Tampa Business Litigation Lawyers
Bleakley Bavol Denman & Grace is an “AV” rated law firm serving clients throughout Florida. Founded in 2000, the firm consists of experienced and aggressive trial attorneys, meticulous transactional attorneys, and thoughtful counselors. The Tampa business litigation lawyers at BBDG are an extension of your business and pride themselves on finding creative solutions to your legal problems.
As a leading law firm in the region, we understand the complexities and nuances of navigating the legal landscape, particularly concerning wills, trusts, and business litigation. Whether you’re an individual seeking to safeguard your assets or a business owner aiming to protect your interests, our team of experienced attorneys is here to provide comprehensive legal solutions tailored to your specific needs.
Trust, Estate, and Guardianship Litigation
BBDG understands the importance of pre and post mortem planning to achieve both the financial and personal goals of its clients. Our Tampa estate planning, wills & trusts lawyers represent individuals, families, and business owners in the areas of asset protection, wealth transfer, business succession planning, tax minimization, and post-death planning.
Estate Planning in Tampa: Protecting Your Legacy
Estate planning is a crucial process that ensures your assets are distributed according to your wishes after your passing, while also minimizing tax liabilities and avoiding potential disputes among beneficiaries. In Tampa, Florida, estate planning involves a thorough understanding of state laws, including those governing wills, trusts, probate, and taxation.
At Bleakley Bavol Denman & Grace, our Tampa estate planning lawyers have extensive experience assisting individuals and families in creating personalized estate plans that reflect their unique circumstances and goals. We work closely with our clients to develop comprehensive strategies that encompass:
Wills: A will is a foundational document in any estate plan, outlining how your assets should be distributed upon your death. Our attorneys can help you draft a legally sound will that accurately reflects your intentions and ensures your loved ones are provided for.
Trusts: Trusts offer additional flexibility and control over the distribution of your assets, allowing you to specify conditions and timelines for inheritance. Whether you’re considering a revocable living trust, irrevocable trust, or special needs trust, our team can guide you through the process of establishing and administering trusts to achieve your objectives.
Probate Avoidance: Probate is the legal process through which a deceased person’s assets are distributed and debts are settled. However, probate can be time-consuming, expensive, and public. Our attorneys employ various strategies to help clients minimize the impact of probate, such as the use of trusts and beneficiary designations.
Tax Planning: Estate taxes can significantly diminish the value of your estate if not properly addressed. We offer comprehensive tax planning services aimed at minimizing estate tax liabilities and maximizing the preservation of assets for future generations.
Commercial Litigation
A large part of BBDG’s overall practice has consistently been providing representation to parties in commercial disputes. The Tampa commercial litigation lawyers at BBDG represent clients in a variety of areas of commercial litigation from complex commercial cases, to cases involving breaches of fiduciary duty, to simple breach of contract cases between individuals and businesses.
Corporate Transactions
BBDG provides legal representation to sole proprietors, start-up and emerging companies, and private as well as public corporations, limited liability companies, and other business organizations with respect to a wide array of general business matters. The firm also has served as general counsel to some of its corporate clients.
Business Litigation in Tampa: Protecting Your Business Interests
In addition to our estate planning services, Bleakley Bavol Denman & Grace is well-equipped to handle a wide range of business litigation matters in Tampa, Florida. From contract disputes to shareholder disputes, our attorneys have the knowledge and experience to effectively represent businesses of all sizes in legal proceedings.
Our business litigation services encompass:
Contract Disputes: We represent clients in disputes arising from breach of contract, non-performance, or other contract-related issues, striving to achieve favorable outcomes through negotiation, mediation, or litigation.
Commercial Litigation: We represent clients in a variety of areas of commercial litigation from complex commercial cases, to cases involving breaches of fiduciary duty, to simple breach of contract cases between individuals and businesses.
Business Tort Litigation: If your business has been harmed by wrongful acts such as fraud, interference with contracts, or defamation, our attorneys can pursue legal remedies to protect your interests and seek compensation for damages.
Employment Litigation: We assist employers in resolving disputes with current or former employees, including matters related to wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, and wage and hour violations.
Intellectual Property Litigation: Our attorneys have experience litigating disputes involving trademarks, copyrights, patents, trade secrets, and unfair competition, helping businesses protect their valuable intellectual property rights.
Liability Defense
Our Tampa professional liability defense lawyers represent medical professionals in the defense of medical malpractice claims throughout Florida. Our significant expertise in products liability actions involving medical devices and pharmaceuticals gives us unique insight into the medical issues that are implicated in medical malpractice claims and allows us to steer our clients around challenges that arise in litigation.
Construction Litigation
We have significant construction litigation experience representing builders, developers, subcontractors, and suppliers on both commercial and residential construction projects. Our clients have included general contractors on both privately and publicly funded projects, as well as builders, subcontractors and suppliers in construction defect cases.
Our Tampa construction litigation lawyers have handled cases involving issues such as contract interpretation and the scope of work, cause and origin of alleged fire, water and mold defect and damage, the enforcement of construction liens, and the defense of claims of building design defect.
How Bleakley Bavol Denman & Grace Can Help
At Bleakley Bavol Denman & Grace, we understand that each client’s situation is unique, and we are committed to providing personalized legal solutions that address their specific needs and objectives. Our team of skilled Tampa business law attorneys combines legal expertise with a client-centered approach, ensuring that clients receive the highest level of service and representation.
Whether you require assistance with estate planning, business litigation, or both, you can trust Bleakley Bavol Denman & Grace to provide sound legal guidance and advocacy every step of the way. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and learn how we can help you protect your legacy and business interests in Tampa, Florida.