{"id":3696,"date":"2026-10-26T00:30:57","date_gmt":"2026-10-26T00:30:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/business-contract-and-vendor-dispute-attorney\/arbitration-clause-dispute-attorney-miami-dade\/"},"modified":"2026-10-27T14:35:41","modified_gmt":"2026-10-27T14:35:41","slug":"arbitration-clause-dispute-attorney-miami-dade","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/business-contract-and-vendor-dispute-attorney\/arbitration-clause-dispute-attorney-miami-dade\/","title":{"rendered":"Arbitration Clause Dispute Attorney Miami-Dade | KEW Legal"},"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-70 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-3695\" alt=\"Desk covered with vendor invoices, contract notices, and an open legal file folder in a small business office.\" src=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/desk-covered-with-vendor-invoices-contract-notices-and-an-op-photo.jpg\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/desk-covered-with-vendor-invoices-contract-notices-and-an-op-photo-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/desk-covered-with-vendor-invoices-contract-notices-and-an-op-photo-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/desk-covered-with-vendor-invoices-contract-notices-and-an-op-photo-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/desk-covered-with-vendor-invoices-contract-notices-and-an-op-photo-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/desk-covered-with-vendor-invoices-contract-notices-and-an-op-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 Disputes | 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)\">Arbitration Clause Disputes in Your Business Agreements<\/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 helps business owners and investors in Miami-Dade and South Florida understand what an arbitration clause in a partnership, vendor or lease agreement means for them, and decide how to respond. Our lawyers, including Kristina E. Wilson, focus on business law matters from our Coral Gables and Sunny Isles Beach offices.<\/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 25, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n\n<p>An arbitration clause dispute is a disagreement over whether a contract&#8217;s arbitration term applies and whether it can be enforced. This guide explains how these disputes work in Florida, what the process looks like, and how KEW Legal helps business owners and investors decide their next step. KEW Legal is an arbitration clause dispute attorney Miami-Dade business owners can contact, with offices in Coral Gables and Sunny Isles Beach.<\/p>\n<h2>What an Arbitration Clause Dispute Involves<\/h2>\n<p>An arbitration clause is a term in a contract that sends disputes to a private arbitrator instead of a judge. Florida law treats a written agreement to arbitrate as valid, enforceable, and irrevocable, unless a ground exists to revoke a contract. Federal law addresses arbitration in contracts involving commerce: a written provision in a contract evidencing a transaction involving commerce to settle by arbitration a controversy thereafter arising out of that contract or transaction is valid, irrevocable, and enforceable, save upon such grounds as exist at law or in equity for the revocation of any contract, subject to certain statutory exceptions.<\/p>\n<p>Most of these disputes turn on three questions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Does a valid arbitration agreement exist?<\/li>\n<li>Does this particular claim fall inside the clause?<\/li>\n<li>Can the clause be enforced under ordinary contract defenses?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Under Florida&#8217;s arbitration law, in Chapter 682 of the Florida Statutes, a court decides whether an agreement exists and whether a controversy is covered. An arbitrator decides certain conditions and whether the contract is enforceable. That split matters, because it tells you where a challenge belongs.<\/p>\n<p>This page is for owners, investors, and managers who signed a contract with an arbitration clause or received a demand to arbitrate.<\/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 demand to arbitrate, or a clause your landlord or vendor is relying on, has you worried, we can review the contract with you before you respond. 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\/two-lawyers-meet-with-frustrated-clients-at-a-conference-tab-photo.jpg\" alt=\"Two lawyers sit across a conference table from frustrated clients during a tense meeting in an office.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>What KEW Legal Handles in Arbitration Clause Disputes<\/h2>\n<p>KEW Legal reviews the clause and the full agreement, then builds a plan around the dispute. Our work includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Clause review:<\/strong> reading the arbitration term with the governing law, the place of arbitration, and any reference to rules from groups such as the American Arbitration Association or JAMS.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Court carve-outs:<\/strong> checking whether the contract lets either side go to court for some claims.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Enforceability challenges:<\/strong> Florida courts weigh how the deal was made and how unfair the terms are, and they consider both together. <a href=\"https:\/\/flcourts-media.flcourts.gov\/content\/download\/321553\/opinion\/Opinion_SC09-2358.pdf\">Basulto v. Hialeah Automotive<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Motions to compel:<\/strong> asking a court to order arbitration when the other side refuses. A court may not refuse just because the claim lacks merit.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Motions to stay:<\/strong> under the same statute, a court that orders arbitration must, on just terms, pause related court claims.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Award challenges:<\/strong> a motion to vacate generally must be filed within 90 days after you receive notice of the award.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How the Process Works: Step by Step<\/h2>\n<p>The process moves in stages, from a first review to an award or settlement. Here is the usual sequence:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>First consultation.<\/strong> We review the contract, the demand or lawsuit, and any dates in those papers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Document review.<\/strong> We confirm the clause&#8217;s scope, governing law, arbitration rules, and any court carve-outs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Strategy choice.<\/strong> You decide whether to compel arbitration, challenge the clause, or negotiate.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Filing or response.<\/strong> We file with the arbitration forum or court, or respond to the demand. Early steps can include selecting an arbitrator under the contract&#8217;s procedure.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hearing and award.<\/strong> The dispute is heard or submitted, and the arbitrator issues an award.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Enforcement or challenge.<\/strong> If needed, a party asks a court to confirm, modify, or vacate the award. A motion to modify or correct generally also has a 90-day window.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Timing depends on the facts of each matter, including how complex the clause is and whether the other side contests arbitration.<\/p>\n<h2>Arbitration Compared With Court Litigation<\/h2>\n<p>Arbitration swaps a public courtroom for a private process, with a decision-maker chosen under the contract. Here is how the two compare:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Privacy:<\/strong> arbitration hearings are generally private, while court filings are generally public.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Decision-maker:<\/strong> an arbitrator or panel decides the case, not a judge or jury.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Discovery:<\/strong> information exchange and motion practice are typically narrower than in court.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Review:<\/strong> a court can vacate an award only on listed grounds, such as fraud, an arbitrator who exceeded their powers, or no agreement to arbitrate.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fees:<\/strong> Florida generally follows the American Rule, so each side pays its own attorneys&#8217; fees unless a contract or statute says otherwise. <a href=\"https:\/\/flcourts-media.flcourts.gov\/content\/download\/319153\/opinion\/Opinion_SC02-1953.pdf\">Price v. Tyler<\/a> Forum and arbitrator fees are separate costs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Why Businesses Work With KEW Legal<\/h2>\n<p>KEW Legal is a Florida business law firm that acts as outside general counsel for business owners and investors. Here is what that means in practice:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Two offices:<\/strong> Coral Gables and Sunny Isles Beach, serving clients across Miami-Dade and South Florida.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Connected practice areas:<\/strong> partnership disputes, business contract and vendor disputes, and commercial leases are handled by the same firm. The arbitration question is reviewed alongside the business relationship behind it.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Responsible lawyer:<\/strong> Kristina E. Wilson is the lawyer responsible for this page. Natalie Martinez is also one of the firm&#8217;s lawyers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Process support:<\/strong> our team coordinates document review, deadlines, and client communication for matters that move quickly.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fee terms:<\/strong> the initial consultation is free, confidential, and comes with no obligation to continue.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Related Contract Disputes We Also Handle<\/h2>\n<p>Arbitration clauses often sit inside agreements that raise other business disputes. Our practice areas include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Business contract and vendor disputes:<\/strong> unpaid invoices, missed deliveries, and disagreements over what a contract requires.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Partnership disputes:<\/strong> operating agreements, buy-sell terms, and disagreements among owners.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Commercial leases and evictions:<\/strong> lease terms, dispute clauses, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flcourts.gov\/Resources-Services\/Court-Improvement\/Family-Courts\/Self-Help-Center\">commercial eviction<\/a> for owners who live abroad.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Business sales, acquisitions, and succession:<\/strong> purchase and succession agreements that include dispute terms.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Employment agreements for employers:<\/strong> dispute terms in employee contracts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Disputes sometimes include an unjust enrichment claim alongside a contract claim. Under Florida law, an unjust enrichment claim is generally not available when an express contract covers the same subject matter, although exceptions exist, such as when the existence or validity of the express contract is itself disputed. This can matter when one side tries to move a contract claim outside an arbitration clause by relabeling it.<\/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>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Is an arbitration clause always enforceable in Florida?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not always. Florida treats these clauses as enforceable unless a ground exists to revoke a contract.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can a court order me to arbitrate?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A court can order arbitration when there is an enforceable agreement and the other side refuses to arbitrate.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Does an arbitration clause mean I can never go to court?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. A court decides whether an agreement exists and whether a dispute falls within it.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Is arbitration cheaper than going to court?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not always. Costs depend on the forum, the fee terms, and how complex the dispute is.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can an arbitration award be appealed?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Only on narrow grounds set by statute. A motion to vacate generally must be filed within 90 days after you receive notice of the award.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Should I talk to a lawyer before responding to a demand?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An early review helps you understand the clause and any response timing in the demand. It also helps you plan your response.<\/p><\/details>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-black-woman-lawyer-reads-legal-papers-at-her-desk-in-a-mod-photo.jpg\" alt=\"Black woman lawyer reading 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 Through Your Arbitration Clause With Our Team<\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;ve received a demand to arbitrate, or a landlord or vendor is relying on your clause, the next step is a careful look at the contract. Bring the signed agreement, the demand or complaint, and any notices you&#8217;ve received. In the first consultation, we review the clause, the timing of any response, and the options open to you. Our offices are in Coral Gables and Sunny Isles Beach. Call 305-990-2300 or <a href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">send us a message<\/a> to start.<\/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 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\">Where Arbitration Clauses Commonly Appear<\/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\">Partnership Agreements<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Operating and shareholder agreements often require disputes between owners to be arbitrated. We review how the clause fits the rest of the agreement and the dispute in front of you.<\/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\">Vendor and Supplier Contracts<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Service, supply and distribution contracts frequently include dispute provisions. We help you read the terms clearly before deciding on a course of action.<\/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\">Commercial Leases<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some lease agreements route landlord-tenant conflicts to arbitration. We look at how the clause interacts with lease defaults, notices and commercial eviction issues.<\/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\">Investment Property Agreements<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Purchase, management and co-investment agreements for real estate can contain arbitration terms. We review them alongside the deal documents and the parties&#x27; goals.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\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 Approaches Arbitration Clause Disputes<\/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\">Careful Contract Review<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We read the full agreement, including the arbitration language, governing law and any related dispute provisions, before advising on next steps.<\/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\">We look at the dispute in the context of your business as a whole, including your partners, vendors, employees and property interests.<\/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 Explanations<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We explain the options in plain language so you can make informed decisions about your business and your relationships.<\/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--location\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Local Offices<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We serve business owners from our Coral Gables and Sunny Isles Beach offices and across Miami-Dade, Broward County and South Florida.<\/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\">Review the Dispute Clause Early<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An arbitration clause can affect where and how a business dispute is resolved. Before you send a demand, respond to a notice or sign a new agreement, have the dispute provisions reviewed.<\/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-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\">Talk With KEW Legal About Your Agreement. 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