BUSINESS AND CORPORATE

The business and corporate law attorneys at Battaglia, Ross, Dicus & Wein, P.A. have over 40 years of experience in the practice of business and corporate law. Many of the corporate and business attorneys have been recognized for their outstanding work in the area of corporate and business law. For Example, the Head of the Business and Corporate Department, Howard P. Ross, is a Board Certified Civil Trial lawyer and a Board Certified Business Litigation Lawyer. Howard Ross has also been designated as a "Florida Super Lawyer". He established and is the past Dean of the Entrepreneurial Academy of the St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce.

Battaglia, Ross, Dicus & Wein, P.A. offers a full service Business and Corporate Law Department. The firm's commercial attorneys represent businesses of all sizes providing services in a wide variety of fields or endeavors, including technology, retailing, financial, insurance, manufacturing, franchising, distribution and import-export.

When disputes arise, clients expect to be represented by attorneys with high quality legal skills. They also need lawyers that are sensitive to demands of the client's business. We make it our goal to understand the client's goals and to tailor our representation to the resolution that brings those goals to fruition. Transaction lawyers should resolve, not create problems. The client's personal or business needs should drive the legal strategy.

The scope of the business and corporate law practice includes negotiation and drafting of commercial agreements, including supplier, distribution, manufacturing, partnership, joint ventures and franchising agreements as well as the formation and operation of business entities, including corporations, limited and general partnerships, joint ventures, and limited liability companies.

Business and Corporate Litigation: The business and corporate attorneys recognize that litigation is a business rather than a legal problem. When you need an attorney to handle a litigation matter, we have the reputation, experience and knowledge to handle your case. At Battaglia, Ross, Dicus & Wein, P.A. every client is our most important client. Whether you are an individual or represent a large corporation, a mid-size firm, or a small or startup business, your legal issue will receive the personal attention it deserves. Clients remain loyal to us because they know we assign experienced and skilled lawyers to handle their legal needs.

Our Business and Corporate law attorneys understand the often-complex legal challenges facing individuals and businesses today. We provide quality representation in a broad range of business and corporate law matters, including:

• Purchase and sale of businesses
• Shareholder agreements, disputes and resolutions
• Regulatory compliance
• Structuring of the business entity and relationship to other business entities
• Dissolution, termination, reorganization and merger of business entities
• Employment contracts, buy/sell agreements, agreements not to compete, independent contractor agreements, and other confidential agreements
• Venture capital and corporate finance
• Tax filings and planning to include taxpayer-audits
• Protection of trade secrets and customer information
• Sale and marketing agreements
• Creditors' rights
• Liquor law compliance

CONTACT ATTORNEY: Howard P. Ross;