Miami Business Lawyer and Local Counsel
Law Offices of Aaron Resnick helps Miami business owners form companies, write agreements and buy or sell a business. The firm also provides outside general counsel and Florida local counsel services. Attorney Aaron Resnick has handled business disputes in Miami since 1998 and works hands-on on every case.
Aaron knows the law. He knows both sides. And he knows Miami. That is why Miami business owners know Aaron.
Miami business attorney Aaron Resnick is a past president of the Miami Beach Bar Association, AV Preeminent rated by Martindale-Hubbell and named to Florida Super Lawyers every year since 2013.
Attorney Aaron Resnick of Law Offices of Aaron Resnick advises Miami businesses and serves as Florida local counsel.
Ownership and Control. Attorney Aaron Resnick of Law Offices of Aaron Resnick represented Alex Omes, an Ultra Music Festival founder, at the trial level in a Miami ownership dispute. The matter concerned Omes' removal from the business.
What Does a Miami Business Lawyer Help With?
Law Offices of Aaron Resnick handles entity formation, ownership agreements, commercial contracts, business purchases and sales, and corporate governance for Miami businesses. The firm also provides Florida local counsel and ongoing outside general counsel. Bring the decision in front of the business, the documents already signed and the next deadline.
| Business Decision | Documents to Have Ready |
|---|---|
| Forming a company or adding an owner | Formation records, proposed ownership percentages and contribution terms. |
| Signing a commercial agreement | The full contract, attachments, proposed changes and any personal guaranty. |
| Buying or selling a business | The offer, purchase terms, financial records, leases and existing obligations. |
| Updating company governance | Ownership records, governing agreements, resolutions and earlier approvals. |
| Arranging ongoing counsel or local counsel | The recurring work or case papers, the requested role and the next deadline. |
The firm's business law practice connects these services. For companies outside Miami, see the business lawyer in Florida page.
Aaron Resnick reviews the business decision and the documents needed to carry it out.
Should I Form an LLC, Corporation or Partnership?
Choosing an LLC, corporation or partnership starts with who will own the business, who will manage it and how ownership may change. Law Offices of Aaron Resnick advises Miami owners on entity selection and formation. Bring the proposed arrangement before filing, including investor expectations, contributions and any agreements the owners have already made.
Florida LLCs, business corporations and partnerships follow different laws: chapter 605, chapter 607 and chapter 620, Florida Statutes, respectively. The entity choice and the agreement among the owners are separate decisions.
Tax treatment is a separate question for the company's accountant; the entity name does not answer it. List any planned investment, ownership transfer or change in who runs the company.
For the LLC documents, see Florida LLC formation and operating agreements. Aaron Resnick reviews the owners' plans before recommending the legal structure and its agreements.
What Should a Business Ownership Agreement Cover?
A business ownership agreement should explain contributions, voting, signing authority, distributions and what happens when an owner leaves. Law Offices of Aaron Resnick drafts operating, shareholder and partnership agreements for Miami businesses. The document should address the owners' actual arrangement, including how an interest is valued and how a deadlock will be handled.
For an LLC, the operating agreement governs member relationships, management and company affairs within the limits of chapter 605's operating agreement rules. The statute fills gaps where the agreement does not provide a rule, and some protections cannot be changed.
General partnerships have their own agreement rules under chapter 620. A qualifying shareholder agreement can address voting, management and deadlock in a corporation under the shareholder agreement rules in chapter 607. For that statutory route, either all shareholders approve an agreement set forth or referenced in the articles or bylaws, or all shareholders sign a written agreement made known to the corporation.
Record changes to ownership, contributions and signing authority as the business changes. Address departure, death, disability, valuation and payment terms before an owner needs to use those provisions.
Aaron Resnick reviews the ownership records and the agreement together, including the decisions that need approval.
What Should I Review Before Signing a Contract or Buying a Business?
Before signing a commercial contract or buying a business, identify what each party must deliver, the obligations being accepted and the conditions that must be met. Law Offices of Aaron Resnick reviews and negotiates those agreements. Bring the complete draft, attachments and proposed changes, not just the signature page or price.
For a commercial contract, review the work or goods promised, payment terms, renewal dates, termination notices and any personal guaranty. The firm's contract drafting and negotiation service addresses those terms and the consequences of a missed obligation.
For a business purchase, identify whether the buyer is acquiring assets or ownership interests. Review debts, liens, leases, customer and supplier contracts, required consents and what happens if a problem surfaces after closing. The label on the deal does not settle which liabilities move with it.
Have the offer, proposed agreement and supporting records ready for buying or selling a business. Aaron Resnick reviews what is being transferred, the approvals required and the obligations that continue after signing.
When Does Outside General Counsel Make Sense?
Outside general counsel is an ongoing relationship for a business with recurring legal questions, rather than a separate search for each contract or ownership issue. Law Offices of Aaron Resnick provides that service to Miami companies. Discuss the recurring work, the existing agreements and which decisions need attention before a problem becomes a dispute.
Bring the contract templates the business actually uses, the ownership documents and a list of recurring questions. Identify leases, vendor relationships and planned ownership changes that need continuing attention.
Agree on which matters the relationship covers, who may instruct counsel and how work requiring a separate engagement will be handled.
The outside general counsel page explains that working relationship. Aaron Resnick reviews the recurring decisions and existing documents before the scope is agreed.
When Should Another Law Firm Bring in Florida Local Counsel?
Another law firm should discuss Florida local counsel before an admission motion, filing decision or hearing requires a Florida lawyer on the case. Law Offices of Aaron Resnick works with firms outside Florida on that basis. The referring firm keeps the client relationship, and the scope of the work is agreed in writing.
The work can include admission sponsorship, filings, appearances and advice on Florida law and procedure. Specify who will prepare papers, attend hearings and communicate with the client; the Florida local counsel page describes the service.
| Forum | Admission Point to Check |
|---|---|
| Florida state court | The Florida Bar's limited appearance process requires a motion to appear in a particular case; only the court grants that permission. |
| Southern District of Florida | For temporary admission in a case, the federal court's appearance rule requires designated local counsel admitted to its own bar; a Florida law license alone is not sufficient. |
For Miami Dade state proceedings, the Eleventh Judicial Circuit is the local circuit under chapter 26, Florida Statutes. The claim and requested relief determine the court's jurisdiction. When a matter needs other counsel, the firm may help identify a lawyer through its referral network.
Aaron Resnick reviews the case papers, court requirements and requested division of work before the local counsel role is agreed.
What Should I Bring, and What Happens Next?
Tell Law Offices of Aaron Resnick who is involved, what the business needs and which date comes next. Have the company records, complete agreements and relevant correspondence ready. For a lawsuit, put the date the papers were served first, because the time to respond runs from service.
A lawsuit or hearing comes first. Under the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure, a defendant generally must serve an answer within 20 days after service of the summons and initial complaint. Different statutes, applicable motions or court orders can change the period; send the actual papers and service date.
For ordinary state civil claims seeking money, chapter 34 generally places claims up to $50,000, excluding interest, costs and attorney fees, in county court. Larger claims generally go to circuit court under chapter 26, but the claim and relief can change that analysis.
Then identify the next business commitment. Mark each agreement as signed or proposed, and list the next signature, payment, closing or notice date. List which documents and approvals must come first, and give the firm the signing target at the start.
For an existing ownership conflict, read partnership and shareholder disputes and operating agreement disputes. For a claim that the business breached a contract, see breach of contract defense.
Read Aaron Resnick's background and the firm's press and media coverage.
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Aaron Resnick has handled business disputes in Miami since 1998 and is a fourth generation Miami resident. He works hands-on on every case; the client gets Aaron on every major litigation issue, not a junior partner. The Law Offices of Aaron Resnick represents large corporations, Miami businesses and their owners, professional athletes and entertainers in Miami Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties and across Florida in business litigation and business counsel. Call 305-672-7495 or request a consultation.
This page provides general information and is not legal advice. Prior results do not guarantee or predict a similar outcome.
