Partnership Disputes

Disputes among business partners strike at the heart of an organization’s stability. Whether allegations of fiduciary breach or disagreements over profit allocations and capital calls, we combine financial forensic analysis with targeted negotiation to restore operational continuity. In one sports agency dispute, our representation of a minority partner culminated in a majority shift in control to our client, leaving the adverse partner ousted from the company.

Breach of Contract & Commercial Torts

We understand that breach of contract and business–tort disputes can bring even the strongest enterprises to a standstill. From complex supply-chain agreements and licensing deals to joint-venture operating contracts and real-estate leases, our first step is a strategic attack on ambiguous provisions, quantifying exposure, and defining clear objectives before a single document is filed. By pinpointing your opponent’s leverage points, we craft a roadmap that emphasizes swift relief and maximum bargaining power.

Our team has had great success pursuing business-tort remedies for tor­tious interference, negligent misrepresentation, fraud, conversion, unfair competition, and unjust enrichment.

We also handle disputes under long-term frameworks such as Master Services Agreements and Statements of Work, but our primary emphasis remains on core contract enforcement. Whether litigating complex indemnity provisions in a private M&A closing or enforcing contract provisions in a commercial-real-estate lease, our approach blends precise motion practice with effective depositions and discovery. This method ensures early liability determinations, emergency relief when needed, and a strong posture at the negotiating table.

Intellectual Property & Trade-Secret Litigation

Our trade-secret practice is built on a dual strategy: when representing plaintiffs, we meticulously develop every element of a misappropriation claim; when defending, we dismantle each element to defeat liability. To prove misappropriation, we begin by cataloguing the purported trade secret—demonstrating it derives independent economic value from not being generally known, and that your organization implemented reasonable measures to maintain its secrecy (from NDAs to restricted-access protocols). We pair that foundation with clear evidence of unauthorized acquisition or use—whether through former employees’ testimony, digital-forensic analysis of network logs, or expert demonstrations of improper reverse-engineering—to secure ex parte injunctive relief and preserve critical documents before they can be destroyed.

Conversely, in defense of trade-secret claims, we challenge plaintiffs to meet their burden on each element. We conduct in-depth investigations to show the “secret” was publicly disclosed in industry publications or that no meaningful confidentiality measures were in place. We demonstrate independent development through time-stamped designs, source-code repositories, and expert affidavits, and we expose gaps in duty by highlighting lapsed or unenforceable agreements. In one recent engagement for a software developer, our factual record and targeted motion for summary judgment persuaded the court that the contested algorithms were neither novel nor subject to a protectable duty, leading to a complete dismissal of a $2.8 million damages claim. By tailoring our approach—either building an unassailable paper trail for plaintiffs or systematically eroding each element for defendants—we ensure that our clients’ innovations and competitive positions are defended with equal vigor.

Labor & Employment Disputes

We represent employers and employees against wage-and-hour claims under the Fair Labor Standards Act and Florida law, with a particular focus on uncompensated work and commission structures. Whether contesting unpaid overtime, minimum-wage violations, or complex sales‐commission disputes, we dissect pay practices and compensation agreements to identify exposure points and leverage rapid pre-suit resolutions.

Wrongful termination suits demand strategic responses that underscore legitimate business justifications and procedural fairness. Our team constructs fact-driven narratives supported by contemporaneous documentation and witness testimony. In a recent case for a manufacturing client, our motion practice led to dismissal of a $200,000 wrongful termination demand—saving the company both time and legal expense.

Across every wage dispute, unpaid commission claim, retaliation action, and wrongful termination allegation, we keep the clients goals front of mind.

personal injury claims

We prioritize strategic pre-suit negotiations designed to secure favorable outcomes without the delays and costs of litigation. Our team engages directly with insurance carriers and adjusters, presenting clear, evidence-backed claims that highlight liability, damages, and the full impact of our clients’ injuries. By leveraging medical records, expert evaluations, and a deep understanding of Florida’s personal injury laws, we position each case for maximum recovery—often achieving strong settlements before a lawsuit is ever filed.

Our approach is aggressive, proactive, and client-focused, ensuring that insurance adjusters understand the strength of our case from the outset. Whether it’s a car accident, premises liability, or another injury claim, we will get it done. If the case does not settle pre-suit, we are more than happy to litigate the case.