Areas of Practice

J.A. Perez, P.A. represents businesses, business owners, entrepreneurs, and landlords in a range of civil and commercial disputes throughout Florida, including matters involving:

  • Breach of contract

  • Business ownership disputes

  • LLC member disputes

  • Partnership disputes

  • Shareholder disputes

  • Breach of fiduciary duty

  • Fraud and misrepresentation

  • Business torts

  • Commercial payment disputes

  • Commercial collections

  • Unpaid invoices and contractual obligations

  • Contract interpretation and enforcement

  • Vendor disputes

  • Customer disputes

  • Pre-suit business disputes

  • Injunctive relief

  • Landlord-tenant disputes

The appropriate strategy in a commercial dispute depends not only on the legal claims and defenses, but also on factors such as litigation cost, timing, collectability, business relationships, operational disruption, and the client's broader commercial objectives.

Breach of Contract Disputes

Contracts form the foundation of many business relationships. When one party fails to perform its obligations, the dispute may involve payment, performance, termination, damages, notice requirements, contractual defenses, or interpretation of the parties' agreement.

J.A. Perez, P.A. represents clients in contract disputes involving written and oral agreements, including disputes concerning:

  • Failure to pay

  • Failure to perform

  • Contract termination

  • Disputed contractual obligations

  • Contract interpretation

  • Damages arising from breach

  • Enforcement of contractual rights

  • Contractual defenses

  • Attorneys' fee provisions

  • Notice and cure requirements

Before litigation is filed, the Firm may also assist clients in evaluating their contractual rights, preparing or responding to demands, and determining whether negotiation or other pre-suit resolution is appropriate.

Business Owner, LLC Member, Partnership, and Shareholder Disputes

Disagreements among business owners can become particularly disruptive because the parties often remain connected through the same company while the dispute is ongoing.

The Firm handles disputes involving:

  • LLC members

  • Business partners

  • Shareholders

  • Managers

  • Closely held businesses

  • Ownership interests

  • Management and control

  • Financial obligations

  • Distributions

  • Access to company information

  • Alleged misuse of company assets

  • Fiduciary duties

  • Business separations

These matters often require careful consideration of both legal rights and the practical future of the business.

Fraud, Misrepresentation, and Business Torts

Commercial disputes do not always arise solely from a breach of contract. Some matters involve allegations that a party made false statements, concealed material information, interfered with business relationships, or otherwise engaged in wrongful commercial conduct.

J.A. Perez, P.A. represents clients in appropriate matters involving claims or defenses relating to:

  • Fraud

  • Fraudulent inducement

  • Negligent misrepresentation

  • Breach of fiduciary duty

  • Conversion

  • Other business torts

The availability and elements of any particular claim depend upon the specific facts and applicable Florida law.

Commercial Collections and Payment Disputes

Businesses depend on timely payment for goods, services, loans, and other contractual obligations.

The Firm represents businesses and individuals in commercial collection and payment disputes involving:

  • Unpaid contractual obligations

  • Unpaid invoices

  • Business debts

  • Loans

  • Payment defaults

  • Disputed balances

  • Enforcement of judgments

  • Post-judgment collection efforts

Before litigation begins, the Firm may evaluate the amount owed, contractual remedies, attorneys' fee provisions, available assets, collectability, and the economic practicality of pursuing the claim.

Injunctive Relief

Certain business disputes require prompt court intervention before the ordinary litigation process can run its course.

Depending upon the circumstances, a party may seek temporary or permanent injunctive relief to preserve property, contractual rights, business interests, confidential information, or the status quo while a dispute is pending.

Whether injunctive relief is available depends upon the facts, applicable law, and the ability to satisfy the legal requirements for that relief.

Pre-Suit Business Disputes

Not every business dispute should immediately result in a lawsuit.

In appropriate matters, J.A. Perez, P.A. assists clients before litigation begins by:

  • Evaluating potential claims and defenses

  • Reviewing contracts and relevant documents

  • Preparing demand letters

  • Responding to demands

  • Negotiating potential resolutions

  • Assessing litigation risks and costs

  • Evaluating settlement opportunities

  • Developing a litigation strategy if informal resolution is unsuccessful

Early legal analysis can help a business make a more informed decision about whether litigation is necessary and economically justified.

Landlord-Tenant Disputes

J.A. Perez, P.A. also represents landlords in Florida landlord-tenant disputes.

These matters may involve:

  • Residential eviction proceedings

  • Commercial eviction proceedings

  • Nonpayment of rent

  • Lease violations

  • Expiration or termination of leases

  • Three-day notices

  • Notices of lease violations

  • Possession disputes

  • Unpaid rent and damages

  • Lease interpretation and enforcement

  • Security deposit disputes

  • Holdover tenants

  • Commercial lease disputes

  • Pre-suit landlord-tenant issues

Florida landlord-tenant law contains specific statutory notice, service, filing, and procedural requirements. Failure to comply with those requirements can affect the ability to obtain possession or other relief.

The appropriate course of action depends upon the lease, the nature of the alleged default, the type of tenancy, and the specific circumstances of the matter.

Plaintiff and Defense Representation

J.A. Perez, P.A. represents plaintiffs and defendants depending upon the nature of the dispute, potential conflicts of interest, and the circumstances of the matter.

The Firm evaluates each potential engagement individually to determine whether it is appropriate to undertake the representation.

Discuss Your Matter

If you are involved in a business, commercial, contractual, collection, or landlord-tenant dispute in Florida, contact J.A. Perez, P.A. to discuss the matter and determine whether the Firm may be able to assist.

Request a Free Initial Consultation:

Call: 305-798-0597

Email: jorge@japerezlaw.com

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