{"id":480,"date":"2026-10-14T08:22:28","date_gmt":"2026-10-14T08:22:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/florida-contract-vendor-disputes-first-steps\/coral-gables\/"},"modified":"2026-10-27T14:56:53","modified_gmt":"2026-10-27T14:56:53","slug":"coral-gables","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/florida-contract-vendor-disputes-first-steps\/coral-gables\/","title":{"rendered":"Business Contract and Vendor Dispute Attorney Coral Gables"},"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-60 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-478\" alt=\"Small business desk covered with vendor invoices, breach of contract notices, and an open dispute file.\" src=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/small-business-desk-covered-with-vendor-invoices-breach-of-c-photo.jpg\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/small-business-desk-covered-with-vendor-invoices-breach-of-c-photo-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/small-business-desk-covered-with-vendor-invoices-breach-of-c-photo-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/small-business-desk-covered-with-vendor-invoices-breach-of-c-photo-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/small-business-desk-covered-with-vendor-invoices-breach-of-c-photo-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/small-business-desk-covered-with-vendor-invoices-breach-of-c-photo.jpg 1376w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 825px) 825px, 100vw\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\"\/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"chg-eyebrow has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Business Contract &amp; Vendor Dispute Attorney | Coral Gables<\/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 Vendor and Contract Disputes Before They Cost 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 represents business owners and investors in Coral Gables, Sunny Isles Beach and across Miami-Dade and South Florida in disputes over supply agreements, service contracts, late payments and failed deliveries.<\/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 14, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n\n<p>When a vendor breaks a deal, the first steps are to protect your records, read the contract&#8217;s notice terms, and write down every deadline. Florida time limits and the contract&#8217;s own clauses often shape what happens next. A business contract and vendor dispute attorney can review those terms with you before any demand goes out.<\/p>\n<h2>Why Coral Gables Businesses Turn to a Business Contract and Vendor Dispute Attorney<\/h2>\n<p>Business owners usually look for help when a vendor stops performing, sends an invoice for work nobody agreed to, or ends a service agreement in a dispute. Many of these problems start with a phone call or an email. Every message can become evidence later.<\/p>\n<p>KEW Legal&#8217;s Coral Gables office focuses on business contract and vendor disputes for owners and investors in Miami-Dade County and South Florida. The practice also works as outside general counsel for businesses that want contract questions handled before they become lawsuits.<\/p>\n<p>This page is written for business owners and managers. Kristina E. Wilson is the attorney responsible for this page. The practice&#8217;s support staff help with scheduling and intake.<\/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\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 lawyer reads legal papers at her desk in a modern office.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Common Vendor and Business Contract Disputes We Handle<\/h2>\n<p>Vendor disputes usually fall into a few patterns. Each one turns on the written terms and on what happened after the deal was signed.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Unpaid invoices<\/strong> for goods or services already delivered.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Late or incomplete work<\/strong>, including missed deadlines and performance that does not match the written specifications.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Defective goods or build-out work<\/strong>, and disputed change orders.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Termination and renewal fights<\/strong>, including notices that seem wrong and disagreements over exclusivity or scope.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Indemnity, insurance, and liability limits<\/strong> that come into play after a loss.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Listing these areas describes what the practice handles. It does not predict how any one matter will end.<\/p>\n<h2>The First Steps to Take in the Days After a Breach<\/h2>\n<p>Start by keeping every record tied to the deal. That includes the signed agreement, purchase orders, emails, text messages, invoices, delivery receipts, and notes from calls or meetings. Do not delete or edit messages.<\/p>\n<p>Next, read the contract for any required notice, cure period, or delivery method. Many agreements require written notice sent to a specific address before a party can terminate or sue. Skipping that step can weaken a claim, even when the other side clearly broke the deal.<\/p>\n<p>Be careful about what you write. A casual text that admits a delay or a mistake can be used later. Route serious messages through counsel where you can.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, keep records of your own performance and your attempts to resolve the problem. These records show what your business delivered, paid, and offered.<\/p>\n<h2>Contract Clauses That Often Decide How a Dispute Proceeds<\/h2>\n<p>Clause wording often controls the path a dispute takes. Read these terms first.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Governing law and venue.<\/strong> A choice-of-law clause can name which state&#8217;s law applies. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0671\/Sections\/0671.105.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 671.105<\/a>, parties to a transaction with a reasonable relation to Florida and another state may agree which law governs. Venue is a separate question. Under <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>, actions are brought in the county where the defendant resides, where the cause of action accrued, or where the property in litigation is located. For a Coral Gables business, that may point to Miami-Dade County, but the answer depends on the parties and the events.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Arbitration and mediation.<\/strong> 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\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 682.02<\/a>, an arbitration agreement in a record is valid, enforceable, and irrevocable, except on grounds that allow any contract to be revoked. If the other side refuses to arbitrate, a court decides the motion to compel. Some contracts also require mediation first.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Attorney&#8217;s fees.<\/strong> If a contract lets one party recover fees for enforcing it, Florida law can let the other side recover fees when it wins. 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\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 57.105(7)<\/a>, if a contract contains a provision allowing attorney&#8217;s fees to a party that is required to take action to enforce the contract, the court may also allow reasonable attorney&#8217;s fees to the other party when that other party prevails in an action, whether as plaintiff or defendant, with respect to the contract. A fee clause cuts both ways, and no fee recovery can be promised.<\/p>\n<p>Clause meaning depends on the exact wording and the facts. Each agreement needs its own review.<\/p>\n<h2>Florida Time Limits for Contract Claims<\/h2>\n<p>Florida sets a deadline to file most contract lawsuits. The length depends on the type of agreement. Written contracts generally have a longer period.<\/p>\n<p>The clock generally starts when the last element of the claim occurs, under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0095\/Sections\/0095.031.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 95.031<\/a>. So the breach date alone may not answer the question.<\/p>\n<p>A contract cannot shorten the deadline. 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\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 95.03<\/a>, a clause that sets a shorter period than the statute allows is void. Some events can also pause the clock.<\/p>\n<p>Sales of goods have their own rules. Under <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>, a buyer who has accepted goods must, within a reasonable time after discovering or should have discovered any breach, notify the seller of the breach or be barred from any remedy.<\/p>\n<p>Notice and cure periods can run before any lawsuit deadline. Put them on the calendar now. No timeline can be promised in advance.<\/p>\n<h2>Demand Letters, Negotiation, Mediation, and Litigation<\/h2>\n<p>A demand letter is a formal written step. It names the contract, describes the breach, states the remedy sought, and sets a response deadline. Before sending one, confirm the other party&#8217;s legal name and status. The <a href=\"https:\/\/dos.fl.gov\/sunbiz\/\">Florida Division of Corporations (Sunbiz)<\/a> provides registration and status information for Florida business entities.<\/p>\n<p>Some disputes settle through direct talks. Others move to mediation or arbitration, which the contract may require. When the parties cannot agree, the matter may go to court. The right path depends on the contract, the evidence, and the client&#8217;s goals. No outcome can be promised.<\/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>Outside General Counsel for Coral Gables Vendor Relationships<\/h2>\n<p>Outside general counsel work helps a business review contracts before a problem starts. The model covers vendor agreements, purchase terms, and renewal dates. It can also cover contract templates, vendor onboarding terms, and notice procedures.<\/p>\n<p>This work does not depend on a dispute already existing. A business may simply want a clear agreement before it signs with a new supplier. The goal is to catch unclear language, missing notice terms, or an expiring renewal date early, while there is more room to make changes.<\/p>\n<h2>About KEW Legal&#8217;s Coral Gables Business Law Practice<\/h2>\n<p>Kristina E. Wilson is the attorney responsible for this page and the lawyer at KEW Legal&#8217;s Coral Gables office. The practice also has a Sunny Isles Beach office. It serves business clients in Miami-Dade County, Broward County, and surrounding South Florida areas.<\/p>\n<p>The practice also handles partnership disputes, business sales and acquisitions, employment matters for employers, succession planning, commercial leases, real estate investment matters, and commercial evictions. A free first consultation is confidential and carries no obligation to continue.<\/p>\n<h3>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h3><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How long do I have to sue a vendor in Florida?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The answer depends on the contract.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can a contract shorten the time to sue?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. Under Florida law, a clause that sets a shorter period than the statute allows is void.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Is a verbal agreement with a supplier enforceable?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It can be. Florida&#8217;s rules differ for unwritten contracts and for sales of goods, so the facts matter.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Do I have to send notice before terminating a vendor?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check the contract first. Many agreements require written notice, and skipping that step can weaken your position.<\/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-woman-in-an-office-reviews-contracts-beside-law-books-and-photo.jpg\" alt=\"A woman in a law office reviews contract papers beside law books and a laptop.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Talk Through Your Vendor or Contract Dispute with Kristina E. Wilson<\/h2>\n<p>If a supplier has stopped performing, an invoice is going unpaid, or a termination notice just arrived, the next step is a careful review of the documents. You can schedule a free, confidential first consultation with no obligation to continue. Call 305-990-2300 or <a href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">send us a message<\/a> to start.<\/p>\n\n<\/article>\n<footer class=\"disclaimer\"><em>The engagement of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based solely upon advertisements. The information on this website is general information about KEW Legal and the services we offer; it does not constitute legal advice and is intended for informational purposes only. Accessing this website or contacting our firm does not establish an attorney-client relationship. KEW Legal, 16690 Collins Ave Ste 1101, Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160.<\/em><\/footer>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group 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 Vendor 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\">Contract Review<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We read the agreement, purchase orders, invoices and correspondence together to identify what each side committed to and where the record stands.<\/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 Position<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We advise on notices, cure requests and written demands so your business keeps its rights clear while the dispute is evaluated.<\/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\">Business-Focused Counsel<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our practice is built around business owners and investors, so we weigh each option against its effect on operations, cash flow and ongoing relationships.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--lightbulb\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Options Before Litigation<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Where it makes sense, we pursue negotiation, demand letters or mediation before any lawsuit is filed, and we explain the tradeoffs of each path.<\/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 Contract and Vendor 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\">Supplier and Vendor Payment Disputes<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unpaid invoices, disputed charges and payment terms that no longer match what was agreed.<\/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\">Service and Performance Disagreements<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Work that was late, incomplete or below the agreed specifications, and disputes over who is responsible for the shortfall.<\/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\">Terminations and Breach Claims<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Questions about whether a contract was properly ended, and what remedies may be available when one side fails to perform.<\/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\">Verbal and Informal Agreements<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Arrangements made by email, text or handshake, and how the surrounding records may be used to show what was agreed.<\/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\">Start Gathering Your Records Now<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keep every signed contract, purchase order, invoice, delivery record and written message with the vendor. A complete file makes your first consultation more productive.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13059902300\">Call 305-990-2300<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">Call 305-990-2300<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-base-color has-primary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4d466591 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--primary,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color\">Talk With KEW Legal About Your Vendor or Contract Dispute<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-0aa01211 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>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related practice areas<\/h2><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"\/resources\/florida-contract-vendor-disputes-first-steps\/\">Contract and Vendor Disputes in Florida: The First-Week Playbook for Business Owners<\/a><\/li><\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Vendor stopped delivering or an invoice is unpaid? 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