News from Beggs & Lane

There is no recognition more fulfilling than that received at the behest of our clients and peers. We are proud of our firm and its achievements, but we couldn’t do it without the hard work and support provided to our attorneys by our amazing team of support staff and our […]

Beggs & Lane is proactively monitoring the spread and impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).  We are following the recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the World Health Organization, local public health organizations and the Courts.  We recognize that recommendations and guidelines are changing rapidly and […]

For the fourth year, Beggs & Lane was proud to support the Gulf Power Economic Symposium. Gulf Power’s Economic Symposium is an annual signature event focused on strengthening collaboration across Northwest Florida communities and fostering discussions and engagement in community and economic opportunities. Partner and practice group manager of Beggs […]

Beggs and Lane is pleased to announce that Jack Zoesch was recently elected Chairman of the Executive Board of the First Tee of Northwest Florida.  Beggs & Lane has proudly supported The First Tee of Northwest Florida for many years, and greatly appreciates its outstanding contributions to youth development and […]

 World Trademark Review (WTR) has recognized Beggs & Lane partner Stephen D. Wilson in the 2020 edition of “WTR 1000: The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals,” its annual list of the world’s top trademark practitioners. WTR notes that “Stephen Wilson leads the IP group at one of Florida’s oldest firms, Beggs […]

Beggs & Lane is pleased to announce that Jessica Andrade has been named a partner in the firm. Ms. Andrade is a member of the firm’s Real Estate Practice Group. She focuses her practice on real estate transactions and development, banking law, business formation and planning. She is a graduate […]

Robert Levinson is America’s longest held hostage.  He has been held by the Iranian government for almost 13 years.  Iran has held Mr. Levinson incommunicado during that time, allowing no contact with his family or anyone outside of his jailers.  Iranian officials have publicly denied any knowledge of Mr. Levinson’s […]

It is with our deepest sorrow that we announce the untimely passing of our partner and friend, Kevin Helmich. Kevin had practiced law in Destin, Florida for over 20 years and became a partner at Beggs & Lane in 2016. Kevin was a very well regarded estate planner, a trusted […]

Beggs & Lane is pleased to announce that Partner John H. Adams, with the assistance of Partner Robert L. Jones, III, recently received a favorable ruling from the United States Tax Court.  In the case of Breland v. Commissioner, TC Memo 2019-59 (May 29, 2019) the Internal Revenue Service sought to assess in excess of $2,000,000 in taxes, […]

Beggs & Lane is pleased to announce that Amy Slaman has been elected to the Board of Directors for the Niceville Valparaiso Chamber of Commerce.  Amy is a longtime resident in the Niceville area and is actively involved in the community through volunteering and supporting numerous local causes and charities. […]