Florida Corporate and Transactional Lawyers

Corporate and Transactional Law

110 SE 6th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301, USA

Michael Platner is the managing partner of the Fort Lauderdale office of Lewis Brisbois. Mr. Platner is the chair of the Corporate Practice and co-chair of the Securities & Corporate Finance Practice. Michael works with clients to develop and execute business savvy legal strategies for businesses from early stage through maturity and sale or merger, with a view towards maximizing benefit to their owners and investors. As an experienced corporate and finance “deals” lawyer and strategist, often Michael acts as primary outside counsel to middle market companies owned by private individuals, investment and private equity firms and public companies. He manages litigation matters strategically with the client’s ultimate business goals in mind to achieve the best financial impacts and business solutions. His practice is focused on helping companies and their owners build value and manage risk. Michael has personally founded or been an early stage investor in several businesses, particularly in software, internet infrastructure, new media and cloud computing, providing significant additional understanding important to entrepreneurs and venture capital investors. Michael speaks nationally and abroad on applying merger and acquisition and partnering strategies to create value and liquidity and reduce or eliminate conflict. Michael’s specific industry experience includes software, e-business, manufacturing, restaurant and hotel management and operating agreements, computer systems acquisition, internet strategies, including deals involving collocation, hosting, API licensing, trademark, copyright and URL disputes, terms of service and abuse, new ventures and emerging companies and other strategic business consulting, insurance, funeral homes and cemeteries, litigation and risk mitigation strategies, mediation and alternative dispute resolution. He has negotiated and closed several hundred transactions including partnerships, business sales and acquisitions, and corporate finance in technology, distribution, manufacturing, and real estate development.

Corporate and Transactional Law

1615 Woodward St, Orlando, FL 32803

I take a holistic approach to the practice of business law, helping owners start, grow, protect, and sell their enterprises. My experience handling hundreds of state and federal court business litigation disputes also gives me insight on asset protection techniques and ways to minimize exposure to legal risks and litigation.

Corporate and Transactional Law

6501 Congress Ave, Suite 240, Boca Raton, FL 33487

Business Law Rich Sierra is the founder and CEO of Florida Small Business Legal Center and has represented over one thousand business owners since 2004 and the firm continues to grow at a rapid pace with his main office in Boca Raton, Florida and satellite offices in Miami, Weston, Coconut Creek, and Orlando. The key to the success of his practice is an innovative marketing system and a high level of efficiency in the delivery of legal services. The firm focuses exclusively in providing legal services to the business community and individuals with business related issues. The cases that the firm has handled include: Breach of Contract Litigation, Franchise Disputes, Shareholder Disputes, Partnership Disputes, representing buyers or sellers in the purchase or sale of a business, serving as in-house counsel for businesses, real estate litigation, review of commercial leases, and many other legal matters that affect the business owner.

Corporate and Transactional Law

255 magnolia ave, winter haven, FL 33880

Richard Straughn, began his practice after graduating from the University of Florida Levin College of Law in 1983. He has a strong commitment to community and has served as president on the boards of numerous local non-profits, including the Greater Winter Haven Area Chamber of Commerce, Winter Haven Hospital, Mid-Florida Medical Services Foundation and Polk Community College Foundation. Mr. Straughn was honored to receive the Winter Haven Banker’s Cup “Man of the Year” award in recognition of his service to the community. Mr. Straughn's practice has been varied and evolving over the years, giving him experience in a variety of areas, including business, real estate, and general litigation. Currently, his practice is focused on real estate transactions and business law. Mr. Straughn has received honorers in the area of title insurance.