You have an established reputation in the construction industry, and your priority is keeping this. Generally, projects run smoothly and customers leave satisfied and often even return. Nonetheless, no business experiences smooth sailing 100% of the time, and...
Business Litigation & Disputes
I’ve been accused of breaching a fiduciary duty. What now?
In business, the stakes are sometimes very high. An individual may have invested their life savings into a project, and placed their trust in numerous business partners. If you are placed in such a position of trust, then you owe a fiduciary duty to your clients or...
What do I need to do to contest a will in Florida?
A dispute over a loved one’s estate needs sensitive handling and experienced representation. There can be a lot of personal feelings involved as well as large sums of money. The important thing is to uphold the deceased’s wishes fairly and transparently to allow...
What is a breach of fiduciary duty?
For a business to take off and maintain momentum, presidents, investors, managers, CEOs, employers and employees are trusted to do their jobs right and to act in the best interest of the company and its stakeholders, not themselves. They have what is called fiduciary...
What happens to your commercial lease when ownership changes?
It can be jarring to find out that the owner of the commercial building where you lease space is selling the property. You likely have questions about what this means for your lease agreement and your business. Property owners should notify their tenants of a sale so...
Can my business partner force me to sell?
When you started your business with a partner, you hoped that you would build the company for decades until it was incredibly valuable. But now it’s only been a few years and your business partner wants to sell the company. They think the value has gone up enough to...
Simplicity is key to positive business relationships, not tricks
When you find a supplier who can reliably import a material that is hard to come by, you may want to solidify a verbal agreement in writing. Contracts help businesses make their expenses and schedules predictable. A well-written contract protects your company and...
Is your business partnership breaking down?
You formed your business on your own and as it grew you recruited a team. Your business partner has been fundamental to your success over the years, but the relationship seems to have changed. You’re starting to question whether they still have the drive and...
Overview of the business litigation process in Florida
Florida’s entrepreneurs are some of the most resourceful business people in the country. Navigating ever-changing government and state regulations while keeping a leg up on the competition requires dedication, passion and credibility. These attributes are particularly...
What is business defamation, and what can you do about it?
Words are more powerful than ever in the 21st century. They can take businesses straight to the top or knock them down to the bottom. Word of mouth (and pen or keyboard) spreads like a virus. Negative and defamatory statements can take over social media platforms...