From the Desk of Lewis Fusco, Esq.

What are a Florida Party Host, Restaurant or Bar’s Legal Responsibilities for a Holiday Season DUI?
While the holiday season is a time to celebrate joy, peace, friends, and family, it’s also a period where people tend to drink more alcohol. With more people likely to be driving on the road...

Injured While Shopping in Florida? Understand Your Legal Rights Regarding Retail Store Slip and Falls.
Bustling retail stores are one of the many hallmarks of the holiday season in Florida and across the nation. It’s also a time when retail-related accidents can occur that may lead to serious...

Florida Domestic Violence Laws, Your Rights, and General Information
October is Domestic Violence Awareness month. It’s a month set aside during the year to bring awareness to the issues and victims of domestic violence across the nation. It’s an issue that urgently...

2019 Florida Criminal Justice Reform: What You Need to Know About the Law
In June 2019, Governor Ron DeSantis signed a comprehensive criminal justice bill into law. Officially becoming law on October 1, 2019, the law reforms many Florida Statutes dealing with the State’s...

Holding Employers Accountable for Alcohol-Related Personal Injuries and Wrongful Deaths
On December 10, 2018, a 24-year old bartender working for a Jupiter, Florida restaurant, owned by Tiger Woods and operated by General Manager Erica Herman, crashed his car and died after leaving his...

Tips on Co-parenting an Adolescent with an Ex-Spouse
Raising a teen can be a stressful experience for any parent. Dealing with teens can be especially complicated when co-parenting them with an ex-spouse. Both parents are dealing with separate...

What You Need to Know About Texting and Driving in Florida and Your Rights
This year, Florida joins 45 states in making texting while driving a primary traffic offense. Now, police can pull you over if they see a phone in your hand while driving. Before this new...

What You Need to Know About Dog Bite & Injury Laws in Florida
Florida is a dog-friendly state. Wherever you are, there’s probably a canine nearby. Dog owners frequently take their dogs to restaurants with outdoor patios. Dogs accompany owners on errands,...

What You Need to Know About Alimony & Spousal Support Laws in Florida
When our clients start the process of dissolving their marriage in Florida, the topic of alimony and spousal support invariably comes up. Usually asked in some phrasing of the following questions:...

When You Need Legal Help, Hire a Full-Service Law Firm like Fusco Law Group
Have you ever been in a situation where you say to yourself: “I better call MY attorney” That situation could be a potential criminal offense like one of your children being accused of drug...

Police Can’t Force You to Unlock Your Smartphone Using Fingerprint or Face
According to Magistrate Judge Kandis Westmore of the U.S. District Court of the Northern District of California, police cannot force a suspect to unlock their phone through facial recognition, a...

January is Dubbed National Divorce Month. Are You Considering Participating?
When the holiday festivities end, people begin their planning for the New Year. For many couples, the New Year means beginning the process of divorce. January is dubbed National Divorce Month. It’s...