Pompano Beach and Jacksonville, Florida, Attorneys
Business Law, Litigation, Condo and Homeowners Association Law, Real Property Law
Our dedication to client service, understanding of the law, trust, and respect are the foundation of our long-standing relationships with our individual and business clients. At Wallis & Wallis, P.A., you will not find impersonal or unresponsive representation — just innovative legal services designed to achieve the results you need. To learn more about our law firm's practice areas use the links below or contact us with any questions.
Business Law
: We represent new businesses and established companies, individuals and entrepreneurs. We provide legal advice and document preparation services in contract negotiations for shareholder’s agreements, operating agreements, non-compete agreements, confidentiality agreements, employment agreements, and city and county bid documents. We counsel clients in the areas of licensing, regulatory compliance, risk management, business formation, alternative dispute resolution, and business litigation involving breach of contract and other disputes.
Commercial Transactions
: Our firm advises individuals, business entities and their boards, officers, directors, and members. We provide counseling, negotiation and documentation preparation for asset sales and purchases; sale and purchase of goods and services; Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) transactions; licensing; commercial and residential real property sales and purchases; lease review and other leasing matters; business investments; business opportunities; and franchise purchases.
Intellectual Property
: We offer advice and document preparation on obtaining, maintaining, and enforcing copyrights, trademarks, service marks, and trade secrets. We counsel on other intellectual property matters such as licensing, Internet and Web content, publications, recordings, formulas, and photographs. We work hard to prevent and remedy infringement and protect your valuable intellectual property.
E-Commerce and Internet Law
: We have a full understanding of Internet law and E-commerce and can assist you with a variety of issues that arise in the e-business and Internet environment. Our attorneys prepare and review privacy policies, terms and usage statements, and Web site copy to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. We counsel on matters pertaining to the Can-Spam Act, merchant services agreements, advertising and marketing, privacy concerns related to e-mail lists, and merchant service provider disputes.
Jacksonville Business Litigation: Business litigation usually stems from initial business transactions such as contracts, buy-sell agreements, and leasing agreements. At Wallis & Wallis, P.A., our litigation practice in Jacksonville revolves around the disputes that involve condo association boards of directors. We often handle business litigation over real property disputes, foreclosures, breach of contract, and collections matters. Attorney Joseph Pickles also handles insurance litigation involving denied claims submitted by condo associations.
Condo and Homeowners Association Law
: Wallis & Wallis, P.A. represents condominium associations and homeowners association (HOA) boards of directors and boards of review. We also interpret and advise on the enforcement provisions of community governing documents, condominium declarations and by-laws, the Florida Condominium Act, and the Florida Homeowner Association Statute. We also provide guidance in the day-to-day management of the condominium business, including maintenance collection and foreclosure issues, vendor contracts, and employment issues.
Jacksonville Condo Associations
: Wallis & Wallis, P.A. assists condominium associations and their boards of directors and managers in Jacksonville with all their legal issues. Since condo associations are essentially non-profit corporations with a board of directors, they often encounter many of the same business issues as other companies, such as voting issues, contract disputes, business transactions, real estate issues, and collections. Our attorneys handle transactional issues such as contracts and real property issues, as well as business litigation over breach of contract, foreclosures, and collection matters.
Civil and Commercial Litigation
: Wallis & Wallis, P.A. can advise on the cost, duration, and possible results of litigation and alternative dispute resolution. We represent plaintiffs and defendants in contract enforcement, breach of contract, business interference, fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, shareholder disputes, condo unit owner disputes, asset recovery, foreclosure, trademark and service mark infringement, and real property disputes. Our attorneys can assist you with orders, demands, and investigations by governmental authorities including regulatory and licensing agencies.
Personal Injury: At Wallis & Wallis, P.A., our lawyers assist people whose lives have been irrevocably changed due to medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, the wrongful death of a loved one, catastrophic injury in a motor vehicle accident, a defective product, or sexual abuse. We are proud of the attention and care we give our clients, as well as the personalized legal service we provide and our ability to resolve cases swiftly.
Probate: Wallis & Wallis, P.A. works with families to probate a loved one's estate and to locate assets, pay creditors, and distribute the estate and assets according to wills, trusts, or other estate planning documents. Our experience with business litigation lends itself well to handling will contests and other probate litigation and disputes amongst heirs, beneficiaries, and other interested parties.
Real Estate Law: The successful purchase and sale of commercial and residential real estate requires attention to detail and vigilant involvement in the transaction. From contract formation, execution, and title matters through closing and filing of deeds and other documents, the attorneys at Wallis & Wallis, P.A. will keep you informed and professionally oversee the entire process. Attorney Joan Martino Wallis is also a licensed title agent and offers advice in the emerging area of mortgage law.
Insurance Claims and Disputes
: Our firm is dedicated to standing by our individual and business clients in a wide range of insurance disputes and claims, including claims of bad faith insurance practices. We are not intimidated by the insurance companies or their counsel, and we are driven to ensure that your rights are preserved in insurance disputes. If your insurance claim has been denied or delayed, we can examine your policy and explain your options.
For additional information, feel free to contact us at 954-941-9005, review our Real Estate FAQs, or one of our Information Centers:
