Posts By: mbattorney

Izzy Donaldson raises $1,700 for the otters at Clearwater Marine Aquarium

Last year, Izzy, daughter of our own Laura Donaldson, raised $1,705 for the otters at Clearwater Marine Aquarium (CMA). She had chosen CMA for her 5th grade exhibition project. After raising money through her school project, she overhead her mom talking about organizing a marketing game for the firm at an upcoming environmental conference. Izzy… Read more »

Attorneys from Manson Bolves Donaldson Varn Selected as Florida Trend’s Legal Elite 2018

TAMPA, Fla. (April 9, 2019) – Douglas Manson, Laura Jacobs Donaldson, and Brian J. Accardo of the Manson Bolves Donaldson Varn (MBDV) law firm were named to Florida Trend’s 2018 edition of the Legal Elite. To compile the list, Florida Trend invited all actively practicing Florida lawyers to name attorneys that they hold in highest regard. The… Read more »

Cape Coral and Fort Myers Reach Irrigation Water Pact

Fort Myers Mayor Randy Henderson called it a milestone. Cape Coral Mayor Joe Coviello said it was a win/win for both cities that will only improve relations. They are talking about an interlocal agreement between the two cities for the purchase and disposal of reclaimed water. Laura Jacobs Donaldson, a shareholder with Manson Bolves Donaldson… Read more »

Jake Varn named 2019 Lawyer of the Year’ by The Best Lawyers in America®

Congratulations to our esteemed colleague, Jake Varn, for being named “2019 Lawyer of the Year’ by The Best Lawyers in America® for work in Water Law in Tallahassee. This award, which is selected each year by other lawyers in the community, is given to only one lawyer in a specific practice area and location. Congratulations again to… Read more »

Laura Donaldson Speaks at Two Major Water Reuse Conferences

Laura Donaldson recently presented at two separate water reuse conferences. She spoke on the following topics: “Water Reuse: It’s Deja vu All Over Again.” A panel at the American Bar Association: Section of Environment, Energy and Resources, 36th Water Law Conference. “Rule 101” presentation at the Integrated Water Reuse – Right Use, Right Place, Right… Read more »

Brian Bolves Helps Communities Reach Settlement

The towns of San Antonio and St. Leo have reached a settlement and road improvement agreement to avoid a trial over Saint Leo University’s use of tiny Pompanic Street, ownership of which is shared by the two municipalities. Read more: http://tbo.com/pasco-county/settlement-ends-towns-feud-over-tiny-pompanic-street-20150206/?page=1

Brian Bolves Helps Steer Settlement Between Cities

ST. LEO — The towns of St. Leo and San Antonio are close to reaching an agreement that could avoid a costly legal battle over Saint Leo University’s use of Pompanic Street, a tiny road owned by both municipalities, officials said. The issue revolves around allowing large trucks to use the street to access the university’s… Read more »