Family Law

• Divorce
• Child Support
  The termination of the relationship and ancillary matters including divorce, annulment, property settlements, alimony, parental responsibility orders, child custody, visitation rights, child support, and alimony obligations.
• Child Custody and Visitation
• Adoption
• Paternity
• Guardianship
  CLF has chosen the wolf as its logo because wolves are the symbol of guardianship and loyalty. They make quick and firm decisions and are resolute in trusting their own instincts. They are powerful, self-aware, and in control. These are traits CLF strives to achieve.
• Spousal Support
  Current and recent litigation involves representing national insurers to prosecute and combat workers’ compensation insurance fraud, complex business litigation, commercial landlord tenant, employment related matters, including wage and hour, representing employers and employees, False Claims Act litigation, representation of creditors and commencement of adversary proceedings in bankruptcy forums, foreclosure defense with an emphasis on those involving fraudulent documents, and family law matters, including dissolution of marriage, child support, and alimony.
• Annulment
• Child Abuse
  Issues arising throughout marriage, including spousal abuse, legitimacy, adoption, surrogacy, child abuse, child abduction, juvenile delinquency, and paternity;

Criminal Law

• Fraud
  Insurance fraud is rampant in all sectors of the insurance industry. Insurance fraud occurs when entities and individuals engage in and knowingly misrepresent their activities to gain proceeds or benefits from an insurance company they otherwise could not obtain. Fraud cases are highly specialized and usually involve document-intensive discovery. CLF has a knowledgeable and aggressive litigation team with the experience necessary to uncover and expose fraudulent practices.

Business and Corporate Law

• Business Disputes
  A contract involves the exchange of legally enforceable promises. Contracts are made between individuals and businesses every day and in every setting. It is inevitable promises will be broken. Contracts may be oral or written, and breaches occur when one party does not honor its side of the bargain. Breaches may be material or minor or anticipatory in nature. A skilled business litigator can help clients determine the nature of the breach and the appropriate civil remedies. CLF is experienced in prosecuting, defending, and mediating contract disputes between business organizations and between individuals.

Employment Law

• Workers Compensation
• Employment Discrimination
  Employment law is a broad and ever-expanding area of law encompassing all aspects of the employer/employee relationship. Employer/employee relations are governed by numerous federal and state statutes, state and federal administrative regulations, local ordinances and judicial rulings. CLF’s employment practice focuses on prosecution and defense of claims arising from employment discrimination, the Family Medical Leave Act (“FMLA†), Americans with Disability Act (“ADA†), and Age Discrimination in Employment Act (“ADEA†). In addition, CLF has a robust Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA†) claims practice, which is discussed under the Unpaid Wage and Overtime heading.
• Employment Contract
• Non-compete Agreement

Property Law

• Construction Litigation
  Construction defects occur when there is a deficiency in the design or construction of a building, the materials used in constructing the building, and/or preparing the construction site. These deficiencies not only decrease property value but also prevent the building from performing to its expected standard. Construction defect disputes result from a wide range of deficiencies in the construction process and involve many key liability issues, including...
• Landlord-Tenant Disputes
  Because the lease terms govern the landlord-tenant relationship, a clearly written and precise lease may prevent expensive litigation. CLF will review your current lease documents to determine weaknesses and suggest modifications or changes which can lead to long-term cost savings for our clients. Personal guarantees and/or letters of credit are vital to ensure the collectability of damages from tenants in violation of their leases. A clearly written lease with precise lease terms can often be used as convincing leverage to compel a tenant’s compliance rather than resorting to eviction and inheriting a vacant space.

Finance Law

• Bankruptcy
• Foreclosure
  After the residential housing market crashed in 2008, due mainly to the securitization of mortgage contracts, tens of thousands of Floridians lost their homes. Lenders, attorneys, and mortgage services fabricated documents in astounding numbers to facilitate foreclosures. The thousands of fabricated documents used by national banks and trusts, drew my firm’s attention to this area of the law. At first, the courts in Florida protected homeowner rights by disallowing reliance on the fabricated documents. Unfortunately, over the past 10 years, the homeowners’ rights in regard to these faulty documents have diminished greatly. Despite the change in jurisprudence, some case law survives that protects against actual fraud. If you believe your rights as a homeowner have been violated based on fraudulent documents utilized in foreclosure, contact our office for a phone consultation to discuss potential options.