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VAKA LAW GROUP, P.L.

Company Details

Entity Name: VAKA LAW GROUP, P.L.
Jurisdiction: FLORIDA
Filing Type: Florida Limited Liability Co.
Status: Active
Date Filed: 03 Nov 2009 (15 years ago)
Document Number: L09000106318
FEI/EIN Number 271280572
Address: 777 S. HARBOUR ISLAND BLVD., SUITE 300, TAMPA, FL, 33602
Mail Address: 777 S. HARBOUR ISLAND BLVD., SUITE 300, TAMPA, FL, 33602
ZIP code: 33602
County: Hillsborough
Place of Formation: FLORIDA

form 5500

Plan Name Plan Year EIN/PN Received Sponsor Total number of participants
VAKA LAW GROUP RETIREMENT PLAN 2017 271280572 2018-06-27 VAKA LAW GROUP, P.L. 6
File View Page
Three-digit plan number (PN) 001
Effective date of plan 2014-01-01
Business code 541110
Sponsor’s telephone number 8135491799
Plan sponsor’s address 777 S. HARBOR ISLAND BLVD, STE 300, TAMPA, FL, 33602

Signature of

Role Plan administrator
Date 2018-06-27
Name of individual signing GEORGE VAKA
Valid signature Filed with authorized/valid electronic signature
VAKA LAW GROUP RETIREMENT PLAN 2016 271280572 2017-07-31 VAKA LAW GROUP, P.L. 6
File View Page
Three-digit plan number (PN) 001
Effective date of plan 2014-01-01
Business code 541110
Sponsor’s telephone number 8135491799
Plan sponsor’s address 777 S. HARBOR ISLAND BLVD, STE 300, TAMPA, FL, 33602

Signature of

Role Plan administrator
Date 2017-07-31
Name of individual signing GEORGE VAKA
Valid signature Filed with authorized/valid electronic signature
VAKA LAW GROUP RETIREMENT PLAN 2015 271280572 2017-08-09 VAKA LAW GROUP, P.L. 6
File View Page
Three-digit plan number (PN) 001
Effective date of plan 2014-01-01
Business code 541110
Sponsor’s telephone number 8135491799
Plan sponsor’s address 777 S. HARBOR ISLAND BLVD, STE 300, TAMPA, FL, 33602

Signature of

Role Plan administrator
Date 2017-08-09
Name of individual signing GEORGE VAKA
Valid signature Filed with authorized/valid electronic signature
VAKA LAW GROUP RETIREMENT PLAN 2015 371280572 2016-07-22 VAKA LAW GROUP, P.L. 6
File View Page
Three-digit plan number (PN) 001
Effective date of plan 2014-01-01
Business code 541110
Sponsor’s telephone number 8135491799
Plan sponsor’s address 777 S. HARBOR ISLAND BLVD, STE 300, TAMPA, FL, 33602

Signature of

Role Plan administrator
Date 2016-07-22
Name of individual signing GEORGE VAKA
Valid signature Filed with authorized/valid electronic signature
VAKA LAW GROUP RETIREMENT PLAN 2014 371280572 2015-09-29 VAKA LAW GROUP, P.L. 6
File View Page
Three-digit plan number (PN) 001
Effective date of plan 2014-01-01
Business code 541110
Sponsor’s telephone number 8135491799
Plan sponsor’s address 777 S. HARBOR ISLAND BLVD, STE 300, TAMPA, FL, 33602

Signature of

Role Plan administrator
Date 2015-09-29
Name of individual signing GEORGE VAKA
Valid signature Filed with authorized/valid electronic signature
VAKA LAW GROUP RETIREMENT PLAN 2014 271280572 2017-08-09 VAKA LAW GROUP, P.L. 6
File View Page
Three-digit plan number (PN) 001
Effective date of plan 2014-01-01
Business code 541110
Sponsor’s telephone number 8135491799
Plan sponsor’s address 777 S. HARBOR ISLAND BLVD, STE 300, TAMPA, FL, 33602

Signature of

Role Plan administrator
Date 2017-08-09
Name of individual signing GEORGE VAKA
Valid signature Filed with authorized/valid electronic signature

Agent

Name Role Address
VAKA GEORGE A Agent 29 Ladoga Ave, TAMPA, FL, 33606

Managing Member

Name Role Address
VAKA GEORGE Managing Member 29 LADOGA AVE, TAMPA, FL, 33606

Events

Event Type Filed Date Value Description
REGISTERED AGENT ADDRESS CHANGED 2022-01-21 29 Ladoga Ave, TAMPA, FL 33606 No data
CHANGE OF PRINCIPAL ADDRESS 2010-01-05 777 S. HARBOUR ISLAND BLVD., SUITE 300, TAMPA, FL 33602 No data
CHANGE OF MAILING ADDRESS 2010-01-05 777 S. HARBOUR ISLAND BLVD., SUITE 300, TAMPA, FL 33602 No data

Court Cases

Title Case Number Docket Date Status
DOROTHY S. TOWNE, ESQ. D/B/A DOTTIE TOWNE, ATTORNEY AT LAW VS VAKA LAW GROUP, P.L. 2D2018-4629 2018-11-21 Closed
Classification NOA Non Final - Circuit Civil - Other
Court 2nd District Court of Appeal
Originating Court Circuit Court for the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit, Hillsborough County
14-CA-9224

Parties

Name DOROTHY S. TOWNE, ESQ.
Role Appellant
Status Active
Representations TOWNSEND J. BELT, ESQ., DOROTHY S. TOWNE, ESQ., ROY D. WASSON, ESQ.
Name VAKA LAW GROUP, P.L.
Role Appellee
Status Active
Representations GEORGE A. VAKA, ESQ., JOHN V. TRUJILLO, JR., ESQ.
Name HON. MARTHA J. COOK
Role Judge/Judicial Officer
Status Active
Name HILLSBOROUGH CLERK
Role Lower Tribunal Clerk
Status Active

Docket Entries

Docket Date 2019-01-31
Type Motions Relating to Parties and Counsel
Subtype Motion To Withdraw as Counsel
Description Motion To Withdraw as Counsel
On Behalf Of VAKA LAW GROUP, P.L.
Docket Date 2019-01-24
Type Motions Other
Subtype Miscellaneous Motion
Description Miscellaneous Motion ~ APPELLANT'S MOTION TO ACCEPT RESPONSE IN OPPOSITION TO APPELLEE'S AMENDED MOTION FOR APPELLATE ATTORNEYS' FEES OUT-OF-TIME
On Behalf Of DOROTHY S. TOWNE, ESQ.
Docket Date 2019-10-02
Type Disposition by Opinion
Subtype Affirmed
Description Affirmed - Per Curiam Affirmed
Docket Date 2019-06-03
Type Brief
Subtype Reply Brief
Description Appellant Reply Brief
On Behalf Of DOROTHY S. TOWNE, ESQ.
Docket Date 2019-05-17
Type Response
Subtype Response
Description RESPONSE ~ APPELLANT'S RESPONSE IN OPPOSITION TO APPELLEE'S CONTINGENT MOTION FOR APPELLATE ATTORNEYS' FEES
On Behalf Of DOROTHY S. TOWNE, ESQ.
Docket Date 2019-05-02
Type Brief
Subtype Answer Brief
Description Appellee Answer Brief
On Behalf Of VAKA LAW GROUP, P.L.
Docket Date 2019-05-02
Type Record
Subtype Appendix to Motion
Description ALL OTHER MOTIONS APPENDIX/ATTACHMENT
On Behalf Of VAKA LAW GROUP, P.L.
Docket Date 2019-05-02
Type Motions Relating to Attorney Fees/Costs
Subtype Motion For Attorney's Fees
Description Motion For Attorney's Fees
On Behalf Of VAKA LAW GROUP, P.L.
Docket Date 2019-04-09
Type Order
Subtype Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Answer Brief
Description ORDER GRANTING EOT FOR ANSWER BRIEF ~ Appellee's motion for extension of time is granted, and the answer brief shallbe served by May 2, 2019.
Docket Date 2019-04-08
Type Motions Extensions
Subtype Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Answer Brief
Description Mot. for Extension of time to file Answer Brief
On Behalf Of VAKA LAW GROUP, P.L.
Docket Date 2019-03-12
Type Order
Subtype Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Answer Brief
Description ORDER GRANTING EOT FOR ANSWER BRIEF ~ Appellee's motion for extension of time is granted, and the answer brief shallbe served by April 12, 2019.
Docket Date 2019-03-11
Type Motions Extensions
Subtype Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Answer Brief
Description Mot. for Extension of time to file Answer Brief
On Behalf Of VAKA LAW GROUP, P.L.
Docket Date 2019-03-11
Type Order
Subtype Order Striking Stipulation for Extension
Description strike stipulation for extension of time ~ The stipulation for extension of time submitted by Attorney John V. Trujillo, Jr. on March 8, 2019, is stricken. The Administrative Order 2013-1 does not apply to nonfinal appeals.
Docket Date 2019-03-08
Type Notice
Subtype Notice of Agreed Extension of Time
Description Stipulation for Extension of Time
On Behalf Of VAKA LAW GROUP, P.L.
Docket Date 2019-02-11
Type Brief
Subtype Initial Brief
Description Initial Appellant Brief on Merits
On Behalf Of DOROTHY S. TOWNE, ESQ.
Docket Date 2019-02-11
Type Order
Subtype Order on Miscellaneous Motion
Description Grant Miscellaneous Motion-79 ~ Appellant's motion to accept response in opposition to Appellee's amended motion for appellate attorneys' fees out of time is granted, and the response is accepted as timely filed.
Docket Date 2019-02-11
Type Record
Subtype Appendix to Initial Brief
Description Appendix for Initial Brief
On Behalf Of DOROTHY S. TOWNE, ESQ.
Docket Date 2019-02-08
Type Order
Subtype Order on Motion To Withdraw as Counsel
Description Order Denying Withdraw as Counsel ~ As Attorney Richard Asfar has not appeared in this proceeding, the motion to withdraw as counsel filed by Attorney George Vaka on behalf of Attorney Asfar is denied as unnecessary. As this appeal and case 2D18-4615 are not consolidated but only traveling together, the parties shall file any documents appropriate to both cases separately in each case, with the caption of the filing reflecting the appropriate case number.
Docket Date 2019-01-24
Type Response
Subtype Response
Description RESPONSE ~ APPELLANT'S RESPONSE IN OPPOSITION TO APPELLEE'S AMENDED MOTION FOR APPELLATE ATTORNEYS' FEES
On Behalf Of DOROTHY S. TOWNE, ESQ.
Docket Date 2019-01-24
Type Order
Subtype Order on Miscellaneous Motion
Description Grant Miscellaneous Motion-79 ~ Petitioner's motion to consolidate with pending non-final appeal, and motion to permit consolidated briefing within fifteen days is granted only to the extent that this case number 2D18-4615 and case number 2D18-4629 will travel together for review by the same panel of judges. The parties shall file separate briefs or responses for each proceeding and, as may be necessary, separate motions. Separate appendices shall be transmitted for each case. In case number 2D18-4615, Petitioner's supplemental petition for writ of certiorari shall be served within fifteen days from the date of this order. An amended response may be served within thirty days from the date of service of the supplemental petition. A reply may be served within thirty days from the date of service of the response.
Docket Date 2019-01-04
Type Motions Relating to Attorney Fees/Costs
Subtype Motion For Attorney's Fees
Description Motion For Attorney's Fees ~ APPELLEE'S AMENDED MOTION FOR APPELLATE ATTORNEYS' FEES1
On Behalf Of VAKA LAW GROUP, P.L.
Docket Date 2019-01-04
Type Record
Subtype Appendix to Motion
Description COUNSEL FEES PARTIES MOTION APPENDIX/ATTACHMENT ~ AMENDED APPENDIX TO AMENDED MOTION FOR APPELLATE ATTORNEYS' FEES 1
On Behalf Of VAKA LAW GROUP, P.L.
Docket Date 2019-01-02
Type Record
Subtype Appendix to Motion
Description ALL OTHER MOTIONS APPENDIX/ATTACHMENT ~ APPELLEE'S MOTION TO DISMISS INTERLOCUTORY APPEAL
On Behalf Of VAKA LAW GROUP, P.L.
Docket Date 2019-01-02
Type Motions Other
Subtype Motion To Dismiss
Description Motion To Dismiss ~ APPELLEE'S MOTION TO DISMISS INTERLOCUTORY APPEAL
On Behalf Of VAKA LAW GROUP, P.L.
Docket Date 2019-01-02
Type Motions Relating to Attorney Fees/Costs
Subtype Motion For Attorney's Fees
Description Motion For Attorney's Fees
On Behalf Of VAKA LAW GROUP, P.L.
Docket Date 2018-12-26
Type Record
Subtype Appendix to Response
Description APPENDICES /ATTACHMENTS TO RESPONSE ~ APPENDIX TO RESPONSE IN OPPOSITION TO APPELLANT'S MOTION TO CONSOLIDATE PROCEEDINGS AND TO RE-SET DATE FOR CONSOLIDATED BRIEFING
On Behalf Of VAKA LAW GROUP, P.L.
Docket Date 2018-12-24
Type Response
Subtype Response
Description RESPONSE ~ RESPONSE IN OPPOSITION TO APPELLANT'S MOTION TO CONSOLIDATE PROCEEDINGS AND TO RE-SET DATE FOR CONSOLIDATED BRIEFING
On Behalf Of VAKA LAW GROUP, P.L.
Docket Date 2018-12-14
Type Order
Subtype Order to File Response
Description ORD-TO FILE RESPONSE ~ Appellee is directed to respond within ten (10) days from the date of this order to Appellant’s motion to consolidate appellate proceedings and to re-set date for consolidated briefing.
Docket Date 2018-12-06
Type Record
Subtype Appendix to Motion
Description ALL OTHER MOTIONS APPENDIX/ATTACHMENT
On Behalf Of DOROTHY S. TOWNE, ESQ.
Docket Date 2018-12-06
Type Motions Other
Subtype Motion To Consolidate
Description Motion To Consolidate ~ APPELLANT'S MOTION TO CONSOLIDATE APPELLATE PROCEEDINGS AND TORE-SET DATE FOR CONSOLIDATED BRIEFING
On Behalf Of DOROTHY S. TOWNE, ESQ.
Docket Date 2018-11-21
Type Order
Subtype Order on Filing Fee
Description fee - civil; atty
Docket Date 2018-11-21
Type Notice
Subtype Notice of Appeal
Description Notice of Appeal Filed
On Behalf Of DOROTHY S. TOWNE, ESQ.
Docket Date 2018-11-21
Type Misc. Events
Subtype Fee Status
Description A3:Paid In Full - $300
Docket Date 2018-11-21
Type Letter
Subtype Acknowledgment Letter
Description Acknowledgment Letter 1
Docket Date 2019-10-29
Type Mandate
Subtype Mandate
Description Mandate
Docket Date 2019-10-02
Type Order
Subtype Order
Description Miscellaneous Order ~ Appellee Vaka Law Group, P.L., has filed a motion for appellate attorney's fees, an amended motion for appellate attorney's fees, and a contingent motion for appellate attorney's fees. In these motions, Appellee requests appellate fees pursuant to section 768.79, Florida Statutes, based on a proposal for settlement. Appellee's request for fees is granted to the extent that the circuit court shall on remand determine entitlement to fees and, if entitlement is found, the appropriate amount of fees to be awarded.
DOROTHY S. TOWNE, ESQ. D/B/A DOTTIE TOWNE, ATTORNEY AT LAW VS VAKA LAW GROUP, P.L. 2D2018-4615 2018-11-20 Closed
Classification Original Proceedings - Circuit Civil - Certiorari
Court 2nd District Court of Appeal
Originating Court Circuit Court for the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit, Hillsborough County
14-CA-9224

Parties

Name DOROTHY S. TOWNE, ESQ.
Role Petitioner
Status Active
Representations ROY D. WASSON, ESQ.
Name DOTTIE TOWNE, ATTORNEY AT LAW
Role Petitioner
Status Active
Name VAKA LAW GROUP, P.L.
Role Respondent
Status Active
Representations JOHN V. TRUJILLO, JR., ESQ., GEORGE A. VAKA, ESQ.
Name HILLSBOROUGH CLERK
Role Lower Tribunal Clerk
Status Active

Docket Entries

Docket Date 2019-05-02
Type Response
Subtype Response
Description RESPONSE ~ TO SUPPLEMENTAL PETITION FOR WRIT OF CERTIORARI
On Behalf Of VAKA LAW GROUP, P.L.
Docket Date 2019-10-22
Type Misc. Events
Subtype Case Closed
Description Case Closed
Docket Date 2019-10-02
Type Order
Subtype Order
Description Miscellaneous Order ~ Respondent Vaka Law Group, P.L., has filed a motion for appellate attorney's fees, an amended motion for appellate attorney's fees, and a contingent motion for appellate attorney's fees. In these motions, Respondent requests appellate fees pursuant to section 768.79, Florida Statutes, based on a proposal for settlement. Respondent's request for fees is granted to the extent that the circuit court shall on remand determine entitlement to fees and, if entitlement is found, the appropriate amount of fees to be awarded.
Docket Date 2019-10-02
Type Disposition
Subtype Denied
Description Denied - PC Denied
Docket Date 2019-05-30
Type Response
Subtype Reply
Description REPLY ~ PETITIONER'S REPLY IN SUPPORT OF SUPPLEMENTAL PETITION FOR WRIT OF CERTIORARI
On Behalf Of DOROTHY S. TOWNE, ESQ.
Docket Date 2019-05-02
Type Motions Relating to Attorney Fees/Costs
Subtype Motion For Attorney's Fees
Description Motion For Attorney's Fees
On Behalf Of VAKA LAW GROUP, P.L.
Docket Date 2019-05-02
Type Record
Subtype Appendix to Motion
Description ALL OTHER MOTIONS APPENDIX/ATTACHMENT
On Behalf Of VAKA LAW GROUP, P.L.
Docket Date 2019-04-30
Type Response
Subtype Response
Description RESPONSE ~ RESPONSE TO SUPPLEMENTAL PETITION FOR WRIT OF CERTIORARI
On Behalf Of VAKA LAW GROUP, P.L.
Docket Date 2019-04-10
Type Order
Subtype Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response
Description grant eot for cert response ~ Respondent's motion for extension of time to serve the response is granted. The response shall be served by April 30, 2019.
Docket Date 2019-04-08
Type Motions Extensions
Subtype Motion for Extension of Time to File Response
Description Motion for Extension of Time to File Response ~ APPELLEE'S SECOND MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO FILE AMENDED RESPONSE TO SUPPLEMENTAL PETITION FOR WRIT OF CERTIORARI
On Behalf Of VAKA LAW GROUP, P.L.
Docket Date 2019-03-15
Type Order
Subtype Order
Description MISCELLANEOUS ORDER ~ In light of the petitioner's filing of her supplemental petition on February 8, 2019, which elaborates and includes additional facts and argument, the initial petition filed on November 20, 2018, is stricken.
Docket Date 2019-03-12
Type Order
Subtype Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response
Description grant eot for cert response ~ Respondent's motion for extension of time to serve the response is granted. The response shall be served by April 10, 2019.
Docket Date 2019-03-11
Type Motions Extensions
Subtype Motion for Extension of Time to File Response
Description Motion Extension of time To File Response ~ MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO FILE AMENDED RESPONSE TO SUPPLEMENTAL PETITION FOR WRIT OF CERTIORARI
On Behalf Of VAKA LAW GROUP, P.L.
Docket Date 2019-03-08
Type Notice
Subtype Notice of Agreed Extension of Time
Description Stipulation for Extension of Time
On Behalf Of VAKA LAW GROUP, P.L.
Docket Date 2019-03-05
Type Motions Relating to Parties and Counsel
Subtype Motion To Withdraw as Counsel
Description Motion To Withdraw as Counsel
On Behalf Of VAKA LAW GROUP, P.L.
Docket Date 2019-02-08
Type Petition
Subtype Petition Certiorari
Description Petition for Certiorari Filed ~ SUPPLEMENTAL PETITION FOR WRIT OF CERTIORARI
On Behalf Of DOROTHY S. TOWNE, ESQ.
Docket Date 2019-02-08
Type Order
Subtype Order on Motion To Withdraw as Counsel
Description Order Denying Withdraw as Counsel ~ The motion to withdraw as counsel filed by Attorney George Vaka on behalf of Attorney Richard Asfar is denied without prejudice. Attorney Asfar, who has appeared in this case, must file his own motion to withdraw. Attorney Asfar remains an attorney of record for the appellee in this appeal. This order is being served on Attorney Asfar based on his contact information currently appearing on the Florida Bar's website.
Docket Date 2019-02-08
Type Record
Subtype Supplemental Appendix
Description SUPPLEMENTAL APPENDIX OR ATTACHMENT
On Behalf Of DOROTHY S. TOWNE, ESQ.
Docket Date 2019-01-31
Type Motions Relating to Parties and Counsel
Subtype Motion To Withdraw as Counsel
Description Motion To Withdraw as Counsel
On Behalf Of VAKA LAW GROUP, P.L.
Docket Date 2019-01-24
Type Order
Subtype Order on Miscellaneous Motion
Description Grant Miscellaneous Motion-79 ~ Petitioner's motion to consolidate with pending non-final appeal, and motion to permit consolidated briefing within fifteen days is granted only to the extent that this case number 2D18-4615 and case number 2D18-4629 will travel together for review by the same panel of judges. The parties shall file separate briefs or responses for each proceeding and, as may be necessary, separate motions. Separate appendices shall be transmitted for each case. In case number 2D18-4615, Petitioner's supplemental petition for writ of certiorari shall be served within fifteen days from the date of this order. An amended response may be served within thirty days from the date of service of the supplemental petition. A reply may be served within thirty days from the date of service of the response.
Docket Date 2019-01-03
Type Motions Relating to Attorney Fees/Costs
Subtype Motion For Attorney's Fees
Description Motion For Attorney's Fees ~ APPELLEE'S AMENDED MOTION FOR APPELLATE ATTORNEYS' FEES1
On Behalf Of VAKA LAW GROUP, P.L.
Docket Date 2019-01-03
Type Record
Subtype Appendix to Motion
Description COUNSEL FEES PARTIES MOTION APPENDIX/ATTACHMENT ~ AMENDED APPENDIX TO AMENDED MOTION FOR APPELLATE ATTORNEYS' FEES1
On Behalf Of VAKA LAW GROUP, P.L.
Docket Date 2019-01-02
Type Response
Subtype Response
Description RESPONSE ~ RESPONSE TO PETITION FOR WRIT OF CERTIORARI
On Behalf Of VAKA LAW GROUP, P.L.
Docket Date 2019-01-02
Type Motions Relating to Attorney Fees/Costs
Subtype Motion For Attorney's Fees
Description Motion For Attorney's Fees
On Behalf Of VAKA LAW GROUP, P.L.
Docket Date 2019-01-02
Type Record
Subtype Appendix to Response
Description APPENDICES /ATTACHMENTS TO RESPONSE
On Behalf Of VAKA LAW GROUP, P.L.
Docket Date 2018-12-14
Type Order
Subtype Order to Respond to Petition
Description certiorari response - pretrial ~ Respondent shall serve a response to the petition for writ of certiorari within 20 days. Petitioner may serve a reply within 20 days thereafter. The parties shall keep this court apprised of all hearings or trial dates that may affect this proceeding.
Docket Date 2018-11-21
Type Letter
Subtype Acknowledgment Letter
Description Acknowledgment Letter 1
Docket Date 2018-11-21
Type Order
Subtype Order on Filing Fee
Description fee - writ; atty
Docket Date 2018-11-20
Type Misc. Events
Subtype Fee Status
Description A3:Paid In Full - $300
Docket Date 2018-11-20
Type Record
Subtype Appendix to Initial Brief
Description Appendix for Initial Brief
On Behalf Of DOROTHY S. TOWNE, ESQ.
Docket Date 2018-11-20
Type Petition
Subtype Petition
Description Petition Filed ~ PETITION INCLUDES REQUEST TO CONSOLIDATE CERT. WITH 18-4629.
On Behalf Of DOROTHY S. TOWNE, ESQ.
DOROTHY TOWNE, ESQ. VS VAKA LAW GROUP, P. L. 2D2018-0292 2018-01-24 Closed
Classification NOA Final - Circuit Civil - Other
Court 2nd District Court of Appeal
Originating Court Circuit Court for the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit, Hillsborough County
14-CA-9224

Parties

Name DOROTHY S. TOWNE, ESQ.
Role Appellant
Status Active
Representations ROY D. WASSON, ESQ., ANNABEL C. MAJEWSKI, ESQ.
Name VAKA LAW GROUP, P.L.
Role Appellee
Status Active
Representations JOHN V. TRUJILLO, JR., ESQ., GEORGE A. VAKA, ESQ.
Name HON. MARTHA J. COOK
Role Judge/Judicial Officer
Status Active
Name HILLSBOROUGH CLERK
Role Lower Tribunal Clerk
Status Active

Docket Entries

Docket Date 2019-08-02
Type Mandate
Subtype Mandate
Description Mandate
Docket Date 2019-05-07
Type Order
Subtype Order on Motion For Clarification
Description Grant Clarification-77 ~ Appellee’s motion for clarification of this court’s May 3, 2019, order is granted. The May 3, 2019, order only vacated this court’s April 12, 2019, order. However, this court’s Febuary 27, 2019, order conditionally granting appellate attorneys’ fees remains valid.
Docket Date 2019-05-03
Type Post-Disposition Motions
Subtype Motion For Clarification
Description Motion For Clarification ~ APPELLEE'S MOTION FOR CLARIFICATION OF MAY 3, 2019 ORDER
On Behalf Of VAKA LAW GROUP, P. L.
Docket Date 2019-05-03
Type Order
Subtype Order on Motion For Attorney's Fees
Description Attorneys Fees/Deny/Appellee ~ Appellee's contingent motion for appellate attorneys' fees is denied as untimely served. See Fla. R. App. P. 9.400(b).
Docket Date 2019-05-03
Type Record
Subtype Appendix to Motion
Description ALL OTHER MOTIONS APPENDIX/ATTACHMENT ~ APPELLEE'S MOTION FOR CLARIFICATION OF MAY 3, 2019 ORDER
On Behalf Of VAKA LAW GROUP, P. L.
Docket Date 2019-04-12
Type Order
Subtype Order on Motion For Dismissal of Counsel
Description Order Denying Dismissal of Counsel ~ ***VACATED***(see 05/03/19 order)Appellee's contingent motion for appellate attorneys' fees is granted as to entitlement. Trial court to determine amount.
Docket Date 2019-04-10
Type Response
Subtype Response
Description RESPONSE ~ APPELLANT'S RESPONSE IN OPPOSITION TO APPELLEE'S CONTINGENT MOTION FOR APPELLATE ATTORNEYS' FEES
On Behalf Of DOROTHY S. TOWNE, ESQ.
Docket Date 2019-03-26
Type Motions Relating to Attorney Fees/Costs
Subtype Motion For Attorney's Fees
Description Motion For Attorney's Fees ~ APPELLEE'S CONTINGENT MOTION FOR APPELLATE ATTORNEYS' FEES
On Behalf Of VAKA LAW GROUP, P. L.
Docket Date 2019-03-21
Type Order
Subtype Order on Motion for Extension of Time
Description Grant EOT (general)-74c ~ Appellant’s “unopposed motion for enlargement of time to serve motion for rehearing, etc.” is granted for 15 days from the date of this order.
Docket Date 2019-03-15
Type Order
Subtype Order on Motion To Withdraw as Counsel
Description ORDER GRANTING TO WITHDRAW AS COUNSEL ~ Attorney Richard Asfar’s motion to withdraw as counsel of record for the appellee is granted. Attorney Asfar shall have no further responsibilities in this appeal.
Docket Date 2019-03-13
Type Motions Extensions
Subtype Motion for Extension of Time
Description Motion for Extension of Time ~ TO SERVE MOTION FOR REHEARING, ETC.
On Behalf Of DOROTHY S. TOWNE, ESQ.
Docket Date 2019-03-05
Type Motions Relating to Parties and Counsel
Subtype Motion To Withdraw as Counsel
Description Motion To Withdraw as Counsel
On Behalf Of VAKA LAW GROUP, P. L.
Docket Date 2019-02-27
Type Disposition by Opinion
Subtype Affirmed
Description Affirmed - Per Curiam Affirmed
Docket Date 2019-02-27
Type Order
Subtype Order
Description Miscellaneous Order ~ Appellee moves for appellate attorneys' fees based on a proposal for settlement filed pursuant to section 768.79, Florida Statutes (2014) and Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.442. The motion is conditionally granted subject to a determination of entitlement by the circuit court. The circuit court shall also determine the amount of appellate attorneys' fees.Appellant's response to appellee's motion is noted.
Docket Date 2019-02-19
Type Order
Subtype Order on Motion To Withdraw as Counsel
Description Order Denying Withdraw as Counsel ~ The motion to withdraw as counsel filed by Attorney George Vaka on behalf of Attorney Richard Asfar is denied without prejudice. Attorney Asfar, who has appeared in this case, must file his own motion to withdraw. Attorney Asfar remains an attorney of record for the appellee in this appeal. This order is being served on Attorney Asfar based on his contact information currently appearing on the Florida Bar's website.
Docket Date 2019-02-13
Type Misc. Events
Subtype Oral Argument Date Set
Description Oral Argument Date Set ~ Tampa
Docket Date 2019-02-11
Type Response
Subtype Response
Description RESPONSE ~ APPELLEE'S RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE
On Behalf Of VAKA LAW GROUP, P. L.
Docket Date 2019-02-08
Type Order
Subtype Order on Motion for Extension of Time
Description Grant EOT (general)-74c ~ Appellee has filed a motion for extension of time in which to file a response to appellant's January 31, 2019, response to this court's January 29, 2019, order to show cause. Appellee requested the additional time due to this court's February 5, 2019, order directing the clerk of the circuit court to notify this court of the correct filing date of the notice of appeal. Having received the clerk of the circuit court's response on February 7, 2019, appellee's motion is granted. Appellee shall have 3 days from the date of this order to file its response.
Docket Date 2019-02-07
Type Misc. Events
Subtype Status Report
Description Status Report
On Behalf Of HILLSBOROUGH CLERK
Docket Date 2019-02-06
Type Motions Extensions
Subtype Motion for Extension of Time to File Response
Description Motion Extension of time To File Response ~ APPELLEE'S MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO FILE RESPONSE TO APPELLANT'S RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE
On Behalf Of VAKA LAW GROUP, P. L.
Docket Date 2019-02-05
Type Order
Subtype Order to File Response
Description ORD-TO FILE RESPONSE ~ On January 29, 2019, this court issued an order to show cause as to why this appeal should not be dismissed as untimely. On January 31, 2019, appellant responded, conceding that that the order under review in circuit court case number 14-CA-009224 was rendered on December 15, 2017. The official notice of appeal contained in the record before this court reflects an e-filing date of January 17, 2018. However, in her response, appellant asserted that she filed her notice of appeal through the e-filing portal on January 12, 2018, and that a corrected notice of appeal was e-filed on January 17, 2018. To support this assertion, she attached screenshots from the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal, which appear to reflect that appellant did file an initial notice of appeal through the E-portal on January 12, 2018, and that a corrected notice of appeal was filed through the E-portal on January 17, 2018. A copy of appellant's response is attached to this order. Accordingly, the clerk of the circuit court shall file a response to appellant's response to the order to show cause or, in the alternative, the clerk shall certify that the notice of appeal filed in this case was, in fact, e-filed on January 12, 2018.
Docket Date 2019-01-31
Type Response
Subtype Response
Description RESPONSE ~ APPELLANT'S RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE AS TO TIMELINESS OF APPEAL
On Behalf Of DOROTHY S. TOWNE, ESQ.
Docket Date 2019-01-31
Type Motions Relating to Parties and Counsel
Subtype Motion To Withdraw as Counsel
Description Motion To Withdraw as Counsel ~ MOTION TO WITHDRAW AS COUNSEL
On Behalf Of VAKA LAW GROUP, P. L.
Docket Date 2019-01-29
Type Order
Subtype Order to Show Cause
Description ORD-TO SHOW CAUSE ~ Appellant is appealing a final judgment for breach of contract which was entered against her as well as several interlocutory rulings made prior to entry of the final judgment. Appellant contends that the final judgment under review was rendered on December 19, 2017. However, the record in this appeal reflects that the final judgment was rendered on December 15, 2017, as reflected by the electronic filing date notated on the bottom of the document. Appellant served and filed a "Rule 1.530 Motion for Rehearing, Reconsideration of Defendant's Objection to a Non-Jury Trial and Demand for Jury Trial and to Vacate the Final Judgment and a New Trial" on January 3, 2018. Appellant filed her notice of appeal on January 17, 2018. Thus within 7 days, appellant is ordered to show cause as to why this appeal should not be dismissed as untimely filed. See Fla. R. App. P. 9.110(b) (explaining in relevant part that an appeal is commenced by the filing of the notice of appeal within 30 days of rendition of the order to be reviewed); Fla. R. App. P. 9.020(i) ("An order is rendered when a signed, written order is filed with the clerk of the lower tribunal" unless an authorized and timely motion for rehearing has been filed); Fla. R. Civ. P. 1.530(b) (explaining that "[a] motion for . . . rehearing shall be served not later than 15 days [from] the date of filing of the judgment in a non-jury action"); Harris v. Harris, 670 So. 2d 1187, 1188 (Fla. 5th DCA 1996) (explaining that while "[a] timely filed and authorized motion for . . . rehearing stays rendition" of an order until the circuit court enters an order disposing of the pending motion, "[a]n untimely motion for rehearing does not stay rendition of the judgment"). This court notes that Appellant filed several other rule 1.530 motions for rehearing or reconsideration in the circuit court on December 29, 2017. Those motions addressed a November 2014 clerk's default as well as adverse interlocutory rulings made by the circuit court prior to the entry of the December 15, 2017, final judgment. The circuit court rendered an order denying those motions on February 6, 2018. Appellant should note that the December 29, 2017, motions did not toll rendition of the December 15, 2017, final judgment as they did not seek relief from that final judgment. Appellant's ability to challenge the interlocutory rulings depends on this court's ability to exercise jurisdiction over the appeal of the December 15, 2017, final judgment. Indeed, Appellant concedes that this court can now address the prior interlocutory rulings because "the judgment [is] now final and appealable." Thus, in responding to this order, Appellant should address the issue of the timeliness of the notice of appeal only as it relates to the December 15, 2017, final judgment, and the January 3, 2018, motion for rehearing addressed to that final judgment. Appellee shall have 7 days from the date of the filing of appellant's response to this order to show cause to file a response. Oral argument is scheduled in this case for February 13, 2019. Both parties shall be prepared to address this court's jurisdiction over this appeal.
Docket Date 2018-12-04
Type Order
Subtype Order on Motion/Request for Oral Argument
Description Oral Argument Notice ~ This case is provisionally set for oral argument on WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2019, at 9:30 A.M., before: Judge Darryl C. Casanueva, Judge Craig C. Villanti, Judge Robert J. Morris, Jr. Oral argument will occur at the Second District Court of Appeal, Tampa Branch Headquarters, in the courtroom of the Stetson University College Of Law, Tampa Campus, First Floor, 1700 North Tampa Street, Tampa, Florida. The court calendars can be viewed on this court’s website at www.2dca.org. Counsel or parties are requested to make their presence known to the receptionist by fifteen minutes prior to the time listed above.The panel is subject to change without notice. Should the assigned panel of judges decide that the court will not benefit from oral argument in this proceeding, the attorneys or parties will be notified by order no less than two weeks before the scheduled date.Please review the notice regarding oral argument in the Second District Court of Appeal. A copy has been furnished with this order and may also be found on this court’s website.
Docket Date 2018-10-17
Type Brief
Subtype Reply Brief
Description Appellant Reply Brief
On Behalf Of DOROTHY S. TOWNE, ESQ.
Docket Date 2018-09-26
Type Motions Relating to Oral Argument
Subtype Motion/Request for Oral Argument
Description Request for Oral Argument
On Behalf Of DOROTHY S. TOWNE, ESQ.
Docket Date 2018-09-26
Type Notice
Subtype Notice of Agreed Extension of Time
Description Stipulation for Extension of Time ~ 21 - RB due 10/17/18
On Behalf Of DOROTHY S. TOWNE, ESQ.
Docket Date 2018-09-04
Type Response
Subtype Response
Description RESPONSE ~ APPELLANT'S RESPONSE TO APPELLEE'S MOTION FOR APPELLATE ATTORNEYS' FEES
On Behalf Of DOROTHY S. TOWNE, ESQ.
Docket Date 2018-09-04
Type Motions Relating to Attorney Fees/Costs
Subtype Motion For Attorney's Fees
Description Motion For Attorney's Fees ~ APPELLEE'S AMENDED MOTION FOR APPELLATE ATTORNEYS' FEES
On Behalf Of VAKA LAW GROUP, P. L.
Docket Date 2018-09-02
Type Motions Relating to Attorney Fees/Costs
Subtype Motion For Attorney's Fees
Description Motion For Attorney's Fees
On Behalf Of VAKA LAW GROUP, P. L.
Docket Date 2018-09-02
Type Brief
Subtype Answer Brief
Description Appellee Answer Brief
On Behalf Of VAKA LAW GROUP, P. L.
Docket Date 2018-08-30
Type Notice
Subtype Notice
Description Notice ~ NOTICE THAT KURT J. ROSALES, ESQ. HAS BEEN SCREENED FROM PARTICIPATING IN THIS MATTER AND IS DIRECTLY APPORTIONED NO PART OF ANY FEE THEREFROM
On Behalf Of VAKA LAW GROUP, P. L.
Docket Date 2018-08-20
Type Notice
Subtype Notice of Agreed Extension of Time
Description Stipulation for Extension of Time ~ 15 - AB due 09/04/18
On Behalf Of VAKA LAW GROUP, P. L.
Docket Date 2018-08-03
Type Notice
Subtype Notice of Agreed Extension of Time
Description Stipulation for Extension of Time ~ 15 - AB due 08/20/18
On Behalf Of VAKA LAW GROUP, P. L.
Docket Date 2018-07-19
Type Notice
Subtype Notice of Agreed Extension of Time
Description Stipulation for Extension of Time ~ 15 - AB due 08/05/18
On Behalf Of VAKA LAW GROUP, P. L.
Docket Date 2018-07-04
Type Notice
Subtype Notice of Agreed Extension of Time
Description Stipulation for Extension of Time ~ 15 - AB due 07/21/18
On Behalf Of VAKA LAW GROUP, P. L.
Docket Date 2018-05-31
Type Notice
Subtype Notice of Agreed Extension of Time
Description Stipulation for Extension of Time ~ 25 - AB due 07/06/18
On Behalf Of VAKA LAW GROUP, P. L.
Docket Date 2018-05-29
Type Notice
Subtype Notice of Appearance
Description Notice of Appearance
On Behalf Of VAKA LAW GROUP, P. L.
Docket Date 2018-05-23
Type Notice
Subtype Notice of Appearance
Description Notice of Appearance
On Behalf Of VAKA LAW GROUP, P. L.
Docket Date 2018-05-14
Type Brief
Subtype Initial Brief
Description Initial Appellant Brief on Merits
On Behalf Of DOROTHY S. TOWNE, ESQ.
Docket Date 2018-04-24
Type Record
Subtype Record on Appeal
Description Received Records ~ ADDITION - REDACTED - 31 PAGES
Docket Date 2018-03-29
Type Record
Subtype Record on Appeal
Description Received Records ~ COOK - REDACTED - 1242 PAGES
Docket Date 2018-03-23
Type Order
Subtype Order on Motion for Extension of Time for Record
Description ORD-GRANT EOT TO COMPLETE ROA ~ Appellant's motion for an extension of time for the clerk to complete the record is granted, and the circuit court clerk shall serve the index by April 30, 2018.
Docket Date 2018-03-22
Type Motions Extensions
Subtype Motion for Extension of Time for Record
Description Motion Extension of Time To Complete Roa
On Behalf Of DOROTHY S. TOWNE, ESQ.
Docket Date 2018-03-01
Type Notice
Subtype Notice of Appearance
Description Notice of Appearance
On Behalf Of DOROTHY S. TOWNE, ESQ.
Docket Date 2018-01-25
Type Order
Subtype Order on Filing Fee
Description fee - civil; atty
Docket Date 2018-01-25
Type Letter
Subtype Acknowledgment Letter
Description Acknowledgment Letter 1
Docket Date 2018-01-24
Type Misc. Events
Subtype Fee Status
Description A3:Paid In Full - $300
Docket Date 2018-01-24
Type Notice
Subtype Notice of Appeal
Description Notice of Appeal Filed
On Behalf Of DOROTHY S. TOWNE, ESQ.

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