- Corporate LawAs times change and opportunities present themselves, so do businesses. Having an experienced attorney on your side to draft a detailed shareholder and purchase agreements can be the key to a successful sale, acquisition, or merger of a business entity. A knowledgeable business lawyer can ensure the drafting a shareholder agreement amenable to all parties involved.
- Business FormationCraig M. Dorne, PA has helped new business become successful for over 20 years. The South Florida law firm wants to see its client’s succeed and not just represent it for the formation. Craig M. Dorne, PA is located in the heart of Coral Gables and works with clients all over South Florida. The firm works with client and a wide variety of industries. Contact the firm today so that we can help with all of your business formation and contractual needs. We can help you start a small business or a large business.
- Business DisputesThe firm’s corporate clients are involved in healthcare, business law, business intelligence, sanitation, real property, development and transportation.
- Business TransactionsCraig M. Dorne, PA is a South Florida law firm located in Coral Gables, Miami. We specialize in the area of business transactions and business law.
- Construction Contracts
- Trade Secrets
- Employment DiscriminationWith the rapidly transforming business landscape, human resource management challenges continue to evolve, and will continue doing so for years to come. A primary goal of a human resource department is manage employees so that they can be as productive as possible, and lead to increased revenues for the company. Human resource departments deal with personnel matter such as hiring, training, discipline, and firing. Legal issues include labor relations, privacy in the workplace, employee leave and benefits, and discrimination, and are often governed by federal and state statutes including, the Labor Management Relations Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Pregnancy Discrimination Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act.
- Employment ContractA covenant not to compete is a common provision in many contracts. It is known as a restrictive covenant. The covenants not to compete is used in purchase and sale agreements, employment agreement and numerous other contracts. Prior to becoming a party to such a provision legal guidance should be requested. The provisions may be enforceable and preclude a party from being involved in an industry or even being able to seek employment.
- Non-compete AgreementA non-compete agreements is a clause used in a contract to forbid an employee who leaves working with the employer’s competitor. Non-compete covenants can also restrain a former employee from starting his or her own business in direct competition against their former employer. Non-compete agreements prohibits the former employee from using trade secrets of their former employer, such as client and information databases, to benefit the competitor. Non-compete covenants should be reasonable in time and geographic scope. Over-broad non-compete covenants may prevent an employee from working elsewhere at all. The more specific a non-compete covenant is, the more reasonable it will be.
- Real Estate LitigationUnlike other firms, Craig M. Dorne, PA has dedicated its entire practice to the area of business and real estate law. Our firm helps evaluate your business plan and advises you on the best type of entity, such as...
- Construction LitigationEssentially, a condo or homeowners’ association is a business. As with any investment, it is vital to hire an attorney who has the specific experience you need. For nearly two decades, our firm has been committed to condominium law. We provide the legal experience and knowledge to help you resolve your issues in a cost-effective manner. Whether you need review of an investment, a condominium association’s bylaws or a construction contract, the decisions that you make now can have a significant impact on your future. Our firm can help you make sure that those decisions are wise and well-informed.
- Real Estate TransactionsLetters of Intent are useful tools for negotiating a business deal. It is a formal document that specifies the plans or intentions involved in any type of agreement or deal. A Letter of intent protects each party’s rights and responsibilities, and creates a solid relationship between the parties. Letters of Intent are used in a variety of businesses and settings. They can be used in real estate transactions, joint-venture agreements, or any other type of contract.
- Easement
- Land Use and Zoning
- Landlord-Tenant DisputesLandlord-tenant disputes are a common occurrence in the renting process, and many could be avoided if both parties were aware of their rights and responsibilities. Each party has obligations to the other. The best way to avoid problems is to address issues in the lease. The legal relationship between a landlord and tenant is grounded in contract and property law. A tenant has a property interest in the land for a specified period of time.
- Condominium Law
- Personal InjuryMr. Dorne represents clients in litigation matters including personal injury, breach of contract, employment matters, discrimination suits, and insurance coverage.
- Estate PlanningConsultation with Craig M. Dorne, PA can assist in understanding the process. Clients are surprised that even with the complexities that a will and other estate planning can be performed without a large expense.
- WillsA living wills are also known as an advance directive, a health care directive, or a physician’s directive. Improvements in modern medicine makes it possible to prolong the lives of those are terminally ill or permanently unconscious. A living will makes known a person’s wishing regarding life prolonging treatment. It informs health care providers and your family about your desires for medical treatment in the event that you are unable to speak on your own behalf.
- TrustsAn irrevocable trust is one that cannot be modified or terminated without the permission of the beneficiary. By transferring assets into the trust, the grantor removes all of his or her rights of ownership to the assets and the trust. An irrevocable trust offers tax benefits. The grantor is relieved of the tax liability on the income generated by the assets. In most cases, the grantor cannot receive benefits if he or she is the trustee of the trust. The assets held in a trust may include a business, investment assets, or cash and life assets. The creation of the trust may however create a taxable event.
- Power of AttorneyIt is also very important for all people to have documents prepared in the event the unexpected happens such as a Health Surrogate and Durable Power of Attorney. It is also important to select the person best situated to have the powers.
- Foreclosure
- Tax Law