Florida business owners have a lot to worry about, even in less chaotic times. What’s keeping you up at night? Here are just a few of the headaches you might be experiencing and how we can help you.
Commercial Lease Issues Can Be Burdensome
Your company’s commercial leases contain obligations for both tenants and landlords. Sometimes circumstances change your ability to perform the lease as expected. If you are the tenant, you might be concerned about whether you can continue to make payments, especially considering all the current economic difficulties.
It’s often best to address contract performance issues as soon as possible. However, consider consulting with your business lawyer or corporate counsel before approaching your landlord. You might be able to negotiate a termination, but your attorney can advise you on your options and what actions you should take to mitigate your damages.
Florida Business Owners Worry About Contracts
Commercial leases are just one of the many contracts that Florida business owners contend with every day. As with your leases, you might be concerned that you or other parties might be unable to meet contract provisions. Some contract disputes are handled peacefully, while others become full-blown litigation.
Your business lawyer or corporate counsel can review your contracts to see what can be done. In fact, it’s always best to let an attorney check out contracts before you sign them. However, even if you signed a contract with some unfavorable terms, we will help you get the best result possible.
Selling Businesses in a Post-COVID World
Florida business owners might decide at some point that it is time to move on. But they still have a business, thriving or not, to close or sell.
If you do want to sell your company, some key considerations include:
- Business valuation;
- Compliance with laws and regulations, particularly ones related to your industry;
- Protecting intellectual property;
- Negotiations; and
- Contracts and other agreements currently in force.
Your business lawyer can walk you through each step and help avoid any costly disagreements.
Dealing with Legal Disputes During a Pandemic
Business litigation can be expensive, but sometimes it’s unavoidable. Even during the COVID-19 public health emergency, Florida business owners found themselves dealing with legal disagreements. Depending on the situation, solutions to legal disputes include:
- Negotiations,
- Mediation and arbitration, and
Business disputes can get complicated. Your business lawyer can provide valuable advice and serve as your legal representative.
Learn More About Business Torts and How They Affect Your Business
Of course, many Florida business owners are struggling to recover from COVID-19 shutdowns. The Small Business Administration and the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity could provide loans and grants to help your company stay afloat.
Attorney Richard Sierra at the Florida Small Business Center assists clients like you with business and litigation matters. As always, Our Goal Is to Help You Succeed™. For an appointment, you may call us at 1-866-842-5202 or use the contact form on our website. We represent clients throughout the State of Florida, including Coral Springs, Coconut Creek, Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Pompano Beach, Sunrise, Fort Lauderdale, Miami, West Palm Beach, Jupiter, Deerfield Beach, Stuart, Port St. Lucie, Orlando, Naples, Fort Myers, Sarasota, Tampa, and surrounding communities.