Bernhard Law Firm Wins Complete Dismissal of Four Clients in $29.8 Million Judgment-Execution Battle Spanning Multiple States and Federal and State Courts

Bernhard Law Firm secured a complete victory for four clients targeted in a complex Florida proceedings supplementary action arising from nearly $30 million in underlying judgments. After approximately two years of litigation spanning state and federal courts and involving multi-state judgment-enforcement and fraudulent-transfer issues, the firm successfully obtained dismissal with prejudice of all claims against its four clients. The result highlights the importance of aggressive, strategic defense when judgment creditors attempt to pursue third parties in proceedings supplementary.… Read More Bernhard Law Firm Wins Complete Dismissal of Four Clients in $29.8 Million Judgment-Execution Battle Spanning Multiple States and Federal and State Courts

Litigating Costa Rica Investment Disputes in Florida: A Guide for Investors and Businesses

Can You Litigate a Costa Rica Investment Dispute in Florida?

Many investors assume that disputes involving Costa Rica real estate or business ventures must be resolved in Costa Rica. In reality, Florida courts may provide a forum when the investment has meaningful Florida connections.

Costa Rica investment disputes frequently involve Florida investors, Florida entities, negotiations conducted in Florida, funds transferred through Florida accounts, or business decisions made from Florida. These cases can arise from resort developments, hospitality projects, private lending arrangements, agricultural ventures, and cross-border joint ventures.

When those Florida connections exist, investors may be able to pursue claims in Florida for fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, breach of contract, and equitable remedies—even where the underlying property is located abroad.

The critical question is often not where the asset sits, but where the transaction was structured, marketed, managed, and performed.… Read More Litigating Costa Rica Investment Disputes in Florida: A Guide for Investors and Businesses

Litigating Disputes Between Corporate Management in Florida: Legal Insights and Case Law

Corporate management disputes in Florida can arise from a variety of issues, including disagreements over business strategy, executive compensation, or governance practices. When tensions between board members, executives, or shareholders escalate, litigation may become necessary.… Read More Litigating Disputes Between Corporate Management in Florida: Legal Insights and Case Law