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Business Litigation | Tampa Bay and Hillsborough County<\/p>

Can I Sue My Business Partner Personally in Florida?<\/h1>

Ayala Law PA focuses on commercial, shareholder, and contract disputes for businesses and entrepreneurs in Tampa, Brandon, Riverview, Plant City, Temple Terrace, and across Hillsborough County. Here is how personal liability between partners works and what to consider before you act.<\/p>

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By Eduardo A. Maura \u00b7 Published October 29, 2026<\/p>\n\n

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Short Answer: Can I Sue My Business Partner Personally in Florida?<\/h2>\n

Yes, in many cases you can sue a business partner as an individual. Most personal claims target the partner’s own wrongful conduct, such as taking company money or misleading the other owners. Being a co-owner alone does not create a personal claim.<\/p>\n

Whether a claim works depends on the facts, the documents you signed and the Florida law that governs your business. A claim for your own injury is different from a claim the company can bring. This page covers the claim types, the company shield, the rules that shape a case, and what to do if your partner sues first.<\/p>\n\n

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If your partner moved company money or cut off your access to accounts, our team can review your agreement and deadlines with you: call (305) 570-2208 or request a case evaluation. Talk it through with our team — we can walk you through how a situation like yours is usually handled and what your options are.<\/p>

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Claims You Can Bring Against a Partner Personally<\/h2>\n

Breach of fiduciary duty, breach of the governing agreement, fraud and misuse of company property are the most common personal claims. Each one rests on a duty the partner owed you or a wrong the partner committed.<\/p>\n