Our unwavering focus on business and employment law enables us to provide the sophisticated counsel and strategic guidance that modern businesses demand. We serve as your complete legal partner across all aspects of business operations and workforce management.
Business Law
From startup to exit, we guide businesses through every stage of their journey. Whether you’re launching a new venture, expanding operations, or navigating complex transactions, our business law team provides the strategic counsel you need.
Valerie has been recognized by Florida Super Lawyers in Business litigation every year since 2016 and named a “Legal Luminary” in employment law by St. Thomas University in 2024. A proud alumnus, Valerie earned her law degree, summa cum laude, from Nova Southeastern University. In 2016, Valerie was named the University’s “Alumni of the Year.”
Formation & Corporate Governance
We help entrepreneurs and established businesses choose the right entity structure and implement governance frameworks that protect ownership interests and facilitate growth. Our services include LLC and corporation formation, partnership agreements, shareholder arrangements, and ongoing corporate compliance.
Transactions & Contracts
Our transaction team handles the full spectrum of business deals, from routine contracts to complex mergers and acquisitions. We negotiate and draft purchase agreements, vendor contracts, licensing deals, joint ventures, and strategic alliances that protect your interests and drive business objectives.
Business Litigation
When business disputes arise, we provide aggressive representation in court while also exploring alternative resolution methods that preserve business relationships and minimize costs. Our litigation experience spans contract disputes, partnership conflicts, breach of fiduciary duty, shareholder disagreements, and commercial tort claims.
Employment Law
In today’s dynamic workplace environment, employment law issues can make or break a business.
Whether representing employers or employees, we handle employment disputes in state and federal courts, as well as before administrative agencies. Our litigation experience includes whistleblower cases, non-compete enforcement, and executive employment matters.