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RICHARD COLE
RICHARD P. COLE
By: Nancy Esteves
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Richard P. Cole is the Managing Partner of the largest Florida law firm Cole, Scott and Kissane, with 525 attorneys and 13 offices throughout the state. This top Florida firm specializes in the areas of personal injury defense law, medical, legal, and professional malpractice. The firm modestly began with just 10 attorneys and grew to over to an impressive 525 lawyers.
ole’s area of expertise is defending professionals in malpractice suits, as well as administrative investigations related to their professional licenses and he has litigated in the Probable Cause Panels handling Errors and Omissions claims, brought against, accounts, insurance brokers and real estate agents, as well as against other licensed professionals.
He is a past Director of the Dade County Defense Bar Association and President and Director of the Dade County Bar Association, and a past Delegate to the United States Eleventh Circuit Conference. Cole was recently appointed by the Governor to serve on the University of Florida Board of Trustees, and is a UF alumni.
His accolades read like a Who’s Who List:
Selected as one of the Top 1.7% of Civil Trial Lawyers in the State of Florida by Florida Trend Magazine (2005-2019); The Best Lawyers in America (20062021); Florida Super Lawyers (2006-2020); Lifetime Achievement Selection to America’s Top 100 Attorneys®; and Marquis Who’sWho® Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient (2019-2020), to name a few.
“My greatest accomplishment was surrounding myself with very talented people who were able to work together to accomplish what we’ve accomplished.”
He comes from a background of attorneys. His dad was a lawyer and his two brothers, although they’ve never practiced together, are also lawyers. Cole says he was actually going to study banking but ended up with a law degree because he was told it would be more valuable and started his career at an early age.
“It kind of runs in the family,” he says.
He has worked on numerous high-profile cases such as defending Bernard Madoff’s accountant. Madoff is currently serving a federal prison sentence for offenses related to a massive Ponzi scheme. Cole was able to settle the civil matters for Madoff’s accountant before Madoff plead guilty. Another high-profile case was representing the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. As an active philanthropist, he says his most rewarding work is with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and he recently received an award from the American Cancer Society. Many of his family members including himself have been diagnosed with cancer.
Recently, he donated $20 million to the University of Florida Levin College of Law’s health law program in honor of his late father, a fellow UF law alumnus.
During his free time, Coles likes playing golf and travels to his North Carolina home often.
He enjoys traveling to London and visiting the British Museum where he can relish in his British Heritage. His dad was actually born in the UK and came to the U.S. as a baby.
“London to me is the most interesting city imaginable. It has so much of the history of the world.” “I used to hire a guide who worked for the house of commons to visit the most interesting exhibits.”
In the coming months, he believes there will be an uptick in nursing home lawsuits.
“We certainly know that nursing homes have very frail people in them and whether there was sufficient testing and safety measures necessary to protect those people will be a real question. Those cases haven’t really started yet, but I think you are going to see them soon.”
Richard P. Cole es Managing Partner del bufete de abogados más grande de Florida, Cole, Scott and Kissane, con 525 abogados y 13 oficinas en todo el estado. Esta importante firma de Florida se especializa en las áreas de derecho de defensa de lesiones personales, negligencia médica, legal y profesional. La firma comenzó modestamente con solo 10 abogados y creció hasta llegar a la impresionante cantidad de 525 abogados. Cole has sido galardonado a la Membresía de por vida a los 100 mejores abogados de Estados Unidos y cuenta con numerosos prestigiosos premios de la industria.
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Our legal expert, Attorney P. J. Mitchell of Mitchell and West LLC discusses the Presumptive President-elect Priorities for the New Administration 2021
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The constitutional underpinning of the United States Constitution harkens from the influence of the European enlightenment thinkers, John Locke and Thomas Hobbes. These underpinnings are premised on the “state of nature” wherein all people are naturally free and equal and have “natural rights” which include the right to “life, liberty, and property.” The social contract of the Enlightenment Period argued that people form governments to protect their natural rights, thereby giving up some freedoms to govern themselves through a social contract between the government and the people. However, Thomas Hobbes and Thomas Jefferson argued that there were limits to government power and also argued that the people had a right to break this contract if the government deprived the people of these rights.
In the modern era, the Presumptive Presidentelect, Joe Biden has stated he will be “the most progressive President in history.” In support of his proclamation, he has highlighted in recent days his priorities for his new administration which would include, among other things, cancelling student loan debt up to ten thousand dollars, student loan forgiveness for people making less than one hundred twenty-five thousand dollars, “free” college and money for bankrupt states.
At the time of the founding of the United States of America, democracy placed power in the people. As it is in modern times, in the late 1700’s, people fled other political systems that were authoritarian in nature. For example, the European model in England is what our forefathers and countrymen fled in the pursuit of freedom. These authoritarian and dictatorial governments held economic and governmental power over their people. Today, the concern for many Americans is the belief that we are seeing for the first time in this country’s history that America is going to take a gigantic step toward implementing a form of a European model.
Several scandinavian countries have implemented free tuition at public universities and free healthcare. With Biden’s stated proposals, the American pragmatists can’t help but wonder who’s going to pay for all of this? With the taxing authorities of the federal, state and local governments, the average working American pays more than fifty cents per dollar earned.
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For a historical perspective, in 1913, the government’s right to impose an income tax was first enacted through the ratification of the Sixteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution. This set the stage for the implementing a federal tax on all earned income. Since the implementation of the Sixteenth Amendment, governmental entities have implemented tax and spend policies at all government levels to finance desired social programs. In turn, the Sixteenth Amendment formed the foundation for the imposition of a powerful and robust federal government.
What is the cost benefit analysis of Biden’s new policy proposals? Will he keep his promise that there will be no new taxes on people making four hundred thousand dollars or less? A promise that looks to be shallow, especially with his latest proposal to tax all gun owners.
Presumptive President-elect Joe Biden has on several occasions referenced a “dark winter” ahead. In the event these policies are implemented; it may be a dark four years ahead.
SAVANNAH GEORGIA
A Mecca for History, Southern Charm and Romance Una meca de la historia, el encanto sureño y el romance
By/Por: Nancy Esteves
Savannah is famed for its beautiful coastal landscapes, its well-preserved architecture, its rich, vibrant history and its musical heritage.
Savannah es famosa por sus hermosos paisajes costeros, su arquitectura bien conservada, su rica y vibrante historia y su herencia musical.
This majestic coastal city, nicknamed the Hostess City, is separated from South Carolina by the Savannah River and renowned for manicured parks, horse-drawn carriages and antebellum architecture.
Savannah, one of the oldest cities in the country was first settled in 1733 and was actually a Christmas gift to President Lincoln in the Civil War by Union General Sherman.
The historic district is replete with cobblestoned squares and parks such as Forsyth Park shaded by oak trees covered with Spanish moss. In downtown Savannah, there are 22 park-like historic squares centered around a statue of a notable Georgian, each with unique elements and stories. Esta majestuosa ciudad costera, apodada la Ciudad anfitriona, está separada de Carolina del Sur por el río Savannah y es famosa por sus cuidados parques, carruajes tirados por caballos y arquitectura anterior a la guerra.
Savannah, una de las ciudades más antiguas del país, se estableció por primera vez en 1733 y en realidad fue un regalo de Navidad para el presidente Lincoln en la Guerra Civil por el general Sherman, de la Unión.
El distrito histórico está repleto de plazas adoquinadas y parques como Forsyth Park a la sombra de robles cubiertos de musgo español. En el centro de Savannah, hay 22 plazas históricas en forma de parque centradas alrededor de una estatua de un georgiano notable, cada una con elementos e historias únicas.
At the center of this picturesque district is the landmark, GothicRevival Cathedral of Saint John the
Baptist.
One of the best ways to see Savannah’s historic district is aboard one of the trolley tours. These tours are hop-on, hop-off, allowing you to see a lot of the city in a short amount of time. You can opt for a free walking tour of the city led by local historians and visit Savannah’s most famous landmarks and squares. Jones Street is one of the best places for admiring homes. The Mercer Williams House is known as the setting for “The Book,” Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. The Flannery O’Connor House is where the writer lived during her childhood. And the Juliette Gordon Low House was the home of the woman who is credited with starting the Girl Scouts of America.
En el centro de este pintoresco distrito se encuentra la emblemática Catedral de estilo gótico de San Juan
Bautista.
There are a number of amazing accommodations with Southern hospitality –from Historical boutique homes to luxury world-class hotels.
Historic preservation saved many of the iconic buildings that the city is known for today. Savannah also has thrived from connections with literature and film, namely “Forrest Gump” and “Midnight in the Garden of Good and
Hay una serie de alojamientos increíbles con la hospitalidad sureña, desde casas boutique históricas hasta hoteles de lujo de clase mundial.
La preservación histórica salvó muchos de los edificios icónicos por los que la ciudad es conocida hoy. Savannah también ha prosperado gracias a sus conexiones con la literatura y el cine, a saber, “Forrest Gump” y “Medianoche en el jardín del bien y del mal”, al que se hace referencia localmente como “El libro”.
Antebellum Inn
Evil,” referred to locally as “The Book.”
Una de las mejores formas de ver el distrito histórico de Savannah es a bordo de uno de los recorridos en tranvía. Estos recorridos son para subir y bajar, lo que le permite ver gran parte de la ciudad en poco tiempo.
Puede optar por un recorrido a pie gratuito por la ciudad dirigido por historiadores locales y visitar los monumentos y plazas más famosos de Savannah. Jones Street es uno de los mejores lugares para admirar las casas. Mercer Williams House es conocida como el escenario de “El libro”, Medianoche en el jardín del bien y del mal. Flannery O’Connor House es el lugar donde vivió la escritora durante su infancia. Y la casa de Juliette Gordon Low fue el hogar de la mujer a la que se le atribuye haber iniciado las Girl Scouts of America.
Old Savannah Trolley
You can also explore the historic City Market district, which offers four blocks of shops, restaurants and art galleries in former grain warehouses. Another area that transformed industrial spaces into retail and dining is River Street, which has former cotton warehouses. Here you’ll find some of the city’s most popular bars, which let you take your drinks to go.
At Savannah’s shopping district you will find The Paris Market and Brocante, the Chocolat by Adam Turoni, and vintage goods at Civvie’s.
While you’re on the river, you can take a dinner cruise or gospel brunch cruise on The Georgia Queen, a paddle wheel riverboat.
También puede explorar el histórico distrito City Market, que ofrece cuatro bloques de tiendas, restaurantes y galerías de arte en antiguos almacenes de cereales. Otra área que transformó los espacios industriales en tiendas y restaurantes es River Street, que tiene antiguos almacenes de algodón. Aquí encontrará algunos de los bares más populares de la ciudad, que le permiten elegir sus bebidas para llevar.
En el distrito comercial de Savannah encontrará The Paris Market y Brocante, el Chocolat de Adam Turoni y artículos antiguos en Civvie’s.
Mientras esté en el río, puede tomar un crucero con cena o un crucero con brunch gospel en The Georgia Queen, un bote fluvial con ruedas de paletas.
Riverfront
The stunning natural Savannah Botanical Gardens boast a rose garden, herb garden, camellia and azalea garden, beehive, nature trails and a pond. The historic Reinhard House, an 1840s farmhouse, was built near present-day Savannah and preserved for future generations to enjoy.
Savannah has a thriving arts scene, which can be seen at the Telfair and SCAD museums. But, to see the up-and-coming artists, visit the galleries, especially those around City Market.
Los impresionantes jardines botánicos naturales de Savannah cuentan con un jardín de rosas, un jardín de hierbas, un jardín de camelias y azaleas, una colmena, senderos naturales y un estanque. La histórica Reinhard House, una casa de campo de la década de 1840, fue construida cerca de la actual Savannah y preservada para que la disfruten las generaciones futuras.
Savannah tiene una escena artística próspera, que se puede ver en los museos Telfair y SCAD. Pero, para ver a los artistas emergentes, visite las galerías, especialmente las de City Market.
Historical homes Gone with the Wind themed
Learn about the Prohibition era in Savannah and sip on the first spirits to be made locally since the 1920s at Ghost Coast Distillery.
Savannah is also home to year-round music festivals (pre-covid of course) like the Savannah Music Festival, Georgia’s largest musical arts event, Revival Fest and the renowned Savannah Jazz Festival.
A must visit is Jekyll Island, it ranks of the most beautiful small towns in America, according to Architectural Digest. It packs a lot of action into its small seven-by-two-mile border, which is accessible by car and offers 20 miles of hiking trails.
Aprenda sobre la era de la prohibición en Savannah y beba los primeros licores que se elaboran localmente desde la década de 1920 en Ghost Coast Distillery.
Savannah también es el hogar de festivales de música durante todo el año (pre-covid, por supuesto) como el Festival de Música de Savannah, el evento de artes musicales más grande de Georgia, Revival Fest y el famoso Festival de Jazz de Savannah.
Una visita obligada es Jekyll Island, que se encuentra entre las ciudades pequeñas más bellas de Estados Unidos, según Architectural Digest. Contiene mucha acción en su pequeño borde de siete por dos millas, al que se puede acceder en automóvil y ofrece 20 millas de senderos para caminatas.
Jekyll Island Club
The Old Capitol jekyll Island Robert Toombs House
Pebble Hill Carriage
Breckenridge Colorado
Editor’s Pick: U.S. Ski Travel Bucketlist
Looking for a white Holiday season. Weather permitting, Breckenridge is one of my favorite spots to enjoy the snow. A true ski-in, ski-out mountain town, Breckenridge, affectionately known as Breck, has a serious dose of High Alpine adventure, natural beauty, and charm. With an abundance of slope-side lodging accommodations, ski-to-town trails, and the BreckConnect Gondola, getting around is seamless. Just picture perfect and peaceful!
¿Te gustaría disfrutar de unas navidades blancas? Si el clima lo permite, Breckenridge es uno de mis lugares favoritos para disfrutar de la nieve. Es una bella ciudad montañosa con acceso directo a las pistas de esquí, y ofrece una gran dosis de aventura alpina con su magnifica altitud, belleza natural y encanto. Cuentan con una gran cantidad de alojamientos en las laderas, senderos de esquí a la ciudad, y la góndola BreckConnect, que proporciona transportación rápida y cómoda. ¡Breckenridge Colorado se parece a una postal navideña -- perfecta y pacífica!
