{"id":5618,"date":"2026-10-30T01:09:23","date_gmt":"2026-10-30T01:09:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/broker-commission-lawsuit-commercial-sale-florida\/"},"modified":"2026-11-04T01:20:04","modified_gmt":"2026-11-04T01:20:04","slug":"broker-commission-lawsuit-commercial-sale-florida","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/broker-commission-lawsuit-commercial-sale-florida\/","title":{"rendered":"Broker Commission Lawsuit Commercial Sale Florida"},"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-90 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-5616\" alt=\"Pallet of wrapped inventory and a clipboard marked &quot;under review&quot; on a warehouse loading dock, lit by morning light through open roll-up doors.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pallet-of-wrapped-inventory-and-a-clipboard-marked-under-rev-photo-7.jpg\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pallet-of-wrapped-inventory-and-a-clipboard-marked-under-rev-photo-7-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pallet-of-wrapped-inventory-and-a-clipboard-marked-under-rev-photo-7-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pallet-of-wrapped-inventory-and-a-clipboard-marked-under-rev-photo-7-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pallet-of-wrapped-inventory-and-a-clipboard-marked-under-rev-photo-7-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pallet-of-wrapped-inventory-and-a-clipboard-marked-under-rev-photo-7.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)\">Commercial Litigation | Tampa Bay and Hillsborough County, 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)\">Broker Commission Disputes on Commercial Sales<\/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 focuses on commercial and contract disputes, including lawsuits by brokers and agents seeking unpaid commissions on commercial property sales. Responsible attorney: Eduardo A. Maura. Office:<\/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\">Call (305) 570-2208 or request 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\/\">Call (305) 570-2208 or request 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 29, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n\n<h2>What a Broker Commission Lawsuit on a Commercial Sale Is<\/h2>\n<p>A broker commission lawsuit on a commercial sale is a dispute over whether a commission is owed, and how much. The broker may sue to collect the fee, or the seller, buyer, or another broker may sue to avoid paying it.<\/p>\n<p>These cases involve commercial property such as office, retail, industrial, multifamily, and land. The commission right usually comes from a written contract, such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A listing agreement between the owner and the listing broker<\/li>\n<li>A buyer-broker agreement between the buyer and a broker<\/li>\n<li>A co-brokerage agreement between two brokers who share a fee<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Because the contract sets the rules, its wording usually controls the outcome. Owners, buyers, investors, and brokerage principals in Tampa Bay can face a demand letter or a lawsuit over an unpaid commission.<\/p>\n<p>These matters are handled as commercial and contract litigation. They proceed in Florida courts or in arbitration, depending on what the agreement requires. Florida law generally enforces a written agreement to arbitrate <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0682\/Sections\/0682.02.html\">under \u00a7 682.02<\/a>.<\/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 a broker is demanding a commission on a commercial sale you closed, send the agreement and closing papers to our team and call (305) 570-2208. 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\/large-industrial-warehouse-with-cardboard-boxes-stacked-for-photo.jpg\" alt=\"Spacious industrial warehouse with tall stacks of cardboard boxes for storage and shipping.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>What the Matter Covers<\/h2>\n<p>A broker commission matter covers claims to collect a commission, claims to avoid one, and disputes over how a fee is split. The specific issues include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Unpaid commission after closing.<\/strong> A broker claims a fee under an exclusive or open listing after a sale or lease closes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Procuring cause.<\/strong> This asks which broker brought the buyer to the deal and whether that broker&#8217;s work led to the sale.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tail provisions.<\/strong> A tail clause may keep a commission owed on a deal that closes after the listing ends. Its exact time period and conditions decide whether it applies.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cooperating broker splits.<\/strong> One broker may sue another over how a co-brokerage fee is divided.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Restructured deals.<\/strong> Disputes arise when the price changes, the deal is restructured, or the sale closes through a new entity instead of the party named in the agreement.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Defenses.<\/strong> Sellers, buyers, and brokers may challenge enforceability, the scope of the agreement, or the amount claimed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Resolution steps.<\/strong> Demand letters, negotiation, mediation, arbitration where the contract requires it, and litigation in Florida courts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>What Usually Decides These Disputes<\/h2>\n<p>The written agreement and the record of the deal usually decide a commission dispute. Start with the contract, then check how the parties actually acted.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Clear terms.<\/strong> Does the agreement state the commission rate, what triggers payment, and how long it lasts?<\/li>\n<li><strong>Oral deals.<\/strong> Florida requires an oral contract to have an offer, acceptance, consideration, and enough detail on essential terms, as <a href=\"https:\/\/flcourts-media.flcourts.gov\/content\/download\/319242\/opinion\/Opinion_SC02-2491.pdf\">St. Joe Corp. v. McIver<\/a> explains.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Listing type.<\/strong> An exclusive listing and an open listing can lead to different answers on who earns a commission.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Procuring cause records.<\/strong> Emails, showing logs, offers, and letters can show who brought the buyer to the table.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Closing papers.<\/strong> The purchase agreement, closing statement, and disbursement records show what was agreed and paid.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Notices and changes.<\/strong> Any termination notice, tail period, or commission reduction should be in writing and documented.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Some defenses are hard to win. A court can refuse to enforce a term as unconscionable only if it finds both procedural and substantive unfairness, weighed together, as <a href=\"https:\/\/flcourts-media.flcourts.gov\/content\/download\/321553\/opinion\/Opinion_SC09-2358.pdf\">Basulto v. Hialeah Automotive<\/a> states.<\/p>\n<h2>How the Process Works and What to Expect<\/h2>\n<p>The process usually starts with a document review. It then moves to a demand, negotiation, and either resolution or a filing. Each step follows what the agreement requires.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Document review.<\/strong> Send the listing or buyer agreement, offers, purchase contract, closing statement, and all messages about the deal.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Forum check.<\/strong> Review the dispute clause to see whether a court or arbitration applies. A court may not refuse to order arbitration just because the claim lacks merit, under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0682\/Sections\/0682.03.html\">\u00a7 682.03<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Demand or response.<\/strong> A written response often narrows the issues before anyone files.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Filing or defense.<\/strong> The matter moves to a Florida court or arbitration. Discovery follows, which can include document requests and depositions. Venue generally lies where the defendant lives, where the claim arose, or where the property is located, 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\">\u00a7 47.011<\/a>, but that rule does not apply to actions against nonresidents.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mediation and settlement.<\/strong> On one party&#8217;s request, a court must generally refer a filed damages case to mediation, provided the requesting party is willing and able to pay the costs of the mediation or the costs can be equitably divided between the parties, subject to listed exceptions, 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\">\u00a7 44.102<\/a>. <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> reads: &#8220;(2) A court, under rules adopted by the Supreme Court: (a) Must, upon request of one party, refer to mediation any filed civil action for monetary damages, provided the requesting party is willing and able to pay the costs of the mediation or the costs can be equitably divided between the parties, unless: 1.&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Timing varies with the agreement, the court or arbitration calendar, and how contested the issues are. Deadlines matter. Florida generally starts the clock when the last element of the claim occurs, under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0095\/Sections\/0095.031.html\">\u00a7 95.031<\/a>. A contract cannot shorten the statutory period to sue, 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\">\u00a7 95.03<\/a>. Raise timing questions early.<\/p>\n<h2>Why Ayala Law PA<\/h2>\n<p>Ayala Law PA focuses on business litigation. That includes commercial and contract disputes, shareholder and partnership disputes, construction litigation, real estate litigation, and international trade disputes in Florida courts and arbitration. Commission disputes on commercial sales fall within the commercial, contract, and real estate litigation work.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Eduardo A. Maura is the responsible lawyer for this page.<\/li>\n<li>Support staff assist with document organization and case administration.<\/li>\n<li>Our team reviews the agreement and closing records before discussing possible positions.<\/li>\n<li>Our only office is at 1646 W Snow Ave, Tampa, FL. This page serves businesses in Tampa, Hillsborough County, Brandon, Riverview, Plant City, Temple Terrace, and the wider Tampa Bay area.<\/li>\n<li>If another lawyer or firm is better suited to your matter, we will tell you so.<\/li>\n<li>Fee terms are explained when you contact the firm.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can a broker sue for a commission without a written agreement?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Possibly. An oral deal can be enforced if it has an offer, acceptance, consideration, and enough detail on its essential terms.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Does a commission dispute have to go to arbitration?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Only if the agreement requires it. Florida law generally enforces a written agreement to arbitrate.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Do I owe a commission if the buyer never closed?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That turns on the listing or buyer agreement, any tail clause, and whether the broker was the procuring cause.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What if the sale closed after my listing expired?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A tail clause may still apply. Its exact wording controls.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How soon should I act after a demand letter?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Respond on time, keep every document, and raise deadline questions right away. Waiting can narrow your options.<\/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\/pallet-of-plastic-wrapped-inventory-and-a-clipboard-marked-u-photo-1.jpg\" alt=\"Pallet of plastic-wrapped inventory and a clipboard marked &quot;under review&quot; sit on a warehouse loading dock in morning light.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Talk With Our Team About Your Commercial Sale<\/h2>\n<p>If a broker has demanded a commission on a commercial sale you closed, or sued over a fee split, your next step is to get the facts reviewed. Send the agreement and closing papers to our team, then call (305) 570-2208 or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/contact\/\">request a case evaluation<\/a>.<\/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 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\">Gather your paperwork early<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Commission disputes often turn on documents. Collect any listing agreement, buyer representation agreement, purchase and sale contract, closing statement, and written or text communications about fees. Keep records of who introduced the buyer or tenant. Sharing these with us early helps us understand your position.<\/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\">Contact Ayala Law PA to discuss your situation<\/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\/\">Contact Ayala Law PA to discuss your situation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\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\">Commission disputes 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\">Unpaid commissions after closing<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When a commercial sale closes but the broker&#x27;s fee is not paid in full or at all, we review the contracts and payment records to evaluate the claim.<\/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\">Disputes over who brought the buyer<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Competing claims about which broker or agent procured a transaction can require careful review of the timeline, listing terms and communications.<\/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\">Oral or informal fee arrangements<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not every commission arrangement is in writing. We look at what was said, what was done and what the parties later put in writing to assess the dispute.<\/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\">Arbitration and court proceedings<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some agreements call for arbitration and others allow a lawsuit in court. We review the dispute clause and advise on the forum that applies to your matter.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\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 commercial commission cases<\/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--document\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Document-focused review<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We start with the contracts, listing terms, closing documents and correspondence to identify what was agreed and what is in dispute.<\/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 your business position<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We look at the commission claim, any counterclaims and the effect on your business relationships before recommending a course of action.<\/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--clock\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Clear communication<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We explain the options, likely steps and costs in plain language so you can make informed decisions about your matter.<\/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--location\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tampa Bay and Hillsborough County focus<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We represent businesses and brokers in Tampa, Brandon, Riverview, Plant City, Temple Terrace and across the Tampa Bay area.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-base-color has-primary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4d466591 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--primary,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color\">Have an unpaid commission on a commercial sale? Talk with our team about your options.<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-0aa01211 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\">Call (305) 570-2208 or 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\/\">Call (305) 570-2208 or book a case evaluation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Facing an unpaid broker commission claim on a commercial sale in Florida? Ayala Law PA focuses on commercial and contract disputes. 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