Firm Overview/Practice Areas
Schuyler-Stewart-Smith is the Creditors Rights Law Firm of Florida. We devote a large segment of our practice to representing creditors in foreclosures, replevins, and bankruptcy proceedings. Our wealth of experience also encompasses:
Commercial Transactions
Whether it is the sale of property or services, our attorneys are experienced in shepherding transactions through all phases of the process, from planning to completion. Contract disputes can arise at any stage, and having access to attorneys knowledgeable in state and federal commercial laws is essential to conducting your business properly and maintaining your rights.
Equipment Finance and Leasing
The leasing and finance industry is constantly changing as cases pour through the courts, continually revising the law of contracts and interpreting the numerous statutes governing everything from required energy savings ratings on equipment to how large the type must be on a printed contract. Having an attorney who stays abreast of the law to advise you on any relevant changes frees you to focus on your business operations.
Secured Transactions
The law of secured transactions in Florida has changed significantly in the last decade, since the Florida legislature adopted a revision to Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code, the main body of law governing secured transactions. The many important changes include an expansion in the scope of payments which fall under the law, new rules for security interests in deposit accounts, new rules for filing and enforcement, and the ability to perfect a security interest by filing or possession rather than by possession alone.
Banking
Florida's banking laws are designed to protect individuals whose money is in the bank as well as keep the banking industry solvent. State laws provide an additional layer of regulation of the finance industry on top of federal laws. Keeping up with the constant shift in laws and regulations at the state and federal levels in the current economy requires constant monitoring, analysis, and day-to-day practice in banking law.
Real Estate
Real estate can be bought in a number of ways, and your rights to hold, encumber, and transfer property depends upon the way in which you acquire title. Covenants, liens and easements can all impact the ways in which you use and enjoy your property. Whether you are buying a home or negotiating the purchase, sale, or lease of commercial property, an experienced attorney can help you to successfully navigate the many pitfalls and traps you may encounter along the way.
Arbitration
Agreements to arbitrate are governed by Florida law, which generally finds them to be valid, enforceable, and irrevocable, although arbitration may be avoided in certain circumstances. Arbitration can be a quicker and less expensive way to resolve problems than a court proceeding, but the ability of parties to present evidence and protect their rights can be vastly different than in a judicial proceeding. Arbitration should be entered with caution and with the assistance of qualified, experienced legal counsel.
The Creditors Rights Law Firm of Schuyler-Stewart-Smith represents individual and corporate creditors in nearly every aspect of business law. Our firm practices statewide throughout Florida, and our lawyers are prepared to help you successfully resolve your dispute. Contact the Law Firm of Schuyler-Stewart-Smith for an initial consultation.
