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Laura Anthony, Founding Partner
Toll Free: 800-341-2684
Phone: 561-514-0936
Fax: 561-514-0832
LauraAnthonyPA@aol.com |
West Palm Beach
Legal & Compliance, LLC
330 Clematis Street, Ste. 217
West Palm Beach, FL 33401 |
Miami Beach
Legal & Compliance, LLC
940 Lincoln Road, Ste. 319
Miami Beach, FL 33139 |
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Commercial
& Civil Litigation
Our experienced attorneys understand that no two litigation
scenarios are ever quite the same. There are always unique nuances
that must be seriously addressed. Successful litigation requires
the concentrated efforts of business-minded attorneys who understand
the practical, daily rigors of transacting commerce, regardless
of the specific industry.
At Legal & Compliance, LLC our trial lawyers are well-versed
in virtually all areas of litigation, including antitrust, securities,
business torts, contracts, labor and employment, government
contracts, appellate, eminent domain, probate and trust, environmental,
product liability, and intellectual property law matters.
Business Experience is Vital to Successful Litigation
In order to persevere, savvy plaintiffs and/or defendants require
the counsel of a litigation attorney experienced in business
application, not business theory.
Economically speaking, commercial and civil litigation is nothing
more than a damage-control function. It is the procedure by
which business and financial disputes are resolved and the rights
of business entities and individuals are protected and enforced.
Today's legal landscape includes not only the federal and state
antitrust, securities, and trade laws, but also an increasing
variety of other state and federal laws dealing with unfair
competition, trade secrets, interference with contract or prospective
economic advantage, trade libel, enforcement of intellectual
property rights, non-competition covenants, marketing practices,
licensing, franchising and distributorship agreements and many
other subjects.
We understand the importance of staying abreast of the ever-changing
laws and regulations that can affect our clients and their respective
businesses. Companies and corporate officers that anticipate
such changes typically have an aggressive strategy in place
for addressing contingencies before they arise.
Areas of Expertise Include: " Arbitration and Mediation
- Breach of Contract
- Breach of Fiduciary Duty
- Business Torts
- Debtor/Creditor Disputes
- Dissolution of Business
- Employment Disputes
- Fraud
- Intellectual Property
- Libel, Slander and Defamation of Character
- L.L.C. (Limited Liability Company) Member Disputes
- Officers and Director's Liability
- Partnership Disputes
- Sale of Goods
- Secure Transactions
- Shareholder Disputes
- Shareholder Derivative Actions
- Trade Secrets
- Unfair Competition
Economics
Success in litigation can be defined as prevailing from a financial
perspective. Due to the fact that Legal & Compliance is
a comprehensive corporate law firm, the clients we represent
in litigation are invariably the same clients we already represent
on a corporate level.
Our legal team possesses a vested long-term interest in the
financial success of our clients. In the event they prevail
in recovering damages it means that they will be with us for
decades, calling upon us time and time again to assist them
as their business prospers and expands.
Retain Legal Counsel Prior to a Crisis
Business-savvy professionals realize that the time to retain
counsel is before a problem strikes, not after. These business
entities pay a nominal retainer to have our law firm on "stand
by." This retainer is then drawn against should a situation
present itself and the attorneys involved are already versed
in the dynamics of the client company as well as the potential
liability scenarios to be contended with. The end result is
a more cost- effective and thorough defense or a speedier action
to recoup financial losses.
Our litigation attorneys represent clients, both as plaintiffs
and defendants in connection with civil litigation, in state
and federal courts, as well as arbitrations and mediations.
Our philosophy is to resolve conflicts as quickly and cost effectively
as possible so that our valued clientele can get back to doing
what they do best, transacting commerce. Where appropriate,
we will make recommendations if we believe a dispute can be
settled quickly, avoiding the undue expense and aggravation
of a protracted legal battle.
We Aggressively Protect our Clients
We try cases that should be tried, and aggressively seek alternative
solutions when they should not. We will settle when doing so
is in our client's best interest, or provide alternatives to
costly litigation altogether through arbitration and mediation.
However, in the event that it becomes necessary to launch a
strong legal defense or initiate an aggressive effort to recover
damages from the opposition, our litigation attorneys are prepared
to go the distance to achieve the desired outcome for our clientele.
Our firm makes every possible effort to insulate our clients
from the inherent difficulties and distraction that litigation
can present so that they may continue to focus their efforts
on their respective businesses or chosen professions.
Shareholder Disputes
Legal & Compliance regularly represents both shareholders
and corporate entities in disputes involving small, family owned
corporations, large privately held corporations and public entities.
There are many issues that may arise between shareholders and
the company's in which they own an interest in, including freeze-outs,
option disputes, breach of shareholder agreement issues and
many other matters.
Our litigation team represents shareholders and shareholder
groups in dissenters rights issues, including both enforcement
and valuation disputes. In addition, Legal & Compliance
has an expertise in the enforcement of shareholders rights to
information, receive reports, and attend annual shareholder
meetings for the purpose of electing the directors which control
the corporate operations. Inversely, we defend corporations
against vindictive insider shareholders intent on harming a
company from which they have become estranged.
Our firm defends as well as prosecutes actions for violations
of the SEC reporting requirements for small public companies.
Our litigation attorneys have the experience and the resources
necessary to fully analyze the complex issues that may exist
within your shareholder dispute and determine what the most
advisable course of action should be for your situation.
Real Estate Litigation
Legal & Compliance, LLC represents clients throughout the
state of Florida foreclosing mortgages, judgment liens, construction
liens or other security interests against both real and personal
property. Our representation ranges from simple residential
mortgage foreclosures to complex commercial foreclosures. Our
attorneys and staff are well versed in the applicable laws affecting
priorities and perfection of security interests.
Our firm represents clients in residential and commercial foreclosures,
commercial and residential landlord-tenant litigation, homeowners
associations and condominium law, title insurance litigation,
eminent domain, inverse condemnation litigation, and quiet title
litigation. In addition, Legal & Compliance, LLC represents
both buyers and sellers in breach of sales contracts for the
purchase and sale of residential and commercial properties.
Contingency Cases
Select cases involving complex commercial litigation may be
handled on a contingency fee basis, which means our firm will
receive a percentage of the amount actually recovered. The percentage
will vary depending upon the facts of a particular case. Out
of pocket expenses such as filing fees, deposition costs, expert
fees, exhibit preparation costs, etc. may be advanced by the
attorney when appropriate, but all expenses are the ultimate
responsibility of the client. The terms are detailed in the
attorney-client contract that both the firm and the client will
be required to execute.
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Our goal is to achieve fast, equitable resolutions to all litigation
matters. In many instances Alternative Dispute Resolution can
achieve an equitable outcome faster, more cost-effectively,
and with greater confidentiality and control than traditional
litigation. Alternative Dispute Resolution is especially appropriate
for resolving disputes between parties who wish to continue
their business relationship, such as suppliers, joint-venture
and merger partners, subcontractors, and franchisees.
Firm Partner Stuart Reed is a Florida Supreme Court Certified
Mediator in family and county courts. |
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