If enforcing a Florida settlement agreement is so easy, why are there so many motions to enforce? What should you know before signing a settlement agreement in West Palm Beach? What should your Florida trial lawyer tell you before you decide to enter into a settlement agreement? IF someone does not comply with the settlement agreement, there is very clear caselaw on what to do next. If you would like to read about settlement agreements and PRIVILEGED COMMUNICATIONS, CLICK HERE. In Florida, how can you compel compliance with a settlement agreement? Enforcing a Written Deal If you are involved in Enforcing a Florida Settlement Agreement, you need to consider the cost. And whether or not you can recover your attorneys fees and costs. Don’t forget to insure that the court retained jurisdiction to help you. At Pankauski Hauser Lazarus, our attorneys handle probate litigation and civil appeals throughout Florida. Many times, we have to prepare, review appeal, or litigation a settlement agreement. Enforcing a Florida settlement agreement usually involves filing a motion. And be careful, because your agreement may have “prevailing party attorneys fees” provisions. The good news is that there is a lot of guidance from Florida’s Appellate Courts on what to do with settlement agreements. There are cases which are often cited when you have to enforce a settlement agreement. Although probate litigators frequent the courtroom, they must also handle other aspects of litigation. For example, outside of the courtroom, experienced trial lawyers prepare for depositions, negotiate settlement agreements, […]