Hurricane Season Is Here: Searcy Denney Shares Tips for Property Owners to Protect Their Legal Rights

Searcy Denney, a law firm that represents residential and commercial property owners in Florida, is offering tips property owners can follow to help protect their legal rights during the 2025 hurricane season.

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Sept. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Searcy Denney, a well-known Florida law firm with offices in West Palm Beach, Tallahassee, and Tampa, is recommending that residential and commercial property owners take proactive steps to protect their legal rights during the 2025 hurricane season. Despite a slow start, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is still predicting an "above-normal" number of named storms before the season ends on November 30th.

With this in mind, Searcy Denney's lawyers are encouraging property owners to ensure they are prepared. According to the firm's President and CEO, Christan D. Searcy, "While we're obviously hoping to avoid any direct hits this year, the reality is that Florida property owners need to be prepared for the possibility of a major storm making landfall anywhere along the state's coastline all season long."

To prepare for hurricane season, Searcy says his firm's lawyers generally recommend that property owners take a few simple steps to help maximize their chances of filing a successful property damage claim should the need arise. "Property owners should address any deferred maintenance items that might make their homes or businesses more susceptible to wind damage or flooding," he says. "It's also a good idea for property owners to document the current condition of their property, and they should take photos of all personal property, vehicles, machinery, and equipment covered under their policies. They should keep those photos and their insurance policies in a safe place after a hurricane passes." According to Searcy, taking these steps can help property owners avoid unnecessary issues during the claims process. With that, he also cautions that there are no guarantees, and property owners should also be prepared to engage legal counsel if necessary.

About Searcy Denney

Searcy Denney is a Florida law firm that represents homeowners, commercial property owners, and other clients who need to protect their legal rights against insurance companies. The firm is nationally recognized for its success in litigation involving insurance coverage disputes and other matters.

Contact:

Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley
2139 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd.
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
https://www.searcylaw.com/
561-686-6300

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