Blog

• posted: Jun. 30, 2021
• American rule,  attorneys' fee provisions,  contracts,  contractual violations

It’s customary in the United States that each party engaged in litigation pays for their own lawyer. However, the “’American rule,” as it is called, has exceptions. One of them Read More

• posted: May 30, 2021
• enforcement,  legitimate business interest,  scope of agreement

Florida generally outlaws contracts in restraint of trade or commerce. An exception is that a company can enter an agreement with an employee, contractor, distributor or vendor that limits them Read More

• posted: Apr. 30, 2021
• chain of ownership,  judicial foreclosure,  loss mitigation,  mortgage modification

If you are behind in your mortgage payments and are receiving threatening phone calls and letters from the lender, you are not alone. With Florida’s volatile real estate market, coupled Read More

• posted: Mar. 30, 2021
• construction contracts,  damages apportionment,  damages clauses,  liquidated damages

Liquidated damages are amounts of money that parties to a contract agree are to be paid by one party to the other in the event of a breach of contractual Read More

• posted: Apr. 17, 2020
• business,  COVID

The coronavirus pandemic has disrupted practically every aspect of American life. Whether closed by government order or by concerns about public safety, millions of businesses around the country have seen Read More

• posted: Dec. 28, 2017
• commercial law

Minimizing risk through well-drafted non-compete agreements On behalf of H. Clay Parker, Esq. posted in Business Litigation on Wednesday, December 28, 2016. As a business owner, you know the serious impact that a Read More

• posted: Jun. 26, 2017
• Foreclosure Defense,  foreclosure,  short sale,  loan modification

Orlando home prices continue to recover in 2013 On behalf of H. Clay Parker, Esq. posted in Foreclosure Defense on Sunday, January 19, 2014. The Orlando real estate market finished last year on Read More

• posted: Jun. 26, 2017

Written contracts can help to avoid business litigation On behalf of H. Clay Parker, Esq. posted in Business Litigation on Wednesday, May 6, 2015. A company's business transactions and ongoing relationships should be Read More

• posted: Jun. 23, 2017
• construction defects,  construction litigation,  financial losses

On behalf of H. Clay Parker, Esq. posted in blog on Friday, June 23, 2017. Construction projects are vast, complex and they can take an exorbitant amount of time to complete. Read More

• posted: Jun. 20, 2017
• Business formation,  limited liability company

Becoming a business owner in Florida requires a strong plan On behalf of H. Clay Parker, Esq. posted in Business Formation & Planning on Friday, June 20, 2014. People in Florida may become Read More

• posted: Jun. 19, 2017
• Business Formation & Planning

Recommended business partner qualities On behalf of H. Clay Parker, Esq. posted in Business Formation & Planning on Monday, June 19, 2017. When searching for someone to start a new company with or Read More

• posted: Jun. 12, 2017
• Business Litigation

LLC tax pros and cons On behalf of business attorney, H. Clay Parker, Esq. posted in Business Formation & Planning on Monday, June 12, 2017. Florida entrepreneurs who are considering establishing new Read More

• posted: Jun. 08, 2017
• Business Litigation

Legal Concerns are Vast and Plentiful in the World of Business On behalf of H. Clay Parker, Esq. posted in Business Litigation on Thursday, June 8, 2017. Whether you are an entrepreneur just Read More

• posted: Jun. 06, 2017
• lawsuits,  trade secret lawsuit

Jeweler sues former employees for allegedly taking secret info On behalf of H. Clay Parker, Esq. posted in Business Litigation on Tuesday, June 6, 2017. Up the eastern seaboard from Orlando, Florida, there Read More

• posted: May 26, 2017
• blog

How to handle breach of contract issues On behalf of H. Clay Parker, Esq. posted in blog on Friday, May 26, 2017. Business owners in Florida and elsewhere have a lot on their Read More

• posted: May 23, 2017
• ownership

Florida residents looking to start small businesses need info On behalf of H. Clay Parker, Esq. posted in Business Formation & Planning on Friday, May 23, 2014. Many Florida residents may dream of Read More