{"id":5640,"date":"2026-10-30T02:26:21","date_gmt":"2026-10-30T02:26:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/business-dispute-lawyers-hillsborough-county\/business-lawsuit-lawyers\/"},"modified":"2026-11-06T03:48:48","modified_gmt":"2026-11-06T03:48:48","slug":"business-lawsuit-lawyers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/business-dispute-lawyers-hillsborough-county\/business-lawsuit-lawyers\/","title":{"rendered":"Business Lawsuit Lawyers in Tampa, FL | 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-70 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\" alt=\"Forensic accountant in reading glasses highlights payment entries in a bound ledger beside printed invoices on a small manufacturing office desk.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/forensic-accountant-in-reading-glasses-highlights-payment-en-photo-14.jpg\" 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 | Tampa and Hillsborough County<\/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 Lawsuit Lawyers for Tampa Bay Companies and Entrepreneurs<\/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, contract, shareholder, construction and real estate disputes for businesses in Tampa, Brandon, Riverview, Plant City, Temple Terrace and across Hillsborough County, in Florida courts and arbitration.<\/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 November 2, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n<h2>Business Lawsuit Lawyers in Tampa, Florida | Ayala Law PA<\/h2>\n<p>Business lawsuit lawyers represent companies, owners, and partners in disputes that grow out of business dealings. Those disputes range from an unpaid invoice to a fight between co-owners over control of a company. This page explains what that work covers, how a dispute moves toward court or arbitration, and how Ayala Law PA handles these matters for businesses in Tampa, Hillsborough County, and the Tampa Bay area.<\/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<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-contrast-color has-text-color\">Not sure what your next step is?<\/h3><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><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\/low-angle-view-of-a-modern-law-office-facade-with-an-elegant-photo.jpg\" alt=\"Low-angle view of a modern law office facade with an elegant arched entrance.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>What Business Lawsuit Lawyers Do and Who This Service Is For<\/h2>\n<p>Business lawsuit lawyers handle disputes between businesses, owners, partners, contractors, and customers. When talks fail, they take those disputes to court or to arbitration. The work starts with the facts: the contract, the payments, the emails, and the people involved.<\/p>\n<p>This service is for business owners, entrepreneurs, partners and shareholders, contractors and subcontractors, and property owners. Many clients come in when a problem is already urgent. A payment is overdue. A partner has pulled back from company decisions. A lien has gone unpaid.<\/p>\n<p>Ayala Law PA focuses on business litigation. The firm limits its practice to the areas listed below. It serves businesses in Tampa, Hillsborough County, Brandon, Riverview, Plant City, Temple Terrace, and the wider Tampa Bay area.<\/p>\n<h2>Matters Ayala Law PA Handles<\/h2>\n<p>The firm limits its practice to these areas of business dispute work in Florida courts and arbitration:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Commercial litigation:<\/strong> breach of business agreements, unpaid invoices, vendor and customer disputes, and business torts.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Contract disputes:<\/strong> enforcement, breach, interpretation, and defense of written and oral agreements.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Shareholder and partnership disputes:<\/strong> governance conflicts, buyouts, ownership disagreements, and management fights between owners.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Construction litigation:<\/strong> contractor and subcontractor disputes, payment disputes, construction lien foreclosure, and construction contract fraud.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Real estate litigation:<\/strong> disputes over property and the deals around it.<\/li>\n<li><strong>International trade litigation:<\/strong> cross-border sales and supply disputes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Each matter depends on its own documents. A case evaluation is where those documents get reviewed.<\/p>\n<p>Claims brought on behalf of a company can carry extra steps. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0605\/Sections\/0605.0802.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 605.0802<\/a>, a member of a limited liability company may bring a derivative action to enforce a company right after first asking the other members or managers to act. The member may also proceed if that demand would be futile, or if waiting would cause irreparable injury to the company. The demand period is a reasonable time, not to exceed 90 days.<\/p>\n<h2>When a Business Dispute Becomes a Lawsuit<\/h2>\n<p>Most business disputes start with talks. When talks fail, one side often sends a written demand. A lawsuit begins when a complaint is filed in court, or when arbitration starts under the contract.<\/p>\n<p>A demand letter becomes part of the record, so keep it short and factual. Avoid admitting fault, even softly. Avoid threats you cannot back up. Avoid anything that conflicts with the contract&#8217;s terms. Have a lawyer review the letter before it goes out.<\/p>\n<p>Time limits are where many people lose rights. Under <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>, an action founded on the design, planning, or construction of an improvement to real property must be commenced within four years. That four-year period runs from the earliest of these dates: the date the authority having jurisdiction issues a temporary certificate of occupancy, a certificate of occupancy, or a certificate of completion, or the date of abandonment of construction if the construction was not completed. In cases involving a latent defect, the period runs from when the defect was discovered or should have been discovered with due diligence, and in any event the action must be commenced within seven years after that certificate or abandonment date. The time runs from the date the authority having jurisdiction issues a temporary certificate of occupancy, a certificate of occupancy, or a certificate of completion, or from the date of abandonment of construction if not completed, whichever date is earliest. When the action involves a latent defect, the time runs from when the defect is discovered or should have been discovered with the exercise of due diligence. In any event, the action must be commenced within 7 years after that certificate or abandonment date.<\/p>\n<p>Some contracts and statutes also require prompt written notice of a problem. Check the notice terms in your documents early. Keep contracts, invoices, emails, payment records, and change orders intact.<\/p>\n<h2>Litigator vs. Business Lawyer: What the Difference Means for Your Dispute<\/h2>\n<p>A litigator is a lawyer who represents clients in court and in arbitration. Many lawyers focus on drafting deals, contracts, or business planning. They may not spend much time in hearings.<\/p>\n<p>A dispute that may end in a courtroom or an arbitration hearing needs a lawyer who handles that work every day. Pre-suit steps also matter. A demand letter, a payment plan, or a required notice can shape the case before anything is filed.<\/p>\n<p>Many business contracts include an arbitration clause. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0682\/Sections\/0682.02.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 682.02<\/a>, an agreement in a record to submit to arbitration any existing or subsequent controversy between the parties is valid, enforceable, and irrevocable. The exception is a ground that exists at law or in equity for revoking a contract.<\/p>\n<h2>How the Process Works: Steps and Typical Timeline<\/h2>\n<p>The process moves in steps. The timing depends on the court, the documents, and whether the parties settle.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Intake.<\/strong> You describe the dispute, the parties, and the key dates.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Case evaluation.<\/strong> We review the documents and explain your options. Fee terms for a case evaluation are explained at intake, before any work begins.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pre-suit steps.<\/strong> This can include a demand letter, negotiation, or a notice the contract or a statute requires.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Filing.<\/strong> The case is filed in the proper Florida court, or arbitration begins where the contract requires it. 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>, actions must be brought only in the county where the defendant resides, where the cause of action accrued, or where the property in litigation is located. This does not apply to actions against nonresidents.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Discovery and motions.<\/strong> Each side exchanges documents and information. This often takes months.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Resolution.<\/strong> The case may end in mediation, a settlement, or a trial or arbitration hearing.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>No specific schedule is promised. Each case moves at its own pace.<\/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<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-contrast-color has-text-color\">Not sure what your next step is?<\/h3><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><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<h2>Why Work With Ayala Law PA on a Business Dispute<\/h2>\n<p>Ayala Law PA focuses on business, commercial, contract, shareholder, construction, real estate, and international trade litigation. That focus keeps the work on these disputes.<\/p>\n<p>Eduardo A. Maura is the responsible lawyer for this page. The firm&#8217;s assistants and office staff support its lawyers on each matter.<\/p>\n<p>The firm&#8217;s only office is at 1646 W Snow Ave in Tampa, Florida. The firm represents businesses in Tampa and Hillsborough County, with its only office located in Tampa.<\/p>\n<p>We tie each matter to the Florida rules that govern it, such as construction deadlines, venue, and notice requirements. Some matters may be referred to another lawyer or law firm. If that happens, we will tell you.<\/p>\n<h2>Common Questions About Business Lawsuit Lawyers<\/h2><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Do I need a lawsuit for every business dispute?<\/summary><p>No. Many disputes end after negotiation or a demand letter. Litigation is one option when those steps don&#8217;t resolve the matter.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What should I bring to a case evaluation?<\/summary><p>Bring the contract, correspondence, invoices, payment records, lien documents, and a short timeline of events.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can a Miami office handle a Tampa dispute?<\/summary><p>Yes. The firm serves Tampa and Hillsborough County businesses. Its only office is in Tampa, Florida, at 1646 W Snow Ave.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How long does a business lawsuit take?<\/summary><p>It depends on the facts, the court, and whether the case settles.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can a lawyer promise the result before I file?<\/summary><p>No lawyer can promise a result. Past matters do not predict how a new case will turn out.<\/p><\/details>\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-hand-holds-a-clipboard-with-an-invoice-and-pen-at-a-constr-photo.jpg\" alt=\"Hand holding a clipboard with a company invoice and a pen.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Talk to Ayala Law PA About Your Business Dispute<\/h2>\n<p>If a payment is overdue, a partner has stalled a company decision, or a demand letter has a deadline, don&#8217;t wait to act. Call (305) 570-2208 or send a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/contact\/\">case evaluation request<\/a> to talk through your documents and next steps.<\/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--document\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Records-Driven Review<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We start with the contract, correspondence, invoices, payment records and lien documents so we understand exactly what happened before recommending a path forward.<\/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, Plain-Language Communication<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We explain your options, costs and likely next steps in terms a business owner can act on, without legal jargon.<\/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--lightbulb\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practical Strategy<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many disputes are resolved through negotiation or a demand letter. When litigation or arbitration is needed, we plan the case around your business goals.<\/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\">Florida Courts and Arbitration<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our work covers disputes in Florida state and federal courts and arbitration proceedings involving Tampa Bay area businesses.<\/p><\/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\">Before You Reach Out<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gather your signed contracts, change orders, emails, invoices, payment history and any lien notices now. Organized records help us evaluate your matter quickly.<\/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\">Book a Case Evaluation<\/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\/\">Book a Case Evaluation<\/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\">Business Disputes We Handle<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns 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, unpaid invoices, vendor and supplier disagreements, and disputes over the terms and performance of business 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\">Shareholder and Partnership Disputes<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Disagreements among owners, partners and members over governance, buyouts, profit distributions and business direction.<\/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 lien foreclosure, and construction contract fraud claims affecting Florida projects.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns 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\">Real Estate Litigation<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Commercial real estate disputes, lease and purchase agreement conflicts, and other property-related claims for business owners and investors.<\/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\">International Trade Disputes<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Commercial disagreements arising from cross-border transactions and trade relationships, resolved in Florida courts or arbitration.<\/p><\/div><\/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\">Discuss Your Business Dispute with Ayala Law PA<\/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 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