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Tripp Scott's Marianna Seiler DeJager Named in South Florida Business Journal's Forty Under 40
The South Florida Business Journal has announced their 40 Under 40 Class of 2026.
This annual program recognizes influential young executives based in the tri-county region for their leadership, business acumen and community involvement.
ETHOS Launches “America 250” Civic Learning Experience as New AI Platform Focuses on Character, Citizenship and Virtues
As America celebrates its 250th anniversary and artificial intelligence rapidly reshapes education, ETHOS Intelligence today announced the launch of “America 250,” a new civic learning experience designed to introduce students and families to American history through a safe, guided, and values-centered AI platform.
Tripp Scott Attorneys Garner Top Honors In Florida Super Lawyers Magazine
Tripp Scott announces that eleven of its attorneys have been recognized in the 2026 edition of Florida Super Lawyers Magazine.
Super Lawyers names Florida's top lawyers as chosen by their peers and through the independent research of Law & Politics. To be eligible for inclusion in Rising Stars, a candidate must be either 40 years old or younger or in practice for 10 years or less.
Tripp Scott's Zach King Earns Florida Bar Certification in Tax Law
Tripp Scott law firm today announces that Zach King, an attorney with the firm, has earned Board Certification in Tax Law from The Florida Bar.
Tripp Scott's Jennifer Bautista Elected Director of the Broward County Hispanic Bar Association
Tripp Scott law firm announces that Jennifer Bautista was elected director of the Broward County Hispanic Bar Association. Jennifer is an associate with Tripp Scott and focuses her practice in the areas of appeals, commercial litigation, and general civil litigation.
Tripp Scott’s Paul Lopez Appointed As Receiver In FTC Action Against Alleged $91 Million Fake Health Insurance Scheme
Tripp Scott announces that Paul Lopez, president of Tripp Scott Law Firm has been appointed as Receiver in the matter of Federal Trade Commission v. Innovative Partners, LP, et al., currently pending in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida. The Court also authorized Tripp Scott’s attorneys Chuck Tatelbaum, Jennifer Wahba, Corey Cohen and David Ray to serve as legal counsel to the Receiver.
Tripp Scott's Marianna Seiler DeJager Named to South Florida Business Journal’s 40 Under 40
Tripp Scott law firm is pleased to announce that Marianna Seiler DeJager has been named to the South Florida Business Journal’s 2026 class of 40 Under 40 honorees. Marianna focuses her practice in the areas of corporate transactions, entrepreneurial business, general business services, and commercial real estate.
Tripp Scott's Chuck Tatelbaum Named to LAW 360's Editorial Advisory Board
Tripp Scott announces that Charles Tatelbaum, a director with the firm, was once again named as a member of Law 360’s Editorial Advisory Board for Bankruptcy.
Applications being accepted for Tax Section’s 17th Annual Fellowship Program
The Florida Bar Tax Section is accepting applications until March 1 for the 2026–2029 class of its Fellowship Program. Three fellows are selected each year for three-year terms in the leadership development initiative, designed to foster active participation and long-term engagement in Tax Section work.
TWO WORRYSOME LEGAL ISSUES THAT MAY AVERSELY AFFECT THOSE IN BUSINESS
In the last several months, in the course of representing our business clients, we have been made aware of two separate legal issues that may have a negative and adverse impact on business executives no matter the size or scope of their businesses.
Our Refreshed Brand Identity
For over five decades, Tripp Scott has been a trusted partner for businesses, entrepreneurs, and community leaders. Our refreshed logo signals what has always been true: we honor our history while embracing innovation and progress.
Caution – Extending Credit To Companies In Chapter 11 Is Riskier Than You May Be Led To Believe
A headline from the Wall Street Journal’s Bankruptcy Pro stated last week, “Suppliers Get Burned in Expensive Bankruptcy Cases.” It was also recently reported that business bankruptcies increased more than 70% in 2024. Many of these business bankruptcy cases involve small to medium businesses that are now struggling because of the various economic and political factors that have reduced sales and increased the costs of doing business.
Tripp Scott Law Firm Expands Creditors’ Rights Practice
Tripp Scott announces that David Ray, an attorney with 20 years’ experience as a creditors’ rights attorney, has joined the firm as of counsel. David will focus his practice on creditors’ rights, civil litigation and asset protection.
Tower Forum: Higher Education and the Future of Florida
Ed Pozzuoli, CEO of Fort Lauderdale-based law firm Tripp Scott, moderates a discussion on the future of higher education in Florida with FAU President Adam Hasner and State Representative Chip LaMarca at the Tower Club in Fort Lauderdale.
Tripp Scott Attorneys Garner Top Honors In Florida Super Lawyers Magazine
Tripp Scott announces that eleven of its attorneys have been recognized in the 2025 edition of Florida Super Lawyers Magazine.
Tripp Scott Attorneys Elected to Leadership Positions of the Broward County Bar Association Young Lawyers Section
Tripp Scott, P.A. is proud to announce that Paul May, an associate with the firm, has been elected president of the Broward County Bar Association's Young Lawyers Section. Paul’s term will begin June 21, 2025. In addition, Luis Duran, an associate with Tripp Scott, was elected to the Broward County Bar Association’s Board of Directors.
Tripp Scott, as Receivers in a $100 Million Dollar Ponzi Scheme Case, Assist the US Government in Securing One of the Stiffest Sentences in Recent History
A Florida federal judge on Friday sentenced the former president of a trucking and logistics company to 23 years in prison for defrauding more than 1,600 people who invested millions of dollars in purchasing big-rig vehicles, calling the crime "a classic Ponzi scheme of staggering scale."
Tripp Scott's Charles Tatelbaum elected Chair of the Board of Governors of the Shepard Broad College of Law at Nova Southeastern University
Tripp Scott announces that Charles Tatelbaum, a director with the firm, was elected Chair of the Board of Governors of the Shepard Broad College of Law at Nova Southeastern University.
FinCEN Rolls Back Corporate Transparency Act’s Reporting Requirements for U.S. Companies and U.S. Citizens
On March 21, 2025, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued an Interim Final Rule that significantly reduces the Corporate Transparency Act’s (CTA) beneficial ownership reporting obligations. Under this new rule, only foreign entities registered to do business in the U.S. and its foreign beneficial owners must submit beneficial ownership information (BOI) reports.
Tripp Scott’s Charles Tatelbaum Named to Law360’s Editorial Board for Bankruptcy
Tripp Scott announces that Charles Tatelbaum, a director with the firm, was named as a member of Law 360’s Editorial Advisory Board for Bankruptcy.
The editorial advisory boards provide feedback on Law360's coverage and expert insight on how best to shape future coverage. Law360 is a subscription-based, legal news service. It is a subsidiary of Lexis Nexis that delivers breaking news and analysis to more than 2 million U.S. legal professionals across 60 practice areas, industries and topics.