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What We Were Taught in Kindergarten: A Personal Note from Steve Brooks

I am one of those people that do not remember a lot about my early childhood. Recently an old friend sent a picture of my kindergarten class. (Bet you can’t guess which one was me). Interestingly, one of my kindergarten teachers later became part of the family by marriage (Beach’s wife’s aunt). Yes, it is ...

A Personal Message from Steve Brooks

Hello, Friends- I hope everybody has had a good week. I recently attended a meeting in Nashville and was reminded of my family connections to this fast-growing city. I have a nephew who recently graduated from college and accepted a job in Nashville. Both my father, Beach Brooks Sr. and my brother Beach Brooks, Jr. ...

Brooks Law Group Introduces “So You Think You Can Rap” Contest!

Brooks Law Group Introduces “So You Think You Can Rap” Contest!

For the first time EVER, Brooks Law Group is reaching out to the public to create a catchy rap jingle for the firm AND offering $1000 cash to the winner! Criteria: Video must be under 2:00 minutes long Video Must Include: Appropriate Language (nothing crude, vulgar or explicit) Salesmanship (cannot say we are the best ...

Beach Brooks III Will Serve Clients From Newly Renovated Tampa Location

Beach Brooks III Will Serve Clients From Newly Renovated Tampa Location

We, at the Brooks Law Group, are excited to announce that our office in the Tampa Bay Region has been recently renovated! Our office is located in the historic Ybor City. We have recently updated our office and are excited to unveil it. Our office has a modern industrial look, which we hope will be ...

Serving Our Clients Really Is Our Deepest Passion

Serving Our Clients Really Is Our Deepest Passion

Today has been a day for the books! Two different personal injury clients have reached out to our firm to show their appreciation and it is heart-warming nonetheless! It Is Who We Are Our firm has core values that support our mission statement is to “provide the best client experience possible” and we are held ...

Believe It or Not – Train Accidents Are More Common Than You Think!

Believe It or Not – Train Accidents Are More Common Than You Think!

Did you know …. Every 3 hours someone in the United States is hit by a train?* Among the most dangerous states for railroad related injuries, Florida ranks 9th in the nation for railroad crossing accidents. According to the Federal Railroad Administration’s Office of Safety Analysis, there were 2,025 collisions at railroad crossings in 2016 ...

Busy Weekend Ahead: First Friday, Fitness Event and More!

Busy Weekend Ahead: First Friday, Fitness Event and More!

Involvement in our community is very important to us here at Brooks Law Group and we would like to invite the community in joining us at these events this upcoming weekend: First Friday – Downtown Lakeland’s Munn Park Back to School Bash – Dewdney Plaza – Winter Haven Family Fun & Fitness Event – Lakeland ...

Check Out That Smile!

Check Out That Smile!

May’s First Friday in Downtown Lakeland was a great success for Brooks Law Group. There were crowds of people that stood around our tent and display to win their child/grandchild a new bike. People that had questions stood and spoke with us throughout the event. It was a great time for our attorneys, case manager, ...

Brooks Law Group Is Growing Yet Again!

Brooks Law Group Is Growing Yet Again!

There are exciting things happening at The Brooks Law Group! We are coming to a conclusion and adding the finishing touches on the expansion of our 105 1st Street Annex building! We are genuinely thrilled for the opportunity to serve even more people in Florida. The firm has been an established Florida practice since 1992, ...

Excessively Bright Headlights Could Make You At Fault For An Accident

HID stands for High Intensity Discharge commonly referred to Xenon (ZEE-NON) headlamps. We have all seen these super bright blue/white headlights once reserved for the most expensive automobiles. Today many manufactures include HID or even newer technology super bright CREE LED (Light Emitting Diode) headlamps as standard equipment, even on economy cars. HID and LED ...

Do You Understand Litigation?

Many times, insurance companies are not having realistic settlement talks. They are making low ball offers or are denying liability all together. When this occurs, we have to file an official lawsuit in the courts. Clients often do not understand the litigation process and what they should expect at every step of the way. Below ...

Celebrating 25 Years Serving Our Community

Celebrating 25 Years Serving Our Community

On this day in 1992, Steve Brooks started a law firm named Stephen K. Brooks PA at a small location, with just himself and one assistant practicing Real Estate and Commercial Litigation. The firm name was later changed to Brooks Law Firm PA and then to Brooks Law Group PA. A year later, Steve found ...

2017 – New Year, Same Mission

2017 – New Year, Same Mission

Each organization has its own identity, just as you and I or any other individual. At Brooks Law Group, we set the standards of the foundation of our organization through our core values. These values and our commitment to them, make us who we are. The New Year is off to a great start here ...

Brooks Law Group Is Giving Back… Again!

Brooks Law Group Is Giving Back… Again!

Brooks Law Group is no stranger when it comes to making a difference in the community. We are very lucky to have a staff of individuals that love to make a difference, no matter the multitude, in the lives of others. After seeing the hundreds of people line up for our annual Turkey Give-Away, we ...

Have You Exhausted Your PIP Coverage?

Have You Exhausted Your PIP Coverage?

Many clients come into our firm confused about how to treat injuries from an automobile accident. They’ve just received a letter from their insurance company stating, “Your personal injury protection benefits have been exhausted.” Clients have many questions. Can I still get treatment for my injuries if my PIP coverage has run out? The simple ...

Wedding Bells are Ringing!

Wedding Bells are Ringing!

Wedding bells are ringing yet again here at Brooks Law Group. Our newest attorney and my nephew, Beach Brooks III, has proposed to his girlfriend, Jordan. In 2007, Beach Brooks III and Jordan met as athletes while attending college. Beach played baseball and Jordan played golf. They both were very driven in their sports and ...

A Lasting Impression

A Lasting Impression

Yesterday, one of my paralegals came to me with a story about a client she had just signed up, who knew and worked with my father years ago. Her story is as follows… “I met with a client yesterday, and when I got to the part of the sign-up where I asked how she heard ...

Brooks Law Group’s Toy Drive

Brooks Law Group’s Toy Drive

Throughout the month of November and the first part of December, we have been collecting toys for the Farmworker’s Ministry located in Auburndale. The Brooks Law Group staff members and attorneys alike pitched in to help give Christmas to those whom may not receive any gifts without us. We were able to fill boxes with ...

The First Friday of November Was a Hit in Lakeland’s Munn Park!

The First Friday of November Was a Hit in Lakeland’s Munn Park!

November’s First Friday in Downtown Lakeland was a great success for Brooks Law Group. There were crowds of people that stood around our tent and display for each drawing we had to win a Thanksgiving Dinner from Publix. People that had questions stood and spoke with us throughout the event. Many people from the first ...

A Shout Out to Manager Deric Feacher in Winter Haven City

A Shout Out to Manager Deric Feacher in Winter Haven City

So, I googled leadership attributes and kept seeing recurring themes; integrity, honesty, optimistic, inspirational, supportive & communicative. Having interacted with our current city manager on many levels, I have had a chance to see him on the job, in the community and at his Church. It is a rare thing in life when you cross ...