Miami Attorney Aaron Resnick Handles Athlete Disputes
Aaron Resnick, a Miami business attorney, represents professional athletes and entertainment clients when a deal, an investment or a purchase goes wrong. Miami New Times reported in 2012 that he represented four professional football players seeking the return of condo hotel deposits at W South Beach.
Which Athletes and Entertainment Matters Has Aaron Resnick Handled?
Aaron Resnick represented four professional football players in their suits over deposits on W South Beach condo hotel units, which Miami New Times reported on July 13, 2012. The New York Times quoted him on the investment: "A condo hotel is a very difficult investment strategy."
Yahoo Sports reported on May 15, 2013 that Aaron represented a professional football player seeking a refund from a South Florida luxury auto dealer. Broward Palm Beach New Times reported in May 2016 that he represented two concert promoters suing Kodak Black over a canceled show. The Law Offices of Aaron Resnick has represented professional athletes across the NFL, NBA and MLB.
Why Is Athlete Representation Business Litigation?
The public version of sports law is contracts and endorsements. The version that actually generates disputes is ordinary business litigation with an unusual client.
Athletes acquire real estate, invest in restaurants and nightlife, take equity in ventures introduced by people in their circle, and sign agreements drafted by someone else's lawyer during a compressed window between seasons.
When those deals fail, the resulting case is a partnership dispute, a real estate dispute, or a contract dispute. The W South Beach matters were deposit and disclosure litigation over condo hotel units, which is the same body of law that governs any other purchaser.
The representation differs in two ways: timing and exposure. A client whose availability is dictated by a season cannot be scheduled around like an ordinary business owner, and matters have to be structured to move while the client is away.
Filings involving a recognizable name attract coverage that a comparable dispute would never draw, which means the litigation and the press posture have to be managed together from the first filing.
That combination, business litigation for clients whose disputes are public by default, runs through the W South Beach condo hotel matters, the auto dealer refund dispute and the entertainment industry disputes the Law Offices of Aaron Resnick has handled.
What Should an Athlete Have Ready Before Calling Aaron?
Bring the signed agreement, the deposit or payment records, any agent or adviser agreement, the emails and texts with the other side, and any demand letter or court papers.
If you have been sued, a Florida state court complaint generally requires a response within 20 days after service of original process and the initial pleading. In federal court, a defendant generally must answer within 21 days after being served with the summons and complaint.
Send the parties, the problem and the next date; the firm reviews every inquiry and tells you whether it can help.
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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 professional athletes and entertainment clients in Miami Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties and across Florida in business disputes over contracts, investments and real estate. 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.
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Kodak Black Sued for Skipping a Concert to Go on Vacation
Broward Palm Beach New Times | May 25, 2016
Broward Palm Beach New Times reported on May 25, 2016 that two concert promoters sued Kodak Black and his agents for breach of contract, deceptive trade practices and fraud after he canceled a Valentine's Day show in La Belle, Florida. New Times quoted their lawyer, Aaron Resnick: "The text message was completely out of the blue and without warning."
Florida car dealer says he gave kickbacks to agency for NFL clients
Yahoo Sports | May 15, 2013
Yahoo Sports reported in May 2013 on disputes between professional football players and a South Florida luxury auto dealer. Aaron Resnick represented one of the players and told the outlet his client was continuing to seek a refund and intended to use lawful means to enforce the judgment.
Double Play: Sports Arenas Add Upscale Nightclubs
The Wall Street Journal | December 4, 2012
The Wall Street Journal reported on sports arenas adding upscale nightclubs, including Hyde inside the Miami Heat's arena. The Journal quoted Aaron Resnick, who spent halftime at the club with a group of friends, on what the new space brought to a Heat game.
A Sexy Investment, but Read the Fine Print
The New York Times | September 20, 2012
The New York Times reported on September 20, 2012 that professional football players had sued the W South Beach developer, alleging it used the W name to sell units that were not W units, and were seeking their deposits back. The Times quoted Aaron Resnick, who represented the players: "A condo hotel is a very difficult investment strategy."
W South Beach Condo Developer Sued by Four NFL Players
Miami New Times | July 13, 2012
Miami New Times reported in July 2012 that four National Football League players sued the W South Beach condominium developer. Aaron Resnick represented all four players, and New Times named him as the local attorney handling their claims in Miami.
Four NFL players sue W South Beach developer over condo deposits
South Florida Business Journal | July 13, 2012
South Florida Business Journal reported on July 13, 2012 that four professional football players had sued the W South Beach developer seeking the return of their condo deposits. The Business Journal named Aaron Resnick as counsel for all four, three then with NFL teams and one in the United Football League.
