Business Litigation in Florida—Fast, Focused & ROI-Driven

End the dispute,
not your momentum.

When a dispute threatens your runway, you need clear answers and fast action. Bender.legal handles business and commercial disputes in court, arbitration, and Florida administrative forums. We map the facts, preserve leverage, and choose the fastest path to a result. In addition to results, success is measured in business continuity.

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What Bender.legal handles

Plaintiff and Defense

  • Contract & Payment Dispute

    Breach of contract, UCC sales, change orders, damages, interest, and fee claims. 

  • Non-Compete and Trade Secrets

    NDAs, solicitation bans, Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices (FDUTPA)

  • Ownership and Governance

    Membership/shareholder fights, fiduciary duty, books and records, and buyouts. 

  • Commercial and Vendor

    Leases, evictions, build-out disputes, CAM disputes, supplier/franchise/dealer issues.

Arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution

  • Compel Arbitration

    Enforce the clause, stay/dismiss the suit, and, if necessary, file a demand for arbitration.

  • Streamlined Proceedings

    Tight discovery, dispositive briefs, and efficient hearings.

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

General information, not legal advice.

Key facts with exhibits, the breached provisions, the remedy sought, a firm deadline, preservation language, and proposed next steps. Send by a trackable method.

In Florida state courts, typically 20 days from service to answer or move. Your summons controls; bring it to the consult.

Cure agreements, damages, specific performance, declaratory relief, and sometimes attorneys’ fees if provided by contract or statute. Strategy depends on the facts and economics.

There must be a valid arbitration agreement, the arbitration agreement must cover the issue(s) in dispute, and the right to arbitration must not have been waived. Contracting an attorney is critical prior to litigation (plaintiff) or as soon as you are served (defendant), because, even if there is a right to arbitrate, arbitration can be waived .

Contracts, emails, texts, invoices, and any relevant policies. Don’t delete anything; preservation matters.