Florida Business Lawyer for Owners

Florida business attorney Aaron Resnick of Law Offices of Aaron Resnick in Miami handles contracts, ownership disputes, business purchases and commercial litigation for companies and their owners. Attorney Aaron Resnick has handled Florida business disputes since 1998 and works hands-on on every case. Start with the decision you face: signing an agreement, protecting your stake in a company, completing a purchase or responding to a claim.

Aaron knows the law. He knows both sides. And he knows Miami. That is why Miami business owners know Aaron.

Company ownership. Aaron Resnick represented an Ultra Music Festival founder in a dispute over ownership and removal from the business.

Purchase and investment disputes. Aaron Resnick represented four professional football players who sued the W South Beach developer over condominium deposits. The W South Beach litigation involved purchase documents, liens and the relationship between the developer and hotel brand.

What Does a Business Lawyer in Florida Do?

A Florida business lawyer advises on the agreements, ownership decisions and disputes that affect a company. Aaron Resnick handles both business counsel and litigation. The work can start before a contract is signed or after a disagreement threatens payment, company control, a property investment or a business sale.

Aaron Resnick reads each agreement for three things: what you must do, what the other party must do and what happens when either side fails to perform.

What Should I Settle Before Starting or Buying a Business?

Before you start or buy a Florida business, settle who owns it, who can commit its money, which obligations you are taking on and how an owner can leave. Aaron Resnick handles the agreements behind those decisions. Bring the proposed terms before signing or transferring funds, not just the company filing.

For a Florida LLC, the operating agreement governs member relationships, management rights and company affairs within the limits of chapter 605, Florida Statutes. The statute supplies rules where the agreement does not address an issue; some statutory limits cannot be changed by agreement.

For a business purchase, review the assets or ownership interests being sold, existing debts, important contracts and required consents. A purchase agreement should address what must happen before closing and which obligations continue afterward.

Law Offices of Aaron Resnick offers legal consulting on business agreements before a company commits to a transaction.

Aaron Resnick reviews the operating agreement and the purchase terms before money moves.

What Changes When a Business Disagreement Becomes a Dispute?

When a Florida business disagreement threatens money, ownership or control, Aaron Resnick handles the resulting contract and ownership litigation. Bring the agreement, a dated account of what happened and the result you are seeking. A payment demand, a negotiated exit and a lawsuit are different responses to different problems.

Keep the signed documents, amendments, original messages, payment records and court papers together. Explain any loss of account access, threatened transfer, missed payment or approaching deadline. Read the firm's representative matters for examples of the disputes Aaron Resnick has handled.

Which Deadlines Need Attention First?

Give Aaron Resnick every court date, service date, contract notice deadline and scheduled closing date at the start. A deadline to answer a lawsuit is different from the time allowed to bring a claim. Waiting for a business discussion to finish can leave an urgent legal deadline unattended.

Served with a lawsuit? Under the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure, an answer is generally due within 20 days after service of the summons and initial complaint. Different statutes, applicable motions or court orders can change the deadline. Send the actual papers and service date rather than applying that period to every proceeding.

Considering a contract claim? Many Florida claims founded on a written contract have a five year filing period under chapter 95, Florida Statutes. Other claims have different periods. The claim, its starting date and any contractual notice requirements need review before deciding there is time to wait.

Aaron Resnick checks the service date and the contract's notice clause first.

Where Would a Florida Business Lawsuit Be Filed?

The right court for a Florida business lawsuit depends on the parties, the claim, the requested relief and the applicable agreement. Aaron Resnick handles business litigation from Miami, but the firm's location does not decide where your case belongs. A dispute may require a different county or arbitration rather than a court trial.

For ordinary Florida state court claims seeking money, county court generally handles amounts up to and including $50,000, excluding interest, costs and attorney fees, under chapter 34, Florida Statutes. Larger claims generally go to circuit court under chapter 26. The type of claim and relief can change that analysis.

Florida's general venue rule in chapter 47 considers the defendant's residence, where the claim arose or the property's location, with exceptions. An enforceable arbitration agreement may instead require arbitration; chapter 682 addresses those agreements. Bring the full dispute resolution clause, not just its heading.

Aaron Resnick reads the dispute resolution clause before a court is chosen.

Can Aaron Resnick Help a Business Outside Miami?

Aaron Resnick represents companies and business owners across Florida from the firm's Miami office. Tell the firm where the parties are located, where the business operates and whether a court case is pending. Aaron Resnick uses those facts to identify the court, the county and the first step.

For a matter centered in Miami, see the Miami business lawyer page for the firm's business law services and Florida local counsel work.

What Should I Bring, and What Happens Next?

Start by giving Law Offices of Aaron Resnick the names of the parties, a short description of the business problem and the next deadline. Have the agreements, ownership records and relevant correspondence ready. The firm reviews every inquiry and tells you whether it can help.

First, identify the immediate decision. Say whether you need a document reviewed before signing, help with a purchase or a response to an existing dispute. Include any summons, hearing date or deadline in that first description.

Next, organize the documents. Keep complete agreements and attachments together. A short chronology should separate what happened, when it happened and what the other party has asked you to do.

Then, discuss the next step and its timing. Ask what must happen before a contract is signed or a closing can proceed. For litigation, ask about the immediate response, document exchange, settlement discussions and the court's schedule. Do not assume the entire matter ends when the first deadline is met.

Read Aaron Resnick's background, the firm's business law practice, its media coverage and Ask Aaron: personal responsibility for a business debt.

Send the parties, the problem and the next date; the firm reviews every inquiry and tells you whether it can help. Include any pending deadline.

We Don't Make Promises. We Have Results to Prove It.

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.