{"id":3741,"date":"2026-10-26T02:15:54","date_gmt":"2026-10-26T02:15:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/business-contract-and-vendor-dispute-attorney\/personal-liability-vendor-contract-florida-attorney\/"},"modified":"2026-10-27T14:35:06","modified_gmt":"2026-10-27T14:35:06","slug":"personal-liability-vendor-contract-florida-attorney","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/business-contract-and-vendor-dispute-attorney\/personal-liability-vendor-contract-florida-attorney\/","title":{"rendered":"Personal Liability Vendor Contract Attorney Florida"},"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-3740\" alt=\"A small business owner&#x27;s desk piled with vendor invoices, breach of contract notices, and an open legal folder of dispute documents.\" src=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-small-business-owner-s-desk-piled-with-vendor-invoices-bre-photo-2.jpg\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-small-business-owner-s-desk-piled-with-vendor-invoices-bre-photo-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-small-business-owner-s-desk-piled-with-vendor-invoices-bre-photo-2-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-small-business-owner-s-desk-piled-with-vendor-invoices-bre-photo-2-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-small-business-owner-s-desk-piled-with-vendor-invoices-bre-photo-2-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-small-business-owner-s-desk-piled-with-vendor-invoices-bre-photo-2.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)\">Vendor Contracts &amp; Business Disputes | Coral Gables and Sunny Isles Beach, FL<\/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)\">Signed a Vendor Contract? Know Where Your Personal Liability Begins<\/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 Florida business owners and managers understand when a vendor contract can reach them personally, and what to do about it, from our offices in Coral Gables and Sunny Isles Beach.<\/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<h2>When a Vendor Contract Can Make You Personally Liable<\/h2>\n<p>A personal liability vendor contract attorney starts with one rule: a Florida LLC&#8217;s debts belong to the company. Under Florida law, a member or manager is not personally liable for company debts just because of that role (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0605\/Sections\/0605.0304.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 605.0304<\/a>). Personal exposure usually comes from something you signed in your own name, not from ownership alone.<\/p>\n<p>This page is for LLC owners and managers in Miami-Dade and Broward who face one of these situations:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You signed a supplier, service, equipment, or software contract for your company.<\/li>\n<li>A vendor sent a demand letter or collection notice that names you.<\/li>\n<li>You are reviewing a new supplier agreement before you sign.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A late invoice is a poor time to find a personal promise in the paperwork. This page explains how the review works and when to call. It does not predict how any specific contract will be read.<\/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 is asking you to cover your company&#x27;s bill from your own pocket, our team can review the signed contract with you before the next payment comes due. 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\/a-black-woman-lawyer-reads-legal-papers-at-her-desk-in-a-mod-photo.jpg\" alt=\"A Black woman attorney reads legal papers at a desk in a modern office.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Common Ways Owners End Up Personally Bound<\/h2>\n<p>Personal exposure most often comes from the paperwork, not from the LLC itself. Watch for these points:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>A personal promise to pay.<\/strong> Some agreements include a separate promise by an owner to pay the company&#8217;s debt.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Signing without the company name.<\/strong> A signature block that leaves off the company name or your title can blur who you signed for.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Credit applications and online terms.<\/strong> Account forms sometimes put personal responsibility language on a separate page or in linked terms.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Indemnity clauses.<\/strong> These can shift a vendor&#8217;s losses or third-party claims onto the person who signed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Renewals and add-on orders.<\/strong> A new signature on an amendment can reopen terms you thought were settled.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Electronic signatures count too. Under Florida law, an electronic signature has the same force as a written signature unless another law provides otherwise (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0668\/Sections\/0668.004.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 668.004<\/a>). A click-through signing screen can bind you as firmly as ink.<\/p>\n<h2>What the Attorney Review Covers<\/h2>\n<p>A review covers every document that makes up the deal, not only the main agreement. That includes order forms, statements of work, credit applications, linked online terms, and later amendments. We check:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Signature blocks.<\/strong> Who signed, in what capacity, and whether the company name and title appear.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Personal promise, indemnity, and joint-liability language.<\/strong> Each clause is explained in plain terms, including what it would require of you personally.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Payment and exit terms.<\/strong> Minimum purchases, termination rights, and early-termination fees, including how a fee is calculated.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sales-of-goods rules.<\/strong> For goods priced at $500 or more, a contract is not enforceable by way of action or defense unless there is a record sufficient to indicate that a contract for sale has been made between the parties and signed by the party against whom enforcement is sought or by that party&#8217;s authorized agent or broker, with limited exceptions (<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>). Between merchants, if within a reasonable time a written confirmation sufficient against the sender is received and the receiving party has reason to know its contents, it can satisfy that rule unless a written objection is given within 10 days after it is received.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Venue.<\/strong> Florida generally requires suit in the county where the defendant resides, where the claim arose, or where the property sits, with an exception for nonresident defendants (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0047\/Sections\/0047.011.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 47.011<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Attorney&#8217;s fee clauses.<\/strong> If a contract lets a party recover fees when he or she is required to take any action to enforce the contract, a court may also allow reasonable fees to the other party when that party prevails, for any contract entered into on or after October 1, 1988 (<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<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Time limits.<\/strong> Florida&#8217;s deadlines for contract claims sit in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0095\/Sections\/0095.11.html\">\u00a7 95.11<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How the Review Works, Step by Step<\/h2>\n<p>The process follows a clear order, from first contact to written options.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Reach out.<\/strong> Describe the vendor, the amount at stake, and any demand, invoice, or notice you received.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Send the full file.<\/strong> Include every page the contract references, plus any emails or texts that changed terms.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Attorney review.<\/strong> The responsible attorney identifies who may be bound, in what capacity, and under which clauses.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Written options.<\/strong> You receive a written explanation of your exposure, open questions, and realistic options. These may include negotiating a release, amending the agreement, responding to a demand, or preparing for a dispute.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Next steps.<\/strong> If you choose to go ahead, we handle communication with the vendor and map the next phase. Timing depends on the documents and the vendor&#8217;s response, so we confirm the timeline after the first review rather than promising one.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Our team organizes the documents first, so the attorney&#8217;s time goes to the analysis.<\/p>\n<h2>Why Work With KEW Legal on This Issue<\/h2>\n<p>KEW Legal is a Florida business law firm with offices in Coral Gables and Sunny Isles Beach. It serves business owners and investors across Miami-Dade, Broward, and South Florida.<\/p>\n<p>The firm acts as outside general counsel for businesses. That means contract review can sit alongside your employment, lease, ownership, and succession questions, instead of being handled in isolation.<\/p>\n<p>Kristina E. Wilson is the responsible lawyer for this page. Natalie Martinez is also a lawyer at the firm. Our team handles intake and document organization.<\/p>\n<p>The firm focuses on business contract and vendor dispute matters. It also handles partnership disputes, commercial leases, and business acquisitions and sales.<\/p>\n<p>A complete document set and a clear timeline of messages help make the written review more precise.<\/p>\n<h2>Questions Owners Ask Before Calling<\/h2>\n<p>An LLC shields its members from company debts by default. A personal promise to pay can create personal liability for one specific contract.<\/p>\n<details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Does forming an LLC protect me from every vendor debt?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not always. The LLC shields owners by default, but a personal promise to pay can create their own liability.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>If I signed as &#8220;manager,&#8221; am I personally liable?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your signing capacity and the document&#8217;s wording both matter, and both are reviewed.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Do I have to sue the vendor to learn where I stand?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. A contract review can happen before a demand or lawsuit.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Does an electronic signature count?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Generally yes.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What does the first consultation cost?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The first consultation is free, confidential, and without obligation to continue (consulta inicial gratuita, confidencial y sin compromiso).<\/p><\/details>\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\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/woman-at-a-desk-writing-on-contract-papers-beside-law-books-photo.jpg\" alt=\"A woman sits at a desk writing on contract papers beside law books and a laptop.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Call KEW Legal Before the Next Payment or Deadline<\/h2>\n<p>If a vendor expects you to pay your company&#8217;s bill from your own pocket, act before the next payment or deadline. Bring the signed contract and every vendor message to your consultation.<\/p>\n<p>Reach out to <a href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">KEW Legal<\/a> to schedule your first consultation with a personal liability vendor contract attorney, or call 305-990-2300.<\/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 We Help Business Owners With Vendor Contract Liability<\/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 Before You Sign<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We read the vendor agreement for the language that matters to you personally, including who is named as the party, how signature blocks are worded, and any promises that extend beyond the company.<\/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\">Protecting Your Personal Assets<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We look at whether the business entity or your own name is exposed, and we suggest ways to structure signatures and wording to keep that line clear.<\/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--users\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Outside General Counsel<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As outside general counsel, we advise owners, managers and investors on vendor relationships as part of their ongoing business affairs, not only when a dispute arises.<\/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 Answers, Plain Language<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We explain your options in terms you can act on, so you know where you stand before a vendor dispute escalates.<\/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\">Warning: Your Title Does Not Decide Your Liability Alone<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Signing as &quot;manager&quot; or &quot;president&quot; does not automatically shield you. The wording of the document and the way you sign both matter. Have the contract reviewed before you sign, not after a payment problem begins.<\/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\">Common Questions We Hear From Vendor Contract Clients<\/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\"><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Does my LLC protect me from every vendor debt?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An LLC often provides protection, but a separate promise you make in your own name can create personal exposure. We review the documents to see where that line falls.<\/p><\/details><\/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\"><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What if I signed as manager?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your signing capacity and the exact wording of the agreement are both important. We review both to understand how the contract reads.<\/p><\/details><\/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\"><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Should I wait for the vendor to sue first?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Waiting can limit your options. Early review of the contract and the vendor&#x27;s demands often helps you respond with a clearer plan.<\/p><\/details><\/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\"><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can you help with a vendor dispute already underway?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. We assist with contract disputes, demand letters and negotiations for business owners and managers across Miami-Dade and Broward counties.<\/p><\/details><\/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\">Get Clarity on Your Vendor Contract Before It Becomes a Problem. 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