{"id":1636,"date":"2026-10-18T03:22:15","date_gmt":"2026-10-18T03:22:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/business-litigation\/business-litigation-attorneys-temple-terrace\/"},"modified":"2026-10-27T19:32:10","modified_gmt":"2026-10-27T19:32:10","slug":"business-litigation-attorneys-temple-terrace","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/business-litigation\/business-litigation-attorneys-temple-terrace\/","title":{"rendered":"Business Litigation Attorney Temple Terrace | Ayala Law PA"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-dark chg-hero\" style=\"min-height:460px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-80 has-background-dim wp-block-cover__gradient-background has-background-gradient\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(32,36,46,1) 0%,rgba(32,36,46,1) 55%,rgba(32,36,46,0.7) 100%)\"><\/span><img class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-1635\" alt=\"Forensic accountant in reading glasses highlights payment entries in a bound ledger beside printed invoices on a small factory office desk.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/forensic-accountant-in-reading-glasses-highlights-payment-en-photo-6.jpg\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/forensic-accountant-in-reading-glasses-highlights-payment-en-photo-6-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/forensic-accountant-in-reading-glasses-highlights-payment-en-photo-6-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/forensic-accountant-in-reading-glasses-highlights-payment-en-photo-6-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/forensic-accountant-in-reading-glasses-highlights-payment-en-photo-6-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/forensic-accountant-in-reading-glasses-highlights-payment-en-photo-6.jpg 1376w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 825px) 825px, 100vw\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\"\/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"chg-eyebrow has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Business Litigation | Temple Terrace, Florida<\/p><h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Business disputes in Temple Terrace, handled with a clear plan<\/h1><p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.625), 1.25rem);text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Ayala Law PA represents businesses and entrepreneurs in commercial and contract disputes, shareholder and partnership conflicts, construction litigation, real estate litigation and international trade disputes in Florida courts and arbitration, including matters for companies in Temple Terrace and Hillsborough County.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13055702208\">Book a Case Evaluation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/contact\/\">Book a Case Evaluation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#6b7280;margin-bottom:1.5rem\">By Eduardo A. Maura \u00b7 Published October 17, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n\n<p>Ayala Law PA focuses on business disputes that can&#8217;t be settled by talking and must go to court or arbitration. For Temple Terrace and Hillsborough County companies, that includes contract fights, partner conflicts, construction payment disputes, and real estate claims.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking for a <a href=\"\/resources\/business-litigation\/\">business litigation<\/a> lawyer that Temple Terrace businesses can work with, this page explains the practice, the steps, and the deadlines that matter. The firm&#8217;s only office is at 1646 W Snow Ave in Tampa, Florida, and it serves Temple Terrace clients from there.<\/p>\n<h2>What Business Litigation Covers and Who It Is For<\/h2>\n<p>Business litigation is court or arbitration work that resolves disputes between companies, owners, partners, and contractors. It fits business owners, entrepreneurs, partners, and contractors in Temple Terrace and Hillsborough County who face a dispute they can&#8217;t settle informally.<\/p>\n<p>Many disputes start as negotiations. They move to a formal stage when one side needs a written demand, a lawsuit, or an arbitration demand to protect its rights.<\/p>\n<p>Here is the key difference. A negotiation is a conversation. A demand is a written notice that states what you want and by when. A lawsuit or arbitration demand starts a formal case that follows set rules.<\/p>\n<p>The practice serves Temple Terrace, Brandon, Riverview, Plant City, and the wider Tampa Bay area. Matters are heard in Florida courts and in arbitration, depending on the agreement and the claims. Reviewing the paperwork early helps you see which path fits.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-contrast-color has-surface-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--surface,#f2f3f5);color:var(--wp--preset--color--contrast,#22252b);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If an unpaid invoice from a Temple Terrace contractor or a partner&#x27;s buyout dispute has you weighing your options, our team can review the paperwork with you. Talk it through with our team &#8212; we can walk you through how a situation like yours is usually handled and what your options are.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13055702208\">Schedule a consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/contact\/\">Schedule a consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-legal-workspace-with-a-lady-justice-statue-stacked-documen-photo.jpg\" alt=\"A desk with a Lady Justice statue, legal documents, and a laptop in a law office setting.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Matters the Practice Handles<\/h2>\n<p>The practice covers seven kinds of business disputes. Each one turns on the contract, the paperwork, and the relationship between the parties.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Business and commercial litigation:<\/strong> unpaid obligations between companies, breach of business agreements, and disputes over performance or termination.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Contract disputes:<\/strong> enforcement, breach, and defense of written and oral agreements, including demands for payment and damages.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Shareholder and partnership disputes:<\/strong> governance fights, buyouts, and disagreements over what owners owe each other.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Construction litigation:<\/strong> contractor and subcontractor disputes, lien foreclosure, and construction contract fraud.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Real estate litigation:<\/strong> disputes tied to property deals and the agreements behind them.<\/li>\n<li><strong>International trade litigation:<\/strong> disputes from cross-border commercial deals. Disputes over international sales of goods can raise questions about which treaty or contract terms apply, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/uncitral.un.org\/en\/texts\/salegoods\/conventions\/sale_of_goods\/cisg\">CISG treaty text<\/a> is one source to review.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Construction disputes often run on two clocks at once. A subcontractor may need to protect lien rights while also watching the deadline to sue. Commercial disputes also turn on exact wording. A missed notice step or an overlooked condition can matter a great deal, so the documents come first.<\/p>\n<h2>How a Business Dispute Moves Through the Process<\/h2>\n<p>A dispute usually moves from document review to a demand, then to a filing or arbitration demand, then to resolution. Here are the six stages.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Intake.<\/strong> You describe the dispute and share the contract, invoices, emails, and any notices you received.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Document review.<\/strong> The lawyer reviews the claims, the defenses, the governing agreement, and any forum or dispute clause.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Demand or response.<\/strong> Before anything is filed, the lawyer outlines a demand letter, a negotiation plan, or a response to a claim.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Filing or arbitration.<\/strong> If talks fail, the case is filed in the right Florida court or started in arbitration under the agreement.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Discovery and motions.<\/strong> Both sides exchange documents and testimony. Early motions can narrow or end parts of the dispute.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Resolution.<\/strong> The case ends by settlement, mediation, arbitration award, or trial.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>A court-ordered mediation rule covers many money-damage cases. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0044\/Sections\/0044.102.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 44.102<\/a>, a court must refer a filed money-damage case to mediation on one party&#8217;s request, unless an exception applies. Settlement offers carry their own clock. Offers of settlement in Florida civil cases are governed by Fla. Stat. \u00a7 768.79 and Fla. R. Civ. P. 1.442, not by the 45-day period in Fla. Stat. \u00a7 45.061. How long each stage takes depends on the facts, the court calendar, and the claims.<\/p>\n<h2>Deadlines to Know Before You Wait<\/h2>\n<p>Florida sets time limits for filing suit, and waiting can cost you the right to sue. For actions other than recovering real property, the limits are in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0095\/Sections\/0095.11.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 95.11<\/a>. The period depends on the type of claim, so check it early.<\/p>\n<p>For suits over the design or construction of an improvement to real property, the four-year period starts at the earliest of several dates. Those dates include a temporary certificate of occupancy, a certificate of occupancy, a certificate of completion, or abandonment of construction. For a latent (hidden) defect, the clock starts when the defect is or should have been discovered. Suit must still be filed within 7 years after the certificate or abandonment date.<\/p>\n<p>A contract can&#8217;t shorten that time. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0095\/Sections\/0095.03.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 95.03<\/a>, any contract provision that sets a shorter period to sue than the statute allows is void.<\/p>\n<p>Partnerships have their own timeline. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0620\/Sections\/0620.8701.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 620.8701<\/a>, if a partner leaves without dissolving the partnership, the partnership must buy out that partner&#8217;s interest. If no buyout agreement is reached within 120 days after a written demand, the partnership must pay its estimate in cash, with accrued interest and any offsets.<\/p>\n<p>Construction lien and notice deadlines can run on separate timelines from the lawsuit deadline. Read your contract&#8217;s notice, dispute, and forum clauses now, not after a demand arrives.<\/p>\n<h2>Why Ayala Law PA for Your Business Dispute<\/h2>\n<p>Clients searching for a business litigation lawyer in Temple Terrace will work with Eduardo A. Maura, the lawyer responsible for this practice. The practice focuses on the seven areas listed above.<\/p>\n<p>Support staff, including assistants and office staff, work alongside the lawyer on the practice&#8217;s day-to-day work.<\/p>\n<p>The firm&#8217;s only office is at 1646 W Snow Ave in Tampa, Florida. Businesses in Temple Terrace and Hillsborough County are served from the firm&#8217;s Tampa office.<\/p>\n<p>Matters are handled in Florida courts and in arbitration. Procedures can differ from one court to another, so it is worth reviewing the applicable <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flmd.uscourts.gov\/local-rules\">local rules<\/a> with your lawyer before anything is filed.<\/p>\n<p>If a matter may be referred to another lawyer or firm, we will tell you that before you engage the firm.<\/p>\n<h2>Common Questions About Business Litigation in Temple Terrace<\/h2>\n<p>Here are direct answers to the questions business owners ask most often.<\/p><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can the firm handle a Temple Terrace dispute from Miami?<\/summary><p>Yes. Ayala Law PA serves Temple Terrace and Hillsborough County businesses from its office at 1646 W Snow Ave in Tampa.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How are fees handled?<\/summary><p>Fee terms are discussed and put in writing before any engagement. You can review them before you commit.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Does the contract decide between court and arbitration?<\/summary><p>Often, yes. A written agreement to arbitrate is generally enforceable, and a court typically decides whether one exists.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Where does a Hillsborough County business lawsuit get filed?<\/summary><p>Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0047\/Sections\/0047.011.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 47.011<\/a>, a suit generally goes where the defendant resides, where the cause of action accrued, or where the disputed property is located. That rule does not apply to suits against nonresidents.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What if a business partner sues me?<\/summary><p>Read the complaint right away and note any response deadline on the papers. Don&#8217;t set it aside, because a missed deadline can hurt your position.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Does every business disagreement need a lawsuit?<\/summary><p>No. Many start with a written demand or negotiation, and a filing comes only when those steps don&#8217;t resolve the matter.<\/p><\/details>\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-contrast-color has-surface-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--surface,#f2f3f5);color:var(--wp--preset--color--contrast,#22252b);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Not sure what your next step is?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Talk it through with our team &#8212; we can walk you through how a situation like yours is usually handled and what your options are.<\/p><\/details><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13055702208\">Schedule a consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/contact\/\">Schedule a consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/wooden-gavel-resting-on-a-round-surface-beside-folders-on-a-photo.jpg\" alt=\"Wooden gavel resting on a round surface beside case folders on a courtroom table.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Talk to Ayala Law PA About Your Dispute<\/h2>\n<p>If you need a business litigation lawyer Temple Terrace companies can contact about a stalled dispute, start with a case evaluation. Picture a Temple Terrace contractor holding an unpaid invoice while a lien deadline gets closer, or a partner who won&#8217;t honor a buyout. Those situations call for early review of the paperwork. Bring the signed contract, invoices, emails, and any notices you received. Call (305) 570-2208 or request a case evaluation at https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/contact\/.<\/p>\n\n<\/article>\n<footer class=\"disclaimer\"><em>Attorney advertising. The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice; reading it does not create an attorney-client relationship with Ayala Law PA. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Ayala Law PA, 1646 W Snow Ave, Tampa, FL 33606.<\/em><\/footer>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">How we approach business disputes<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--lightbulb\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practical strategy<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We start by understanding your business goals, your budget and the outcome you need, then build a plan that fits those priorities.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--document\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Organized records<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Contracts, invoices, emails and meeting minutes often decide early questions. We help you gather and review them so decisions rest on facts.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--chat\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Clear communication<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You receive plain-language updates on where your matter stands, what the options are and what each step may cost.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--shield\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Protecting the business<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether the dispute involves a partner, a customer, a contractor or a foreign buyer, we focus on protecting your company&#x27;s operations and reputation.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-surface-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Business litigation matters we handle<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Commercial and contract disputes<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Breach of contract, nonpayment, warranty and performance disagreements between businesses and their customers, vendors or service providers.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Shareholder and partnership disputes<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Conflicts among owners over governance, buyouts, profit distributions, management decisions and the terms of operating or partnership agreements.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Construction litigation<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Contractor and subcontractor disputes, construction contract fraud, payment disagreements and construction lien foreclosure matters.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Real estate and international trade<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Commercial real estate disputes, lease conflicts and international trade disagreements litigated in Florida courts and arbitration.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-contrast-color has-surface-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--surface,#f2f3f5);color:var(--wp--preset--color--contrast,#22252b);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-contrast-color has-text-color\">Start preserving your records now<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Save contracts, change orders, invoices, payment records and written communications related to the dispute. 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