Disputes and even litigation are oftentimes part of doing business. It is vital for businesses in South Florida to have experienced legal counsel in their corner.
At Gonzalez Law, we help clients navigate disputes with competitors, business partners, employees, vendors, and others. We take a calculated approach, tailoring our legal strategy to each individual client’s business needs and objectives.
Our Miami commercial litigation attorneys often work as long-term advisors to business executives, helping them comply with legal obligations, spot potential issues early on, and resolve disputes effectively. We work diligently so that clients can focus on doing what they do best: running their businesses.
Contract Disputes
Contracts are a key tool for business operations for companies large and small across industries. They are so routinely used in business that the specifics can sometimes be overlooked, leading to disputes down the road. Disputes over contracts can threaten to derail a company’s operations.
The Miami commercial litigation attorneys at Gonzalez Law commonly see disputes over:
- Shareholder Agreements
- Partnership Agreements
- Distribution Agreements
- Vendor Agreements
- Non-Compete Agreements
- Employment Agreements
A seasoned lawyer at our firm will help you review these and other contracts to ensure that everyone involved understands their rights and responsibilities. Our attorneys can also help you prevent possible disputes and other complications by proactively addressing potential issues during the negotiation and drafting of the contract. However, some contract disputes are not resolved without litigation.
Breach of contract is a common legal claim in which an individual or business sues another party, alleging that the defendant failed to honor its obligations under a contract and caused financial injury as a result. A person or entity suing for breach of contract can ask a court to order the defendant to pay monetary damages related to the harm caused or to order the defendant to carry out its responsibilities under the agreement.
Partnership Disputes
Even business partners that have successfully worked together for decades do not always see eye to eye. Disputes can and do arise. They most commonly involve disagreements about:
- Capital contributions
- Profit distributions
- Partnership agreements
- Strategic decisions
- Conflicts of interest
- Financial reporting
- Buyouts
Our lawyers help business leaders address these disagreements and explore the full range of options for getting them resolved with minimal interruption to business operations.
Fortunately, there are a number of legal tools available for resolving these disputes. Our Miami commercial litigation attorneys can help you resolve these disputes effectively and on favorable terms.
Common Commercial Disputes
Our firm handles a full range of commercial disputes. Some of the most common include claims related to:
- Unfair trade practices: Unfair business practices harm consumers and other businesses alike by stifling competition.
- Business torts: These claims involve legal duties other than those set out in a contract. They can include interference with contracts, fraud, embezzlement, and misappropriation of trade secrets.
- Collections: These cases can quickly become complex, especially when they involve numerous business transactions over long periods of time.
- Construction disputes: Building and construction disputes routinely turn on breach of contract claims, whether they stem from liens, defects, delays, or zoning and land use.
- Employment: Claims of discrimination, harassment, or wrongful termination and disputes over non-compete agreements and unpaid wages or overtime are among the most common.
- Insurance: Businesses have the right to fight back against insurers who try to avoid paying benefits or offer pennies on the dollar for valid business interruption and other claims.
- Breach of fiduciary duty: Corporate officers and directors owe a general duty of care and specific fiduciary duties to the company and its shareholders. Self-dealing and conflicts of interest and widely considered breaches.
- Trade secrets violations: Florida’s trade secrets law allows companies to seek compensation and other remedies for the misappropriation of certain sensitive information deemed a trade secret. This is a valuable tool to protect businesses from unfair or illegal competition.
Our lawyers have dedicated their careers to helping clients resolve these and other disputes. We work closely with individuals and businesses that we represent, keeping them apprised of their rights and options throughout the process and ensuring that we are aligned with their objectives.
Working with Miami Businesses
Gonzalez Law regularly provides business advice and consultation services. We help clients set long-term legal strategies that are specific to their goals.
Our commercial litigation attorneys work in concert with our clients’ in-house counsel and senior management. We also provide fractional general counsel services to companies.
There is no reason to go it alone. Having a seasoned attorney by your side will help you protect your company’s interests.
Speak With a Miami Commercial Litigation Attorney
If you are looking to resolve an active or potential business dispute in Florida, Gonzalez Law can help.
Our office is conveniently located in Miami, and we are proud to serve clients across Florida. Call us at 305-676-6677 or contact us online to speak with a Miami commercial litigation attorney.