{"id":4797,"date":"2026-10-27T02:42:45","date_gmt":"2026-10-27T02:42:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/outside-general-counsel-for-businesses\/outside-general-counsel-for-ecommerce-businesses-florida\/"},"modified":"2026-10-27T14:34:24","modified_gmt":"2026-10-27T14:34:24","slug":"outside-general-counsel-for-ecommerce-businesses-florida","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/outside-general-counsel-for-businesses\/outside-general-counsel-for-ecommerce-businesses-florida\/","title":{"rendered":"Outside General Counsel for Ecommerce Businesses in 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-4796\" alt=\"A general counsel reviews compliance documents at a desk surrounded by policy binders in a small manufacturing facility.\" src=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-general-counsel-reviews-compliance-documents-at-a-desk-sur-photo-15.jpg\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-general-counsel-reviews-compliance-documents-at-a-desk-sur-photo-15-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-general-counsel-reviews-compliance-documents-at-a-desk-sur-photo-15-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-general-counsel-reviews-compliance-documents-at-a-desk-sur-photo-15-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-general-counsel-reviews-compliance-documents-at-a-desk-sur-photo-15-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-general-counsel-reviews-compliance-documents-at-a-desk-sur-photo-15.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)\">Ecommerce businesses in Florida<\/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)\">Steady legal support for your online 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 serves as outside general counsel for ecommerce owners in Miami-Dade, Broward and South Florida, with help on vendor contracts, partnership questions, employees, commercial leases and more.<\/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\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\">Getting started with KEW Legal<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns 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=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--check chg-stat-ico\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center chg-stat has-base-color has-text-color\">Free<\/h3><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">First consultation, confidential and with no obligation to continue<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--location chg-stat-ico\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center chg-stat has-base-color has-text-color\">2<\/h3><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Offices in Coral Gables and Sunny Isles Beach<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/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>Owners searching for outside general counsel for ecommerce businesses Florida usually want one answer: a lawyer who handles their legal questions over time. Outside general counsel is that ongoing role. An online store hires a law firm to act as its legal function instead of building an in-house department. KEW Legal is a Florida business law firm with offices in Coral Gables and Sunny Isles Beach. It acts as outside general counsel for business owners and investors across Miami-Dade and South Florida.<\/p>\n<h2>What Outside General Counsel Means for an Online Business<\/h2>\n<p>Outside general counsel is an ongoing legal function that a business gets from a law firm. The firm answers routine contract and business questions and brings in the right lawyer for larger disputes.<\/p>\n<p>An online store signs many documents. These include supplier purchase orders, shipping and logistics terms, marketplace agreements, warehouse leases, contractor agreements and an operating agreement with co-owners. Most stores don&#8217;t need a full legal department to manage them. They need a lawyer who knows how the business runs and who answers questions before a small issue becomes a dispute.<\/p>\n<p>Owners often wait until a dispute starts before they call a lawyer. By then, the contract is already in conflict and the options are fewer. An ongoing relationship lets you ask early.<\/p>\n<p>Hiring a firm for one matter solves one problem. Outside general counsel gives continuity. A lawyer who has already reviewed your supplier terms and lease can answer the next question faster, because the key facts are known. When a lawsuit or another matter needs a different lawyer or firm, the firm will say so.<\/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 supplier has stopped delivering or a co-owner is blocking decisions about your online store, send our team a message and tell us what is happening. 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-lawyer-in-a-suit-reviews-documents-at-a-desk-in-a-bright-o-photo.jpg\" alt=\"A lawyer in a office reviews documents at a desk, suggesting focused legal professionalism.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Who This Service Is For<\/h2>\n<p>Outside general counsel fits owners who have outgrown handling every legal question alone. It suits these owners best:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Founders of Shopify, Amazon, WooCommerce or direct-to-consumer stores with growing order volume, several suppliers, and staff or contractors.<\/li>\n<li>Owners with a co-founder or investor partner, where decisions about inventory, funding or profit split can stall.<\/li>\n<li>Businesses with a fulfillment warehouse or office lease, or plans to open physical space.<\/li>\n<li>Owners preparing to sell the store, bring in a buyer or hand the business to the next generation.<\/li>\n<li>Owners who want one lawyer to review terms before signing, instead of hiring a new lawyer each time a question comes up.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Store size matters less than how many people, vendors and contracts touch the business. If one of these describes your store, the sections below show where the legal risks sit.<\/p>\n<h2>What the Engagement Covers<\/h2>\n<p>The scope of outside general counsel for ecommerce businesses Florida owners rely on covers the contracts and disputes online stores face most. It includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Supplier, manufacturer and private-label agreements: purchase orders, payment terms and delivery duties.<\/li>\n<li>Vendor and supplier disputes: late, short or defective deliveries and unpaid invoices.<\/li>\n<li>Business contract review, including sales channel and logistics agreements.<\/li>\n<li>Commercial leases for warehouse, fulfillment or office space, and commercial eviction matters, including for owners who live abroad.<\/li>\n<li>Employment law for employers: offer letters, handbooks, contractor versus employee questions and staff misconduct.<\/li>\n<li>Partnership disputes among co-founders or co-owners, and business acquisition, sale or succession planning.<\/li>\n<li>Real estate investment matters tied to the business&#8217;s property.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Two rules show why timing matters. Under Florida&#8217;s sale-of-goods statute, a contract for goods priced at $500 or more generally needs a record signed by the party you want to hold to it (<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 count against that receiving party unless that party gives written objection to its contents within 10 days after receiving it. Where you have accepted the goods, you must notify the seller of any breach within a reasonable time after you discover or should have discovered it, or risk losing any remedy (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0672\/Sections\/0672.607.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 672.607<\/a>).<\/p>\n<h2>How the Process Works<\/h2>\n<p>Our process starts with a conversation, then moves to a document review and a written scope. Each step builds on the one before.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Free first consultation.<\/strong> Your first consultation is free, confidential and carries no obligation to continue. You describe your sales channels, vendors, leases, staff and ownership.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Document review.<\/strong> The firm reviews the purchase orders, vendor terms, leases, handbooks and operating agreement your store already uses. Then it identifies gaps.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Agreed scope.<\/strong> You and the firm agree in writing on the work. That may be routine contract review, a set of key documents, or one specific dispute.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ongoing access.<\/strong> You contact the responsible lawyer for day-to-day questions. Larger matters move to a dispute, lease or sale track when needed.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>You don&#8217;t need every document ready for the first call. Bring what you have, such as a purchase order or a lease, and the firm will tell you what else to gather. Timing varies with the number of documents and questions. Florida&#8217;s general limitations statute, <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 deadlines to bring a lawsuit, and those deadlines differ by type of claim. Waiting can cost you options, so raise problems early.<\/p>\n<h2>Why Work With KEW Legal<\/h2>\n<p>KEW Legal focuses on business law, and the matters on this page are its core work. Here is what that means for you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Business-law focus.<\/strong> The firm handles contracts, vendor disputes, leases, employment for employers, partnerships and business sales.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Offices.<\/strong> The firm has offices in Coral Gables and Sunny Isles Beach. It works with owners across Miami-Dade, Broward and South Florida.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lawyers.<\/strong> Kristina E. Wilson is the responsible lawyer for this page and is one of the firm&#8217;s lawyers. Natalie Martinez is also one of the firm&#8217;s lawyers. Our lawyers handle the matters described here.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Support staff.<\/strong> Our team keeps scheduling, document collection and follow-up organized, so you spend less time chasing paperwork.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Plain explanations.<\/strong> You get a direct explanation of your options and the trade-offs of each one.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Common Questions About Outside General Counsel for Online Stores<\/h2>\n<p>Outside general counsel covers ongoing business questions, while a lawsuit may need a different lawyer or firm. The answers below cover common questions owners ask.<\/p><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Does outside general counsel replace a litigation lawyer?<\/summary><p>Not always. Routine contract and business questions are the core of the role. When a lawsuit needs a different lawyer or firm, the firm will say so.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Is this only for large ecommerce companies?<\/summary><p>No. The role suits small and mid-size online businesses that need steady legal support without a full in-house department.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Do I need a signed contract with my supplier?<\/summary><p>Often, yes. Florida generally requires a signed record for goods priced at $500 or more, under <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>.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can my landlord change the locks on my warehouse?<\/summary><p>Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0083\/Sections\/0083.05.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 83.05<\/a>, for land or premises other than a dwelling unit, a landlord recovers possession only in a court action, or after the tenant surrenders or abandons the space.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What happens when co-owners deadlock in a Florida LLC?<\/summary><p>Florida law lets a court dissolve an LLC in some deadlock cases. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0605\/Sections\/0605.0702.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 605.0702<\/a>, a deadlock sale provision in your operating agreement can resolve the deadlock instead of a court dissolution if the managers or members are deadlocked and unable to break it, irreparable injury to the LLC is threatened or being suffered, and the provision was initiated before the court determines that the grounds for dissolution exist under subparagraph (1)(b)5., so long as the provision is thereafter initiated and effectuated in accordance with its terms.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can I restrict a former employee from competing?<\/summary><p>Florida courts won&#8217;t enforce a restrictive covenant unless it is in a writing signed by the person against whom enforcement is sought (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0500-0599\/0542\/Sections\/0542.335.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 542.335<\/a>). The party seeking enforcement must also prove a legitimate business interest and that the restriction is reasonably necessary to protect that interest.<\/p><\/details>\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<details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Not sure what your next step is?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><\/details><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-lawyer-reviews-legal-documents-with-clients-at-a-conferenc-photo.jpg\" alt=\"A lawyer reviewing legal documents with two clients at a table in an office.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>If Your Online Business Is Facing One of These Issues Now<\/h2>\n<p>If a supplier, co-owner, landlord or lease is putting your store at risk, the sooner the documents get reviewed, the more room you have to plan. Perhaps a supplier stopped shipping after you paid. Maybe a co-owner is blocking funding decisions, or a warehouse landlord sent a default notice. Each situation has deadlines, and they keep running while you decide what to do. Send us a message through our <a href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">contact page<\/a> or call 305-990-2300. Tell us which of these is happening in your store.<\/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\">What outside general counsel covers for an online store<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns 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\">Vendor and supplier contracts<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Review and negotiate agreements with suppliers, manufacturers, logistics providers and software vendors.<\/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\">Vendor and contract disputes<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Address payment disagreements, breach claims and unclear terms before they grow into larger problems.<\/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\">Employment questions for employers<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Get guidance on hiring, contractor classification, policies and workplace issues as your team grows.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns 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--clock\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ongoing counsel, not one-off fixes<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Have a legal team that knows your business and is available for routine questions as they come up.<\/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--lightbulb\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Planning for a sale or succession<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prepare for buying, selling or passing on your ecommerce business with a clear plan.<\/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\">Commercial leases<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Review terms for warehouse, fulfillment and retail space before you sign.<\/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\">When a matter needs a different lawyer<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Outside general counsel handles everyday business questions. If a dispute becomes a lawsuit that needs a different lawyer or firm, our lawyers will tell you so and help you take the next step.<\/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\">Ask us about your situation<\/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\/\">Ask us about your situation<\/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\">Where our team focuses for ecommerce clients<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns 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 disputes<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Guidance for co-founders and investors when a business relationship breaks down.<\/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\">Business acquisition and sale<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Legal support for buying, selling or merging an online brand, from due diligence to closing.<\/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\">Business succession planning<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Plans for transferring ownership of your ecommerce company to partners, family or a buyer.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns 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\">Real estate investment<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Counsel for owners who hold commercial property alongside their online operations.<\/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 evictions<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Guidance for property owners, including owners who live outside Florida, on commercial tenancy matters.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-base-color has-secondary-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--secondary,#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 ecommerce business. 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