Florida Commercial Litigation and Business Law Attorneys
Thorn | Lawrence, P.L., is a Tampa Bay area law firm representing clients in commercial law matters in federal, state and local forums. Our commercial litigation attorneys have represented a broad spectrum of clients — from Fortune 500 companies to small businesses — in business and commercial matters. These matters range from contracts and transactions to initiating or defending litigation. Where appropriate, we apply alternative dispute resolution methods, such as mediation or arbitration, to resolve business disputes in a more efficient and cost-effective manner than traditional litigation.
With attorneys licensed to practice in state and federal courts in Florida, Alabama, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, we are well-positioned to assist businesses with legal matters that span state lines. In addition, our lawyers are admitted to the bars of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit and the U.S. Supreme Court.
Proven Trial Lawyers in Commercial Litigation and ADR
Our attorneys trained at major law firms and the quality of our representation is on a par with those big firms. Our advantage lies in our small-firm agility, responsive service and cost efficient billing.
• Commercial Litigation: Thorn | Lawrence represents large corporations and small businesses in contract disputes with customers, vendors or other entities, and in litigation of business torts such as defamation, business interference, fraud, collections, state and federal consumer protection claims, and other commercial disputes.
• Construction Law: The firm routinely represents contractors, developers, engineers and other construction industry professionals in matters involving contracts, construction defect claims, delay claims, bid disputes and other construction disputes.
• Employment Law: The employment law attorneys of Thorn | Lawrence strive to mitigate risk and liability facing employers. We assist employers in preparing employment manuals, developing workplace guidelines, defending claims involving discrimination, wage and hour claims and other labor and employment disputes.
• Government Relations: Our government relations team can effectively advocate your position before the right decision makers at the appropriate level of government. Let us help you formulate a comprehensive plan to meet your regulatory or legislative goals.
• Health Care Law: The attorneys at Thorn | Lawrence provide aggressive defense representation to healthcare professionals and providers facing allegations of medical malpractice, nursing home negligence and other alleged deviations from the required standard of care.
• Intellectual Property: The firm provides effective and cost-effective intellectual property services to clients in Florida. We provide diligent, competent counsel in infringement litigation or other litigation involving intellectual property. In addition, we assist in the registration, transfer and licensing of trademarks, copyrights and patents.
• Product Liability Defense: The firm provides zealous defense of manufacturers, distributors, engineers and other professionals facing defective product claims.
• Transportation Law: We represent trucking companies, motor carriers and freight carriers, as well as shippers, freight brokers and insurers, in contracts, disputes and state and federal regulatory compliance.
Business and Commercial Law Counsel
Our aim is to give fledgling enterprises the foundation for success and to help new and established companies anticipate and address business challenges before they morph into distracting disputes or costly litigation.
• Business Start-Up: Thorn | Lawrence assists entrepreneurs in business planning and the formation of new business entities, including insurance, employment matters, contract development and negotiation, business litigation, and other business-related services.
• Contracts: Our lawyers assist in negotiation, drafting and review of business contracts, such as employment contracts, vendor contracts, confidentiality agreements, non-compete agreements and other contracts that arise within the course of business. In addition, we provide diligent representation in the resolution of breach of contract disputes. For more information, view our Contracts Information Center.
• Commercial transactions: We actively assert our clients' interests in commercial transactions between businesses, such as business acquisitions, business buyouts, business dissolutions, asset purchases and other commercial transactions.
• Commercial Real Estate: The lawyers at Thorn | Lawrence provide comprehensive commercial real estate services, including purchase and sale negotiation, contract drafting and review, lease agreements, rezoning and land development. We provide counsel regarding real estate issues which arise in the business or commercial context, such as negotiating, drafting and reviewing commercial leases, real estate sales, zoning concerns to ensure that a property is situated to fulfill its intended business purposes, and other commercial real estate matters.
• Military contracts and requisitions: We assist civilian contractors and businesses with matters involving military contracts, contract solicitation, bid proposals, blanket purchase agreements and the Federal Acquisition Regulation ("FAR").
Attorney Marcus S. Lawrence, Jr. is a former United States Navy Judge Advocate (JAG) Corps Officer with years of experience in military law. He can assist service members facing court martial or non-judicial punishment and civilian clients involved in commercial relations with the military.
• Estate Planning: The firm regularly assists in implementing effective estate plans which ensure the financial security of clients and their families through asset protection and life care planning: wills, trusts, powers of attorney and health care proxies.
Thorn | Lawrence, P.L. was founded by experienced, effective advocates who understand that attorneys are often correctly viewed as vendors of legal services − a cost center for business clients. By recognizing outside counsel's role in the continuum of business, Thorn | Lawrence, P.L. strives to ensure that the scope and delivery of its legal services are tailored to provide optimum value to each client.
Contact our Tampa, Florida office by phone or e-mail to arrange a consultation.
