Latest News from Battaglia, Ross, Dicus & McQuaid, P.A.

General Provisions Under the Fair Labor Standards Act

The Fair Labor Standards Act, also known as the FLSA, is a federal statute which sets forth certain standards to employees in the private and governmental sector.

Caitlin Szematowicz 9:29 pm September 3, 2020

Florida Small Claims Rules

It is important to be familiar with the Small Claims Rules since not all Florida Rules of Civil Procedure will apply to your case.

Caitlin Szematowicz 11:42 am August 28, 2020

Appellate Briefs

The Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.210 sets forth the instructions and requirements for drafting appellate briefs.

Caitlin Szematowicz 12:31 pm August 26, 2020

Caitlin’s Husband, Brett Szematowicz, Appointed Pinellas County Court Judge

We are proud to announce that on August 19th, 2020, Governor Ron DeSantis appointed partner Caitlin Szematowicz’s husband, Brett Szematowicz, to be Judge of the Pinellas County Court.

Battaglia, Ross, Dicus & McQuaid, P.A. 5:04 pm August 25, 2020

Tampa Bay Times Best of the Best – Best Attorney/Law Firm

Battaglia, Ross, Dicus & McQuaid, P.A. is proud to announce that it has been voted Best of the Best by

Battaglia, Ross, Dicus & McQuaid, P.A. 11:57 am May 10, 2021

Caitlin Szematowicz Sworn in as the Executive Director of the Barney Masterson American Inn of Court

Partner Caitlin Szematowicz of Battaglia, Ross, Dicus & McQuaid, P.A. was recently sworn in as the Executive Director of the Barney Masterson American Inn of Court for the 2020-2021 year.

Battaglia, Ross, Dicus & McQuaid, P.A. 11:30 am April 22, 2021

Redactions and Confidentiality

If you are filing a pleading with the court in the State of Florida, it is important to understand that

Caitlin Szematowicz 11:15 am July 27, 2020

Case Management Conferences and Pretrial Conferences

If you have a case management conference (otherwise known as a “CMC”) or a Pretrial Conference (otherwise known as a “PTC”) scheduled in your civil case, you may be wondering what to expect.

Caitlin Szematowicz 1:22 pm July 22, 2020