At KEW Legal®, help businesses across Sunny Isles Beach draft, review, negotiate, and manage business and real estate contracts with practical legal guidance.
With more than 10 years of experience, the firm provides clear advice, strong protection, responsive service, and efficient solutions that help clients move forward with confidence.
A contract lawyer helps put agreements in writing the right way so a business deal, real estate transaction, lease, partnership, or vendor relationship does not turn into a costly dispute.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Sunny Isles Beach businesses generated $520.4 million in retail sales and $296.3 million in accommodation and food services sales in 2022, showing the need for enforceable agreements that protect local businesses and property owners.
KEW Legal® helps clients identify risk early, review contracts before signing, negotiate stronger terms, draft agreements that fit the deal, and build contract strategies that support long-term growth.
Our Contract Services in Sunny Isles
- Contract drafting
- Contract review
- Contract negotiation
- Operating agreements
- Partnership agreements
- Mergers Contracts
- Real estate contracts
- Licensing agreements
- Non-disclosure agreements
- General counsel support
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For straightforward legal advice and representation, contact KEW Legal®. Call (305) 990-2300 to schedule your consultation.
Why Choose KEW Legal® For Your Sunny Isles Business
Here is what sets the firm apart:
- Integrated business and real estate counsel under one roof, so contracts, deals, and growth strategy stay aligned.
- A true general counsel relationship that gives you a go-to legal partner, not a transactional vendor.
- Solution-oriented risk management that protects you without slowing the deal down.
- Multi-jurisdiction reach with bar admissions in Florida, New York, and Texas.
- Responsive communication, honest answers, and zero legalese.
- IP and brand protection awareness woven into every contract review.
The track record backs it up. KEW Legal® served as counsel on the $412 million refinance of the JW Marriott Miami Turnberry. You get high-stakes experience with the responsiveness of a boutique firm.
Contract Drafting vs. Contract Review: What Sunny Isles Businesses Should Know
Drafting and reviewing serve two different purposes. Drafting builds a contract from scratch so the terms match your goals from day one. Review takes a contract someone else wrote and pressure-tests it for risk before you sign.
You typically need drafting when:
- Starting a new service agreement, purchase agreement, or licensing deal
- Setting up a shareholder agreement or partnership structure
- Creating a custom lease or contractor agreement tied to your specific project
You typically need review when:
- A vendor, landlord, or buyer hands you their version to sign
- Renewing or renegotiating an existing agreement
- Inheriting contracts during a business or property acquisition
At KEW Legal®, we help you decide which path fits the situation and handle the work efficiently so you can sign with confidence.
Common Contract Issues for Florida Businesses and Investors
Most contract disputes trace back to the same handful of drafting mistakes. Catching them early saves money, relationships, and litigation headaches down the road.
- Unclear scope of work that leaves both sides guessing what was promised.
- Vague payment terms with no late fees, interest, or clear due dates.
- Missing dispute resolution clauses, forcing parties into costly Florida court battles instead of mediation or arbitration.
- No confidentiality language to protect trade secrets, client lists, or deal terms.
- Weak intellectual property provisions that fail to assign ownership of work product.
- Personal guarantees buried in the fine print, putting personal assets at risk.
- Automatic renewal clauses that lock businesses into another year before they realize it.
- Cross-border concerns for international investors, including choice of law, currency, and tax treatment under Florida and federal rules.
These issues rarely show up one at a time. A single weak contract often carries three or four of them, which is why ongoing legal support matters. Businesses with steady contract flow benefit from a general counsel relationship, where KEW Legal® reviews agreements as they come in instead of after a problem hits.
Frequently Asked Questions About Contracts
If I sign a contract in Florida but the other party is in another state, which state’s laws apply if there’s a dispute?
It depends on the contract’s choice-of-law and forum selection clauses. If the agreement specifies Florida law and a Florida venue, courts will usually honor that, even if the other party is out of state. Without those clauses, courts apply a “most significant relationship” test, looking at where the contract was negotiated, signed, and performed.
Is a contract still enforceable in Florida if it was signed electronically or just through email exchanges?
Yes. Florida adopted the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, which gives electronic signatures and email agreements the same legal weight as ink signatures in most situations. The catch is that the parties must have intended to be bound and the terms must be clear. Email threads with “let’s agree to X” language have been enforced as binding contracts in Florida courts.
What happens if the other party breaches the contract but the damages clause seems unreasonably high?
Florida courts will not enforce liquidated damages clauses that look like penalties rather than reasonable estimates of actual loss. The amount must bear a reasonable relationship to the harm anticipated when the contract was signed. If a judge decides the clause is punitive, it gets thrown out and you fall back to proving actual damages. That is why drafting matters so much.
Do I really need a written contract for small business deals, or is a handshake agreement enough in Florida?
A handshake can be legally binding for many deals, but it is a terrible idea. Florida’s Statute of Frauds requires written contracts for things like real estate transfers, agreements lasting more than one year, and sales of goods over five hundred dollars. Even when a verbal agreement is technically valid, proving the terms in court is brutal.
Can I get out of a contract I signed if I later realize the terms are bad for me?
Usually no, regret alone is not a legal exit. Florida courts will only void a contract for specific reasons like fraud, duress, mutual mistake, lack of capacity, or unconscionability. Some contracts also include rescission rights or termination clauses you may have overlooked.
How long do I have to sue someone for breach of contract in Florida?
Florida gives you five years to sue on a written contract and four years on an oral one, measured from the date of the breach. Miss that window and your claim is dead, no matter how strong the facts are. Some contracts also include shorter contractual limitations periods, which Florida courts generally enforce.
What’s the difference between a non-compete and a non-solicitation clause, and which one actually holds up in Florida?
Non-competes prevent someone from working in a competing business, while non-solicitations only stop them from poaching clients or employees. Florida is one of the friendlier states for enforcing both under Section 542.335, but the restrictions must be reasonable in time, geography, and scope. Courts routinely strike down overbroad non-competes but uphold tight, well-drafted ones.
If I’m buying a commercial property in Miami, what contract clauses do I absolutely need to protect myself?
At minimum, you need a strong due diligence period, clear financing contingencies, title and survey review rights, and a well-defined escrow structure. In South Florida, you also want hurricane and flood disclosure language, environmental indemnities, and clarity on existing leases or tenant estoppels. Assignment rights matter if you are buying through an entity that might change.
About KEW Legal®
KEW Legal® is a Florida-licensed firm serving entrepreneurs, investors, and small to medium businesses across Miami, Sunny Isles Beach, and Coral Gables. With more than 10 years of experience, the team delivers legal guidance that cuts through and helps clients make confident decisions.
Our services include business law, real estate law, general counsel, compliance, litigation support, international business transactions, and brand protection. If you are launching a venture, closing a deal, or protecting a brand, we focus on clear answers and responsive service that keeps your business moving.
Clients choose us because we balance strong legal protection with efficiency, so they save time and money without sacrificing coverage.
Our Client Process For Sunny Isles Businesses
1. Review your goals and documents
We start by understanding what you want to accomplish and looking over the paperwork already in play.
2. Identify risks and priorities
We flag the issues that could create exposure and rank what needs attention first.
3. Draft or revise key terms
We shape the language around your goals, tightening the terms that carry the most weight.
4. Negotiate practical changes
We work through edits with the other side in a way that keeps the deal moving forward.
5. Finalize and support next steps
We close out the agreement and stay available as you put it into action.
What Clients Say About KEW Legal®
“Made my closing extremely seamless.” – Erika F.
This reflects how the KEW Legal® team handles real estate transactions without adding stress to the client’s plate.
“Outstanding legal services that exceeded my expectations.” – Marco M.
Clients consistently point to the firm’s professionalism and depth of knowledge as reasons they feel confident throughout the process.
“Rather than feeling like just another client, I felt like a priority.” – Rodrigo A.
Personal attention is a core part of the experience. Every client gets direct communication and tailored guidance, not a one-size-fits-all approach.
“We have consistently referred clients to KEW Legal, and have been thoroughly impressed with their exceptional service.” – Igor H.
Earning referrals from fellow legal professionals speaks to the firm’s reputation for quality work and trusted counsel.
“Their support as general counsel for my small company has been invaluable.” – Valeria R.
Business owners rely on KEW Legal® for ongoing contract and legal support that helps them operate with confidence.
Local Resources in Sunny Isles
- City of Sunny Isles Beach Building Department
- City of Sunny Isles Beach Planning and Zoning Department
- City of Sunny Isles Beach Online Permitting Portal
- City of Sunny Isles Beach Local Business Tax Office
- City of Sunny Isles Beach City Clerk
- Miami-Dade Clerk of the Court and Comptroller
- Miami-Dade County Recorder/Official Records
- Miami-Dade County Property Appraiser
- Miami-Dade County Tax Collector
- Miami-Dade County Department of Regulatory and Economic Resources
- Florida Division of Corporations/Sunbiz
- Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Florida Department of Revenue
- Aventura-Sunny Isles Beach Chamber of Commerce
- Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce
- Miami-Dade Small Business Development Center
- SCORE Miami-Dade
- U.S. Small Business Administration South Florida District Office
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Ready to draft, review, or negotiate a contract with confidence? Contact KEW Legal® to discuss your contract needs in Sunny Isles Beach and across South Florida.