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Business Litigation in Florida
Business disputes can disrupt operations and negatively impact your bottom line. Our business litigation team at Joshua Smith, P.A. handles a wide range of commercial disputes, providing strategic advice and legal representation to safeguard your business interests. If your business experiences a contract dispute, partnership problems, or other commercial issues, contacting an attorney early can prevent further complications. We will evaluate your case, offer legal guidance, and work toward a resolution that protects your business.
Complex business litigation may involve multiple parties and intricate legal principles. Fortunately, our legal team has the expertise to navigate these complexities through negotiation, mediation, or litigation to achieve the best possible outcome for your business.
If you are entering into any kind of business contract it is important that you have legal representation to protect you. Not only can our firm suggest revisions and point out provisions that could lead to negative impacts, but we can also represent you in court if those possibilities become reality. If your business faces any legal dispute in Florida, prioritizing its financial well-being is crucial. At Joshua Smith, P.A., our knowledgeable business litigation attorneys provide legal representation for businesses and corporate clients throughout Florida. We understand the complexities of business litigation and navigate disputes in a manner that serves your best interests.
Florida Business Litigation Practice Areas
Our firm specializes in providing strategic and effective legal representation in all areas of business litigation. We understand the challenges businesses face and are committed to protecting your interests, whether through negotiation, arbitration, or aggressive courtroom advocacy. Below are the key areas of our business litigation practice:
Breach of Contract
Disputes over contracts are among the most common issues businesses face. Our attorneys handle cases involving breaches of commercial agreements, including sales contracts, service agreements, partnership agreements, selling a business, buying a business, and more. We work diligently to enforce your rights and secure favorable outcomes.
Commercial Lease Disputes
Leasing disputes can be disruptive and costly for businesses. We handle litigation involving commercial lease agreements, including disputes over rent, lease terms, property maintenance, and eviction proceedings. Our goal is to resolve these matters efficiently and effectively.
Shareholder and Partnership Disputes
Conflicts among business partners or shareholders can threaten the stability and success of your business. We represent clients in disputes over fiduciary duties, minority shareholder rights, partnership dissolutions, and other related issues, seeking resolutions that protect your business interests.
Business Torts
We handle a wide range of business tort claims, including fraud, misrepresentation, tortious interference with contracts or business relationships, unfair competition, and defamation. Our team is skilled at identifying and pursuing the appropriate legal remedies to address these complex issues.
Intellectual Property Litigation
Protecting your intellectual property is crucial to maintaining your competitive edge. We represent clients in disputes involving trademark infringement, copyright infringement, trade secret misappropriation, and other intellectual property issues. Our attorneys work to safeguard your valuable assets and enforce your rights.
Insurance Coverage Disputes
We represent businesses in disputes with insurance companies over coverage, policy interpretation, and bad faith claims. Our attorneys work to secure the coverage and benefits you are entitled to under your insurance policies.
Employment Litigation
Our firm defends businesses against claims of wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage and hour disputes, and other employment-related issues. We also represent employers in cases involving non-compete agreements, employee theft, and other breaches of employment contracts.
Buying or Selling a Business
Have you recently sold a business and been sued? Do not worry; you aren’t alone. Recently, the state of Florida has been plagued by an epidemic of businesses being sold and then the seller being sued for failure to deliver on terms drafted by a non-lawyer “business broker.” These suits can potentially allege millions in damages depending on the value of the business sold and the nature of the dispute.
Buying or Selling a Business Cont...
Business brokers are fine. Drafting a document is not the same as being able to provide legal analysis and opinions about the impact of each section of an agreement on your organization’s planned operations and goals. If you want to sell your business, call Joshua Smith, P.A. If you want to buy or sell a business, call Joshua Smith, P.A. We can guide you through this process to make sure you keep what you earned, or get what you pay for. Even small family businesses in Florida face these legal challenges.
Why Choose Joshua Smith, P.A.?
Our experienced litigation team is dedicated to delivering results-driven legal representation, tailored to the unique needs of your business. Whether you are facing a complex dispute or seeking to prevent potential litigation, our firm is here to provide the strategic guidance and advocacy you need to achieve your business objectives.
