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Howell, Buchan & Strong's team can help you with your business or professional license.Florida Statute 475.25(1)(b): Misrepresentation and False Promises in Real Estate Transactions
Florida real estate transactions move quickly, and buyers and sellers frequently rely on brokers and sales associates to help them understand properties, contracts, timelines, and potential obstacles. That reliance places....
Meet the Attorneys at Howell Buchan and Strong
Meet the Attorneys at Howell Buchan and Strong: Series 1 – Rickey Strong This is the first in a series of blogs introducing the licensed and experienced professional attorneys at....
2026 Florida Onsite Wastewater Association Convention and Trade Show: Rickey Strong and John Wilson’s Q&A Sessions
For the 7th consecutive year, the Florida Onsite Wastewater Association (FOWA) has invited Rickey Strong from Howell, Buchan & Strong to set up a booth and provide a presentation at....
Why Every Emerging Investment Adviser Needs a Strong Compliance Program
Emerging advisory firms in Florida are often built on strong momentum. Founders are focused on client acquisition, refining their service model, and building operational efficiency. Growth is the priority, and....
Six Florida Clients? You May Need to Register as an Investment Adviser
Florida’s recent adjustment to its registration threshold has created new exposure for investment advisers operating across state lines. Serving six or more Florida resident clients during the preceding 12 months....
Howell, Buchan & Strong and Your Veterinary Medicine Licensing Needs
As a licensed doctor of veterinary medicine in the State of Florida, you are subject to many regulations in your profession. Veterinarians can encounter issues with their license that threaten....
Howell, Buchan & Strong and Your Architecture and Interior Design Licensing Needs
As a licensed architect or registered interior designer in the State of Florida, you are subject to many regulations in your profession. Architects and interior designers can encounter issues with....
Applying for the CPA Exam with a Criminal Background
Are you aspiring to become a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in the state of Florida, but have a criminal background? Before you can achieve your dream of becoming a CPA,....
How to Survive After Receiving a Department of Business and Professional Regulation Complaint or Denial
When the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) issues an administrative complaint or denial of your professional renewal license, you need to know how to keep working. The DBPR....
Don’t Go Before Your Professional Board Without an Attorney!
This short article are my thoughts on what happens when professionals jeopardize their license by going in front of their professional board (Florida Real Estate Commission, or Floria Real Estate....
Dishonest Deals in Real Estate | The License Suspensions, Revocations, and Fines
When it comes to brokering a real estate deal, integrity matters. As a real estate and broker license attorney, I’ve defended recent cases where the violation of 475.25(1)(b), Florida Statutes....
Failing to timely self-report offenses, convictions, or pleas could result in discipline by the DBPR
Failing to timely report offenses, convictions, or pleas could result in disciple by the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). For instance, driving without a driver’s license may seem....
