{"id":599,"date":"2026-10-15T10:35:18","date_gmt":"2026-10-15T10:35:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/business-acquisition-and-sale-law-firm-miami-dade-county\/"},"modified":"2026-10-27T14:54:54","modified_gmt":"2026-10-27T14:54:54","slug":"business-acquisition-and-sale-law-firm-miami-dade-county","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/business-acquisition-and-sale-law-firm-miami-dade-county\/","title":{"rendered":"Business Acquisition and Sale Law Firm, Miami-Dade County"},"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-597\" alt=\"Shareholders of a family-owned business review succession and sale documents around a boardroom table beneath framed company history.\" src=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/shareholders-of-a-family-owned-business-review-succession-an-photo-2.jpg\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/shareholders-of-a-family-owned-business-review-succession-an-photo-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/shareholders-of-a-family-owned-business-review-succession-an-photo-2-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/shareholders-of-a-family-owned-business-review-succession-an-photo-2-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/shareholders-of-a-family-owned-business-review-succession-an-photo-2-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/shareholders-of-a-family-owned-business-review-succession-an-photo-2.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 Acquisition and Sale \u00b7 Miami-Dade County<\/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)\">Buying or selling a business? Review the deal before you sign.<\/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 focuses on business acquisitions and sales for owners and investors in Miami-Dade County, Coral Gables, Sunny Isles Beach and across South Florida. We review letters of intent, purchase agreements and closing documents so you know what you are agreeing to.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13059902300\">Schedule your free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">Schedule your free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#6b7280;margin-bottom:1.5rem\">By Kristina E. Wilson \u00b7 Published October 15, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n\n<p>A business acquisition or sale is the transfer of ownership or assets of an operating company from seller to buyer. KEW Legal is a business acquisition and sale law firm serving Miami-Dade County, with offices in Coral Gables and Sunny Isles Beach. Florida law shapes how these deals are built, from tax liability to restrictive covenants. This page explains what the work covers, how the process runs, and what to check before you sign.<\/p>\n<h2>What a Business Acquisition or Sale Attorney Handles<\/h2>\n<p>A business acquisition or sale attorney handles the legal work of moving a company from one owner to another. The deal can be structured as an asset purchase, where the buyer takes specific assets, or as a purchase of stock or membership interests, where the buyer takes the company itself. Each structure moves different liabilities and contracts, so the choice matters early. Miami-Dade businesses often hold leases, employee agreements, and vendor contracts that all need review before closing. Each deal is different, so the review starts with the business itself, not a template.<\/p>\n<p>This page is written for three groups:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Owners planning an exit from a company they run<\/li>\n<li>Buyers acquiring an existing business<\/li>\n<li>Investors and partners changing who owns a company<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Some parts of a deal need other professionals. Tax filings may need a CPA, and a lawsuit may need a different lawyer. We&#8217;ll say so when that applies.<\/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 letter of intent or draft purchase agreement is already on your desk, reach out to KEW Legal before you sign anything. 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\/lawyer-meeting-with-clients-at-a-table-covered-in-documents-photo.jpg\" alt=\"Two attorneys meet with clients at a conference table covered in documents and coffee cups in a Miami-Dade law office.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Buy-Side Services: Due Diligence and Deal Structure<\/h2>\n<p>On the buy side, the goal is to know what you&#8217;re buying before you commit to a price. Due diligence is the review that tests the seller&#8217;s claims against the records.<\/p>\n<p>For buyers, the work usually covers:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Corporate records, contracts, and leases<\/li>\n<li>Licenses, permits, and any transfer rules attached to them<\/li>\n<li>Pending or threatened claims<\/li>\n<li>Employment and tax compliance documents<\/li>\n<li>Letter of intent terms: price, exclusivity, confidentiality, and which terms are binding<\/li>\n<li>The choice between an asset purchase and a stock or membership interest purchase<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Successor tax liability is an important point for buyers. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0200-0299\/0213\/Sections\/0213.758.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 213.758<\/a>, a buyer of more than 50% of a business, its assets, or its stock can be liable for the seller&#8217;s unpaid tax from the business&#8217;s operation. Florida law sets out the specific conditions under which this liability does not apply under Fla. Stat. \u00a7 213.758(3)(b), including a receipt or certificate described in that subsection and an exception where a Department of Revenue audit finds the seller not liable. The buyer&#8217;s maximum liability is the greater of the fair market value, net of liens and liabilities, or the purchase price paid.<\/p>\n<p>Under the federal premerger notification statute, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.law.cornell.edu\/uscode\/text\/15\/18a\">15 U.S.C. \u00a7 18a<\/a>, a person generally may not acquire voting securities or assets of another person until notification is filed and the waiting period has expired. This applies only where the statute&#8217;s size thresholds are met and no exemption applies.<\/p>\n<h2>Sell-Side Services: Preparing and Protecting the Sale<\/h2>\n<p>On the sell side, the work starts before a buyer sees the file. Problems found early are easier to fix than problems a buyer finds during diligence.<\/p>\n<p>For sellers, the work often includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A pre-sale legal review of issues a buyer will spot, such as unsigned agreements, unclear share ownership, or lease terms that limit a transfer<\/li>\n<li>Disclosure schedules that list exceptions to your representations and warranties<\/li>\n<li>Negotiating indemnification limits, escrow or holdback amounts, and how long your promises last after closing<\/li>\n<li>Earnouts, seller financing, and non-compete or non-solicitation covenants<\/li>\n<li>Transfer of licenses, permits, employee agreements, and lease assignments at closing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Transfer restrictions can block a sale. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0607\/Sections\/0607.0627.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 607.0627<\/a>, a share transfer restriction is enforceable against the holder or a buyer only if the statute authorizes it and its existence is noted conspicuously on the certificate or the required information statement, unless the person knew of it. For LLCs, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0605\/Sections\/0605.0502.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 605.0502<\/a> makes a transfer that breaks an operating agreement restriction ineffective against anyone who knew or had notice of it.<\/p>\n<p>If you quit the business without selling or transferring it, Florida law requires a final return and full payment of all taxes within 15 days after quitting, under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0200-0299\/0213\/Sections\/0213.758.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 213.758<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>How the Acquisition or Sale Process Works<\/h2>\n<p>A typical deal moves through five stages, from first review to closing. The order can shift, but the key terms should be set before full diligence begins.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Initial consultation.<\/strong> We review the business structure, the proposed deal, and the documents already in place.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Letter of intent.<\/strong> The key price, confidentiality, and exclusivity terms are set out before full review.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Due diligence.<\/strong> We send request lists, review the documents, and give you a written summary of issues and risks.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Agreement drafting.<\/strong> We draft the purchase or sale agreement and related documents, then negotiate with opposing counsel.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Closing.<\/strong> We prepare the closing checklist, review the funds flow, and handle post-closing transfer tasks.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Lease terms, licenses, and contracts often drive the timeline, so we flag them early in diligence. Timing depends on the size of the business, the number of documents, and how fast both sides move.<\/p>\n<h2>Why Work With KEW Legal on Your Business Deal<\/h2>\n<p>KEW Legal serves as outside general counsel for business owners and investors across Miami-Dade and South Florida. Its offices are in Coral Gables and Sunny Isles Beach.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Attorney in charge:<\/strong> Kristina E. Wilson is the attorney responsible for this practice.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Support staff:<\/strong> Support staff handle scheduling, document organization, and deal logistics.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ongoing counsel:<\/strong> The same business relationship can cover the deal alongside contracts, leases, employment questions, and succession planning.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Free first consultation:<\/strong> Our free first consultation is confidential, with no obligation to continue.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The deal review covers the business&#8217;s leases, contracts and employee agreements, including any lease clause or employee agreement that affects the sale. Post-closing tasks, such as license transfers and lease assignments, are part of the work.<\/p>\n<h2>Common Questions About Buying or Selling a Business in Miami-Dade<\/h2>\n<p>Most buyers and sellers ask the same few questions before a business acquisition and sale closes. Short answers follow.<\/p><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Do I need a lawyer if the broker wrote the letter of intent?<\/summary><p>Yes, it&#8217;s wise to have a lawyer review it. Some letter of intent terms can be binding, including exclusivity and confidentiality.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Is an asset sale or a stock sale better for me?<\/summary><p>It depends on your liabilities, contracts, licenses, and tax goals. Under certain elections, federal tax law treats a stock purchase as an asset acquisition, as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.law.cornell.edu\/uscode\/text\/26\/338\">IRC \u00a7 338<\/a> explains, so a CPA should weigh in on the tax side.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What happens to my non-compete after closing?<\/summary><p>Under Fla. Stat. \u00a7 542.335(1)(a)-(c), a court generally will not enforce a restrictive covenant unless it is in a writing signed by the person against whom enforcement is sought. Newer Florida legislation sets separate rules for certain covered non-compete agreements. The party seeking enforcement must also prove a legitimate business interest, and a court must modify a restraint that is overbroad or overlong.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can the deal fall apart after signing?<\/summary><p>Closing conditions and termination rights are set in the agreement. Read them before you sign, because they decide when either side can walk away.<\/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\/diverse-group-of-cheerful-colleagues-discussing-a-case-at-a-photo.jpg\" alt=\"Diverse group of cheerful colleagues discussing a case at a table with a notepad and coffee cup.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Talk With KEW Legal About Your Sale or Acquisition<\/h2>\n<p>If a letter of intent, a draft purchase agreement, or a buyer is already in play, the review should start now, before terms are locked in. Bring any signed letter of intent, financial summary, or existing contracts and leases to your consultation, so the review starts with real paperwork.<\/p>\n<p>To begin, <a href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">contact KEW Legal online<\/a>, call 305-990-2300, or send a message describing the business and the transaction.<\/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 supports business buyers and sellers<\/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\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Letter of intent review<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We review the terms of a letter of intent, including provisions that may be binding, such as exclusivity and confidentiality, before you sign.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Purchase agreement drafting and negotiation<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We draft and negotiate the terms that define the price, representations, warranties, indemnities and conditions of the sale.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Due diligence coordination<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We help organize the review of contracts, leases, employment records and corporate documents that affect the value and risk of the transaction.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Closing and transition<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We prepare and review closing documents and help coordinate the transfer of ownership, accounts and responsibilities.<\/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\">Get a lawyer&#x27;s review before you sign a letter of intent<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ask a lawyer to review it before you agree to 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\">Schedule a 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\/\">Schedule a consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-surface-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Common questions in a business sale or purchase<\/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\">Asset sale or stock sale<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The better structure depends on your liabilities, contracts, licenses and tax goals. We review these factors with you before the deal terms are set.<\/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\">Price adjustments and earn-outs<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Payments tied to future performance or working capital need clear definitions. We draft these terms so both sides understand how they are calculated.<\/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\">Seller transition<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sellers often remain involved after closing. We address transition duties, roles and restrictive covenants in the transaction documents.<\/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\">Confidentiality from the start<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sharing financial and customer information during negotiations requires protections. We put confidentiality terms in place early in the process.<\/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\">Start with a free, confidential first consultation, with no obligation to continue. 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