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What is Mediation?

Mediation in Legal Disputes Mediation is a process in which parties come together to try to resolve a legal dispute.  In Florida, mediation is ordered by the court in every personal injury case when a lawsuit is filed.  Below is an outline of what to expect during the mediation process. The Mediator A mediator is […]

Attorney Snedaker Receives Recognition

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Attorney Shannon Snedaker received an honorable recognition for being the founding member of Seminole County Florida Association for Women Lawyers.  As the founding member, she served as the inaugural President for the organization from 2018 – 2020.  The organization, which is a chapter of the state Florida Association for Women Lawyers, was established in November […]

Attorney Snedaker Interviewed by CBC News

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Attorney Shannon Snedaker, who represents individuals who have been victims of human trafficking, was interviewed by CBC News regarding the class action lawsuit filed against Peter Nygard.  Mr. Nygard, a former fashion executive, has been accused of sexually assaulting several women over the course of multiple decades.  The class action lawsuit filed against Mr. Nygard […]

What is a Hearing?

You may have heard the term “hearing” before as it relates to law.  A hearing is a court proceeding when a particular issue is brought before a judge to determine the outcome of that specific issue.  You may have heard this term before and not fully understood it.  This article outlines what issues go before […]

What Happens after My Personal Injury Case Settles?

What Happens at the End of my Personal Injury Case? Ninety-seven percent of personal injury claims in the State of Florida settle prior to going to trial. Many clients ask the same questions…’what happens after my case settles?’, ‘when will I get paid?’, ‘what is a release?’, ‘do I have to pay my providers?’  Even […]

Attorney Snedaker Appointed to JNC

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On July 2, 2020, Governor Ron DeSantis appointed Attorney Shannon Snedaker to the 18th Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission.  Attorney Snedaker was among the 75 recent appointments made by Governor DeSantis.  As a member of the 18th Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission, Attorney Snedaker will vet potential judges for Seminole and Brevard Counties.  A judicial vacancy may […]

Trials Suspended: Don’t Delay Representation

Despite moving into Phase 2 of reopening the State of Florida, the Florida Supreme Court issued an Order suspending jury trials once again through July 17, 2020.  The Order was entered June 8, 2020, and extended the suspension by another two weeks. According to the memorandum issued by the Florida Supreme Court, resuming jury proceedings […]

Jury Trial Pilot Program

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The COVID-19 Workgroup created by the Florida Supreme Court Chief Justice Charles Canady selected five circuit courts to test remote technology in conducting jury trials. While Seminole County, located within the 18th Judicial Circuit, was not included in the pilot program, Central Florida is strongly represented in the pilot program.  The following circuits have been […]