{"id":3942,"date":"2026-10-26T08:40:35","date_gmt":"2026-10-26T08:40:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/business-contract-and-vendor-dispute-attorney\/consulting-agreement-dispute-attorney-florida\/"},"modified":"2026-10-28T01:22:58","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T01:22:58","slug":"consulting-agreement-dispute-attorney-florida","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/business-contract-and-vendor-dispute-attorney\/consulting-agreement-dispute-attorney-florida\/","title":{"rendered":"Consulting Agreement Dispute Attorney Florida | 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-80 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-3941\" alt=\"A small business owner&#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-8.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-8-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-small-business-owner-s-desk-covered-with-vendor-invoices-b-photo-8-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-small-business-owner-s-desk-covered-with-vendor-invoices-b-photo-8-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-small-business-owner-s-desk-covered-with-vendor-invoices-b-photo-8-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-small-business-owner-s-desk-covered-with-vendor-invoices-b-photo-8.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 | Coral Gables and Sunny Isles Beach<\/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)\">Consulting Agreement Disputes, Explained Before You Act<\/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 investors work through disputes over consulting agreements, including early termination, unpaid fees, and who owns the work product.<\/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 Your 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 Your 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 26, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n\n<p>If you need a consulting agreement dispute attorney in Florida, the first step is knowing what your contract actually says. A consulting agreement dispute happens when a business and an outside consultant disagree about those terms. The usual fights involve unpaid fees, work outside the agreed scope, early termination, and who owns the work. KEW Legal is a Florida business law firm with offices in Coral Gables and Sunny Isles Beach. It focuses on business contract matters for owners and investors across Miami-Dade and South Florida. Kristina E. Wilson is the lawyer responsible for this page.<\/p>\n<h2>What a Consulting Agreement Dispute Involves<\/h2>\n<p>A consulting agreement is a contract for advice, services or deliverables from an outside consultant. It differs from a vendor purchase, where the business buys goods or a set product. It also differs from a full-time job.<\/p>\n<p>Three groups usually need help:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Businesses that hired a consultant and now dispute an invoice or the quality of the work.<\/li>\n<li>Consultants who were not paid as agreed, or who were let go mid-project.<\/li>\n<li>Founders and investors who must review a consultant&#8217;s role during a sale, a partner split or an ownership change.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A written contract does not prevent a dispute. Words like &#8220;ongoing support&#8221; or &#8220;as needed&#8221; can mean different things to each side. The gap between the paper and the work is where most fights begin.<\/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 consultant&#x27;s invoice is unpaid or your agreement leaves scope and ownership open, you don&#x27;t have to sort it out alone. Contact KEW Legal to talk it through. 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=\"Attorneys and clients meet at a conference table in a law office during a tense discussion.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Common Consulting Agreement Disputes in Florida<\/h2>\n<p>Most of these disputes fall into five groups:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Unpaid or disputed invoices, including hourly rates, retainers, milestone payments and expense reimbursement.<\/li>\n<li>Scope questions about whether particular work was inside or outside the agreed deliverables.<\/li>\n<li>Termination fights over notice periods, cure rights and fees owed after an early end.<\/li>\n<li>Ownership of reports, data and other work product made during the engagement.<\/li>\n<li>Confidentiality and non-solicitation promises after the work ends. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0500-0599\/0542\/Sections\/0542.335.html\">\u00a7 542.335<\/a>, a court will not enforce a restrictive covenant unless it is in a writing signed by the person it is sought against.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Florida sets time limits for suing on a contract under <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>. Missing one can end a claim. Fraud or civil-theft labels do not always change a contract fight. In <a href=\"https:\/\/flcourts-media.flcourts.gov\/content\/download\/2448351\/opinion\/Opinion_2023-0673.pdf\">Frutafino v. Dole Chile<\/a>, the Third District barred tort claims over unpaid invoices because they were not independent of the contract. A verbal side promise also adds risk. Our guide on whether a verbal agreement with a vendor is enforceable in Florida covers that problem.<\/p>\n<h2>Contract Terms That Usually Decide These Disputes<\/h2>\n<p>Six contract terms usually decide how a consulting fight turns out:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Scope: specific deliverables, dates and acceptance steps, not general phrases.<\/li>\n<li>Payment: invoice timing, late-payment terms and how a disputed invoice is handled.<\/li>\n<li>Term and termination: renewal rules and written notice requirements.<\/li>\n<li>Ownership: intellectual property assignment and work-for-hire language.<\/li>\n<li>Disputes: governing law, venue, and whether the parties must mediate or arbitrate.<\/li>\n<li>Entire agreement and amendment clauses, which decide whether side promises count.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Arbitration clauses carry real weight. 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\">\u00a7 682.02<\/a>, a written arbitration agreement is valid and enforceable, except on grounds that exist to revoke any contract. Fee clauses can also cut both ways. 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\">\u00a7 57.105<\/a>, if a contract lets one side recover fees for enforcing it, the court may award fees to the other side when that side prevails. Before a court refuses to enforce a term as unconscionable (unfairly one-sided), it looks at both how the deal was made and how unfair the terms are. <a href=\"https:\/\/flcourts-media.flcourts.gov\/content\/download\/321553\/opinion\/Opinion_SC09-2358.pdf\">Basulto v. Hialeah Automotive<\/a> requires both, though not to the same degree. The outcome depends on the facts, the documents and the messages exchanged.<\/p>\n<h2>Independent Contractor or Employee: Why Classification Matters<\/h2>\n<p>A label in a contract does not settle how a consultant is treated. The way the work is actually done matters too. A business that uses the same person every week, sets the hours and controls the methods may face hard questions about that relationship. Those questions often surface in a payment or termination fight. The contract may say &#8220;independent contractor,&#8221; while the working reality tells a different story.<\/p>\n<p>KEW Legal reviews the working relationship alongside the written agreement, not the paper alone. The firm also handles employment law matters for employers, so a classification question can be reviewed with that in mind. Review is simpler before the relationship grows long, when terms can still be clarified.<\/p>\n<h2>How KEW Legal Handles a Consulting Agreement Dispute<\/h2>\n<p>The process starts with a free, confidential first consultation with no obligation to continue. Each step builds on the one before it.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Initial review.<\/strong> We review the agreement, invoices, emails and any termination notice together.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Deadlines and clauses.<\/strong> We identify the notice, dispute and time-limit terms. 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\">\u00a7 95.03<\/a>, a contract clause that sets a shorter time to sue than the statute allows is void.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Demand and negotiation.<\/strong> Many fee and scope disputes are resolved through a demand letter, a settlement proposal or a negotiated amendment. Florida&#8217;s older offer-of-settlement statute, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0045\/Sections\/0045.061.html\">\u00a7 45.061<\/a>, states that it does not apply to causes of action that accrue after its effective date, so its timing rules generally do not govern settlement offers in a new consulting dispute.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Resolution path.<\/strong> Depending on the agreement, this may mean mediation, arbitration or a Florida court case. On one party&#8217;s request, a court must refer a filed civil action for monetary damages to mediation under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0044\/Sections\/0044.102.html\">\u00a7 44.102<\/a>, provided the requesting party is willing and able to pay the costs of the mediation or the costs can be equitably divided between the parties, unless a listed exception applies.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Timelines vary with the agreement&#8217;s complexity, the other side&#8217;s cooperation and the forum. No fixed timeline is promised.<\/p>\n<h2>Why Businesses Work With KEW Legal on Contract Disputes<\/h2>\n<p>KEW Legal focuses on business law for owners and investors across Miami-Dade and South Florida. Its work includes outside general counsel for businesses. Its offices are in Coral Gables and Sunny Isles Beach.<\/p>\n<p>Practice areas that often overlap with consulting disputes include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Business contract and vendor disputes, including <a href=\"\/resources\/business-contract-and-vendor-dispute-attorney\/vendor-agreement-drafting-attorney-miami-dade\/\">vendor agreement drafting in Miami-Dade<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Partnership disputes, when a consultant&#8217;s role ties to an owner split.<\/li>\n<li>Employment law for employers.<\/li>\n<li>Business succession planning.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Kristina E. Wilson is the lawyer responsible for this page. KEW Legal&#8217;s lawyers include Kristina E. Wilson and Natalie Martinez. Reviewing a draft before signing lets scope, payment and ownership terms get clarified early.<\/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>Can I end a consulting agreement early?<\/summary><p>The answer turns on the termination clause, its notice rules and any fees owed. Read those terms before you stop work or stop paying.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Who owns the work a consultant creates?<\/summary><p>Ownership follows the intellectual property and work-for-hire language in the agreement. Without clear language, ownership can be harder to pin down.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Is an oral consulting arrangement enforceable?<\/summary><p>Some oral agreements can be enforced, but proving the terms is harder. Our guide on verbal vendor agreements covers that issue.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Should I review the agreement before sending a demand for unpaid fees?<\/summary><p>Yes. Reviewing the agreement first helps avoid statements or deadlines that could weaken the claim.<\/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-lawyer-reviews-legal-documents-with-clients-at-a-conferenc-photo.jpg\" alt=\"A lawyer reviewing legal documents with clients across a desk in an office.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Talk to KEW Legal About Your Consulting Agreement<\/h2>\n<p>If a consultant&#8217;s invoice sits unpaid, or your agreement leaves scope and ownership open, you don&#8217;t have to sort it out alone. Call 305-990-2300 or <a href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">send us a message<\/a> to talk through your agreement with KEW Legal, your consulting agreement dispute attorney in Florida.<\/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 Approach a Consulting Agreement 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\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--document\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">We Start With the Contract<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The termination clause, notice rules, fee terms, and intellectual property language shape every option. We review them together before discussing 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\">We Protect Your Position<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before you stop work or stop paying, we look at what the agreement requires and what the risks of each move may be.<\/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, Direct Communication<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We explain the issues in plain language so you can make informed decisions about your business and your relationship with the consultant.<\/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 Support<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For business owners who need ongoing legal guidance, we also serve as outside general counsel, so contract questions are handled by a lawyer who already knows your business.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\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 Consulting Agreement Disputes We Handle<\/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\">Early Termination<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Disagreements about whether a consultant or business can end the engagement early, and what notice or fees may apply.<\/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\">Unpaid Invoices and Fees<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Disputes over amounts billed, payment timing, and whether the work was performed as the agreement describes.<\/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\">Ownership of Work Product<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Questions about who owns reports, designs, software, or other materials created during the engagement, especially when the agreement&#x27;s language is unclear.<\/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\">Scope and Deliverables<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Conflicts over what services were promised, whether deliverables met the agreed standards, and whether work outside the original scope was requested.<\/p><\/div><\/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 Before You Stop Work or Stop Paying<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Withholding payment or ending an engagement without first reviewing the agreement can create risks for your business. Contact us so the termination, payment, and ownership terms can be reviewed before you take action.<\/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\">Get Clarity on Your Consulting Agreement. 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