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Our attorneys handle complex disputes for individuals and businesses across Florida, from animal and agricultural matters to aviation, boating, insurance, and business disputes. Bilingual service in English and Spanish.

Business & Regulatory

5 practice areas

Business contract review

Contract & Business

Breach of contract, partnership disputes, commercial leases, and business litigation in Florida.

Hospitality dining room

Restaurants, Bars & Hospitality

Liquor licenses, DBPR actions, leases, vendor disputes, and guest injury claims.

Administrative hearing table

Administrative Law

DBPR licensing actions, agency investigations, and hearings for Florida professionals and businesses.

Insurance claim documents

Insurance Disputes

Denied, delayed, or underpaid property, auto, health, and commercial insurance claims.

Commercial property entrance

Property & Liability

Slip-and-fall injuries, unsafe property conditions, and premises liability insurance disputes.

Defense & Rights

5 practice areas

Criminal defense case binder

Criminal Defense

Defending business owners and families when charges threaten licenses, lenders, and payroll.

Self-defense and firearms counsel

Self-Defense & Firearms

Defensive force incidents, Stand Your Ground immunity, firearm charges, and licensing disputes.

Military courtroom

Military Defense

Private civilian counsel for investigations, NJP, administrative separation, and courts-martial.

Asset forfeiture litigation binders

Asset Forfeiture

Counsel after seizures of cash, vehicles, vessels, aircraft, and business property.

Federal immigration counsel

Immigration (Federal)

Family, employment, humanitarian, removal defense, and citizenship matters under federal immigration law.

Led by Nino Davila, Of Counsel. Licensed in Illinois; not licensed in Florida.

Animals, Air, Sea & Home

4 practice areas

Animal and pet law

Animal & Pet Law

Dangerous dog hearings, service animal disputes, veterinary malpractice, and wrongful animal seizures.

Drone operations

Aviation & Drone Law

FAA enforcement, Part 107 compliance, drone privacy claims, and drone business contracts.

Florida marina

Boating & Maritime

Boating accidents, Jones Act claims, maritime liens, and scuba diving liability.

Florida residential community

HOA Disputes

Covenant enforcement, assessments and liens, fines, and board disputes for Florida homeowners.

Not Sure Where Your Situation Fits?

Many matters cross more than one area. Tell us what happened and an attorney will help you sort it out.

Florida matters only · $175 initial consultation

Client reviews

60+ Google Reviews

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“Amazing Law Firm! They were quick to assist and so incredibly compassionate and kind.”

Tonya Garcia · Google review
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“I have never met a more competent attorney than Alexander Penalta.”

Cathy Finley · Google review
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“Mr. Penalta is a highly skilled civil and criminal trial lawyer who cares about families.”

Thomas Malcom · Google review