Why Your Business Needs a Litigation Attorney
We have all heard it in the last few months – “unprecedented time”. As we all continue to
navigate this uncertain period with COVID-19, business owners have been met with new
challenges when trying to understand and comply with local, county, and state ordinances.
Ordinances are not just difficult to understand, but they sometimes seem to conflict with each
other, making it even more difficult for businesses to ensure compliance. Here at International
Law Partners, we can help.
A litigation attorney is especially equipped to assist businesses, large and small, with interpreting
local, county, and state ordinances. In Florida and since the pandemic “officially” began in
March 2020, there have been many new ordinances passed by local government in an effort to
protect the health and safety of Florida’s citizens. However, these ordinances reflect the ever-
changing legal landscape and business owners are often left wondering how to comply. As
litigation attorneys, we often review and interpret such ordinances and can advise businesses on
a suggested action plan.
However, what does a business owner do if local government tells them they have failed to
comply with a local or county ordinance? Again, a litigation attorney can be an advocate. Similar
to court proceedings, local government will often pursue code violations and hold hearings to
discuss those violations and to determine next steps for compliance. At these hearings, a
litigation attorney can zealously represent the business’s interests while at the same time, further
assist the business in navigating next steps to correct any alleged violations.
Every business has been impacted by COVID-19 and local, county, and state ordinances seem to
change in any given week. If you unsure as to the current ordinances affecting your business or if
your business has been advised of possible non-compliance, contact International Law Partners
to get your business on the path to success during this unprecedented time.
Karen E. Berger is an experienced trial and appellate lawyer with over 10 years of experience who handles cases throughout Florida in both Florida state and Federal courts.