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The practice of Stovash, Case & Tingley, P.A., is comprehensive. The firm provides legal services to its clients in the following areas:
Banking Law & Litigation
Experience matters when representing banks. Stovash, Case & Tingley, P.A., is a leading provider of statewide litigation services and support to financial institutions. The firm's banking and lending clients include large national banks, local commercial and private banks, national commercial credit companies, and national commercial leasing companies.
The firm concentrates its banking practice in the following areas:
- Bank operations disputes and collection of non-performing loans
- Commercial and consumer loan workouts and collections
- Commercial and consumer mortgage foreclosures
- Commercial and consumer bankruptcy proceedings
- Debt restructuring
- Lender liability defense
- Secured transaction litigation, including replevin actions
- UCC Article 3 & 4 litigation
- UCC Article 9 litigation
- Worthless check, fraudulent check, and altered check disputes
The firm's attorneys form working "partnerships" with its banking clients so that both the firm and its clients can cost-effectively handle and respond to the myriad of legal issues banks face. Because of the diverse legal issues the firm has handled over the years for its banking clients, the attorneys in the firm are able to provide creative strategies for banks and lenders on problem loans, difficult collection issues, lender liability matters, and general banking law issues.
The firm's attorneys also conduct seminars for its clients on a wide range of banking law topics, including mortgage foreclosure litigation, collection of worthless checks and overdrawn accounts, proper loan documentation, lender liability issues, and creditor's rights in bankruptcy. The firm has produced manuals on specific legal topics to assist our banking clients. An outline of our "Florida Foreclosure Handbook" can be viewed on our website at http://www.sctlaw.com/.
Business Law & Commercial Litigation
Stovash, Case & Tingley, P.A., understands that businesses require not only competent legal advice, but legal advice that is cost-effective and rendered with an understanding of the practical realities of doing business.
The firm concentrates its business law and commercial litigation practice in the following areas:
- Contract negotiation & drafting
- Covenant not to compete negotiation and litigation
- Creditor’s rights in bankruptcy proceedings
- Collection of outstanding accounts receivable
- Officers & directors liability
- Securities litigation
- Shareholder derivative actions
- Shareholder/partnership disputes
- Small business formation
- Trade secrets litigation
- Unfair competition claims
The firm represents businesses in all phases of business formation and transactions, contract negotiations, and business disputes. When the firm's business clients become involved in legal disputes, the firm's attorneys are dedicated to meeting their litigation needs, whether in pre-suit matters or in complex multi-party litigation. The firm's attorneys are skilled at developing creative strategies to deal with difficult problems, with a focus on practical solutions.
In addition, the firm's attorneys conduct seminars on business litigation topics, such as how to manage lawsuits. An outline of one of the firm's seminars, "Prosecuting and Defending a Commercial Lawsuit," can be reviewed on the firm's website at http://www.sctlaw.com/.
Business Torts Litigation
From time to time entrepreneurs and businesses become involved in business torts litigation. Stovash, Case & Tingley, P.A., is able to quickly and effectively assist its clients in these types of matters.
The firm concentrates its business torts practice in both the prosecution and defense of matters in the following areas:
- Accountant malpractice
- Attorney malpractice
- Defamation
- Engineering malpractice
- Fiduciary duty claims
- Negligence actions
- Fraud actions
- Civil RICO claims
Construction Law & Litigation
Stovash, Case & Tingley, P.A., assists its construction clients from initial construction contract negotiations to project completion and, if necessary, in the resolution of all types of construction disputes. The firm's construction law experience is the result of representing some of the top construction companies in Florida, as well as representing prominent construction lenders and land developers. When litigation cannot be avoided, the firm is able to aggressively represent its construction clients before state and federal courts, administrative agencies, arbitration panels, and in mediation.
The firm concentrates its construction law and litigation practice in the following areas:
- Construction contract negotiation and litigation
- Construction lien & bond litigation
- Contractor licensing issues
- Construction negligence & defect claims
- Employment law compliance
- Government contract compliance
The firm's attorneys conduct seminars on construction issues for project managers, engineers, and contract administrators. These seminars have included overviews of the Florida Construction Lien Law and how to manage lawsuits. An overview of the Florida Construction Lien Law prepared by our firm, entitled "Required Procedures for Protecting Construction Lien Rights on Private Projects in Florida," can be viewed on the firm's website at http://www.sctlaw.com/.
Corporate Investigations & White Collar Defense
Stovash, Case & Tingley, P.A., provides its corporate clients and their executives with well-developed and effective strategies for responding to government investigations. Whether it be the Securities & Exchange Commission, the Internal Revenue Service, or a state regulatory agency, the firm is poised to navigate its clients through the investigative process, while protecting its privileges and trade secrets. The firm is able to counsel its clients' as to their rights as either a target, a person of interest, or simply a witness.
Should a corporate or individual client face an adversary proceeding before a regulatory agency or a criminal charge, Stovash, Case & Tingley, P.A., can assist in providing an aggressive defense that is tailored to the needs of the corporate or individual client. The firm assists in hiring and coordinating the efforts of out of state counsel in multi-jurisdiction proceedings or handling the negotiation and litigation of a Florida white-collar prosecution, the firm's attorneys are able to proactively represent its accused clients.
The firm concentrates its government investigations and white collar defense practice in the following areas:
- Response to document and witness subpoenas
- Grand jury investigations and proceedings
- Post search and seizure proceedings and crisis management
- Protection of privileged documents and trade secrets
- Witness interviews and depositions
- Administrative Proceedings
- Consultation regarding regulatory investigations
- White Collar Crime Defense at trial and appellate levels
In addition, by utilizing its in-depth understanding of the specialized needs of businesses and executives involved in government investigations and criminal proceedings, the firm can assist in the crisis management of the business that may be required. The firm can assist in negotiating with vendors and others that may have concerns, as well as assist in any public relations campaign that may be necessary. The firm's creative and proactive approach to responding to criminal investigations and defending white collar crimes is designed to resolve the legal issues that may be unique to businesses and their executives. The firm is able to discreetly resolve government investigations with the hope of little or no disruption to the business.
Labor & Employment Law Compliance & Litigation
Stovash, Case & Tingley, P.A., provides its clients with labor, employment and workforce solutions through proactive labor consultation and employment litigation defense. It is in an employer's best interest to attempt to manage employee matters proactively, rather than through litigation. Therefore, the firm assists its clients in establishing appropriate labor and employment policies and procedures, counsels its clients on risk management techniques, reviews and establishes affirmative action programs, prepares employment agreements, including non-compete agreements, and trains supervisory personnel on important labor and employment issues.
In the event clients become involved in employment disputes, Stovash, Case & Tingley, P.A., has handled employment discrimination and wrongful termination disputes, employment contract actions, wage and hour lawsuits, and claims for violations of non-compete agreements, non-solicitation agreements and trade secret violations. The firm's attorneys appear before state and federal courts, as well as state, federal and local agencies, such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division.
The firm concentrates its labor law compliance and employment litigation practice in the following areas:
- Administrative agency claims
- Covenant not to compete negotiation & litigation
- Employer discrimination litigation defense
- Employment & labor contract negotiation & litigation
- Employment policy consultation
- Human resources consultation
- Trade secrets disputes
- Wage & hour claims
- Wrongful termination claims
One of the most successful services Stovash, Case & Tingley, P.A., provides is an "Employment Law Compliance Review." At a minimum, the Reviews provide employers with "peace of mind" in knowing that they are doing all that is necessary to reduce their exposure to problems or claims in labor and employment law area. . To the extent the Review uncovers problems or issues, the firm is able to provide its clients with pro-active advice and assistance. The firm also routinely updates clients on changes in labor and employment laws. The firm's article, "Overtime Laws Change: the Real Impact on Your Business," can be reviewed on the firm's website at http://www.sctlaw.com/.
Real Estate & Commercial Landlord/Tenant Law & Litigation
Stovash, Case & Tingley, P.A., represents both commercial landlords and commercial tenants in all phases of negotiation, formation, and disputes involving real estate closings, real estate litigation, and commercial lease agreements. The firm can quickly and cost-effectively take the required legal action to protect our clients' contractual and statutory rights
The firm concentrates its commercial landlord/tenant law and litigation practice in the following areas:
- Commercial lease negotiations
- Eviction proceedings involving summary procedure
- Actions for damages for breach of lease
- Declaratory judgment actions
- Collection actions against personal guarantors of leases
- Non-compete litigation
- Exclusive and permitted use disputes
- Build-out and tenant improvement issues
- Negotiation of early lease terminations
Contact us today for assistance or for more information.
Stovash, Case & Tingley, P.A.
SunTrust Center
200 South Orange Avenue
Suite 1220
Orlando, FL 32801-3410
Phone: 407-316-0393
Fax: 407-316-8969
Toll Free: 866-472-8529
