Practice Areas
Business Litigation
Our attorneys have all had significant experience analyzing and consulting with clients on complex business issues and transactions. This experience gives us a unique perspective on business disputes when they arise, and an edge in negotiating a resolution or trying a case. We represent companies and individuals in all manner of business-related litigation, including:
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- Contract Disputes
- Shareholder Disputes and Derivative Claims
- Business Torts
- Professional Negligence
- Anti-competitive Business Practices
- Trade Secret Litigation
- Class Actions
- Real Estate Litigation
- Commercial Foreclosure
- Commercial Landlord/Tenant
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BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS
We represent clients at all stages of the business life cycle, advising on matters ranging from broad corporate strategy to everyday issues facing executive teams. Our experience includes corporate formation and governance, buying and selling businesses, assets, and property, general contract drafting and negotiation, lease negotiations and drafting (representing both landlords and tenants), and human resources counseling.
EMPLOYMENT LAW
We provide both preventive counseling and legal representation to our clients in all aspects of the employment relationship. We have substantial experience in defending employers in a variety of employment law claims at the EEOC, Florida Commission on Human Relations, and in court, including cases arising from:
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- Employment Discrimination
- Sexual Harassment
- Wage and Hour
- Employment Contracts
- Restrictive Covenants
- Issues arising under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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MEDIATION AND ARBITRATION
John Agliano serves as an arbitrator and mediator in all types of commercial litigation and is a Certified Circuit Civil Mediator for state circuit court and Certified Federal Civil Mediator for the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida. Throughout the years, John has gained significant experience in helping to resolve business, construction, and real estate-related disputes.
UTILITIES LAW
We represent regulated energy companies, including electric and natural gas utilities, defending complex property damage and injury cases that are unique to the industry.
PERSONAL INJURY AND WRONGFUL DEALTH
We represent clients who have been sued for negligence and other claims arising from personal injuries and wrongful death, including power companies, shopping malls, restaurants, trucking companies, and property owners.
CONSTRUCTION
We offer a full suite of services to the construction industry, including contract drafting and negotiation, construction claims, contract disputes, lien issues, bid protests, OSHA citations, and architect/engineer malpractice. Our services extend to general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, owners (public and private), developers, sureties, architects, engineers, design-build firms, homebuilders, and construction managers.