Defense Lawyers with Offices Throughout Florida

Construction projects involve many different people and entities, including owners, architects, developers, insurers, engineers, general contractors, and subcontractors. The matters that arise for our clients are also wide-ranging, such as drafting contracts, handling building permits and zoning issues, obtaining licenses and certifications, and handling foreclosure actions. We can guide our clients through litigation related to alleged non-performance, non-payment, or other breaches of a contract. Our firm has a thorough understanding of the technical aspects of construction laws in the state of Florida, which is invaluable to clients in settlement negotiations or litigation. We have represented clients involved in the construction of roads, condominiums, single-family homes, and businesses, among other projects. In addition to assisting clients throughout Florida, we also have handled construction litigation in Georgia and Alabama.

Dealerships and businesses may be faced with a plethora of potential claims, from automobile accidents to slip and falls to employment claims. In addition, consumers also bring claims alleging Truth in Lending Act (TILA) violations to product liability, lemon law, and Magnuson-Moss actions. Under TILA, for example, creditors must take care to make accurate disclosures to consumers, or they may face possible litigation. As a result, retailers or dealerships may be vulnerable to consumers who may allege that there are flaws within a disclosure notice, even if they are minute, inconsequential errors. They must also comply with what qualifies as permissible use of consumer credit reports under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). Under this law, retailers and dealerships may be held liable for an employee’s mishandling of credit information and may be pursued for claims made in any advertisements or credit offers that were improperly portrayed in direct mailings. St. Denis & Davey P.A. also defends clients against allegations of unfair competition or business practices that are brought under Florida’s Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act (FDUTPA). Under FDUTPA, individual or class action lawsuits may be pursued for acts or practices that “are likely to mislead” consumers.

Businesses and other property owners often face claims of premises liability. These claims are based on owners’ legal duty to patrons to maintain reasonably safe conditions. (A duty may also be owed to trespassers in some cases.) One of the most common claims brought against a business is a slip and fall case. To succeed, a plaintiff must show that the owner did not exercise reasonable care in inspecting or maintaining the premises or failed to warn customers of the hazards that were present. Due to a change in the law in 2010, moreover, the plaintiff also needs to prove that the owner had knowledge of the dangerous condition. These cases may be defeated by showing that employees regularly inspect the property and eliminate hazardous conditions, as well as adequately warn visitors of these conditions. Another common claim is negligent or inadequate security, resulting from alleged failures to provide reasonably expected security systems or failures to repair features such as locks or windows. Our firm focuses on thorough, prompt investigation to craft a strong defense against premise liability claims on behalf of insurance companies, retailers, businesses, and property owners throughout Florida.

Just because something went wrong during a medical procedure does not mean that a doctor or another health care provider acted incompetently. Our medical malpractice defense lawyers can assist hospitals, doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals and entities with fighting claims brought by dissatisfied patients. We can retain knowledgeable expert witnesses from our significant expert contacts to support your defense and expose weaknesses in the plaintiff’s expert testimony. When your professional reputation is at stake, it is important to enlist dedicated legal representation to protect your interests.

Nursing home residents and their families sometimes sue facilities and staff who are devoted to caring for them, based on a perceived lapse in care. Our long term care defense attorneys can provide representation to nursing homes and assisted living facilities that are facing these lawsuits. As with medical professionals, they may face serious reputational harm from an adverse outcome. We will try to resolve the case as promptly as possible while pursuing the result that you need.

Florida businesses and their shareholders often find themselves embroiled in complex commercial litigation. At St. Denis & Davey, we can assist you with contract disputes, shareholder litigation, and cases based on allegedly unfair and deceptive trade practices. If a shareholder feels that the management of a company is not acting in the company’s best interests, they may bring a derivative lawsuit to seek damages on the company’s behalf. However, in many cases, these claims prove to be unfounded or exaggerated. Our attorneys can guide you through each step of this potentially complicated process, using our thorough understanding of corporate governance and aggressive litigation tactics.

Our firm represents businesses throughout Florida in many types of matters pertaining to labor and employment law. We can assist your company with defending a lawsuit brought under the National Labor Relations Act, and we can also provide representation before the National Labor Relations Board. Our attorneys are skilled in not only litigation but also matters related to arbitration and mediation. Additionally, we can help you respond to employee complaints, draft severance agreements, craft policies, and fight claims brought under theories such as discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation, hostile work environment, or wage and hour violations. Many of these claims are brought under both federal and state laws. We understand the intersections of these laws and can represent you in both state and federal courts.

The lawyers at St. Denis & Davey P.A. have experience serving entities in cities across Florida. Our defense lawyers focus on seeking the prompt resolution of claims, aiming for dismissal or settlement when it is beneficial for our clients. However, should it become necessary to litigate the claim, our defense lawyers have the expertise to provide a vigorous defense throughout the litigation process on behalf of our clients.

Feel free to call us at (866) 542-1996 or contact us online to schedule an appointment if you need a defense lawyer to assist you with a wide range of legal claims.