{"id":142,"date":"2026-10-20T02:40:33","date_gmt":"2026-10-20T02:40:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/34-24-254-23.nip.io\/?page_id=142"},"modified":"2026-10-27T14:47:22","modified_gmt":"2026-10-27T14:47:22","slug":"business-contract-and-vendor-dispute-lawyers-miami","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/business-contract-and-vendor-dispute-lawyers-miami\/","title":{"rendered":"Business Contract and Vendor Dispute Attorney Miami"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-dark chg-hero\" style=\"min-height:460px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-60 has-background-dim wp-block-cover__gradient-background has-background-gradient\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(32,36,46,1) 0%,rgba(32,36,46,1) 55%,rgba(32,36,46,0.7) 100%)\"><\/span><img class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-139\" alt=\"A small business owner&amp;#x27;s desk covered with vendor invoices, breach of contract notices, and an open legal dispute folder.\" src=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-small-business-owner-s-desk-covered-with-vendor-invoices-b-photo.jpg\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-small-business-owner-s-desk-covered-with-vendor-invoices-b-photo-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-small-business-owner-s-desk-covered-with-vendor-invoices-b-photo-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-small-business-owner-s-desk-covered-with-vendor-invoices-b-photo-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-small-business-owner-s-desk-covered-with-vendor-invoices-b-photo-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-small-business-owner-s-desk-covered-with-vendor-invoices-b-photo.jpg 1376w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 825px) 825px, 100vw\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\"\/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"chg-eyebrow has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Business Contract &amp; Vendor Disputes | Coral Gables and Miami-Dade<\/p><h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Stuck in a Vendor Dispute? Get Clear Answers About Your Business Contract<\/h1><p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.625), 1.25rem);text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">KEW Legal, a Florida business law firm in Coral Gables, helps business owners and investors across Miami-Dade and South Florida address breached contracts, unpaid invoices and vendor disagreements. Start with a free first consultation that is confidential and comes with no obligation to continue.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13059902300\">Schedule a Free Consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">Schedule a Free Consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#6b7280;margin-bottom:1.5rem\">By Kristina E. Wilson \u00b7 Published October 19, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n<h2>Business Contract and Vendor Dispute Attorney in Miami<\/h2>\n<p>A vendor dispute is a disagreement over what a business contract requires, such as late delivery, defective goods, or an unpaid invoice. KEW Legal helps business owners and investors in Miami-Dade and Broward County understand their rights and choices, and it acts as outside general counsel for these matters. Kristina E. Wilson is the attorney responsible for this page.<\/p>\n<p>KEW Legal has offices in Coral Gables and Sunny Isles Beach. The firm serves businesses across Miami-Dade and South Florida.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-contrast-color has-surface-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--surface,#f2f3f5);color:var(--wp--preset--color--contrast,#22252b);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If a vendor stopped delivering or owes you money you are not getting back, you may have a claim worth reviewing soon. Our team can talk it through in a free first consultation. Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13059902300\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/businesswoman-reviewing-a-contract-at-a-desk-beside-legal-do-photo-1.jpg\" alt=\"Businesswoman reviewing a contract at a desk beside legal documents and a newspaper.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>What a Business Contract and Vendor Dispute Covers<\/h2>\n<p>A business contract and vendor dispute happens when a company and a supplier, contractor, or service provider disagree about their deal. Common examples include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A vendor delivers goods that do not match the order.<\/li>\n<li>A supplier stops performing before the contract ends.<\/li>\n<li>A customer refuses to pay an invoice for goods or services.<\/li>\n<li>A seller makes claims about a product that the contract does not support.<\/li>\n<li>Both sides disagree about what the written terms mean.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Some of these issues fall under Florida&#8217;s sales-of-goods rules in Chapter 672. Others fall under general contract law. The type of deal often decides which rules apply, so the facts matter early.<\/p>\n<h2>Know the Deadline Before You Sue a Vendor<\/h2>\n<p>Florida sets time limits for filing a lawsuit on a contract. For a contract founded on a written instrument, the statute of limitations is five years. For an oral or unwritten contract, including an action for the sale and delivery of goods, Florida law sets the limitations period at four years (s. 95.11(3)(j), Florida Statutes).<\/p>\n<p>Many business owners assume a contract can set its own deadline. Whether a particular step is permitted depends on the facts of each situation, so it is worth reviewing it with counsel before acting. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0095\/Sections\/0095.03.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 95.03<\/a>, a contract clause that sets a shorter time to sue than the statute allows is void.<\/p>\n<p>Waiting also has a cost. A claim that is not filed in time can be lost, even if the vendor clearly breached the deal.<\/p>\n<h2>Written Notice: The Step That Can Decide Your Claim<\/h2>\n<p>If you accepted goods that have a problem, notice matters. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0672\/Sections\/0672.607.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 672.607<\/a>, a buyer who accepted a delivery must notify the seller of the breach within a reasonable time after discovering it or should have discovered it, or the buyer is barred from any remedy.<\/p>\n<p>Accepting goods also limits your options. Acceptance of goods precludes rejecting the goods you accepted. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0672\/Sections\/0672.607.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 672.607<\/a>, acceptance of goods by the buyer precludes rejection of the goods accepted, but acceptance does not of itself impair any other remedy provided by this chapter for nonconformity. However, the buyer must notify the seller of the breach within a reasonable time after discovering it, or after the buyer should have discovered it, or be barred from any remedy. The buyer carries the burden to prove any breach in accepted goods.<\/p>\n<p>Common mistakes include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Paying the invoice and staying silent about defects.<\/li>\n<li>Waiting months to say something after a problem appears.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Orders of $500 or More Need a Written Record<\/h2>\n<p>Florida has a writing rule for larger sales of goods. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0672\/Sections\/0672.201.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 672.201<\/a>, a contract for goods priced at $500 or more is not enforceable unless there is a record that shows a contract was made. That record must be signed by the party against whom enforcement is sought, or by that party&#8217;s authorized agent or broker.<\/p>\n<p>This rule has a practical twist between merchants. Between merchants, if a written confirmation arrives within a reasonable time and the recipient has reason to know its contents, it can satisfy the rule against the recipient. The recipient must object in writing within 10 days after receiving it, or the confirmation can bind them. The statute also says a contract that lacks the required record can still be enforced for goods that were paid for and accepted, or received and accepted.<\/p>\n<p>Read every confirmation you receive. Respond quickly if the terms are wrong.<\/p>\n<h2>Additional Terms and &#8220;As Is&#8221; Language<\/h2>\n<p>Vendors often send acceptance forms with extra terms. Between merchants, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0672\/Sections\/0672.207.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 672.207<\/a> provides that additional terms become part of the contract unless the offer limits acceptance to its terms, the terms materially alter the deal, or objection was or is given within a reasonable time. Conduct by both sides that shows a deal exists can also create a contract, even when the paperwork does not match.<\/p>\n<p>Warranty language also matters. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0672\/Sections\/0672.316.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 672.316<\/a>, excluding the implied warranty of merchantability requires language that mentions merchantability, and the language must be conspicuous in a writing. Phrases such as &#8220;as is&#8221; or &#8220;with all faults&#8221; can exclude all implied warranties, unless the circumstances indicate otherwise. Read the fine print before you sign a purchase order.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-contrast-color has-surface-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--surface,#f2f3f5);color:var(--wp--preset--color--contrast,#22252b);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-contrast-color has-text-color\">Not sure what your next step is?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13059902300\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Arbitration Clauses and Court<\/h2>\n<p>Many vendor contracts send disputes to arbitration. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0682\/Sections\/0682.02.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 682.02<\/a>, a written agreement to arbitrate existing or future disputes is generally valid, enforceable, and irrevocable. The exception is a ground that exists in law or equity to revoke a contract.<\/p>\n<p>If the other side refuses to arbitrate, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0682\/Sections\/0682.03.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 682.03<\/a> lets the court order arbitration. The court cannot refuse to order arbitration only because the claim lacks merit. When a motion to compel arbitration is made, the court on just terms must stay the court case on the arbitrable claim.<\/p>\n<h2>Who Pays the Legal Bills<\/h2>\n<p>Fee clauses change the cost of a dispute. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0057\/Sections\/0057.105.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 57.105(7)<\/a>, if a contract lets one party recover attorney&#8217;s fees for enforcing it, the court may also award reasonable fees to the other party when that party prevails. This rule applies to contracts entered into on or after October 1, 1988.<\/p>\n<p>Offers of judgment matter too. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0768\/Sections\/0768.79.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 768.79<\/a>, in a civil action for damages, a rejected offer can shift costs and fees if the judgment is far enough from the offer. The statute uses a 30-day acceptance window and a 25 percent threshold.<\/p>\n<p>If a judgment is entered, the rate of interest comes from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0055\/Sections\/0055.03.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 55.03<\/a>. That section sets a quarterly statutory rate and does not change a rate set by written contract.<\/p>\n<h2>How a Vendor Dispute Usually Moves Forward<\/h2>\n<p>Each matter is different, and the timeline depends on the facts. A typical path looks like this:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Free first consultation.<\/strong> You describe the contract, the problem, and the dates. The consultation is confidential, with no obligation to continue.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Document review.<\/strong> The team reviews purchase orders, invoices, emails, warranty terms, fee clauses, and any arbitration language.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Deadline check.<\/strong> The attorney checks the limitations period and any notice requirements under Florida law.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Written notice and demand.<\/strong> A clear written notice often comes before any lawsuit or arbitration filing.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Negotiation or a formal filing.<\/strong> The next step may be a settlement talk, arbitration, or a court case, depending on the contract and the facts.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Mistakes that slow a case include missing records, late written notice, and signing a vendor&#8217;s new terms without review.<\/p>\n<h2>Why Clients Work With KEW Legal on Vendor Disputes<\/h2>\n<p>KEW Legal is a Florida business law firm. It acts as outside general counsel for business owners and investors. The practice handles partnership and vendor disputes, employee issues, business sales and succession, commercial leases, and investment property.<\/p>\n<p>Kristina E. Wilson is the attorney responsible for this page. Our team supports the practice with assistants and office staff who keep your documents and deadlines organized.<\/p>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How long do I have to sue a vendor for breach of contract in Florida?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a contract founded on a written instrument, the statute of limitations is five years. Section 55.03 sets the interest rate payable on judgments or decrees. It does not set the filing deadlines for contract claims or sales of goods, which are governed by s. 95.11.<\/p><\/details>\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-contrast-color has-surface-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--surface,#f2f3f5);color:var(--wp--preset--color--contrast,#22252b);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If a vendor stopped delivering or owes you money you are not getting back, you may have a claim worth reviewing soon. Our team can talk it through in a free first consultation. Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13059902300\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/black-woman-lawyer-reviewing-legal-documents-at-a-desk-in-a-photo.jpg\" alt=\"Black woman lawyer reviewing legal documents at a desk in a modern office.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Talk With KEW Legal About Your Vendor Dispute<\/h2>\n<p>If a supplier stopped performing, or a vendor refuses to pay or fix a problem, the clock may already be running. Contact KEW Legal through <a href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">our contact page<\/a> or call 305-990-2300. The first consultation is free, confidential, and without obligation to continue.<\/p>\n\n<\/article>\n<footer class=\"disclaimer\"><em>The engagement of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based solely upon advertisements. The information on this website is general information about KEW Legal and the services we offer; it does not constitute legal advice and is intended for informational purposes only. Accessing this website or contacting our firm does not establish an attorney-client relationship. KEW Legal, 16690 Collins Ave Ste 1101, Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160.<\/em><\/footer>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">How KEW Legal Supports Your Business<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--document\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contract Review<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We read the agreement, its amendments and the related correspondence to understand what each party promised and how the terms apply to what happened.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--shield\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Outside General Counsel Perspective<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our team works with business owners on an ongoing basis, so vendor issues are handled with the rest of your company&#x27;s legal needs in mind.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--chat\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Clear Communication<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We explain your options in plain language and keep you informed as the matter moves forward.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--lightbulb\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practical Options<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Depending on the facts, we discuss negotiation, demand letters, mediation or litigation so you can choose a path that fits your business goals.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-contrast-color has-surface-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--surface,#f2f3f5);color:var(--wp--preset--color--contrast,#22252b);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-contrast-color has-text-color\">Keep Your Paper Trail Organized<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gather signed contracts, purchase orders, invoices, delivery records, payment history and written communications with the vendor, including emails and text messages. Well-organized records help us evaluate your position early.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13059902300\">Call 305-990-2300<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">Call 305-990-2300<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-surface-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">How We Approach a Vendor Dispute<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Free First Consultation<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We discuss what happened, review the documents you have and identify the questions that matter most. The consultation is confidential and comes with no obligation to continue.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Contract and Document Review<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We analyze the agreement&#x27;s terms, payment provisions, performance obligations and notice requirements alongside your records.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Strategy and Negotiation<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We work to resolve the dispute efficiently, whether through direct negotiation, a demand letter or a settlement proposal tailored to your business.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Resolution or Litigation<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the vendor will not resolve the matter, we discuss court proceedings and prepare your case while keeping you informed at each step.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-base-color has-primary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4d466591 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--primary,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color\">Dealing with a Vendor Who Is Not Living Up to the Contract? Talk with Kristina E. 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KEW Legal explains Florida deadlines, sales-of-goods rules and fee clauses. Free first consultation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"chg_review":"{\"v\": 1, \"checked_at\": \"2026-10-10T16:39:26+00:00\", \"checked\": true, \"jurisdiction\": \"Florida\", \"claims\": [{\"url\": \"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0600-0699\/0672\/Sections\/0672.204.html\", \"cite\": \"Fla. 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(7) If a contract contains a provision allowing attorney\u2019s fees to a party when he or she is required to take any action to enforce the contract, the court may also allow reasonable attorney\u2019s fees to the other party when that party prevails in any action, whether as plaintiff or defendant, with respect to the contract. This subsection applies to any contract entered into on or after October 1, 1988. (8) Attorney fees may not be awarded under this section in proceedings for an injunction for protection pursuant to s. 741.30, s. 784.046, or s. \u2026\", \"sentence\": \"Florida law lets a court also allow reasonable fees to the other party when that party prevails (Fla. Stat. \u00a7 57.105).\"}, {\"url\": \"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0700-0799\/0768\/Sections\/0768.79.html\", \"cite\": \"Fla. 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