Business Law

Comprehensive Business Law Services in Florida

At Gardner Bist King & Wood, LLP, we advise and represent business owners and entities in all aspects of business and corporate law. From the earliest stages of planning and formation through growth, restructuring, or sale, our attorneys provide the guidance and legal support businesses need to succeed.

We serve clients across a wide range of industries—including technology, health care, retail, manufacturing, restaurants, licensed professions, and real estate. Our clients include entrepreneurs launching start-ups, mid-stage companies expanding their operations, and established businesses planning succession or owner exit strategies.

Transactions, Governance & Operations

Our attorneys bring decades of experience in handling complex business transactions. We counsel clients on:

• Entity Formation & Operation: Corporations, partnerships, limited liability companies, joint ventures, and special purpose entities.

   

• Business Transactions: Asset purchase and sale agreements, stock or membership purchase agreements, mergers and acquisitions, domestications, and conversions.

   

• Corporate Governance: Advising boards, shareholders, and managers on compliance, duties, and best practices.

   

• Contracts & Agreements: With vendors, employees, customers, and other businesses—including franchise agreements, employment agreements, independent contractor agreements, confidentiality and noncompetition agreements, trade secret protections, leases, purchase orders, warranties, guarantees, escrow agreements, and more.

   

• Financing & Capitalization: Commercial loans, capitalization strategies, and related financial agreements.

   

Regulatory Compliance & Employment Matters

We guide clients through compliance with the many federal, state, and local regulations that affect business operations, including:

• Florida and Federal employment laws

   

• Antitrust laws

   

• The Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act

   

• Professional licensing regulations

   

• Federal and State tax laws

   

• Department of Labor overtime regulations under the Fair Labor Standards Act

   

We also provide practical support with employment-related issues, including contracts, non-compete and confidentiality agreements, and workplace policies.

Coordinated Counsel for Maximum Value

We prepare a wide variety of corporate and commercial law instruments and close purchases and sales of stock, business assets, and real estate. To deliver comprehensive service, we coordinate our legal work with our clients’ accountants, bankers, insurance agents, real estate agents, and financial advisors—ensuring tax efficiency, continuity, and maximized owner value.

When appropriate, we collaborate with professionals in securities, federal tax, intellectual property, and other fields. This team-based approach allows us to deliver sophisticated legal services with the personal attention and accessibility our clients expect.

Contracts (Negotiation, Drafting, Enforcement & Disputes)

At Gardner Bist King & Wood, LLP, we can handle your contract needs from start to finish—negotiation, formation, and drafting—along with contract enforcement and dispute resolution. We prepare and review contracts for individuals and businesses at every stage, from start-ups to large, established companies.

Contract Services We Provide

• Contract negotiation and risk review

• Contract formation and drafting

• Contract enforcement

• Dispute resolution related to contract breaches and business disagreements

Types of Contracts We Regularly Negotiate and Draft

In addition to the agreements already listed on this page, our attorneys also commonly assist with:

• Sales contracts

• Service agreements

• Consulting agreements

• Equity and offering agreements

• Board and committee charters

• Company policies and employee handbooks

Additional Business and Ownership Agreements

• Partnership agreements

• Assignments and transfer agreements