I believe it does. I settled one a few years back with Joe Lichtenstein–who advertises himself as THE expert in this area–and we settled it under the MIF.
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Does it qualify under the MIF?
Thanks!
Robin B. Phelan, Esq.
Phelan, Phelan & Danek, LLP.
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