Miami, FL 
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Florida Business Law & Commercial Litigation Attorneys
Strategic Counsel. Relentless Advocacy.
At Perez Mayoral, P.A., we represent business owners, investors, and partners in high-stakes commercial disputes. When problems arise, whether it’s a breach of contract, partnership conflict, or corporate misconduct, we act quickly and strategically to safeguard your interests and pursue lasting, business-minded solutions.
Commercial Dispute Resolution
Business Litigation Services
Millions Won for Florida Businesses
Contract Disputes
Handling breaches, interpretation issues, and enforcement of contract clauses to protect clients’ rights and obligations.
Shareholder and Partnership Disputes
Representing stakeholders in disputes over management, profit distribution, and breaches of fiduciary duties.
Business Torts
Addressing issues like tortious interference, unfair competition, defamation, fraud, and more to protect clients and recover damages.
Commercial Real Estate Litigation
Managing disputes involving lease issues, zoning, property rights, and eminent domain.
Employment Disputes
Representing businesses in cases of wrongful termination, discrimination, wage disputes, and breaches of noncompete or confidentiality agreements.
Corporate Governance and Fiduciary Duty Litigation
Focusing on disputes related to governance, breaches of fiduciary duties, mismanagement, and corporate integrity.
Construction Litigation
Dealing with breaches, construction defects, mechanic’s liens, and payment or performance disputes.
Intellectual Property Litigation
Assisting in the defense and enforcement of trademarks, copyrights, patents, and trade secrets.
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FOR FLORIDA BUSINESSES
Strategic Counsel. Relentless Advocacy.
Protecting the interests of Florida businesses, investors, and shareholders through sophisticated representation in state and federal courts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Your Questions Answered
How do I know if my business has grounds for a lawsuit?
Your business may have grounds for a lawsuit if you’ve experienced financial harm due to another party’s actions or failure to meet their obligations. Common indicators include breach of contract where the other party failed to deliver goods, services, or payments as agreed, fraudulent business practices that caused monetary losses, interference with your business relationships or existing contracts, trademark or copyright infringement affecting your brand, partnership disputes involving mismanagement of funds or breach of fiduciary duties, or employment issues such as trade secret theft by former employees. Additionally, if you’ve suffered damages from construction defects, real estate disputes, or unfair competition practices, you likely have viable legal claims.
The key factors Florida courts consider are whether you can demonstrate actual damages, establish the other party’s legal responsibility, and show a clear connection between their actions and your losses. To determine if your specific situation warrants legal action, gather all relevant documentation including contracts, correspondence, financial records, and evidence of damages. Contact our experienced business litigation attorneys for a consultation where we can evaluate the strength of your potential claims and discuss the most effective legal strategy for your case.
How long does litigation typically take?
Business litigation timelines in Florida vary widely based on the case’s complexity, court schedules, and whether parties reach settlement agreements. Simple contract disputes or straightforward business matters may resolve within 6-12 months, while complex commercial litigation involving multiple parties, extensive discovery, or involved legal issues can take 2-3 years or longer to reach trial. The discovery phase, where parties exchange documents and take depositions, typically accounts for the majority of litigation time and can last 6-18 months depending on the volume of information involved.
Factors that can extend timelines include crowded court dockets, motions practice, appeals, and the opposing party’s cooperation level. Many cases settle during mediation or negotiations before reaching trial, which can significantly shorten the overall process. Federal court cases often move faster than state court matters due to different scheduling practices and case management approaches. Emergency situations may qualify for expedited hearings or temporary injunctions that can provide quicker relief while the main case proceeds. For a realistic timeline estimate based on your specific business dispute, contact our office for a consultation where we can evaluate your case’s unique circumstances and provide a more precise timeframe for resolution.
Can my business recover attorney fees in litigation?
Whether your business can recover attorney fees in litigation depends on the specific circumstances of your case and applicable Florida law. Florida generally follows the “American Rule,” meaning each party pays their own attorney fees unless there’s a specific statute, contract provision, or legal principle that allows fee recovery. Common situations where businesses can recover attorney fees include contracts with prevailing party clauses, cases involving statutory violations like unfair trade practices or certain employment disputes, trademark and copyright infringement claims, and situations where the opposing party acted in bad faith or filed frivolous claims.
Additionally, Florida’s offer of judgment statute allows fee recovery in some cases where a party rejects a reasonable settlement offer and then receives a less favorable judgment at trial. The amount recoverable must be reasonable and necessary, and courts will review fee requests to ensure they’re appropriate for the work performed. To understand your potential for fee recovery in your specific case, contact our team for a consultation where we can review your contracts, assess applicable statutes, and develop a strategy that maximizes your chances of recovering attorney fees along with other damages.
What are the costs associated with business litigation?
Business litigation costs in Florida include several components beyond attorney fees, such as court filing fees ranging from $400-$500 to initiate a lawsuit, deposition costs of $500-$1,500 per witness, expert witness fees that can reach $200-$500 per hour, and expenses for document production, investigations, or forensic analysis when needed. Additional costs may include mediation fees, court reporter charges, and potential bond requirements for certain types of relief. The total expense depends heavily on factors like case duration, the amount of discovery required, number of parties involved, and whether the matter settles early or proceeds to trial.
Simple contract disputes might resolve for under $30,000, while complex commercial matters can cost significantly more depending on their scope and duration. Many cases settle during negotiations or mediation, which typically reduces overall expenses compared to full trial proceedings. To understand the potential costs for your specific situation and discuss our fee structure, schedule a consultation where we can evaluate your case and provide a detailed breakdown of expected expenses and available payment options.
What are my options if the other party isn’t upholding their end of a contract?
When another party breaches a contract, you have several legal remedies available under Florida law depending on the severity of the breach and your specific damages. Your options include seeking monetary damages to compensate for financial losses caused by the breach, requesting specific performance to force the other party to fulfill their contractual obligations, or pursuing contract rescission to cancel the agreement and restore both parties to their pre-contract position. You may also be entitled to consequential damages for additional losses that resulted from the breach, such as lost profits or costs incurred due to their failure to perform.
Before pursuing litigation, consider sending a formal demand letter outlining the breach and requesting compliance, as this can sometimes resolve the matter without court involvement and may be required under your contract terms. If the breach is ongoing, you might seek a temporary restraining order or injunction to prevent further harm to your business. In cases where the other party’s breach is substantial, you may have grounds to terminate the contract and seek damages for any losses incurred. The statute of limitations for contract disputes in Florida is typically five years for written contracts and four years for oral agreements, so timely action is important. Contact our attorneys for a consultation to review your contract terms, assess your damages, and determine the most effective strategy for enforcing your rights and recovering compensation.
Business Disputes
Miami Business Disputes Lawyer
As any business owner can tell you, there are many complexities involved in managing a business and keeping it thriving. One thing that can interfere with smooth sailing is a business dispute. While some disputes are easily resolved, many worsen and require the help of an experienced business disputes attorney. At Perez Mayoral, P.A., our skilled business litigation attorneys successfully handle business disputes for clients throughout South Florida. Our trial lawyers have a proven record of successful outcomes not only at trial but also through sharp out-of-court negotiations.
Contact us and you will find that we provide strong legal representation through arbitration and mediation as well as at trial. While it is preferable to reach a negotiated settlement that avoids the costs and delays of litigation, the fact that we are always well-prepared for trial gives us an edge at the bargaining table.
Superior Legal Representation Gives You the Upper Hand in Miami Business Disputes
Beyond being time-consuming and unpleasant, business disputes interrupt the efficient operation of your company and may endanger not only your profit margin but the very existence of your enterprise. This is why it is critical to have an excellent business dispute lawyer at your side to meet the challenges presented by:
Customer disputes
If your company provides goods and services to customers, you are always at risk of being confronted by claims of personal injury resulting from defective or dangerous products. Some of these may lead to class-action lawsuits. Also, if your business is visited by customers, clients, delivery people, vendors, or others, it is vulnerable to claims of premises liability involving slip and falls or other types of personal injuries. In either case, our business dispute attorneys will fight aggressively to protect your interests.
Employment disputes
All Florida workplaces must adhere to federal and state laws designed to protect employees from unfair treatment. Business disputes that arise among your staff may include claims of discrimination or harassment, wage and hour violations, retaliation, and wrongful termination. Our Coral Gables, Miami-Dade County, Miami Beach, and Miami business dispute lawyers are well-versed in federal and Florida laws concerning these matters and are ready to prosecute or defend employment disputes of all kinds.
Breach of contract
Breach of contract claims arise when one party fails to meet its contractual obligations. Such disputes can be complicated, often depending on an interpretation of legal language or an analysis of legal intent. This makes it essential to have a clear-headed business dispute attorney fighting for you. Our South Florida and Miami business dispute lawyers have an exceptional eye for detail and a talent for clarifying contracts and resolving business disputes.
Business fraud
Fraud occurs when one party intentionally deceives the other with false statements or through the omission of salient information during a business transaction. Whether you are the victim of fraudulent misconduct or accused of being its perpetrator, Perez Mayoral has the experience and forceful strategies to prosecute the offending party or defend you from allegations of fraud in state or federal court.
Partnership business disputes
Very few partnerships escape all disputes. Most disputes involve [1] which partner has more control [2] the goal or direction of the business moving forward or [3] financial or cash flow issues or matters of ownership. Our business dispute attorneys have the legal tactics and diplomatic skills to resolve partnership disputes through negotiation, or if need be, through litigation.
Shareholder business disputes
Shareholder disputes can be intrusive and difficult to resolve, especially because of the number of individuals involved. These disputes may involve accusations of misappropriation of company funds, fiduciary breaches, or other misconduct. On the other hand, they may concern differing business strategies and varying opinions about what is best for the company. In any case, you require the services of a capable business dispute attorney to straighten things out.
Director and officer liability
Our business dispute attorneys regularly provide a defense to directors and officers who are facing charges of corporate misconduct. If you have been accused of breach of fiduciary duty, waste of corporate assets, or usurpation of corporate opportunities, we will advise you concerning your rights and work hard to protect your interests.
Tortious interference
When one person intentionally causes economic harm to another by damaging the latter’s business relationships with a third party, the offense is known as tortious interference. Though tortious interference usually occurs in multi-party contracts, it can arise in other contests. Whenever it does, you will need one of our well-informed business dispute attorneys to resolve the situation in a way favorable to your company.
An Ounce of Prevention
At Perez Mayoral, knowing that business disputes can drain your energy and your profits, we are positioned to resolve them as quickly and easily as possible, preferably without litigation. Nonetheless, we are always prepared to litigate if necessary. We will also share with you our accumulated wisdom concerning the best ways to lessen the risk of business disputes by:
- Establishing well-crafted company policies and protocols
- Negotiating and preparing operating agreements, partnership agreements, shareholder agreements, and employment agreements that are clear and unambiguous
- Crafting employee handbooks clarifying the rights and obligations of employees and employers and establishing remedies if regulations are violated
- Obtaining releases and waivers of liability from clients, customers, and vendors to protect your company from unnecessary claims.
These steps will be helpful in protecting your company from business disputes, but no system is infallible. If you become entangled in a business dispute in spite of precautions, our business dispute attorneys are always ready to help.
Contact Our Accomplished Miami Business Dispute Attorneys Today!
The sooner you contact the business dispute lawyers at Perez Mayoral, the sooner we can begin extricating you from a business dispute, saving you time, money, and aggravation. You can depend on us for efficient, personalized service. Contact us by phone or through our website so we can begin working on your case.