Business and Commercial Litigation

Not all arrangements work out as planned.  Sometimes you need to litigate or arbitrate your disputes.  The Perez-Kelly Law Firm handles a broad variety of commercial disputes. Our firm has experience representing both domestic and international clients in various complex litigation matters in federal, state and bankruptcy courts. 

Our firm has experience trying cases, but we also understand that a successful outcome for many clients entails achieving their objectives without the expense and delay of a trial.  Where it serves a client's interest, we provide personal counseling and conduct negotiations to avoid litigation.

The firm's litigation services include but are not limited to the following:

• Breach of Contract Disputes
• Real Estate Litigation
• Landlord Tenant Disputes
• Business Torts
• Intellectual Property Disputes
• Fraud and Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Litigation
• Shareholder and Partnership Disputes
• Interference with Business Relationship Disputes
• Fraudulent Transfer Litigation
• Collection and Enforcement of Judgments
• Asset Recovery Litigation
• Contested Bankruptcy matters and Creditors' Rights Litigation
• Preservation, Review and Production of Electronic Discovery

Business Law

Whether you are planning to start your own business, or you are planning a deal to expand or sell your existing business, our firm can help.  To operate a business in today's environment and to protect you from unnecessary risk, you need the assistance of a business lawyer with experience in corporate law, contract law, and intellectual property law.  With a philosophy that starts with a focus on the client's goals and objectives, our firm can assist you to structure your business, protect your assets as well as create the necessary contracts and other documents to operate your business.  The Perez-Kelly Law Firm offers clients a broad range of services in business law. 

The firm's business law services include but are not limited to the following:

• Corporate Formation
• Acquisition and Corporate Compliance matters
• Operating Agreements
• Shareholders Agreements
• Partnership Agreements
• Commercial Lease Agreements
• Joint Venture Agreements
• Independent Contractor Agreements
• Licensing Agreements
• Software Agreements
• Distributorship Agreements
• Confidentiality/Non-Disclosure Agreements
• Other corporate matters 

International Law

To be competitive in today's business marketplace, many companies are choosing to do business globally or with global partners. This highly specialized area of the law requires a lawyer recognized as an expert in that area. Ms. Perez-Kelly is a Florida Bar Board Certified International lawyer.  Led by Ms. Perez-Kelly, our firm assists and counsels clients on the protection of intellectual property rights in foreign countries, doing business in Florida, doing business abroad, and litigating and resolving international commercial disputes.

The firm's international law services include but are not limited to:

• Foreign Service of Process
• Foreign Asset Recovery
• Maintenance and Prosecution of Trademarks Abroad
• Coordinating and Managing foreign counsel in litigation outside of the United States
• Litigation in U.S. federal and state courts
• Counseling clients and serving as co-counsel in International Law matters including jurisdictional issues, conflicts of law, gathering evidence abroad and service of process

Intellectual Property Law

Your business assets not only  consist of tangible property but your brand, trademarks, trade secrets and other intellectual property rights need to be adequately protected.  Our firm has represented clients in a variety of intellectual property matters.  In the area of trademarks, Ms. Perez-Kelly has assisted corporate clients to complete trademark registrations, assignments and renewals in the United States, Latin America, Europe and Asia, and she has assisted clients with intellectual property infringement claims.

The firm's intellectual property services include but are not limited to:

• Trademarks
• Preparation and prosecution of U.S. and foreign trademark applications, assignments and renewals
• Software and intellectual property license agreements
• Copyright and trademark infringement litigation
• Unfair Competition
• Interference with Business Relationships
• Defending and enforcing cease and desist letters
• Preparation and negotiation of licensing, distributorship and other agreements for protection of intellectual property rights

Community Association Law

Homeowners Associations and Condominium Associations face unique challenges during this economic environment.  These community associations need creative and competent counseling to continue to provide effective services to property owners while enforcing rules and covenants to run efficient and safe communities.  Our firm has experience representing homeowners and condominium association clients to develop or improve processes to ensure compliance with FDCPA, and other regulatory requirements.  Our firm counsels association clients to enforce declarations, covenants, and association liens, as well as in related collection proceedings.

The firm's community association services include but are not limited to the following:

• Lien Foreclosure
• Collection and Enforcement of Judgments
• Covenant and Rules Enforcement
• Developer Turnover
• Litigation and Mediation
• General counseling services for Homeowners' Associations and Condominium Associations