{"id":4943,"date":"2026-10-27T07:04:08","date_gmt":"2026-10-27T07:04:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/partnership-dispute-attorney\/co-owner-florida-corporation-dispute-attorney\/"},"modified":"2026-10-27T14:34:01","modified_gmt":"2026-10-27T14:34:01","slug":"co-owner-florida-corporation-dispute-attorney","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/partnership-dispute-attorney\/co-owner-florida-corporation-dispute-attorney\/","title":{"rendered":"Minority Shareholder Dispute Attorney Florida | KEW Legal"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-dark chg-hero\" style=\"min-height:460px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-80 has-background-dim wp-block-cover__gradient-background has-background-gradient\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(32,36,46,1) 0%,rgba(32,36,46,1) 55%,rgba(32,36,46,0.7) 100%)\"><\/span><img class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-4942\" alt=\"A small business office desk piled with invoices, contract notices, and correspondence beside an open legal file folder.\" src=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-small-business-office-desk-piled-with-invoices-contract-no-photo.jpg\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-small-business-office-desk-piled-with-invoices-contract-no-photo-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-small-business-office-desk-piled-with-invoices-contract-no-photo-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-small-business-office-desk-piled-with-invoices-contract-no-photo-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-small-business-office-desk-piled-with-invoices-contract-no-photo-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-small-business-office-desk-piled-with-invoices-contract-no-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)\">Partnership Disputes | 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)\">Minority Shareholder Disputes in Florida, Handled With Clear Counsel<\/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 minority shareholders and co-owners across Miami-Dade and Broward counties in disputes over company records, distributions, management control and buyouts. Call 305-990-2300 or request a 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 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>A minority shareholder dispute attorney in Florida helps owners with less than a controlling share protect their rights when the majority shuts them out. Florida&#8217;s corporation law gives minority owners real tools: records access, court relief and a buyout process. This guide explains how those tools work. KEW Legal is a Florida business law firm with offices in Coral Gables and Sunny Isles Beach. It works as outside general counsel for business owners and investors across Miami-Dade and South Florida.<\/p>\n<h2>What a Minority Shareholder Dispute Is and Who It Affects<\/h2>\n<p>A minority shareholder dispute is a conflict between an owner with less than a controlling share and the owner or board that runs the company. It often starts when one owner feels cut out of decisions, pay, or information.<\/p>\n<p>These disputes happen most often in closely held corporations, which are usually family or founder-run. Their shares have no public market, so an owner who wants out often has no easy exit.<\/p>\n<p>People who reach out usually fit one of these patterns:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A co-owner removed from management or the board.<\/li>\n<li>A shareholder whose distributions stopped while the majority still takes money out.<\/li>\n<li>A family member acting for an owner who can&#8217;t handle the matter directly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Your articles, bylaws and any shareholder agreement control many questions. This page covers corporations only.<\/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 a desk in a modern office.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>What Rights Minority Shareholders Have Under Florida Law<\/h2>\n<p>Florida gives minority shareholders several core rights, and each one comes with specific rules.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A shareholder can inspect and copy corporate records at the principal office during regular business hours, except board and board committee minutes and records of actions taken without a meeting, which require a good-faith demand for a proper purpose. Written notice must come at least 5 business days ahead (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0607\/Sections\/0607.1602.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 607.1602<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Broader records need a proper purpose.<\/strong> Accounting records and other books require a good-faith demand for a proper purpose. The records must be directly tied to that purpose. Articles and bylaws cannot limit this right (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0607\/Sections\/0607.1602.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 607.1602<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li>For the basic records, the court must also order the corporation to pay reasonable attorney fees (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0607\/Sections\/0607.1604.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 607.1604<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Distributions.<\/strong> Florida limits when a company can pay its shareholders. One test looks at whether total assets would be less than total liabilities plus, unless the articles permit otherwise, the amount needed to satisfy superior preferential rights on dissolution, after the payment (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0607\/Sections\/0607.06401.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 607.06401<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Judicial dissolution.<\/strong> In limited cases, a shareholder may ask a court to dissolve the company.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A shareholder agreement can change many of these default rules. A shareholder agreement that meets the statutory requirements can address distribution terms, director and officer selection, and a deadlock-breaking mechanism. Read it early.<\/p>\n<h2>Common Triggers: Self-Dealing, Freeze-Outs and Deadlock<\/h2>\n<p>The most common triggers are self-dealing, freeze-outs, dilution and blocked access to information.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Self-dealing.<\/strong> The controlling owner pays a company they own, leases property to the business on bad terms, or takes pay far above the others. If a director&#8217;s deal is disclosed and approved by a majority of qualified directors or disinterested shareholders, the challenger must prove it was unfair (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0607\/Sections\/0607.0832.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 607.0832<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Freeze-out.<\/strong> The majority removes the minority owner from pay, management or distributions while still taking money out. The goal is often to force a low-price sale.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dilution.<\/strong> New shares go to favored owners, shrinking a minority stake.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Blocked information.<\/strong> Bank statements or accounting records go unanswered after requests.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Deadlock.<\/strong> A 50\/50 split leaves owners unable to agree on major decisions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The costly mistake is waiting. Owners often try to keep the peace while records and pay disappear. Florida courts can treat a voidable contract as ratified when the party who could undo it fails to act after learning the facts. That rule is not automatic, but delay can hurt (<a href=\"https:\/\/flcourts-media.flcourts.gov\/content\/download\/283961\/opinion\/Opinion_12-3192.pdf\">Flaherty v. Flaherty<\/a>).<\/p>\n<h2>Options Before Court: Negotiation, Mediation and Litigation<\/h2>\n<p>A dispute can move through several stages, and not every case has to end in a courtroom.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Written demand.<\/strong> Send records requests in writing, with the five-business-day notice. This starts a clear paper trail.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Negotiation.<\/strong> Owners discuss access, pay or governance terms, often with lawyers at the table.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mediation.<\/strong> A court must refer a filed civil action for money damages to mediation when one party asks, unless a listed exception applies. The requesting party must be willing and able to pay, or the costs must be equitably divided between the parties (<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>).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Litigation.<\/strong> Venue for a proceeding brought under Florida&#8217;s corporate dissolution provisions lies in the circuit court in the applicable county. In a proceeding to dissolve a Florida corporation, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0607\/Sections\/0607.1431.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 607.1431(3)<\/a> provides that the court may issue injunctions, appoint a receiver or custodian, preserve corporate assets, and carry on the business of the corporation until a full hearing is held.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Start preserving evidence now. Save emails, texts, bank records, meeting notes and tax filings. These documents shape every option above.<\/p>\n<h2>Buyouts, Valuation and Protecting Your Ownership Stake<\/h2>\n<p>A buyout is one common way a minority dispute ends, and the price and process need careful review.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Purchase election.<\/strong> In a shareholder&#8217;s dissolution case, the corporation may elect to buy all of the petitioner&#8217;s shares at fair value, and if it does not, one or more other shareholders may. The election may be filed within 90 days after the petition, or later if the court allows (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0607\/Sections\/0607.1436.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 607.1436<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Notice.<\/strong> Within 30 days after a shareholder&#8217;s dissolution proceeding begins, the corporation must tell the other shareholders they can avoid dissolution by electing to buy the petitioner&#8217;s shares (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0607\/Sections\/0607.1431.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 607.1431<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fair value.<\/strong> The court sets fair value as of the day before the petition was filed, unless it picks another date that fits the case (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0607\/Sections\/0607.1436.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 607.1436<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Valuation.<\/strong> The method, such as assets, earnings or market comparisons, can change the number a lot. Whether a minority discount applies turns on the documents and how the company is run.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Protect your stake.<\/strong> Keep personal and company money separate. Avoid informal side deals. Document every request and response.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How KEW Legal Handles a Co-Owner Dispute<\/h2>\n<p>KEW Legal handles partnership and co-owner disputes as part of its work as outside general counsel for business owners and investors.<\/p>\n<p>Kristina E. Wilson is the lawyer responsible for this page. Natalie Martinez is also one of the firm&#8217;s lawyers. The firm has offices in Coral Gables and Sunny Isles Beach.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Initial consultation.<\/strong> The firm reviews your situation and your goals.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Document review.<\/strong> Articles, bylaws, shareholder agreements, minutes, tax filings and financial records are examined.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Written options.<\/strong> You receive the likely steps for negotiation, mediation, a buyout and litigation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Action and updates.<\/strong> The firm may send a records demand, negotiate, mediate or file suit, and keeps you informed as the matter moves.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The timeline depends on how the other owners respond and on court schedules. The firm explains the expected stages after it reviews the facts.<\/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\/woman-at-a-desk-writing-on-contract-papers-beside-law-books-photo.jpg\" alt=\"Woman seated at an office desk writing on contracts beside law books and a laptop.\" 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>Can a minority shareholder sue a majority shareholder in Florida?<\/summary><p>Yes. Florida law gives shareholders court options, including records inspection and, in limited cases, judicial dissolution.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can I be removed as an officer?<\/summary><p>An officer can be removed at any time, with or without cause, by the board of directors (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0607\/Sections\/0607.0842.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 607.0842<\/a>). <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0607\/Sections\/0607.0842.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 607.0842<\/a> reads: &#8220;(b) The appointing officer, unless the bylaws or the board of directors provide otherwise; or.&#8221;<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What is a freeze-out?<\/summary><p>A freeze-out is a tactic in which controlling owners push a minority owner out of pay, management or distributions. The goal is often a low-price sale.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How long does a shareholder dispute take?<\/summary><p>The timeline depends on how the other owners respond and whether the case settles or reaches court.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Does the first consultation cost anything?<\/summary><p>KEW Legal offers a free first consultation that is confidential and carries no obligation to continue.<\/p>\n<p>If a co-owner has cut off your records, pay or decisions, you may have rights worth reviewing while the documents still exist. Call 305-990-2300 or <a href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">send us a message<\/a> to talk it through with KEW Legal.<\/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. 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Our work covers partnership and shareholder disputes, outside general counsel, contracts, commercial leases and business transitions for owners in South Florida.<\/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 ownership interest<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We review your company&#x27;s governing documents, shareholder agreements and financial records so you understand where you stand before you respond to a demand or sign anything.<\/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\">Experience with co-owner conflicts<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Disputes between owners often involve management, money and trust at once. Our lawyers work through each issue with you, from early negotiation to court proceedings when needed.<\/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\">Confidential first consultation<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your first consultation is free, confidential and comes with no obligation to continue. Our team will listen, explain the options available under Florida law and answer your questions.<\/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 Sign Anything<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have received a buyout offer, a demand letter or a notice removing you from a role in the company, speak with counsel before you respond or sign. Early advice can help you protect your position and your documents.<\/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\">How KEW Legal Works With Minority Shareholders<\/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. Review your position<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We examine the articles, bylaws, shareholder agreements and the company&#x27;s recent activity to identify your rights and the issues in dispute.<\/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. Address the conflict<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We pursue records requests, negotiate with the other owners and explore buyout or settlement options designed around your goals.<\/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. Take the case forward<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If negotiation does not resolve the dispute, we prepare your case for litigation in Florida courts, including claims that may involve judicial relief.<\/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. Plan the outcome<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you stay, exit or restructure the business, we help you document the result so the agreement is clear and enforceable.<\/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\">Discuss Your Shareholder Dispute With KEW Legal<\/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 a Free Consultation or Call 305-990-2300<\/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 or Call 305-990-2300<\/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\/partnership-dispute-attorney\/\">Partnership Dispute Attorney<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/resources\/partnership-dispute-attorney\/general-partnership-agreement-attorney-miami\/\">General Partnership Agreement Attorney Miami: Drafting and Enforcing Partner Terms<\/a><\/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\/partnership-dispute-attorney\/florida-llc-registration\/\">Florida Llc Registration<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/resources\/partnership-dispute-attorney\/general-partnership-agreement-attorney-miami\/\">General Partnership Agreement Attorney Miami: Drafting and Enforcing Partner Terms<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/resources\/partnership-dispute-attorney\/how-do-i-get-rid-of-a-business-partner-who-won-t-leave\/\">How do I get rid of a business partner who won&#x27;t leave?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/resources\/partnership-dispute-attorney\/how-long-does-a-client-have-to-pay-an-invoice\/\">How long does a client have to pay an invoice?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/resources\/partnership-dispute-attorney\/how-to-approach-a-customer-that-owes-you-money\/\">How to approach a customer that owes you money?<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/nav>\n<!-- \/chg:section-siblings -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Facing a co-owner who cuts you off from records, pay or decisions? 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