{"id":241,"date":"2026-10-16T17:26:59","date_gmt":"2026-10-16T17:26:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/34-24-254-23.nip.io\/?page_id=241"},"modified":"2026-10-28T06:50:19","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T06:50:19","slug":"how-to-deal-with-a-dishonest-business-partner","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/outside-general-counsel-for-businesses\/how-to-deal-with-a-dishonest-business-partner\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Deal With a Dishonest Business Partner in Florida"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
<\/span>\"Empty
\n

Partnership Disputes | Coral Gables and Sunny Isles Beach<\/p>

Dealing With a Dishonest Business Partner in Florida<\/h1>

General guidance for business owners in Miami-Dade and Broward counties. Start with your records, then choose the path that fits your facts.<\/p>

Schedule a Consultation<\/a><\/div>
Schedule a Consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n

By Kristina E. Wilson \u00b7 Published October 11, 2026<\/p>\n\n

\n\n

Short answer:<\/strong> Start by reading your governing documents, saving your records, and writing down what you’ve noticed. Then choose a path, such as a written demand, mediation, a buyout, or a lawsuit if the facts support one.<\/p>\n

This guide explains how to deal with a dishonest business partner in Miami-Dade and Broward counties. It is general information, not legal advice about your situation. KEW Legal has offices in Coral Gables and Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, and focuses on business law. Some matters may be referred to another lawyer or firm. If yours is, we’ll tell you.<\/p>\n

En espa\u00f1ol:<\/em> Esta p\u00e1gina es publicada por KEW Legal, que tiene oficinas en Coral Gables y Sunny Isles Beach, Florida. Algunos asuntos pueden ser remitidos a otro abogado o bufete. Si el suyo lo es, se lo informaremos.<\/p>\n

What Dishonesty Between Business Partners Often Looks Like<\/h2>\n

Dishonesty usually shows up as money or information that doesn’t add up. Common warning signs include:<\/p>\n