Civil and Business Litigation

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Business disputes demand the attention of an attorney with experience and expertise in the complex laws and procedures that are necessary to a favorable outcome, and in protecting the reputation of their clients.

Co-founding attorney Jesse Butler is one of less than the appx. 0.2% of Florida attorneys Board Certified in Business Litigation by The Florida Bar, representing specialized knowledge, experience, proficiency, and ethics in the area of business litigation. In addition, he is one of the only attorneys to be board certified in both Business Litigation and Appellate Practice by The Florida Bar, which provides him with a complete top-down approach to his cases. He has represented a broad-range of clients, from Fortune 500 Companies, local businesses, to individual consumers, in the resolution of complex legal challenges that often end in arbitration, litigation, or trial.

We strive to bring disputes to a quick and cost-effective conclusion, exploring all possible avenues of early resolution. However, when parties are unable to reach agreement, we provide strategic, aggressive, and experienced legal guidance through all phases of the case.

Our areas of civil and business litigation include cases involving:

  • Contract disputes

  • Breach of non-compete/non-solicitation agreements

  • Insurance coverage disputes/wrongful coverage denial

  • Third-party interference with business relationships

  • Theft of trade secrets

  • Seller’s failure to disclose defects in real estate transactions

  • Breach of fiduciary duties

  • Defamation

  • Fraud & fraudulent inducement to contract

  • Negligent misrepresentations and omissions

  • Sales or service contract disputes

  • Breach of warranty

  • Partnership and operating agreement disputes