Miami Business Dispute & Commercial Litigation Attorneys
Aggressive advocacy. Strategic judgment. When a broken contract, ownership conflict or business fraud threatens your company, Sanchelima & Associates helps you assess the dispute and take decisive action. We pursue claims, defend businesses and protect our clients' interests through negotiation and litigation.
Your business deserves a clear strategy and attorneys prepared to press your position. Whether you are pursuing unpaid obligations, facing a lawsuit or confronting a dispute with a business partner, we focus on the facts, the available remedies and what is at stake for your company. Our commercial litigation practice addresses business disputes involving contracts, ownership, fraud, unfair competition and franchise relationships. We work with clients in English and Spanish and explain the options, risks and costs so they can make informed decisions.
Breach of contract and payment disputes
Disagreements over unpaid obligations, performance, termination and the meaning of business agreements. We assess the contract, supporting records and available claims or defenses.
Partnership, shareholder and LLC disputes
Conflicts involving ownership, management authority, distributions, access to records and business deadlock. We help clients address disputes that threaten their investment or the company's operations.
Business fraud and fiduciary-duty claims
Disputes involving alleged misrepresentations, diversion of company assets, self-dealing or breaches of duties owed within a business relationship. We evaluate the evidence and the options for pursuing or defending a claim.
Unfair competition and confidential information
Business conflicts involving trade secrets, confidential information, interference with contractual relationships and unfair competitive conduct. Where urgent action may be necessary, we assess the facts and available relief promptly.
Franchise and licensing disputes
Disputes over franchise agreements, licensing obligations, payments, termination and the rights of the parties. We examine the governing agreements and develop a strategy suited to the commercial relationship.
Our Approach
Assertive representation with a business purpose
Establish the facts early
We examine the agreements, communications and financial records, identify immediate deadlines and help clients preserve relevant evidence.
Press your position with a clear strategy
We identify the objectives, assess the opposing position and pursue a focused approach to negotiation, demands, defenses and litigation.
Prepare for the next contested step
When a dispute requires court action, we prepare the claims, defenses and evidence needed to advance your position. Settlement decisions remain grounded in your objectives, the risks and the economics of the case.
Clear scope, fees, and communication
Confirm who will handle the matter, how developments will be communicated, and whether the engagement is hourly, flat-fee, or phased. We offer flat-fee options for appropriate matters.
Florida and Federal Business Law
Legal issues that may shape a commercial dispute
The governing law, available remedies, and proper forum depend on the agreements, parties, claims, evidence, and urgency of the dispute. Commercial matters may involve:
Contracts and the Florida Uniform Commercial Code
Disputes may turn on contract formation, interpretation, performance, breach, damages, limitation-of-liability clauses, indemnification, termination rights, or provisions governing the sale of goods.
Corporate, partnership, and LLC disputes
Ownership and control disputes may involve operating agreements, bylaws, shareholder rights, fiduciary duties, access to company records, distributions, dilution, deadlock, dissolution, or judicial remedies.
Fraud and unfair competition
Claims may involve fraudulent inducement, negligent misrepresentation, concealment, deceptive practices, false advertising, unfair competition, or interference with contractual and business relationships.
Restrictive covenants and business torts
Depending on current law and the facts, disputes may concern confidentiality, non-solicitation, noncompetition, trade secrets, defamation, conversion, negligence, or interference with contractual or advantageous business relationships.
Litigation, arbitration, and mediation
The contract and claims may determine whether a dispute proceeds in Florida state court, federal court, arbitration, or another forum. Mediation and negotiated resolution may be considered before or during formal proceedings.
Federal claims and jurisdiction
Federal law or federal jurisdiction may apply to matters involving intellectual property, interstate commerce, bankruptcy, securities, or parties from different states, depending on the facts and legal requirements.
Take action on your business dispute
Tell us what happened, what is at stake and whether a deadline is approaching. Request a consultation to discuss your options with our legal team. Representation is subject to a conflicts check and an engagement agreement.
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Serving Businesses and Innovators Since 1977