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22 Sep, 2015 by Kale
I’ve called Blair several times over the past few years for guidance on several contract issues. Each time he has given me sound advice and explained to me my options moving forward. The one time it became necessary to file a lawsuit, Blair went out of his way to make me feel comfortable and explained the entire process so that I could understand the court proceedings. In the end he was able to obtain a great settlement for me.
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25 Aug, 2023 by Darryl head
Meeting with Attorney Richard Jones to update wills and trust. Immediately felt comfortable with Attorney Jones style and interest in our needs. He listened, asked many question necessary to understand our current and future needs. Our experience was very positive.
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24 Feb, 2016 by Steve
Mike has done work for myself, my mother, my aunt and uncle, cousin, brother and stepmother. All with excellent results. He has performed work in regard to elder care to establish live-in facilities, created estates and trusts, corrected deeds and helped with IRS issues.
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20 May, 2017 by Walter
Mr. Horne was very up front with what we could expect and with what our potential expenses would be. He let us know if there COULD be additional expenses based on circumstances and what those additional expenses MIGHT be. I highly recommend this gentleman for your legal needs.
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16 Feb, 2016 by George
Hank did my divorce and I could not have been happier with the results that he archived for me. He got me in front of the judge with last minute notice and my ex was unable to move my daughter out of town.
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06 Jul, 2022 by Anonymous
Ms. Small was absolutely amazing during employment matter in April of 2019. She was extremely knowledgeable with employment law and if the employer could actually pay a settlement. Ms. Small advice was priceless and timeless she did get my last check which employer was holding. Ms. Small is absolutely amazing.
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10 Jul, 2015 by John
I have battled with Ed many times. He is a tremendous attorney, who knows the law and the case. He is also ethical and fair. He truly puts his clients interest first, and doesn't engage in nonsense games so many defense attorneys play to run up the bill for their client. I know when I have Ed on a case I am in for a great battle.
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27 Jun, 2013 by Cynthia
I cannot say enough good things about Mr. Bochenek. He is in the process of representing me in a landlord tenant case and was willing to take my case, which is in Palm Beach County, Florida, although we both live in Jacksonville, Florida. I feel confident that with his assistance, I will win a case against a landlord who wrongfully kept almost $1,500 in a security deposit. I highly recommend Mr. Bochenek and believe him to be an asset to his profession.
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27 Mar, 2018 by Lolita
I hired Attorney Chafin to work on a deed of a property I bought one and a half years ago and which was not properly titled. Unbelievably this property was never titled correctly ever since the beginning. The legal description was wrong , according to the records department of Duval County .
It was really scary when I found out that the property I was buying was only a piece of land that was split from the property that I thought I was buying with the house on it.
It took me several months to have it all settled out with the help of the property records department and , of course , Attorney Chafin.
Attorney Chafin was very thorough the whole time he was working on my case. He had to dig through the original title of two generations ago to finally get the correct legal description of the property.
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26 Feb, 2009 by Anonymous
As a trusted advisor, Steve is someone I rely on to help me navigate an ever changing business marketplace.
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10 Apr, 2017 by Tanishia
I have hired Mrs. Williams for various family law matters and I can honestly say that I am 100% pleased with the outcome/judgments. Her ability to explain the law in addition to her compassion, hard work and dedication to her clients is absolutely amazing! Hiring counsel for legal matters isn't cheap but it can be very expensive to not do so. I've gotten more than my money's worth working with Attorney Williams and highly recommend her!!! You can thank me later!
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07 Nov, 2014 by Andrew
Mr. Moser was very knowledgeable and helpful with all of my family's estate affairs. He was fairly priced, easy to communicate with, and he made it feel very personal.
Mr. Moser would be my first contact for any legal matter. He obviously has a great background in a variety of areas concerning the law. It was a pleasure to work with him. My family's future is in good hands.
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19 Jan, 2012 by John s.
We had some complex trust and estate needs. Mr. Ferro provided an exceptional level of service that far exceeded our expectations. His expertise and knowledge with respect to our unique situation were impressive. He saved us so much time and money, not just now, but going forward with tax planning as well. Most important, as a result of this experience, we are confident we have the right plan in place, all needs have been addressed, and all variables have been considered. We are so happy to have found him and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for trust and estate planning services ranging from the most basic to the most complex needs.
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21 Feb, 2017 by Ian
Michelle and I met and she was very professional and knowledgeable in the areas of business and transactional law. She is very responsive and able to place herself in the shoes of a business owner to efficiently resolve legal challenges.
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17 Dec, 2014 by Dick
Pet was lead counsel in a commercial litigation matter for our company. Pet was courteous, professional, to the point and provided a very realistic appraisal of the possible alternatives in the case. His advise and direction was spot on, he guided the legal team, and us his client, with a true regard for the effects on our business. He was considerate of the cost of litigation and advised us on strategies to minimize those costs. While litigation is never pleasant, Pete and his team did their best to minimize the frustrations, anxiety and uncertainty in the case. Although Pete has no crystal ball, he did an admirable job of presenting possible outcomes and guiding us on a safe course of action. We were extremely happy with the professional manner in which Pet conducted himself. We are please to recommend Pet as legal counsel and can also call him a friend.
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12 Apr, 2012 by Jennifer
Mr. Bond helped me out in a situation where I had no hope in justice at all. He took the time to listen to me, to evaluate the whole situation and was there any time of the day to fight for my interestest.
He has very good presenting and negotiation skills, so that I got all I asked for and the case did not end infront of court.
Thank you Guy!
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16 May, 2013 by Anonymous
My son was addicted to drugs and while under the influence was arrested with another third degree felony charge. He had a history of misdemenors related to drug/alcohol and one expunged felony. My son was looking at a conviction of three to five years in prison for aggrevated assult with a deadly weapon. He did not have credible witnesses for trial. Shawn managed to negotiate a one year sentence to be completed in Duval County Jail and the Matrix Substance Abuse Program, keep me well informed and tolerated my son's drug induced communications. That alone took a great deal of patience and professionalism. Shawn knew the laws like the back of his hand. All I can say is he saved my son's life and today he is drug free. I am forever grateful. Thank you Shawn.
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02 Feb, 2017 by Anonymous
Ms. Croy is smart, thorough, and incredibly responsive. I know I am in good hands with her.
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27 Dec, 2009 by Steve
Daniel is an excellent corporate and M&A lawyer. Have used him many times and he has been superb each time. Has very pragmatic approach to his advice.
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16 Feb, 2025 by David walker
Great community partners!
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17 Jun, 2024 by Michael
11 Jul, 2023 by Birdie “birdie” klee
16 Feb, 2025 by David walker
Great community partners!
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17 Jun, 2024 by Michael
11 Jul, 2023 by Birdie “birdie” klee
16 Feb, 2025 by David walker
Great community partners!
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17 Jun, 2024 by Michael
11 Jul, 2023 by Birdie “birdie” klee
10 Jan, 2019 by Thomas boyd
Howard is a great guy and great lawyer. I have worked with Howard for many years and come to realize he is a very smart with a lot of knowledge of maritime cases. I have never met a more honest person.
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05 Mar, 2019 by First coast 360
17 Aug, 2018 by Billy davidson
Hands down best construction litigation firm in the state. They dont have the unnecessary overhead that large firms do and I feel like every client gets thurough, individualized attention. Plus they have mulitple partners that have consistently been named Florida's Elite Superlawyer by their peers. Do your research folks, this firm is head and shoulders above larger, national firms.
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02 Nov, 2016 by Heidi harris
05 Mar, 2019 by First coast 360
17 Aug, 2018 by Billy davidson
Hands down best construction litigation firm in the state. They dont have the unnecessary overhead that large firms do and I feel like every client gets thurough, individualized attention. Plus they have mulitple partners that have consistently been named Florida's Elite Superlawyer by their peers. Do your research folks, this firm is head and shoulders above larger, national firms.
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02 Nov, 2016 by Heidi harris
22 Mar, 2024 by Rich mccann
We were referred to Cobb & Gonzalez after a bad experience with our contractor. They are experts in construction defect litigation. They were able to quickly reach a settlement before costly litigation. Not only do they understand the law, but they are business savvy and understand how expensive litigation is. We worked with Chris Cobb and Summer Reed. I would definitely recommend them. In fact, I plan to work with Summer on all future legal matters.
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14 Feb, 2024 by Anthony skinner
25 May, 2022 by Douglas miles
I highly recommend the law firm of Cobb and Gonzalez. Mr. Cobb did an outstanding job. I was extremely pleased with the representation and the outcome of my case. Mr. Cobb is immensely knowledgeable in the field of business and construction law. He took his time to answer all of my questions and was thoroughly prepared the day of the hearing.
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01 Dec, 2022 by Chip foreacre
We have been so working with Robert George for many years. He is an outstanding person! Yes, an excellent attorney! He has guided us thru all of our experiences of being entrepreneurs. It’s been an outstanding relationship!
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19 Nov, 2021 by Rob howard
Have been dealing with Ryan Mittauer, Esq. for months on a judgement collection issue.
Very professional and courteous. Great legal knowledge and constant communication.
Exactly what you would want in an attorney.
Paralegal Alexis Perry is friendly and accommodating.
I cannot speak for other attorneys as I have not used them in a professional capacity, but the firm has a good reputation for results.
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01 Dec, 2022 by Chip foreacre
We have been so working with Robert George for many years. He is an outstanding person! Yes, an excellent attorney! He has guided us thru all of our experiences of being entrepreneurs. It’s been an outstanding relationship!
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19 Nov, 2021 by Rob howard
Have been dealing with Ryan Mittauer, Esq. for months on a judgement collection issue.
Very professional and courteous. Great legal knowledge and constant communication.
Exactly what you would want in an attorney.
Paralegal Alexis Perry is friendly and accommodating.
I cannot speak for other attorneys as I have not used them in a professional capacity, but the firm has a good reputation for results.
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01 Dec, 2022 by Chip foreacre
We have been so working with Robert George for many years. He is an outstanding person! Yes, an excellent attorney! He has guided us thru all of our experiences of being entrepreneurs. It’s been an outstanding relationship!
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19 Nov, 2021 by Rob howard
Have been dealing with Ryan Mittauer, Esq. for months on a judgement collection issue.
Very professional and courteous. Great legal knowledge and constant communication.
Exactly what you would want in an attorney.
Paralegal Alexis Perry is friendly and accommodating.
I cannot speak for other attorneys as I have not used them in a professional capacity, but the firm has a good reputation for results.
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01 Dec, 2022 by Chip foreacre
We have been so working with Robert George for many years. He is an outstanding person! Yes, an excellent attorney! He has guided us thru all of our experiences of being entrepreneurs. It’s been an outstanding relationship!
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19 Nov, 2021 by Rob howard
Have been dealing with Ryan Mittauer, Esq. for months on a judgement collection issue.
Very professional and courteous. Great legal knowledge and constant communication.
Exactly what you would want in an attorney.
Paralegal Alexis Perry is friendly and accommodating.
I cannot speak for other attorneys as I have not used them in a professional capacity, but the firm has a good reputation for results.
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What a Business Lawyer Can Do for You
A business lawyer provides critical legal guidance and support to entrepreneurs, startups, and established businesses. Whether you are forming a new company, drafting contracts, or navigating complex regulations, a business attorney ensures you are legally protected and operating within the law. They can also help prevent legal disputes or represent you in negotiations, transactions, or lawsuits that arise during the course of business operations.
Business lawyers have expertise in areas such as business formation, contract law, intellectual property, employment law, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate governance. They ensure that your business is compliant with relevant laws and help mitigate risks that could threaten your company's success.
When Should I Hire a Business Lawyer?
Hiring a business lawyer is essential at various stages of business development, including:
- Forming a business: When deciding on the best structure for your company (LLC, corporation, partnership, etc.), a lawyer can guide you through the registration and compliance process.
- Drafting contracts: If you need contracts for employees, partners, suppliers, or clients, a lawyer ensures these documents are legally sound and in your best interest.
- Mergers, acquisitions, or dissolutions: If you are buying, selling, or dissolving a company, legal counsel is critical to avoid costly mistakes.
- Compliance and regulatory issues: A lawyer can help navigate complex regulations, particularly in industries like healthcare, finance, or tech.
- Resolving disputes: Whether it's contract disagreements, intellectual property infringement, or employment issues, a business lawyer helps mediate, negotiate, or litigate on your behalf.
What Does a Business Lawyer Do?
Business lawyers provide a wide range of services that cater to different legal needs of a business. They can:
- Help you choose the best legal structure for your business.
- Draft, review, and negotiate contracts with employees, suppliers, customers, or business partners.
- Ensure regulatory compliance with local, state, and federal laws.
- Advise on tax strategies to minimize your business's tax burden.
- Assist with intellectual property protection, such as trademarks, patents, and copyrights.
- Handle mergers, acquisitions, and business sales, ensuring all legal paperwork is in order.
- Resolve disputes through negotiation, arbitration, or litigation.
How Are Business Lawyers Paid?
Business lawyers typically charge either by the hour or on a flat-fee basis, depending on the complexity of the work. Common payment structures include:
- Hourly rates: The lawyer charges based on the time spent working on your case. Rates vary depending on the lawyer's experience and location.
- Flat fees: For certain tasks, such as incorporating a business or drafting a standard contract, a lawyer may offer a flat fee.
- Retainer: Some businesses may hire a lawyer on retainer, paying a fixed amount each month to have ongoing access to legal services.
The payment structure is often discussed during an initial consultation so you can choose the one that best suits your business needs and budget.
How Much Does a Business Lawyer Cost?
The cost of hiring a business lawyer depends on factors such as:
- The complexity of the legal issue: More complex matters, like mergers or intellectual property disputes, typically cost more than routine tasks like contract drafting.
- The lawyer's experience and location: More experienced lawyers or those in larger cities often charge higher fees.
- The nature of the billing arrangement: Hourly rates can range from $150 to $1,000 or more, depending on the lawyer's expertise. Flat fees are usually available for simpler matters like forming an LLC or drafting a standard contract.
It's essential to discuss fee structures upfront to avoid surprises.
Top Questions to Ask a Business Lawyer
Before hiring a business lawyer, ask the following questions during your consultation:
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What is your experience with businesses like mine?
Find out if the lawyer has handled legal issues for companies in your industry. -
What services do you offer?
Ensure the lawyer can meet all your business's legal needs, from contract drafting to dispute resolution. -
What are your fees, and how do you bill?
Get clarity on how you'll be charged - whether by the hour, flat fee, or retainer. -
How do you handle conflicts of interest?
Ask how the lawyer ensures there is no conflict in representing your business. -
Can you provide references from other business clients?
Speaking with past clients will give you an idea of the lawyer's expertise and professionalism. -
Do you have experience in my specific industry?
Industry-specific knowledge can be crucial, especially in highly regulated fields like healthcare or finance.
How to Check the Credibility of a Business Lawyer
To ensure you're hiring a reputable business lawyer:
- Check state bar association records: Verify that the lawyer is in good standing and has no disciplinary actions against them.
- Look for client reviews or testimonials: Online reviews, testimonials, or word of mouth from other business owners can provide insight into the lawyer's reliability and effectiveness.
- Ask for references: A credible lawyer should have satisfied clients who can vouch for their services.
- Check professional memberships: Membership in respected legal organizations (such as the American Bar Association or a local business lawyer association) can signal credibility.
- Review their website and professional profile: A well-established lawyer typically has a professional website showcasing their areas of expertise, credentials, and case success.
What Should I Prepare for My First Consultation?
To make the most out of your first consultation with a business lawyer, prepare the following:
- A description of your business and its structure: This will help the lawyer understand your legal needs.
- Any current contracts or agreements: If you're seeking contract advice, bring copies of existing contracts.
- A list of legal issues or concerns: Be ready to discuss any potential legal challenges, such as regulatory compliance, disputes, or transactions.
- Financial documents: If applicable, bring financial records related to the legal matter you're seeking help with.
- Questions about fees and billing: Ensure you understand the lawyer’s payment structure and fees upfront.
By preparing these materials, you can ensure that your first meeting with a business lawyer is productive and informative.
