamline bankruptcy proceedings...Read More