Civil Litigation Attorney in West Palm Beach

In South Florida, no matter how skillfully a company is managed or no matter how carefully one lives one’s life, litigation is sometimes unavoidable. When litigation is the only viable option, we represent clients in both State of Florida and Federal Courts. We represent individuals and small businesses in general civil litigation, including property disputes, collections, contract enforcement, employment agreement enforcement, shareholder rights, and the court-supervised dismantling of business organizations.

Small Business

We advise in the creation and operation of small businesses, assisting clients in implementing best structures and practices to maximize responsible productivity, while avoiding unnecessary complications. We are regularly engaged in drafting and litigating business “buy-sell” agreements, protecting intellectual property, enforcing and defending non-compete agreements, and guiding clients through the intricacies of e-commerce. We represent non-profit organizations, including formation, qualification, and operation.

Family Law

We counsel clients involved in divorce proceedings, and child-support and child custody disputes. We have particular focus on drafting and evaluating marital settlement agreements and pre-nuptial agreements. We also work with clients on guardianships for minor children and adults with disabilities. We have extensive experience in dealing with clients whose family members with substance abuse problems.

Estate Planning

We work extensively in estate planning, including drafting Wills and Trusts. We are regularly involved in probate and guardianship proceedings, both simple and complex. We are sensitive to “blended-family” issues and the unique challenges faced by older clients seeking appropriate mechanisms for preserving and transferring their assets to their children and grandchildren in an orderly, practical and efficient manner.

Real Estate

We have broad experience in residential and commercial real estate acquisition and development foreclosure defense, landlord-tenant disputes, real estate broker commission disputes, real estate contract disputes, title insurance claims, and claims based on sellers’ non-disclosure of know defects.

Injury Law

Rick Hutchinson is now handling a wide range of personal injury exigencies. From car accidents to medical malpractices and beyond, Rick empathizes with these unfortunate circumstances and is determined to achieve the best outcome for injured individuals and families.