In all of our cases our focus is on achieving the client’s objective in the shortest period of time and with the highest level of cost effectiveness. We approach all our client representations from such a valued added perspective. We aggressively represent our clients through verdict or settlement and will recommend alternative dispute resolution procedures when in the client's best interest. We utilize various fee models depending upon the circumstances of the case, taking into consideration the objectives of the litigation and the client's particular circumstances.

The firm represents corporations and individuals in a wide variety of matters within the following areas:

Business Dispute Litigation

We have successfully litigated diverse types of complex business cases, from commercial landlord/tenant disputes, to mortgage loan frauds and guarantee defaults and bankruptcy. These types of cases require a high degree of analytical skills, an attention to detail, sound judgment and a commitment to excellence. We have substantial experience in litigating multi-party lawsuits in Florida and other jurisdictions. We are well qualified to handle complex investigations and cases through discovery and trial. We can assist you in the following areas:

Insurance Litigation

The firm represents insureds and self-insureds in a wide variety of insurance related matters. We have litigated cases arising out of commercial and personal lines policies including property and liability policies, workers compensation, title insurance and group and individual life and disability income insurance policies, in various federal and state courts through appeal.

We have represented clients in a broad array of matters including coverage disputes; retrospective premium disputes; premium finance frauds; title agent fraud and first party matters.We are available to assist you in the following areas:

Construction Litigation

We assist developers, general contractors, subcontractors and suppliers with construction matters. The firm also assists these clients with coverage issues related to construction activities and litigate those issues when necessary. We have significant experience in construction defect litigation and we focus on developing creative approaches to resolving these cases. We can assist clients with the following construction matters:

NonCompete/Trade Secrets

We also aggressively represent companies and individuals in restrictive covenants and trade secrets disputes. We recognize the harm which can flow from misuse or theft of trade secrets and violations of noncompete agreements and when individuals are wrongly prevented from obtaining new employment or pursuing new opportunities. We work quickly when necessary to obtain injunctions in state and federal courts or in alternative dispute resolution forums.

Franchise Litigation

The firm has handled complex business litigation on behalf of franchisees involving issues such as franchisee termination, enforcement of post-termination covenants, intellectual property, trade secret, unfair competition, and trademark infringement and dilution. We are sensitive to the many nuances of the franchise relationship that affect the dispute resolution process and, where appropriate, actively explore opportunities to resolve disputes through mediation or arbitration.

We are able to help you in a wide range of franchise and distribution disputes, including claims for wrongful termination, breach of contract, tortious interference, fraud and misrepresentation, fraudulent earnings claims, unfair competition, trademark infringement, breach of confidentiality covenant, and breach of non-compete covenants.

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