Whether it involves individuals, small businesses, or multinational corporations, legal issues can arise at any point in contracts or commercial transactions. Handling such disputes calls for know-how in a range of legal areas, be it business law, contracts law, fraud, property law, insurance law, or many others. Moreover, these matters require a strategic approach and assertive negotiation, whether in or out of the courtroom.
If you are in a contract dispute or commercial conflict involving fraud or misrepresentation, it is best to get the help of an experienced contract litigation lawyer. The Boudreau Firm is trusted in the Tampa Bay area and throughout Florida for its excellent track record handling business disputes among individuals and businesses.
Our lead attorney, Tamera Boudreau, is a seasoned litigator with over two decades of experience obtaining high-value results for her clients. She applies her creative and hard-hitting representation in settlement negotiations and is not afraid to take her cases to court – and win.
See what we can do for you. Call The Boudreau Firm at (727) 390-7614.
Contract Disputes
Many commercial cases stem from a contract issue, typically when one party fails their contractual duty or when each party interprets the terms differently. Sometimes there is outright fraud. These conflicts can happen in various contexts involving individuals and/or businesses, including:
- Breach of contract
- Breach of fiduciary duty
- Contractor disputes
- Employment disputes
- Landlord-tenant conflicts
- Insurance claim disputes
- Franchise disputes
Under Florida contracts law, both written and oral contracts are legally binding and enforceable, except in arrangements where the law specifically requires a contract in writing. This means that, in general, parties need to honor verbal contracts as well. This is one of the common subjects of disagreements in the commercial arena, for which a litigator’s services may be necessary when pursuing a lawsuit.
For example, suppose your business has been hurt financially or may likely suffer financially in the future due to a wrongful act committed against you; this is known as economic torts or business torts. These acts are sometimes intentional, but many times are due to reckless or negligent actions.
Florida also has rigorous standards for claims of contract breach. In order for a claim to be valid, the claimant must show that there was a “material breach” – a violation that strikes the very essence of the contract. Proving this to a judge requires effective argumentation by a skilled litigator.
Business/Commercial Fraud
Whether you have been affected by another party’s fraud or you are the subject of fraud allegations, The Boudreau Firm is prepared to help defend your rights. We have successfully handled business fraud cases using our in-depth familiarity with federal and state fraud laws. Cases we handle include but are not limited to:
- Investment fraud
- Negligent misrepresentation
- Unfair pricing
- False advertising/Misleading advertising
- Business scams
Landlord-Tenant Disputes, Construction Disputes, Real Estate Disputes
Property, construction, and tenancy are areas of the law that have intricate, maze-like legal frameworks. The Boudreau Firm is highly knowledgeable in these legal fields, and our lawyers have in-depth experience, which is an advantage for our clients. We handle these cases and more:
- Construction defects in residential and commercial buildings
- Construction delays
- Liens
- Contractor/subcontractor disputes
- Broker fee disputes
- Adverse possession
- Lease violations
- Environmental claims
- Building code violations
- Homeowners insurance disputes
Consumer Rights Protection
Federal and state laws are available to ensure that consumers get fair and honest dealing from businesses. At The Boudreau Firm, we are proficient in navigating these laws to fight for our clients’ consumer rights. Our litigators are known for their skillfulness and tenacity, even when facing powerful companies and legal teams. We handle consumer rights cases such as:
- Deceptive business practices
- Deceptive warranties
- Defective products
- Bad faith insurance
- Unfair credit reporting
- Unfair debt collection
- And more.
Representing Individuals and Businesses
The Boudreau Firm is a boutique firm, which means we accept all types of cases and give specialized attention to each client we take on. We don’t use a cookie-cutter strategy; instead, we strategize specifically with each client to find a creative course of action towards their ideal outcome. We answer your questions and provide information about your case.
We competently advocate for private individuals and business entities in a wide range of situations – from insurance claimants and property tenants to mom-and-pop businesses and larger operations.
Whether you are a customer filing suit or an organization facing legal action, we’ll listen to you and help you find your best legal recourse or defense. And when we take on your case, we commit our skills and resources to it. That’s how we won million-dollar outcomes for our clients in the last two decades.
Contact a St. Petersburg & Tampa Business Lawyer/Commercial Attorney Today
Consult The Boudreau Firm about your business conflict, contract dispute, or commercial claim today and engage the services of one of our litigation lawyers.
The Boudreau Firm is based in St. Petersburg, Florida, and serves Tampa, Clearwater, Pinellas County, Hillsborough County, Hernando County, Pasco County, and beyond. Contact The Boudreau Firm today at (727) 390-7614 to schedule a consultation.