{"id":4436,"date":"2021-06-04T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-06-04T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/romyjurado.com\/?p=4436"},"modified":"2022-04-22T02:17:06","modified_gmt":"2022-04-22T06:17:06","slug":"strategies-to-avoid-business-lawsuits-in-florida","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/romyjurado.com\/strategies-to-avoid-business-lawsuits-in-florida\/","title":{"rendered":"What Are the Best Strategies To Avoid Business Lawsuits in Florida?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this article, you will learn what you need to do to avoid <a href=\"https:\/\/jflawfirm.com\/how-small-business-owners-can-avoid-lawsuits\/\">business lawsuits<\/a> in Florida and, most importantly, why you should let me help you do so.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In Florida, no matter how well your business behaves, the possibility of being sued will always be there, so business owners should take steps to avoid business lawsuits, as <a href=\"https:\/\/romyjurado.com\/litigation\/\">litigation<\/a> can have a severe impact on profits, regardless of who wins due to the high cost associated with it. When your business is involved in a lawsuit, you need to spend not only a lot of money on it, but also a lot of time and attention, which are two of your most valuable resources. Having to deal with a lawsuit forces <a href=\"https:\/\/romyjurado.com\/common-questions-about-starting-a-business-in-florida\/\">business owners<\/a> to focus on the lawsuits instead of their businesses.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, how do you avoid business lawsuits in Florida? While there is no way to ensure your business never gets sued, there are several steps you can and should take to significantly reduce the risk of being sued. Here they are, broken down into five categories:<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #db2a78;\"><strong>Employment and Labor<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lawsuits regarding wrongful termination and employment discrimination are probably the most common types of lawsuits filed against employers in Florida, so it is vital for business owners to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">be familiar with employment laws;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">understand the relevant terms such as harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">work with human resources consultants;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">work with competent business lawyers;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">communicate with employees regularly and openly;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">establish a procedure for<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">filing complaints; and<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">create an employment discipline plan.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #db2a78;\"><b>Intellectual Property<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unfortunately, intellectual property lawsuits are becoming more and more common, and fighting them is becoming more and more expensive, so make sure to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Protect your valuable intellectual property;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Confirm that your intellectual property is actually yours; and<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Offer alternatives\u00a0to litigation, such as licensing agreements, joint ventures, mediation, arbitration, or mini-trials.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #db2a78;\"><b>Contracts<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any agreements you make with other parties should be in writing, as <a href=\"https:\/\/romyjurado.com\/restrictive-covenants-in-employment-contracts-in-florida\/\">contracts<\/a> can provide a wide range of defenses in the event a lawsuit arises. Make sure to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">add specific clauses to protect your interests;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">have an experienced business attorney review\/draft your contracts;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">define your contractual obligations in detail; and<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">have a \u201cPre-Suit Mediation\u201d requirement in your contracts.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #db2a78;\"><b>Finances<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During business lawsuits, businesses can take huge financial hits, even if they win. To mitigate this financial impact, make sure to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">legally separate your business and personal finances to avoid having to use your money or assets to cover<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">business debts;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">have<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">an experienced business lawyer<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">create a solid asset protection strategy using all legal resources available; and<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">with the help of your business lawyer, take advantage of asset exemptions.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #db2a78;\"><b>Insurance<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To reduce the financial impact of potential business lawsuits, make sure to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">purchase a business insurance policy;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">consider purchasing specialized liability insurance; and<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">add an umbrella insurance policy, which typically covers settlements and judgments, medical bills, legal costs, and damage to other properties.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #db2a78;\"><b>I Can Help You Avoid Business Lawsuits in Florida<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As mentioned above, there is no way to ensure your business never gets sued; however, there are many ways to get as close to that as possible. The strategies above, although effective, can be tricky to execute and can do more harm than good if executed poorly. This is why working with an <a href=\"https:\/\/romyjurado.com\/business-law\/\">experienced business attorney<\/a> is vital. <\/span>I, <a href=\"https:\/\/romyjurado.com\/who-is-romy-b-jurado-esq\/\">Attorney Romy B. Jurado Esq.<\/a>, can help your business protected from lawsuits.<\/p>\n<p><b>I can help you avoid business lawsuits in Florida. To get started, call me today at <a href=\"tel:(305)%20921-0976\">(305) 921-0976<\/a>\u00a0or email me at <\/b><a href=\"mailto:Romy@juradolawfirm.com\"><b>Romy@juradolawfirm.com<\/b><\/a><b> so we can schedule an initial consultation.<\/b><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In this article, you will learn what you need to do to avoid business lawsuits in Florida and, most importantly, why you should let me help you do so. 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