In the same fashion
that no two clients are alike, no two litigation scenarios are ever
quite the same. There are nuances that must be seriously addressed;
experienced litigation attorneys know that "The devil is in the
details." Consequently, successful litigation requires the concentrated
efforts of business-minded attorneys who understand the practical, daily
rigors of transacting commerce, regardless of the specific industry.
At Legal &
Compliance, LLC our trial lawyers are well-versed in virtually all areas
of litigation, including antitrust, securities, construction, business
torts, contracts, labor and employment, government contracts, bankruptcy
and creditors' rights, appellate, eminent domain, probate and trust,
environmental, product liability, and intellectual property law matters.
Business Experience
is Vital to Successful Litigation
A theoretical knowledge
of business is insufficient. In order to persevere, savvy plaintiffs
and/or defendants require the counsel of a litigation attorney well-versed
in business application. When viewed from an economic perspective, commercial
and civil litigation is nothing more than a damage-control function.
It is not a vengeful or negative practice. Moreso, it is the procedure
by which business and financial disputes are resolved and the rights
of business entities and the individuals who participate in them are
protected and enforced.
Today's legal landscape
includes not only the federal and state antitrust, securities, and trade
laws, but also an increasing variety of other state and federal laws
dealing with unfair competition, trade secrets, interference with contract
or prospective economic advantage, trade libel, enforcement of intellectual
property rights, non-competition covenants, marketing practices, licensing,
franchising and distributorship agreements and many other subjects.
The attorneys of
Legal & Compliance understand the importance of staying abreast
of the ever-changing laws and regulations that can affect our clients
and their respective businesses. Companies and corporate offices that
anticipate such changes typically have an aggressive strategy in place
for addressing contingencies before they arise. In most cases, these
proactive entities such find themselves in a better position to defend
themselves or pursue litigation than those who simply react instead
of planning ahead.
The attorneys of Legal & Compliance understand that a losing litigation
scenario can severely impact our clients' ability to meet their bottom
line. There is nothing more disheartening than seeing a viable company
financially decimated or ultimately bankrupted due to the fact that
they either ignored or trivialized the importance of retaining competent
and aggressive legal counsel to defend an erroneous claim or pursue
damages when warranted.
Maintaining objectivity
during complex litigation can mean the difference between success and
failure; success being defined as prevailing from a financial perspective.
Due to the fact that Legal & Compliance is a comprehensive corporate
law firm, the clients we represent in litigation are invariably the
same clients we serviced during entity formation and a myriad of other
aspects of their businesses.
Consequently, we
possess an overall perspective and a vested long-term interest in the
financial success of our clients. In the event they prevail in recovering
damages from a vendor who fell short on an obligation or recoup financial
losses from an ex-employee who violated a non-compete contract, it means
that they will be with us for decades, calling upon us time and time
again to assist them as their business prospers and expands.
Business savvy
professionals realize that the time to retain counsel is before a problem
strikes, not during. Fortune 500 companies maintain a legal force at
all times. We understand that it is simply not financially practical
for most companies to support in-house counsel year-round, but it is
feasible for these same business entities to pay a nominal retainer
to have a law firm on "stand by." This retainer is then drawn
against should a situation present itself and the attorneys involved
are already versed in the dynamics of the client company and potential
liability scenarios to be contended with. The end result is a cost effective
and more thorough defense or a speedier attack to recoup financial losses.
The attorneys of
Legal & Compliance counsel and represent clients, both as plaintiffs
and defendants in connection with civil litigation, in state and federal
courts, as well as arbitrations and mediations. Our philosophy is to
resolve conflicts as quickly and cost effectively as possible so that
our valued clientele can get back to doing what they do best, transacting
commerce. Where appropriate, we will make recommendations if we believe
a dispute can be settled quickly, avoiding the undue expense and unnecessary
aggravation of a protracted legal battle.
When necessary,
we take cases to the highest courts, yet we also have a track record
of fending off claims, saving companies millions of dollars in pay-outs.
We try cases that should be tried, and aggressively seek alternative
solutions when they should not. We will settle when doing so is in our
client's best interest, or provide alternatives to costly litigation
altogether through arbitration and mediation.
However, in the
event that it becomes necessary to launch a strong legal defense or
initiate an aggressive effort to recover damages from the opposition,
our litigation attorneys are more than prepared to go the distance to
achieve the desired outcome for our clientele. In the process we will
make every effort to insulate our clients from the inherent difficulties
and aggravation that litigation can present so that they may continue
to focus their efforts on their businesses or chosen professions.
Areas of Expertise
Include:
Arbitration & Mediation
Breach of Contract
Breach of Fiduciary Duty
Buy Sell Agreements
Dissolution of Business
Employment Disputes
Fraud
L.L.C. (Limited Liability Company) Member Disputes
Legal & Compliance
has successfully represented both shareholders and corporate entities
in disputes involving small, family owned corporations, large privately
held corporations and public entities. There are many issues that may
arise between shareholders and the company's in which they own an interest
in, including freeze-outs, option disputes, breach of shareholder agreement
issues and many other matters.
Legal & Compliance
represents shareholders and shareholder groups in dissenters rights
issues, including both enforcement and valuation disputes. In addition,
Legal & Compliance has an expertise in the enforcement of shareholders
rights to information, receive reports, and attend annual shareholder
meetings for the purpose of electing the directors which control the
corporate operations. Inversely, we defend corporations against vindictive
insider shareholders intent on harming a company from which they have
become estranged.
Legal & Compliance
defends as well as prosecutes actions for violations of the SEC reporting
requirements for small public companies. Our litigation attorneys have
the experience and the resources necessary to fully analyze the complex
issues that may exist within your shareholder dispute and determine
what the most advisable course of action should be for your situation.
Legal & Compliance
represents clients throughout the state of Florida foreclosing mortgages,
judgment liens, construction liens or other security interests against
both real and personal property. Our representation ranges from simple
residential mortgage foreclosures to complex commercial foreclosures.
Our attorneys and staff are well versed in the applicable laws affecting
priorities and perfection of security interests.
Legal & Compliance
represents clients in residential and commercial foreclosures, commercial
and residential landlord-tenant litigation, homeowners associations
and condominium law, title insurance litigation, eminent domain, inverse
condemnation litigation, and quiet title litigation. In addition, Legal
& Compliance represents both buyers and sellers in breach of sales
contracts for the purchase and sale of residential and commercial properties.
Legal & Compliance
offers a full range of construction litigation services to developers,
owners, general contractors, subcontractors, sureties, construction
managers, engineers, architects and material suppliers.
Legal & Compliance
construction litigation matters include:
Claims for Extras, Delay, Acceleration, Loss of Productivity, Disruption
and Out of Sequence Work, Construction Lien and Bond Disputes, Claims
alleging Design and Construction Errors and Omissions
Select cases involving
complex commercial litigation may be handled on a contingency fee basis,
which means our firm will receive a percentage of the amount actually
recovered. The percentage will vary depending upon the facts of a particular
case. Out of pocket expenses such as filing fees, deposition costs,
expert fees, exhibit preparation costs, etc. may be advanced by the
attorney when appropriate, but all expenses are the ultimate responsibility
of the client. The terms are detailed in the attorney-client contract
that both the firm and the client will be required to execute.
Our goal is to
achieve fast, equitable resolutions to all litigation matters. In many
instances Alternative Dispute Resolution can achieve an equitable outcome
faster, more cost-effectively, and with greater confidentiality and
control than traditional litigation. Alternative Dispute Resolution
is especially appropriate for resolving disputes between parties who
wish to continue their business relationship, such as suppliers, joint-venture
and merger partners, subcontractors, and franchisees.
