{"id":4865,"date":"2026-10-27T04:58:02","date_gmt":"2026-10-27T04:58:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/business-contract-and-vendor-dispute-attorney\/business-dispute-mediation-settlement-attorney-florida\/"},"modified":"2026-10-28T01:10:20","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T01:10:20","slug":"business-dispute-mediation-settlement-attorney-florida","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/business-contract-and-vendor-dispute-attorney\/business-dispute-mediation-settlement-attorney-florida\/","title":{"rendered":"Business Dispute Mediation 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-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-4864\" alt=\"Desk covered with vendor invoices, contract breach notices, and correspondence beside an open legal file folder.\" src=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/desk-covered-with-vendor-invoices-contract-breach-notices-an-photo-1.jpg\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/desk-covered-with-vendor-invoices-contract-breach-notices-an-photo-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/desk-covered-with-vendor-invoices-contract-breach-notices-an-photo-1-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/desk-covered-with-vendor-invoices-contract-breach-notices-an-photo-1-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/desk-covered-with-vendor-invoices-contract-breach-notices-an-photo-1-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/desk-covered-with-vendor-invoices-contract-breach-notices-an-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)\">Business Dispute Mediation | Coral Gables &amp; 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)\">Work Through Business Disputes at the Table<\/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 across Miami-Dade and South Florida in mediation over partnership, vendor and contract disputes. Your first consultation is free, confidential and without obligation.<\/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 27, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n\n<p>If you need a business dispute mediation attorney in Florida, start with one question: can the sides reach a deal with a neutral helper? Business dispute mediation is a confidential negotiation where a neutral mediator helps the parties settle.<\/p>\n<p>KEW Legal is a Florida business law firm. We represent business owners and investors in these negotiations across Miami-Dade and South Florida.<\/p>\n<h2>Business Dispute Mediation Is a Negotiation, Not a Trial<\/h2>\n<p>Business dispute mediation is a process where a neutral mediator helps the parties work through a disagreement. The mediator does not decide who is right.<\/p>\n<p>Florida law describes a mediator as a neutral, impartial person who helps the parties reach their own agreement, without prescribing the result (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0044\/Sections\/0044.403.html\">Florida&#8217;s mediation definitions<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>Mediation usually starts in one of three ways:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Your contract has a mediation clause that requires it first.<\/li>\n<li>The parties agree to mediate after a dispute arises.<\/li>\n<li>A court orders it once a lawsuit is pending.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Mediation suits owners who want to keep a working relationship, keep the matter private, and control timing. It is one route within our <a href=\"\/resources\/business-contract-and-vendor-dispute-attorney\/\">business contract and vendor dispute<\/a> work.<\/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\/two-lawyers-meet-with-frustrated-clients-at-a-conference-tab-photo.jpg\" alt=\"Two lawyers sit across a conference table from frustrated clients during a tense mediation meeting in an office.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Business Disputes That Often Go to Mediation<\/h2>\n<p>Mediation often fits disputes over money, contract terms, or an ongoing business tie. Common examples include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Partnership and co-owner disputes.<\/strong> These include deadlock, buyout terms, capital contributions, and control fights.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vendor and contract disputes.<\/strong> These include nonpayment and disagreements over scope. Some turn on whether an oral agreement with a vendor can be enforced.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Commercial lease and eviction matters.<\/strong> These include evictions for owners who live abroad.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Employment and succession disputes.<\/strong> We handle employment matters for employers and buy-sell disagreements among owners.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Many contract fights turn on notice. Review the right-to-cure notice rules early. If the signing method is in question, see electronic signatures in business contracts.<\/p>\n<p>Court referral has limits. 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\">Florida&#8217;s court-ordered mediation statute<\/a>, a court must send a filed civil action for money damages to mediation when one party asks. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0044\/Sections\/0044.102.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 44.102<\/a> provides that a court, acting under rules adopted by the Supreme Court, must, upon request of one party, refer any filed civil action for monetary damages to mediation, as long as the requesting party is willing and able to pay the mediation costs or those costs can be equitably divided between the parties, except in the situations the statute lists. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0044\/Sections\/0044.102.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 44.102<\/a> reads: &#8220;(2) A court, under rules adopted by the Supreme Court: (a) Must, upon request of one party, refer to mediation any filed civil action for monetary damages, 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: 1.&#8221; Exceptions include a landlord and tenant dispute with no personal injury claim and an action to collect a debt. Whether mediation fits depends on the contract and the stage of the dispute.<\/p>\n<h2>How a Lawyer-Led Mediation Works, Step by Step<\/h2>\n<p>A lawyer-led mediation usually moves through six steps, from first meeting to signed agreement.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Intake.<\/strong> You share the facts, the parties involved, and any deadlines.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Document review.<\/strong> We review contracts, notices, leases, emails, and payment records. We look for leverage and deadlines.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Position and terms.<\/strong> We set out your side&#8217;s position and the terms you&#8217;re willing to accept, in writing when useful.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mediator selection.<\/strong> The parties agree on a mediator, or one is chosen under the contract or a court order.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The session.<\/strong> The mediator may meet each side alone and then together to explore options. Your lawyer speaks for you. The mediator does not.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Agreement or next step.<\/strong> If terms are reached, they are written and signed. If not, the parties can pursue arbitration or litigation.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Florida&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0044\/Sections\/0044.404.html\">mediation duration rules<\/a> say a non-court-ordered mediation ends when a settlement is signed, the mediator declares an impasse, the mediation is terminated by court order, court rule, or applicable law, or the parties agree to end it; in a multiparty mediation, one party may also terminate its own participation by giving notice to all other parties.<\/p>\n<p>Timing varies. It depends on how many parties are involved, how many documents exist, and whether a court deadline applies. Raise your deadlines at intake so we can plan around them.<\/p>\n<h2>Mediation, Arbitration, and Litigation Compared<\/h2>\n<p>Mediation leaves the decision with the parties. Arbitration leaves it with an arbitrator. Litigation leaves it with a judge or jury.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><\/th>\n<th>Mediation<\/th>\n<th>Arbitration<\/th>\n<th>Litigation<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Who decides<\/td>\n<td>You and the other side, with a neutral helper<\/td>\n<td>An arbitrator<\/td>\n<td>A judge or jury<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Binding?<\/td>\n<td>Only after a signed agreement<\/td>\n<td>Generally, under a valid clause<\/td>\n<td>Decided by the court&#8217;s ruling<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Privacy<\/td>\n<td>Mediation communications are confidential<\/td>\n<td>Set by your contract<\/td>\n<td>Court filings are part of the court record<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Your control<\/td>\n<td>Highest<\/td>\n<td>Shared with the arbitrator<\/td>\n<td>Limited by court rules<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/figure>\n\n<p>If your contract has a valid arbitration clause, Florida law generally enforces it.<\/p>\n<p>Read your contract before you choose a route. Some agreements require mediation first, then arbitration or court. The right route is a question to answer with a lawyer, not a rule that fits every case.<\/p>\n<h2>Is What You Say in Mediation Confidential?<\/h2>\n<p>Generally, yes. A signed settlement agreement is treated differently.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If someone knowingly and willfully discloses a protected communication, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0044\/Sections\/0044.406.html\">\u00a7 44.406<\/a> allows remedies such as equitable relief, compensatory damages, and attorney&#8217;s fees. In Florida, a claim on a written contract must be brought within 5 years, and a claim on an oral or unwritten contract, including a sale of goods, within 4 years (<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>).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Parties often record a settlement in a written agreement. Key terms to address include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Payment amounts and schedule<\/li>\n<li>The scope of any release<\/li>\n<li>Confidentiality of the deal itself<\/li>\n<li>Default and cure provisions<\/li>\n<li>How future disputes will be handled<\/li>\n<li>Dismissal of any pending case<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Challenges to a settlement are limited. Rescission for mutual mistake is available only if the mistake is mutual and concerns a fact at the essence of the contract (<a href=\"https:\/\/flcourts-media.flcourts.gov\/content\/download\/881482\/opinion\/Opinion_2022-2211.pdf\">Waterside at Boynton Homeowners&#8217; Ass&#8217;n<\/a>). A voidable contract can be ratified when a party fails to rescind after learning the key facts (<a href=\"https:\/\/flcourts-media.flcourts.gov\/content\/download\/283961\/opinion\/Opinion_12-3192.pdf\">Flaherty v. Flaherty<\/a>). That is a general rule, not an automatic result. Have a lawyer review the agreement before you sign it.<\/p>\n<h2>Why Business Owners Work With KEW Legal<\/h2>\n<p>KEW Legal is a Florida business law firm that acts as outside general counsel for business owners and investors in Miami-Dade and South Florida.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The firm has offices in Coral Gables and Sunny Isles Beach.<\/li>\n<li>Kristina E. Wilson is the lawyer responsible for this page. Natalie Martinez is also a lawyer at the firm.<\/li>\n<li>The firm concentrates its work on business-side matters: partnership, vendor and contract, commercial lease, employment for employers, and succession.<\/li>\n<li>We represent our client in mediation and negotiation. We do not act as the neutral mediator, so our work is for your side.<\/li>\n<li>We serve clients in Miami, Doral, Brickell, Aventura, Coral Gables, Sunny Isles Beach, Fort Lauderdale, and throughout Broward and Miami-Dade counties.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Our team reviews your documents, explains your options, and handles the negotiation on your behalf.<\/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-contract-two-pens-and-a-briefcase-sit-on-a-wooden-desk-photo.jpg\" alt=\"A contract document, pens, and a briefcase arranged on a wooden table, viewed from above.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Is business dispute mediation binding?<\/summary><p>Mediation itself does not force a deal.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can my contract require mediation before a lawsuit?<\/summary><p>Review that clause with a lawyer before you respond or file.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Do I need a lawyer at mediation?<\/summary><p>You can attend with your lawyer. A lawyer represents your side, reviews offers, and checks the terms before you sign.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Is what I say at mediation protected?<\/summary><p>Generally, yes, under Florida&#8217;s mediation statute. Signed settlement agreements are treated differently, so review them before signing.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What if the other side won&#8217;t mediate?<\/summary><p>Your options depend on the contract, the stage of the dispute, and any court deadlines. Talk through those with a lawyer early.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What does the first meeting cost?<\/summary><p>The first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation to continue.<\/p>\n<p>If your partner is refusing a buyout term, a vendor is holding payment, or a lease dispute has a deadline coming up, call 305-990-2300 or <a href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">send us a message<\/a>. We&#8217;ll review your documents and talk through whether mediation fits your situation.<\/p><\/details><\/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 our firm approaches mediation<\/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--lightbulb\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Preparation before the session<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We review your agreements, correspondence and the other side&#x27;s position so you know your options before you sit down at the table.<\/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\">Protection of your interests<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We review any mediation clause, settlement term sheet or proposed agreement before you sign, so your business is not committed to terms you have not 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\">Support for partners and owners<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our team helps business owners, partners and investors keep the discussion focused on the business issues that need to be solved.<\/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--document\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Outside general counsel perspective<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because we advise businesses on an ongoing basis, we connect each dispute to contracts, leases, employment matters and succession plans already in place.<\/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\">Before you respond to a demand<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do not sign a mediation agreement, settlement proposal or release until a lawyer has reviewed it. Review any contract clause requiring mediation before you respond to a demand letter or file anything.<\/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\">Contact KEW Legal About Your Dispute<\/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\/\">Contact KEW Legal About Your Dispute<\/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\">What to expect when you work with us<\/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\">1. Free first consultation<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tell us about your business, the dispute and the people involved. The consultation is confidential and carries no obligation to continue.<\/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\">2. Review of your documents<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We look at your operating agreement, vendor contracts, leases or other documents that govern the relationship at issue.<\/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\">3. Mediation strategy<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We discuss your goals, the issues you need to address and the terms you are willing to consider, so you can take part with a clear plan.<\/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\">4. Representation through the process<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you attend with your lawyer or need help preparing written terms, our team works with you at each stage.<\/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 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color\">Talk with Kristina E. Wilson and our team about your business 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\">Call 305-990-2300 or 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\/\">Call 305-990-2300 or 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>Joint Venture Dispute Attorney Miami: Breach &amp; Buyout Claims<\/li><\/ul>\n<!-- chg:section-siblings -->\n<nav aria-label=\"More in this section\">\n<h2>More in this section<\/h2>\n<ul><li><a href=\"\/resources\/business-contract-and-vendor-dispute-attorney\/business-loan-promissory-note-default-attorney-miami-dade\/\">Business Loan Promissory Note Default Attorney in Miami-Dade<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/resources\/business-contract-and-vendor-dispute-attorney\/business-services-agreement-drafting-attorney-miami\/\">Business Services Agreement Drafting Attorney in Miami: Write the Contract Before the Dispute<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/resources\/business-contract-and-vendor-dispute-attorney\/can-i-get-out-of-a-business-contract-florida\/\">Can I Get Out of a Business Contract in Florida? 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