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May / June 2017When you need help, showing you and your family the way.Injury Law Estate Planning Elder Law Real Estate & Association Law Litigation ProbateNew Name, Same ValuesIn recognition of thededication and leadershipof long-time partner Paul R. Cavonis,the firm has changed its name toDeLoach, Hofstra & Cavonis, P.A.“What makes our firm special is not any individual. It’s everyonewho has worked here over the years and the longevity we havemaintained with staff and attorneys. The firm is truly like a family.”Paul R. Cavonis Partner since 2004Our new name and logo reflect the firm’srich history and commitment to the evergrowing needs of our clients. Founded in 1976by Dennis R. DeLoach Jr., Peter T. Hofstrajoined Dennis one year later to establishDeLoach & Hofstra, P.A. with practice areasincluding probate, estate planning, real estateand association law. Through the years thefirm grew and expanded its practice areas toinclude injury law, civil litigation, elder law,Life Care Planning, Medicaid planning andveteran’s benefits. (continued on next page)Growth Timeline Proudly Serving Our Community Since 19761976After 12 years at Fisher &Sauls, P.A. (1964–1976),Dennis leaves to open hisown law firm in Seminole.He primarily practicesprobate, estate planning,and real estate law.1977Peter T. Hofstrajoins the firm asa law clerk afterearning his JurisDoctorate fromStetson UniversityCollege of Law.1978Peter is madepartner and thefirm becomesDeLoach &Hofstra, P.A. Peterpractices primarilyin association andreal estate law.1993Dennis and Peter establishSeminole Title Companyto assist membersof the communitywith their residentialand commercialreal estate closings.199420162005Paul R. Cavonis joins thefirm as a law clerk afterearning his Juris Doctoratewith honors from StetsonUniversity College of Lawand later creates the firm’sPersonal Injury practice.Rep is Board Certifiedin Elder Law by theFlorida Bar’s Board ofLegal Specialization andEducation. Rep is oneof only 100 attorneys inFlorida who are BoardCertified in Elder Law.2001D. “Rep” DeLoach IIIjoins the firm topractice EstatePlanning and ElderLaw, following in hisfather’s footsteps andgrows the practice.Christine O’Neiljoins the firm andbegins practicingEstate Planning andElder Law with Rep.2014Rep is madepartner.20122004Paul is madepartner.The firmacquires thelaw firm ofMeni Kanner inPinellas Park.Joseph “Joe” M. Murphyjoins the firm as alaw clerk and beginspracticing CivilLitigation with Paul andReal Estate with Peter.2017The law firmis renamedDeLoach,Hofstra &Cavonis, P.A.

When you need help.18th Annual Pinellas ParkFirefighter’s Chili BlazeRep DeLoach, Joe Murphy andRyan McDonnell “stirring the pot”On March 17, the law firm and Seminole Title Company had agreat time serving up Kathy Carpenter’s winning chili recipe atthe 18th Annual Pinellas Park Firefighter’s Chili Blaze. The “Blaze”was held at England Brothers Park. There were over 40 teamscompeting with different types of chili, and the event raised nearly 15,000! Every dollar raised goes to the Muscular DystrophyAssociation of Tampa Bay which means the funds raised remainin the Tampa Bay area. The money helps children attend summercamp, provides them with medical equipment they may not beable to afford, and provides them with a better quality of life.We hope you can join us next year for this fun and meaningfulevent. For more information, visit chiliblaze.com. See “OurFavorite Recipes” detachable tab for Kathy’s recipe in this issue.27th Annual Country in the ParkThe firm recently participated in the City of Pinellas Park’s27th Annual Country in the Park and Trade Show. It was niceto meet and get to know members of our new community. ThePinellas Park/Gateway Chamber of Commerce brought Parkerthe Dolphin along for photo opportunities. He’s one of morethan 200 6-foot dolphins, including one in Washington, D.C.The dolphins are inspired by the Clearwater Marine Aquarium’sWinter the Dolphin, star of the movies “Dolphin Tale” and“Dolphin Tale 2.” Parker the Dolphin is mounted at ParkStation in Pinellas Park and the Chamber encourages visitorsto stop by to take a selfie with Parker, who has his own hashtag,#Parkerthedolphin. An interactive map showing where all thedolphins are located can be found at visitstpeteclearwater.com.Simone DeLoach and Joe Murphy(continued from front page)Paul joined the firmin 1994 after earninghis Juris Doctoratewith honors fromStetson UniversityCollege of Law.Early advertising for Paul’snewly created Injury Lawand Civil Litigation practiceOn May 10th the firm hosted a red carpetribbon cutting and open house to celebratethis momentous occasion. Guests includedmembers of the Seminole City Council, thelocal Chamber of Commerce, business andcommunity partners, and family members.Former firm administrator Ken Burke(1983–2004), now Clerk of the Court, was anoutstanding Master of Ceremonies for nearly200 attendees. His unique history with thefirm, connection with the community andexceptional talent for telling great storiesmade this milestone feel like a familyreunion. Ken thoughtfully reminded the“DeLoach” in the firm’s name representstwo of the firm’s partners: Dennis and hisson, Rep, who was named partner in 2014.Our story continues with a new nameand expanded support to better serve ourclients’ needs, driven by the same values,compassion and integrity the firm wasfounded on over four decades ago.As members of our extendedfamily, we welcome you toDeLoach, Hofstra & Cavonis, P.A.with our steadfast commitment to behere for you, when you need help.To see photos from the ribbon cuttingplease visit dhclaw.com/ribboncutting.

May / June 2017Proudly serving our community since 1976.Joseph M. MurphyReal Estate and Civil Litigation AttorneyFAQs: Landlord/Tenant LawMy tenant at a residential propertyis late on their rent, what can I do?Residential tenancies are governed byChapter 83, Part II, Florida Statutes. Inthe event your tenant fails to timely makea rental payment, a 3-day notice shouldbe provided to your tenant demandingpayment of rent or possession of thepremises. Should your tenant fail to complywith the 3-day notice, you may terminatethe rental agreement. Should your tenantfail to vacate the premises upon such atermination, an eviction proceeding maybe filed in county court where the rentalproperty is located. It is important to notethat the form and delivery of the 3-daynotice must comply with the specificrequirements set forth in Chapter 83.If I must file a lawsuit to evictmy tenant, may I recover for myattorney’s fees expended?Generally, to recover attorney’s fees inlitigation there must either be a contractualor statutory right to same. Chapter 83,Florida Statutes provides for recovery ofprevailing party attorney’s fees in certaincircumstances. It is also recommendedthat in any written lease provisions forentitlement to attorney’s fees be included.Such provisions, when read in conjunctionwith Chapter 83, Florida Statutes, maybe useful in recovering attorney’s feesincurred in any litigation necessaryto enforce the terms of the lease.Please call me or visit dhclaw.comif you have any questions aboutlandlord/tenant law.Honor RollDHC is proud of the longevity ofour team and their dedication toexcellence. Here we celebrate theircommitment to our firm and clients.41 Years of ServiceDennis R. DeLoach Jr., Esq. ’7636–40 Years of ServicePeter T. Hofstra, Esq. ’7726–30 Years of ServiceJill Iacopelli ’9021–25 Years of ServiceKen Burke (1983–2004)*Monica Case ’96Paul R. Cavonis, Esq. ’93Emiline Mosher ’9516–20 Years of ServiceD. “Rep” DeLoach III, Esq. ’01Jeri Harig ’99Karen Snyder ’9711–15 Years of ServiceApril Ellison ’85 / ’11Jennifer Pachoumis ’05Tammy Tolsma ’05Ryan C. McDonnellPlease join us in welcoming our newfirm administrator, Ryan C. McDonnell.Ryan earned a Bachelor of Arts degreein Business Administration from theUniversity of Florida. He joins us withan extensive law firm background. Ryanis responsible for the firm’s day-to-dayoperations, finances, human resources,accounting, facilities and so much more.Ryan was born in San Diego, California,but moved to Florida at a young age andgrew up in Clearwater. He has a greatlove of the water and in his spare time, helikes to fish—mainly freshwater, but alsosaltwater. At home, he has a freshwaterfish tank with Central American cichlids.He also enjoys watching sports—both onTV and in person. College football, collegebasketball, and baseball are his favorites.What would you be surprised to learnabout Ryan? He went on a great roadtrip last summer to Utah, Wyoming,6–10 Years of ServiceLorry Feldmeyer ’11Jerry Gude (2005–2015)*1–5 Years of ServiceDennis R. DeLoach, Jr. and attorneysfrom the firm welcome Ryan McDonnell(third from left) as the new administratorfor DeLoach, Hofstra & Cavonis, P.A.and the Pacific Northwest. He renteda car and drove over 5,200 miles in 19days. He visited 6 states, 2 countries,8 national parks, and 7 state parks.He camped in several national andstate parks and saw a lot of beautifulplaces in a part of the country that hehad never visited before. Crater Lake(Oregon) and Yellowstone national parkswere the most memorable for him.What values are important to Ryan?Honesty, respect and kindness.Jordan Case ’13Gloria Centonze ’13Mary Lou Dahmer ’17Simone DeLoach, MBA ’15Ashleigh Fisichella ’16Laverne Fredrick ’13Alicia Greer ’14Dawn E. Matter ’16Ryan McDonnell ’17Joseph M. Murphy, Esq. ’12Christine O’Neil, Esq. ’16Brenda Ross ’16Best K. Sullivan ’17Sharon Touchton ’17Heide M. Ulmer ’16* Honorary

DeLoach, Hofstra & Cavonis, P.A.8640 Seminole BoulevardSeminole, Florida 33772dhclaw.com727-308-5441 888-397-5571We Are Here to HelpEven if you think we cannothelp you with your particularlegal need, please still callus. We have a list of trustedattorneys who practice inother areas of the law thatwe can refer you to and getyou the help you need. If youhave any questions, pleasecontact Simone DeLoach at727-308-5441 orsimone@dhclaw.comto learn more.To update your address preferences, add friends or family to our mailing list, or to be removed,please call Simone DeLoach at 727-308-5441 or email her at simone@dhclaw.com.Congratulations Best!Congratulations to Best Sullivan on her recent graduation from St. PetersburgCollege with an Associate in Science degree in Paralegal Studies with aconcentration in Elder Law. We were so delighted to have Best recentlyintern with us. She received a widevariety of experience in practiceareas including litigation, realestate, estate planning and elderlaw. Due to her hard work, positiveattitude and reliability, she wasoffered and accepted a positionworking with the estate planning,elder law and real estate teams. So,another congrats on your new job.Best is pictured in her GuardianshipWe are happy to have you aboard!and Elder Law class with ProfessorDonna Rose and Rep DeLoach.Before becoming interestedin the law, Best was asubstitute teacher. She holds aBachelor of Arts degree in French from the University of Central Floridaand a Master of Arts in Teaching from Randolph College.Published for informational purposes only and no legal advice isintended. Each case is different and prospective clients may notobtain the same or similar results. You are invited to discuss yourlegal questions with any of our attorneys. 2017 by DeLoach,Hofstra & Cavonis, P.A. All rights reserved. No part of this newslettermay be used or reproduced in any manner whatsoever without writtenpermission of the author. Printed in the United States of America.