Overview
We have experience representing a broad range of industrial and manufacturing clients and navigating the unique challenges they face in operating this complex sector. Clients include:
- Automotive manufacturers
- Construction equipment and building materials manufacturers
- Food and beverage manufacturers
- Pharmaceutical and biotech companies including manufacturers of drugs and medical devices
- Companies producing industrial chemicals, fertilizers, and petrochemicals
- Electronics and technology manufacturers
- Companies involved in the production and distribution of electricity, natural gas, and renewable energy
- Mining companies
- Logistics and supply chain companies specializing in warehousing, transportation, and distribution as well as third-party logistics providers
Range of Services
Corporate
- Draft, review and negotiate contracts with suppliers, distributors and customers
- Advise on service agreements, purchase agreements and lease agreements
- Assist with the acquisition, leasing and sale of industrial properties
- Identify and mitigate legal risks associated with business operations
- Develop risk management policies and procedures
- Assist with securing financing including loans, bonds and equity investments
Intellectual Property
- Assist with patent applications, prosecution and enforcement
- Advise on patent strategy and portfolio management
- File and protect trademarks and copyrights
- Litigate patent, trademark and copyright infringement cases
Labor & Employment
- Draft and review employment contracts, employee handbooks and workplace policies
- Advise on wage and hour laws, including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and state-specific regulations
- Employment litigation including defense against claims of discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination and wage and hour disputes
- Advise on the protection of trade secrets and confidential information
- Draft non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) and non-compete agreements
Land Development & Environmental
- Advise on zoning, land use, and environmental impact assessments
- Assist with permitting and regulatory compliance, including federal, state and local environmental regulations
- Representation before the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state environmental agencies, including Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) and Miami-Dade County Environmental Resources Management (DERM)
- Advise on waste management, property contamination, water quality, natural resources, protected species and habitat regulations
- Defend environmental enforcement actions and lawsuits
- Represent clients in Superfund and other environmental cleanup cases
Litigation & Dispute Resolution
- Litigation involving suppliers, distributors and customers
- Class actions, breach of contract disputes, product liability claims and other commercial disputes
Real Estate
- Ad Valorem Disputes & Exemptions
- Acquisitions & Dispositions
- Commercial Real Estate Financing
- Construction Formation and Project/Contract Administration
- Construction Litigation
- Real Estate Development
- Real Estate Leasing
- Real Estate Joint Ventures
