Practice Areas

Business Litigation

Business litigation broadly defines the resolution of business disputes using either the court system or proceedings known as mediation or arbitration – Alternative Dispute Resolution – ADR. The Firm has represented clients in business litigation matters in Florida’s trial and appellate court, federal courts both within and outside of Florida, and in ADR proceedings.

Glenn L. Widom is available for consultation as to all such disputes.

A few examples of the types of business litigation matters the firm is experienced to handle include:

• Contract Disputes – claims arising from or relating to the creation and/or breach of an oral or written contract or warranty. These often involve claims for money damages or equitable relief such as specific performance, rescission or an injunction.
• Insurance Disputes – see Insurance Coverage Disputes for coverage claims under general liability, property & casualty and business interruption policies.
• Business Torts – business disputes involving claims of fraud, negligence, breach of fiduciary duty, tortious interference with a business relationship, unfair competition and trade practices, and protection of trade secrets.
• Shareholder/Partnership Disputes – claims between shareholders and/or partners, derivative actions, and conflicts within closely held or family businesses.
• Real Estate and Construction Litigation – see Real Estate Litigation for claims relating to the development, use, construction, and ownership of real property.
• Banking Litigation – claims involving lender liability, foreclosures, and those arising from a lending or credit relationship.
• Collections – enforcement of money judgments, collection on promissory notes and security agreements, and claims to recover monies owed including accounts receivable and/or upon worthless checks.
• Employment Disputes – see Employment Contracts and Disputes, for disputes arising from an employment or independent contractor relationship.
• Receiverships – claims involving the need to establish a Receivership over a business or commercial property, to establish a constructive trust over monies or property; and to seek an accounting to ensure the proper handling of monies or an ongoing business.
• Class Actions – representing plaintiffs in class action proceedings in both state and federal courts, involving claims of antitrust violations, products liability and unfair trade practices.