Business Litigation

Partner Mark R. Osherow is Florida Bar Board Certified as a Specialist in Business Litigation. Certified attorneys are the only Florida lawyers allowed to identify or advertise themselves as "Florida Bar Board Certified," as specialists or as experts. Certification is the highest level of recognition by The Florida Bar of the competency and experience of attorneys in the areas of law approved for certification by the Supreme Court of Florida.

Our practice in Business Litigation encompasses numerous types of business litigation, including securities and other  fraud suits,  contract disputes, partnership disputes, deceptive trade practices litigation, real estate and construction litigation, employment law matters including discrimination under Title VII, FMLA, ERISA and Wage and Hour Law ((FLSA) and  intellectual property litigation. We are experienced trial lawyers who try cases, both jury and non-jury, in state and federal courts throughout South Florida. Our litigation style is to seize the initiative from our opponents and put them on the defensive through motions to dismiss, for summary judgment or other appropriate procedural maneuvers, where appropriate. We have had a great deal of success in obtaining early dismissals and summary judgments.

We also have substantial experience in real estate matters including those involving commercial and residential real estate contracts, broker's commissions, title insurance claims and related issues,  land use, planning issues, and construction defect litigation.

In our view, the most important aspect of the attorney-client relationship is a well informed client. A well informed client  is able to seize the opportunity to effectively assist and advise the attorneys on the factual underpinnings of the case, and appropriate business decisions and strategy related to the handling of the case from the client's perspective.

In terms of cost consciousness, we believe that keeping fees reasonable and emphasizing overall cost effectiveness in the context of effective advocacy is the best way to assure repeat business. We do not "mark up" Federal Express charges or telephone calls, and certainly do not charge for word processing or overtime. Our bills provide a clear delineation of the activity, hourly rate, and itemized expenses. We will customize the format of our bills as requested and will prepare budgets as needed by our clients. Most of all, however, the ultimate cost effectiveness comes from winning which is the ultimate objective, when an effective resolution cannot otherwise be achieved.