{"id":4787,"date":"2026-10-27T02:20:17","date_gmt":"2026-10-27T02:20:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/partnership-dispute-attorney\/joint-venture-dispute-attorney-florida\/"},"modified":"2026-10-28T06:55:36","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T06:55:36","slug":"joint-venture-dispute-attorney-florida","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/partnership-dispute-attorney\/joint-venture-dispute-attorney-florida\/","title":{"rendered":"Joint Venture Dispute Attorney in 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-4785\" alt=\"A desk covered with vendor invoices, breach of contract notices, and correspondence beside an open legal dispute file.\" src=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-desk-covered-with-vendor-invoices-breach-of-contract-notic-photo-1.jpg\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-desk-covered-with-vendor-invoices-breach-of-contract-notic-photo-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-desk-covered-with-vendor-invoices-breach-of-contract-notic-photo-1-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-desk-covered-with-vendor-invoices-breach-of-contract-notic-photo-1-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-desk-covered-with-vendor-invoices-breach-of-contract-notic-photo-1-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-desk-covered-with-vendor-invoices-breach-of-contract-notic-photo-1.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)\"><a href=\"\/resources\/partnership-dispute-attorney\/\">Partnership Dispute Attorney<\/a> | 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)\">Resolve a Joint Venture Dispute Before It Costs Your Business<\/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 acts as outside general counsel for business owners and investors across Miami-Dade and South Florida. We help partners and co-venturers work through disagreements over money, control, and the future of the deal. Free, confidential first consultation 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 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>A joint venture dispute attorney in Florida starts with the venture agreement, then checks the default rules that apply when that agreement is silent. KEW Legal is a Florida business law firm that works with owners and investors across Miami-Dade and Broward County on these disputes. Below is what a joint venture dispute involves, how it differs from other business arrangements, and what to do next.<\/p>\n<h2>What a Florida Joint Venture Dispute Involves and Who This Page Is For<\/h2>\n<p>A joint venture dispute is a disagreement between two or more parties who teamed up on a specific business project. They share profits, losses, and control as their agreement provides.<\/p>\n<p>Florida law can treat a shared business as a partnership, even when the parties call it something else.<\/p>\n<p>This page is for owners and investors whose venture has stalled. Common situations include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A co-venturer who has quit contributing money, time, or property.<\/li>\n<li>A partner who holds back distributions while the project keeps earning.<\/li>\n<li>A co-venturer who acted outside the agreement, such as taking a deal for itself.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Kristina E. Wilson is the responsible lawyer for this page. KEW Legal has offices in Coral Gables and Sunny Isles Beach and serves clients across Miami-Dade and Broward. If one of these situations fits, you can describe the venture to our team and talk through next steps.<\/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 your co-venturer has quit contributing or is holding back your distributions, our team can review your agreement with you and talk through your options. 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-professional-woman-in-a-business-suit-reviews-legal-docume-photo-1.jpg\" alt=\"A professional woman in a business suit reviews legal documents at an office desk.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Joint Ventures, Partnerships, and Strategic Alliances Are Not the Same<\/h2>\n<p>A joint venture usually centers on one project or deal. A general partnership covers an ongoing business. A strategic alliance is often a looser cooperation that may not share profits, losses, or control.<\/p>\n<p>The label on the paperwork does not settle the question. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0620\/Sections\/0620.8202.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 620.8202<\/a>, two or more people who carry on a business for profit as co-owners form a partnership, whether or not they intend one, unless their association was formed under a statute other than this partnership act, a predecessor statute, or a comparable law of another jurisdiction.<\/p>\n<p>Owning property together does not, by itself, create a partnership. Sharing gross returns does not either. But a person who receives a share of profits is presumed to be a partner, unless those profits fall into a listed category, such as wages or rent.<\/p>\n<h2>Common Joint Venture Disputes We Handle<\/h2>\n<p>The most common joint venture disputes involve missed contributions, unclear money flows, and deadlock between equal owners.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Missed contributions.<\/strong> A co-venturer does not supply the capital, time, property, or know-how it promised.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Records and accounting.<\/strong> Partners and their attorneys can inspect and copy the books during business hours. The partnership may charge a reasonable copying cost.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Deadlock.<\/strong> A majority of partners can decide ordinary business matters. Acts outside the ordinary course need every partner&#8217;s consent.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Loyalty and care.<\/strong> A partner must account for profit from partnership business and may not compete before dissolution. The duty of care reaches only gross negligence, reckless or intentional misconduct, or a knowing violation of law.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Customer interference.<\/strong> See <a href=\"https:\/\/flcourts-media.flcourts.gov\/content\/download\/2387181\/opinion\/Opinion_2022-0628.pdf\">Ozyesilpinar v. Reach PLC<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Deadlock and Exit Terms: What to Check in Your Venture Agreement<\/h2>\n<p>Deadlock and exit terms are often thin or missing. That gap can turn a business disagreement into a lawsuit.<\/p>\n<p>Check these terms first:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Decision thresholds: which votes need a majority and which need every owner.<\/li>\n<li>Deadlock steps, such as a cooling-off period, mediation, or a named tie-breaker.<\/li>\n<li>Buy-sell or put-call rights, and who can trigger them.<\/li>\n<li>A valuation method, such as a formula or an agreed appraiser.<\/li>\n<li>Notice rules, including whether notice must be in writing.<\/li>\n<li>Dissolution triggers, such as an end date or completion of the project.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>When the agreement is silent, the statute fills the gap. See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0620\/Sections\/0620.8103.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 620.8103(1)<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>When a partner leaves without ending the business, the partnership must buy that partner&#8217;s interest at a buyout price under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0620\/Sections\/0620.8701.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 620.8701<\/a>. A partnership is dissolved and wound up only upon the occurrence of the events listed in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0620\/Sections\/0620.8801.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 620.8801<\/a>. See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0620\/Sections\/0620.8701.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 620.8701<\/a>. The statute sets short windows to sue over that price. You have 120 days after the partnership makes a payment or offer. If none is made, you have 1 year after a written demand.<\/p>\n<p>Sort out the deadlines early. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0095\/Sections\/0095.11.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 95.11<\/a> sets filing time limits that depend on the type of claim, so waiting can cost you a claim.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, check for an arbitration clause. See <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>.<\/p>\n<h2>How KEW Legal Handles a Joint Venture Dispute<\/h2>\n<p>Our process runs in five steps, from first conversation to a chosen path and resolution.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>First consultation.<\/strong> Your first consultation is free and confidential, with no obligation to continue. We review the venture and the problem in front of you.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Document review.<\/strong> We read the venture agreement, side agreements, emails, bank and accounting records, and any notices already sent.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Options.<\/strong> We lay out paths such as a written demand, negotiation, mediation, a cure period, buyout talks, or litigation. We explain the cost and disruption of each.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Preservation.<\/strong> We send written notices and records requests, and we help you keep the records that matter.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Resolution.<\/strong> The matter may end in a negotiated agreement, mediation, or court proceedings. The timeline depends on the facts, the agreement, and how the other side responds.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Because KEW Legal also works as outside general counsel for businesses, ongoing contracts, leases, and employment matters can be handled in the same relationship.<\/p>\n<h2>Why Work With KEW Legal on a Joint Venture Dispute<\/h2>\n<p>KEW Legal focuses on business matters, including partnership disputes, business contracts, acquisitions and sales, succession planning, commercial leases, and real estate investment.<\/p>\n<p>The firm&#8217;s lawyers, including Kristina E. Wilson and Natalie Martinez, work with business owners and investors across the region.<\/p>\n<p>The firm&#8217;s offices in Coral Gables and Sunny Isles Beach serve Miami, Aventura, Doral, Brickell, Fort Lauderdale, and nearby Broward and Miami-Dade communities.<\/p>\n<p>The approach is practical. We read the agreement first, match the facts to Florida&#8217;s rules, and put the options in writing.<\/p>\n<p>Florida&#8217;s partnership rules limit what a venture agreement can change. A partnership agreement cannot eliminate the duty of loyalty or the duty of good faith and fair dealing, though it may identify activities that do not violate loyalty and may let all partners or a specified number or percentage authorize or ratify, after full disclosure, a specific act that otherwise would violate it. See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0620\/Sections\/0620.8103.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 620.8103<\/a>. That line matters when one owner says the paperwork lets it act alone.<\/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 About Joint Venture Disputes in Florida<\/h2>\n<p>Here are short answers to common questions about joint venture disputes in Florida.<\/p><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Is a joint venture the same as a partnership?<\/summary><p>Not always. Florida can treat a shared business as a partnership, whether or not the parties meant to form one. See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0620\/Sections\/0620.8202.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 620.8202<\/a>.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Do I need a written agreement to bring a dispute?<\/summary><p>Oral terms and the way the parties acted can still matter. Florida&#8217;s partnership statute fills gaps when the agreement is silent. See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0620\/Sections\/0620.8103.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 620.8103<\/a>.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can my co-venturer be personally liable?<\/summary><p>Liability turns on how the business is set up and what the agreement says. A judgment against a partnership is not, by itself, a judgment against a partner. See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0620\/Sections\/0620.8307.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 620.8307<\/a>.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can I be paid for work I did for the venture?<\/summary><p>A partner is not entitled to pay for services to the partnership. The exception is reasonable compensation for winding up the business. See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0620\/Sections\/0620.8401.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 620.8401<\/a>.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What should I do before calling a lawyer?<\/summary><p>Keep your records, save emails and notices, and keep your written messages factual. Avoid major moves, such as withholding your own contribution, until you have advice.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can a court end a venture if the partners cannot work together?<\/summary><p>In certain cases, yes. On a partner&#8217;s application, a court can order the business wound up if another partner&#8217;s conduct makes it not reasonably practicable to carry on together. See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0620\/Sections\/0620.8801.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 620.8801<\/a>.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can you handle a venture with a co-venturer outside the United States?<\/summary><p>Cross-border ventures raise questions about which law applies and how a judgment is enforced. Those questions are worth reviewing early, before any demand or filing.<\/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-in-a-black-suit-reviews-paperwork-at-a-desk-focused-photo-1.jpg\" alt=\"A lawyer in a black suit reviews paperwork at a desk, focused on the documents.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Talk to KEW Legal About Your Joint Venture Dispute<\/h2>\n<p>If a co-venturer has quit contributing, or is holding back distributions while the project keeps earning, call 305-990-2300 or send us a message through our <a href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">contact page<\/a> to start your consultation.<\/p>\n<p>Our lawyers review the agreement and the facts before recommending a path. We cannot promise a particular result, but we explain your options in writing.<\/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 Approaches Joint Venture 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\">Review the Agreement and the Record<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We review any written operating or joint venture agreement, along with emails, financial records, and the way the parties actually worked together, because oral terms and conduct can matter.<\/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\">Protect Your Position<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We identify the steps that preserve your rights and your assets while the dispute is being evaluated, so you are not left reacting to the other side&#x27;s moves.<\/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\">Explore Resolution Options<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Depending on the facts, we discuss negotiation, mediation, or litigation, and we explain the trade-offs of each path in plain language.<\/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 want ongoing guidance, we can serve as outside general counsel, so issues are addressed before they grow into disputes.<\/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\">Do Not Ignore Early Warning Signs<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A demand letter, a sudden change in bank access, or a partner who stops sharing financial information can signal a dispute that is building. Bring these documents to a lawyer early, before anyone takes action that is hard to reverse.<\/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 Joint Venture Disagreements 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\">Profit Splits and Capital Contributions<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Disagreements over who contributed what, how profits and losses are divided, and whether distributions were handled correctly.<\/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\">Management and Decision-Making<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Conflicts over who controls daily operations, major decisions, and spending, especially when the agreement is unclear or silent.<\/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\">Exit, Buyout, and Dissolution<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Questions about how a partner leaves, how the venture is valued and divided, and how the business or its assets are wound up.<\/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\">Breach of Duty and Misconduct<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Allegations that a partner diverted funds, competed against the venture, or failed to disclose material information.<\/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 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