A Florida Business Litigation Law Firm
Cantrell Schuette, P.A. is singularly focused on providing world-class legal representation for high-stakes business litigation. We are not a law firm that claims to handle all legal matters the best, regardless of practice area. Wise clients know better. We are instead a go-to law firm for those with business disputes that must be resolved with success. Read below to understand why we can objectively be trusted for that purpose.
Our Florida Attorney Team: “Top 10” Talent
Every attorney at Cantrell Schuette, P.A. either attended a Top 10 law school or graduated in the top 10% of their law class. Additionally, the attorney in charge of representing each client has practiced in business litigation for many years, with subject matter experience ranging from non-competes, employment claims, and executive compensation to shareholder derivatives, securities, business divorces, and whistleblowers. Despite our credentials, we ultimately judge ourselves on the outcomes and satisfaction of our clients. View our team here and our clients’ feedback here.
Our Florida Practice: Singular Focus on High-Stakes Business Litigation
High-stakes business disputes are life events, not only for companies but also for the people involved. Hire a law firm that has a singular focus on handling the type of dispute involved. At Cantrell Schuette, P.A., we are regularly retained in Florida to handle the following types of business disputes:
- Antitrust
- Commissions & Bonuses
- Discrimination, Harassment, & Retaliation
- Employment Counseling & Litigation
- Executive Compensation
- Non-Competes and Employee Mobility
- Securities & FINRA
- Shareholder Actions
- Partnership & Business Divorces
- Wage & Hour
- Whistleblower
In addition to our traditional hourly rate fee structure, we also take on contingency fee matters for select causes.
Our Litigation & Trial Approach: Strategic & Relentless
As a firm hallmark, we prepare a detailed strategy upfront with an eye towards the client’s final objective and costs parameters. That requires an early analysis and deep understanding of the facts, the relevant law, and motivations affecting each side. In addition to only hiring attorneys that are strategic and relentlessly detail oriented by nature, we have also formalized those attributes as part of our core values. We do not believe losing is ever an acceptable outcome and losing almost never occurs when we are hired.
Our Proprietary Internal Systems for Handling Business Disputes
Unique to Cantrell Schuette, P.A., we utilize a sophisticated internal technology-based software system that ensures each lawsuit is handled in accordance with our litigation and trial best practices. The proprietary litigation and trial system was created and is continuedly improved based on the input of our attorneys. Practically, this means clients always receive litigation and trial services that are based on the input of the collective – a team of highly credentialed business litigators – not just one attorney.
Our Clients: Florida Corporations, Professionals, and Those with Important Causes
Throughout Florida, clients who trust us with their most sensitive business disputes range from leading corporations, high-growth companies, and c-suite executives to entrepreneurs, shareholders/partners, professionals, and individuals with causes important to society. Most of our institutional clients have worked with us for many years.
We have built a reputation as “lawyers’ lawyers”, due to our discretion to sensitive issues and the number of Florida professionals referred to us, including attorneys, physicians, and other professionals, as well as top executives. We have substantial experience in virtually every industry.
WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY ABOUT US
Industry Experience
Cantrell Schuette, P.A. has deep experience in most industries. For example, we routinely represent clients in business disputes involving insurance, franchises, real estate, staffing, recruiting, hospitality, automotive, manufacturing, construction, and healthcare.
Florida Business Litigation Practice
Cantrell Schuette, P.A. handles business disputes throughout all of Florida, including the cities of Tampa, St. Pete, Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Orlando, Jacksonville, Fort Myers, and Pensacola. Many of our attorneys call Florida home.
Florida is a popular state for starting new businesses or establishing corporate home offices. Florida is known for its friendly business friendly environment. That is due in part to Florida’s numerous well-known educational institutions, such Florida State University, University of Florida, University of Miami, University of South Florida, University of Central Florida, Florida Atlantic University, University of Tampa, and Stetson University. Florida is one of the largest states in the U.S. and is quickly growing, with over 21.4 million residents.
Leading industries in Florida include international trade, tourism, healthcare, agriculture, aerospace, finance, construction, and real estate.
The Florida court system consists of state and federal courts. The state trial courts in Florida are known as the circuit courts. The federal trial courts include the U.S. Northern District of Florida, the U.S. Middle District of Florida, and the U.S. Southern District of Florida. We handle lawsuits throughout Florida, including the state and federal courts.
To schedule a consultation, contact us today at (877) 858-6868.
What to Look for in a Florida Non-Compete Attorney
As a reminder, when looking for a Florida non-compete lawyer, you are encouraged to compare the background of the Florida non-compete lawyers you are considering. Apart from subject matter experience, consider the educational background, past results, and what references say about their own experiences. At Cantrell Schuette, P.A., we are glad to share references, from individual business owners and executives to mid-sized companies and Fortune 500 companies. If you or your company is considering a top Florida non-compete attorney, consider Cantrell Schuette, P.A..
We handle non-compete disputes throughout Florida, including, for example, the cities of St. Pete, Tampa, Clearwater, Miami, Orlando, Sarasota, Fort Myers, West Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Jacksonville, Key West, Pensacola, Tallahassee, and Gainesville.