Jacksonville Business Law Attorneys
Handling Business & Civil Litigation Matters for the Jacksonville Community
The attorneys at Jason K.S. Porter, P.A. are experienced in handling complex business disputes in state and federal courts. Businesses face a variety of legal issues, including claims involving other businesses and claims involving individuals. Jason K.S. Porter, P.A. represents businesses as both Plaintiffs and Defendants in commercial lawsuits involving contract disputes, claims of deceptive and unfair trade practices, collections and unfair competition / non-compete agreements. Litigation can be a complicated and confusing process; we will provide the communication and guidance you need to understand your rights.
Our attorneys have represented some of the largest companies in the U.S. and in the world. We are pleased to offer the same top-notch legal services to local businesses located in Jacksonville and North Florida. Whether your dispute involves non-payment for goods or services, claims involving the sale of securities or bet-the-company claims, our attorneys will utilize their knowledge and understanding of business clients' needs to obtain the best results. Call today to arrange a consultation with an experienced business litigator at our firm.
Collections and Unpaid Invoices
When commercial or individual customers refuse to pay for goods and services it can jeopardize your business operations. Our attorneys have extensive experience handling claims including:
- Open accounts for merchandise and services
- Breach of contracts
- Defaulted bank loans
- Personal Guaranties
Skilled, swift representation is needed to successfully deal with non-paying customers and determine whether it is a wise business decision to move forward with litigation. The Porter firm works with your business to develop debt recovery goals and pursues those goals in an aggressive, efficient manner.
Once a judgment is obtained, our attorneys are versed in all manners of post-judgment collection proceedings including garnishment, attachment, and actions for fraudulently transferring property to avoid a judgment.
Domesticating Foreign Judgments
When a judgment is obtained outside Florida against a business or individual with assets or property in Florida, the judgment must be domesticated in Florida before you can collect against those assets. Florida statutes dictate the pleadings, proof and notice required to enforce a foreign judgment in Florida. The attorneys at the firm have experience domesticating foreign judgments in Florida and successfully collecting against Florida assets.
Garnishments
Garnishments are used to reach tangible or intangible personal property of a debtor while that property is in the hands of a third party. Chapter 77 of the Florida Statutes governs Garnishments, which may be pursued before or after entry of a judgment in the creditor's favor. Most garnishments occur after entry of a judgment in which the judgment creditor attempts to recover the judgment debtor's wages or property to satisfy the judgment. However, obtaining a garnishment before a judgment can be a valuable strategic tool to prevent debtors from liquidating assets or needlessly delaying litigation.
The attorneys at Jason K.S. Porter, P.A. have experience litigating pre- and post-judgment writs of garnishment on behalf of creditors, debtors and financial institutions. If you have been served with a garnishment or would like to discuss issues regarding a writ of garnishment, contact us today for help.