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WMC’s attorneys were featured in El Nuevo Día for their role in the Puerto Rico Supreme Court opinion allowing policyholders to cash initial checks and still fight for the remainder owed on their claim.
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WMC was featured in the Claims Journal article: “Drones Help Insurance Companies Check Damage in Cedar Rapids.”
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WMC was featured in Legal Reader with tips and a look into the obstacles businesses and property owners hit by Hurricane Laura may need to prepare for. (9/4/20)
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In an Interview with WJTV News 12, Former Attorney General Jim Hood talks about joining WMC and the firm’s commitment to the Gulf South region especially following the tornadoes in Nashville and the COVID-19 pandemic.(3/20/20) |
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WMC releases 'Maximizing Commercial Insurance Payments after Natural Disasters.' (10/13/18) |
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WMC partner Augie Matteis comments on the challenges that FEMA will face in the 2018 hurricane season. (09/12/18) |
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The Caribbean Business Journal interviewed WMC in their cover story "Top Disaster-Recovery Law Firm Opens Office in Puerto Rico." (08/17/18) |
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WMC featured in article "Puerto Rico insurance industry hinders recovery with unsettled claims. (08/17/18) |
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Press Release: WMC Opens an Office In Puerto RicoWeisbrod Matteis & Copley announced the opening of a new office in Puerto Rico with the addition of José Nieto. (7/26/18)
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Business Wire Reports on WMC Opening a South Florida OfficeWMC partner Gary Thompson shares with BusinessWire.com that the firm is excited to welcome Meghan Moore, one of Florida’s most experienced policyholder attorneys. (4/03/18)
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Press Release: WMC Opens South Florida OfficeWeisbrod Matteis & Copley announced the opening of a new office in Fort Lauderdale and the addition of Florida insurance policyholder lawyer Meghan C. Moore. (4/03/18)
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Press Release: TOP WASHINGTON LAW FIRM OPENS JACKSON OFFICEThe new Jackson office will be the firm’s second satellite office. (3/26/18)
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Weisbrod Matteis & Copley heads to MississippiWMC is setting up shop in the Gulf Coast as it looks to continue insurance recovery work on behalf of property owners who suffer losses in hurricanes and other natural disasters.
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Augie Matteis is interviewed by the Washington Times for insight on how FEMA will handle new claims from Hurricanes Harvey and Irma |
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Hurricane Sandy Victims: Here's What 'Aid' Irma and Harvey Homeowners Should Expect |
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The Three Year Anniversary of Hurricane Irma has passed, but there may be more time to submit claims from Hurricane Michael.Under a Florida statute, an insurance claim for damage caused by Hurricane Irma must be made within three years of Michael’s landfall or when Michael damaged your property. Michael made landfall in Florida the week of October 7, 2018.
If your property was damaged by Hurricane Michael in Florida, you have about a year to notify your insurer of your insurance claim. We represent policyholders--never insurers--and we may be able to help. (6/12/20) |
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Time is running out to file insurance claims for Irma"Due to a statewide law governing hurricane and windstorm claims - Florida Statute 627.70132 - parties must notify their insurers about claims for hurricane-related loss or damages within three years from the date the hurricane made landfall. Since Irma made landfall on September 10, 2017, homeowners will soon be approaching the third and final year to submit a claim." September 9, 2020 will be the 23 year anniversary. (7/12/19)
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Floridians approach the final year to file Hurricane Irma insurance claims"Due to a statewide law governing hurricane and windstorm claims - Florida Statute 627.70132 - parties must notify their insurers about claims for hurricane-related loss or damages within three years from the date the hurricane made landfall. Since Irma made landfall on September 10, 2017, homeowners will soon be approaching the third and final year to submit a claim." September 9, 2020 will be the 23 year anniversary. (7/12/19)
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Hurricane Michael destroyed their homes. Then the insurance heartache began.Nine months after the storm, more than 20,000 property claims remain outstanding in Florida. (6/26/19)
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Hurricane Michael upgraded to a rare Category 5After months spent poring over data, the National Hurricane Center announced that it has upgraded Hurricane Michael to a rare Category 5. (4/19/18)
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Hurricane Michael on Fema.govThis is the main page for up-to-date resources and information on the federal response to Hurricane Michael. Follow the directions of state, local, and tribal officials. (10/20/18)
Get Michael Resources from Fema.com |
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Florida Governor Activates Emergency Loans For Small BusinessesFlorida Gov. Rick Scott on Friday activated an emergency loan program for small businesses affected by Hurricane Michael. (10/12/18)
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‘Changed Forever’: Florida Panhandle devastated by Michael“So many lives have been changed forever. So many families have lost everything,” he said.The full extent of Michael’s fury was only slowly becoming clear, with some of the hardest-hit areas difficult to reach with roads blocked by debris or water. (10/12/18)
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Michael's death toll jumps as crews search for survivors (LIVE updates)The death toll from Hurricane Michael has jumped to at least 13, and FEMA Administrator Brock Long said he expects that number to continue to rise. As of Friday morning, more than 1.4 million utility customers from Florida to Virginia were without power. LIVE(10/12/18)
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How to help victims of Hurricane MichaelGov. Rick Scott of Florida has activated the Florida Disaster Fund to provide financial support to those affected by Hurricane Michael. Charity Navigator, which provides ratings of charities, has compiled a list of organizations delivering aid, including the American Red Cross, World Hope International and Matthew 25: Ministries. (10/11/18)
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Tax Relief Available for Florida Property Owners Who Suffered Hurricane DamageTAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) - The Pinellas County Property Appraiser and the county Tax Collector announced a new property tax refund for property owners who suffered hurricane damage during the 2016 and 2017 storm seasons. (06/30/18)
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Flood Insurance Is Flawed, but NeededPeople can lower their own costs by doing thing like moving their heating, out of the basement, installing flood vents and, most drastically, by moving their homes up or out of flood’s way.. (06/29/18)
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Hurricane Season Has Begun. Do You Need Flood Insurance?Hurricane season runs from June through November. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has forecast a “near- or above-normal” hurricane season this year, with one to four “major” hurricanes expected. (06/16/18)
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Stay tuned for future events.
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John & Genevieve's StoryWMC has been defending homeowners and businesses since before Hurricane Sandy. Hear the couple's story of the struggles and triumphs they have faced along the way and how WMC helped them to finally receive the funds to rebuild.
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