A transactional and preventive practice
The firm's business practice is transactional and preventive. The work is forming and governing entities, drafting and negotiating agreements, closing acquisitions and leases, documenting investment and resolving disputes through negotiated instruments before they reach a courtroom.
Matters that require courtroom litigation are referred to trial counsel and the firm continues to support the underlying transactional record.
Where business and immigration meet
For foreign owners and multinational companies, corporate documents do double duty. An operating agreement, a capitalization table, a commercial lease and a purchase agreement can each become evidence in an investor or transferee filing.
Drafting with both purposes in mind avoids the common problem of a commercially sensible structure that quietly undermines an immigration position.
Florida-specific considerations
- Entity formation and annual filings are governed by Florida statute and administered through the Florida Division of Corporations.
- Registered agent and annual report obligations continue for as long as the entity exists.
- Restrictive covenants in employment and sale agreements are subject to Florida's statutory framework.
- Commercial leases in Florida are heavily negotiated and frequently include personal guaranties that outlive the tenancy.
- Licensing requirements vary by industry and by county or municipality, in addition to state-level requirements.
Florida formation and transaction sequence
The order in which business decisions are usually taken so later filings and agreements stay consistent.
- 01
Structure
Entity type, ownership split and control, decided before anything is signed.
- 02
Formation
Filing with the state, governance documents and internal approvals.
- 03
Agreements
Operating or shareholder terms, commercial contracts and leases.
- 04
Growth events
Investment, acquisition, expansion or exit, documented against the original structure.
General sequence only. It is not legal advice and does not predict eligibility, cost or timing in any particular matter.
Answers
Frequently asked questions
- Does the firm litigate business disputes?
- No. The practice is transactional and preventive, including demand letters, settlement agreements, negotiated exits and pre-litigation resolution. Matters that require courtroom litigation are referred to trial counsel.
- Should I form an LLC or a corporation?
- It depends on ownership, how profits will be allocated, whether outside investment is expected, tax elections and in some cases immigration considerations. The comparison resource on Florida LLCs and corporations outlines the trade-offs.
- Can you help if I already formed the entity myself?
- Yes. Many engagements begin with a review of an existing entity, its governing documents and its filings, followed by corrective documentation where needed.
- Do you represent both buyers and sellers in acquisitions?
- The firm represents one side in any given transaction. Which side it represents is confirmed at the outset, along with a conflicts check.
- What is outside general counsel?
- It is a continuing relationship in which the firm handles recurring legal needs (contract review, governance, employment documents and transaction support) for companies that do not have in-house counsel.
Official sources
Consult the official sources above for current rules and procedures.