At KEW Legal®, we represent Sunny Isles business owners and investors when a partner stops sharing the books or a deal falls apart after closing.
With 10+ years in practice, bar admissions in Florida, New York and Washington, D.C., and work on the $412 million refinance of the JW Marriott Miami Turnberry, we understand the deal behind the dispute.
Business litigation resolves conflicts between companies, owners and the people they do business with, including breach of contract, partnership and shareholder disputes, fraud, breach of fiduciary duty and non-compete claims. Many trace back to the operating agreement, so sorting out who controls the entity is often the first step.
You work directly with your attorney, and calls and video meetings fit your schedule, including from overseas.
Why Clients Choose KEW Legal® For Business Litigation In Sunny Isles
Deal And Dispute Under One Roof
Disputes start inside operating agreements, JVs, leases and closings, and we advise on all of them. If a building’s board gets involved, the same team can take on a fight with the association.
Proven On Large Matters
We handled the $412 million refinance of the JW Marriott Miami Turnberry, and we bring 10+ years to business and real estate matters.
Fight-Or-Settle Advice
You get a direct read on whether a dispute is worth litigating or better resolved through a demand, mediation or arbitration.
Direct Attorney Access
You reach your attorney by phone or video, whether you are in Sunny Isles or abroad. Your file is not handed off to junior staff.
Three Bar Admissions
Our bar admissions in Florida, New York and Washington, D.C. help when partners, entities or counterparties sit outside Florida. We also earned 2023 Bad Ass Woman of the Year recognition in the Law category.
What Our Clients Say About Us
“Her guidance is practical, strategic, and clear, and we have developed a great deal of trust in her judgment.” David R.
“The team is responsive, proactive, and incredibly organized.” Danielle D.
“Great experience, good communication, prompt action.” Raul S.
“Kew Legal has been our primary business Law Firm for the past several years.” Robinson C.
“As fellow legal professionals, we have consistently referred clients to KEW Legal.” Igor H.
Where Would A Business Lawsuit Be Filed If My Company Is In Sunny Isles Beach?
Most business lawsuits involving a Sunny Isles Beach company are filed in Miami-Dade County in the Eleventh Judicial Circuit. Claims of $50,000 or less go to county court, and larger disputes go to circuit court, where the Complex Business Litigation Section hears qualifying commercial cases.
Federal court is possible if the parties are from different states or countries and more than $75,000 is at stake. The case can be filed in, or moved to, the Southern District of Florida in downtown Miami.
Your agreements can change this. A forum-selection clause may send the case to New York or abroad, and an arbitration clause may move it to a private arbitrator under the Florida Arbitration Code or the Federal Arbitration Act. A choice-of-law clause decides which state’s rules apply, and a jury waiver leaves the decision to a judge.
We review what the contract actually says before anything is filed.
Our Business Litigation Services In Sunny Isles
We handle business litigation in Sunny Isles from the first demand letter through judgment collection.
- Breach of contract claims
- Partnership and shareholder disputes
- Commercial lease disputes
- Fraud and misrepresentation claims
- Injunctions and TROs
- Non-compete enforcement
- Tortious interference claims
- Demand letters and pre-suit resolution
- Mediation and arbitration
- Judgment collection and enforcement
Get Trusted Legal Support Today
For straightforward legal advice and representation, contact KEW Legal®. Call (305) 990-2300 to schedule your consultation.
What Types Of Disputes Count As Business Litigation In Florida?
Business litigation covers any dispute between companies, owners, partners, investors, vendors, customers or employees that ends up in court or arbitration. Common types include:
- Breach of contract, including nonpayment, missed closings and failed purchase or JV deals
- Partnership, shareholder and LLC member disputes over control, distributions or access to records
- Breach of fiduciary duty, such as a co-owner moving funds without approval
- Fraud and misrepresentation in a sale, investment or development deal
- Non-compete and trade secret conflicts with departing partners or employees
- Commercial lease disputes between landlords and business tenants
An unpaid-rent dispute often leads into the process for removing a defaulting tenant.
Under Fla. Stat. 95.11, you generally have five years to sue on a written contract and four years on an oral contract or a fraud claim.
What Should I Do First If A Business Partner Or Customer Breaks Our Agreement?
Preserve the evidence and read the agreement before you act. Gather the signed contract, amendments, operating agreement, bank records and WhatsApp or Telegram threads in one place, and delete nothing, even messages that look unhelpful.
Then check two things:
- Notice requirements and any cure period the other side must receive
- Dispute-resolution and venue terms, which may require mediation or arbitration before court or point to Miami-Dade circuit court, the Southern District of Florida or a forum abroad
Skipping a required step can weaken a strong claim. Commercial leases and purchase agreements often tie a dispute to a property, so keep the real estate documents in the same file.
Most disputes start with a firm written demand letter, and many settle at that stage or in mediation without a public filing. A judgment still has to be collected, through judgment liens, garnishment under Chapter 77 of the Florida Statutes, or fraudulent transfer claims under Chapter 726 when assets have been moved.
Get To Know KEW Legal®
We are a Florida firm combining business and real estate counsel, serving clients in Miami, Sunny Isles Beach and Coral Gables.
For more than 10 years, we have provided practical, responsive advice. Our bar admissions in Florida, New York and Washington, D.C. support matters that cross state lines, and our work includes the $412 million refinance of the JW Marriott Miami Turnberry. We also earned the 2023 Bad Ass Woman of the Year award in the Law category.
Our Business Litigation Process For Sunny Isles Clients
1. Case Review and Document Intake
You send the operating agreement, contracts, emails, chat threads and bank records by secure upload. An attorney reviews them personally and speaks with you by phone or video.
2. Strategy and Exposure Assessment
We map what you can recover, what you risk, and what a public filing would reveal. You decide whether to fight or settle before anything is filed.
3. Demand and Pre-Suit Negotiation
A firm demand letter often brings a silent partner or counterparty back to the table within weeks. Many disputes resolve here, privately, with no court record.
4. Filing, Response and Discovery
If talks fail, we file or respond in Miami-Dade circuit court, the Southern District of Florida or arbitration. Discovery, the formal exchange of documents and testimony, usually runs several months, and we limit financial and ownership detail entering the record where the rules allow.
5. Mediation and Settlement Talks
Miami-Dade courts routinely order mediation before trial. It is a confidential, structured chance to settle on business terms.
6. Trial, Hearing and Enforcement
If the case goes the distance, we try it in court or before the arbitrator. After a judgment or award, we pursue assets to collect it.
Frequently Asked Questions About Business Litigation
How Long Do I Have To Sue A Business Partner Or Counterparty For Breach Of A Written Contract In Florida?
Florida generally allows five years for a written contract claim and four years for an oral one under Fla. Stat. 95.11.
Can I Get A Court Order To Stop A Co-Owner From Moving Money Or Selling An Asset While The Dispute Is Pending?
Yes. A temporary injunction or emergency TRO can freeze specific conduct under Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.610.
Will A Florida Court Actually Enforce The Non-Compete A Departing Partner Or Employee Signed?
Often, yes. Fla. Stat. 542.335 enforces signed, written restrictions that protect a legitimate business interest, such as trade secrets or key client relationships, and are reasonable in time, area and scope.
What Does A Demand Letter Do If The Other Side Has Stopped Responding?
A demand letter puts the breach and your deadline on record, and it can trigger notice or cure clauses in your contract.
Is Mediation In A Miami-Dade Business Case Confidential?
Yes. Florida’s Mediation Confidentiality and Privilege Act (Fla. Stat. 44.405) protects what is said in mediation.
How Do I Collect A Judgment If The Other Side Has Assets In Florida Or Overseas?
Recording the judgment creates a lien on Florida real property, and garnishment can reach bank accounts.
Local Resources In Sunny Isles For Business Litigation
- Richard E. Gerstein Justice Building
The main Miami-Dade County courthouse where civil and commercial cases are filed and heard.
- Miami-Dade Clerk of Courts
Maintains official court records, dockets, and filings for civil proceedings countywide.
- Florida Division of Corporations (Sunbiz)
State office for registering, searching, and managing business entity records in Florida.
- Miami-Dade County Code Compliance
Enforces local ordinances related to business operations, signage, and property use.
- Sunny Isles Beach City Hall
Municipal office handling local business tax receipts, permits, and city administrative matters.
- Miami-Dade County Property Appraiser
Assesses property values and maintains ownership records used in real estate and commercial disputes.
- Florida Department of State
Oversees official state filings including corporate documents, trademarks, and UCC records.
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
Federal court handling disputes involving federal law or parties from different states.
- Miami-Dade County Recorder
Records deeds, liens, judgments, and other official instruments affecting real and personal property.
- Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
Licenses and regulates various professions and industries operating throughout the state.
- Miami-Dade County Tax Collector
Issues local business tax receipts and processes tax payments for businesses operating in the county.
- Better Business Bureau of Southeast Florida
Provides dispute resolution services and tracks complaint histories for local businesses.
Schedule A Case Review With KEW Legal® In Sunny Isles
An early, clear read on your position gives you the most options, whether that means a demand letter, mediation or an emergency court order.
KEW Legal® represents Sunny Isles Beach business owners, partners and investors in contract, partnership, lease and fraud disputes across Miami-Dade County.
Contact us today to schedule a case review with an attorney by phone or video, wherever you are.