{"id":5935,"date":"2026-11-01T23:03:03","date_gmt":"2026-11-01T23:03:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/florida-contract-disputes-guide-tampa-area-businesses\/business-litigation-business-partner-misappropriation-florida\/"},"modified":"2026-11-12T04:31:59","modified_gmt":"2026-11-12T04:31:59","slug":"business-litigation-business-partner-misappropriation-florida","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/florida-contract-disputes-guide-tampa-area-businesses\/business-litigation-business-partner-misappropriation-florida\/","title":{"rendered":"Business Partner Stole Money? Florida Lawsuit Options"},"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-60 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-5934\" alt=\"A forensic accountant in reading glasses highlights payment entries in a ledger and invoices spread across a desk.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/a-forensic-accountant-in-reading-glasses-highlights-payment-photo-1.jpg\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/a-forensic-accountant-in-reading-glasses-highlights-payment-photo-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/a-forensic-accountant-in-reading-glasses-highlights-payment-photo-1-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/a-forensic-accountant-in-reading-glasses-highlights-payment-photo-1-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/a-forensic-accountant-in-reading-glasses-highlights-payment-photo-1-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/a-forensic-accountant-in-reading-glasses-highlights-payment-photo-1.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 | Tampa Bay 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 Partner Stole Money? Know Your Florida Lawsuit Options<\/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 business, commercial, contract and shareholder disputes. We help business owners and partners in Tampa, Brandon, Riverview, Plant City, Temple Terrace and across the Tampa Bay area understand their options after a partner takes company funds.<\/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 or Call (305) 570-2208<\/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 or Call (305) 570-2208<\/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 1, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n\n<p>If a business partner took company money, you may have claims under Florida law. Which claims apply depends on how your business is organized, what your written agreements say, and what the financial records show.<\/p>\n<h2>When a Business Partner Takes Money: What This Claim Covers<\/h2>\n<p>Misappropriation means a partner uses company money for personal benefit without permission. It can involve cash withdrawals, personal charges on company cards, or transfers to accounts the company never approved.<\/p>\n<p>This issue comes up in several business forms:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>LLC members and managers<\/li>\n<li>Corporate shareholders<\/li>\n<li>General partners in a partnership<\/li>\n<li>Co-owners of a closely held business<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A spouse or other family member is sometimes the first to notice. Ownership and the business documents often play a central role in these disputes, so it helps to gather them early.<\/p>\n<p>Not every problem is theft. A disagreement over profits, pay, or how to run the company is usually a management dispute. Taking money without authority is a different issue.<\/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 you suspect a partner moved company money, you don&#x27;t have to sort out the records alone. Our team can review your situation and talk through your options. 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\/retro-wooden-desk-with-a-typewriter-scattered-coins-document-photo.jpg\" alt=\"Vintage typewriter, scattered coins, and papers on a wooden desk.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Legal Claims Available Under Florida Law<\/h2>\n<p>Several claims may apply at once. The right mix depends on your entity type and your documents.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Breach of fiduciary duty.<\/strong> In a member-managed LLC, each member owes duties of loyalty and care to the company and its members. The loyalty duty includes accounting for profit taken from company property.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Partnership duties.<\/strong> For partners, loyalty and care are the only fiduciary duties owed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Civil theft.<\/strong> An injured person may sue under Florida&#8217;s civil remedy for theft. The person must prove the claim by clear and convincing evidence.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Breach of agreement and accounting.<\/strong> Operating, partnership, and shareholder agreements often set rules for spending, distributions, and reporting. A breach can support a claim, and an accounting traces where the money went.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Unjust enrichment limits.<\/strong> Courts generally do not allow an unjust enrichment claim where a written contract governs the same subject, although exceptions may apply. <a href=\"https:\/\/flcourts-media.flcourts.gov\/content\/download\/467568\/opinion\/Opinion_16-2898.pdf\">Williams v. Johnson<\/a> Plead the written agreement carefully.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Warning Signs and Evidence to Preserve Now<\/h2>\n<p>Start by keeping every record and changing nothing. Early steps can shape how a dispute is handled.<\/p>\n<p>Warning signs include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Unexplained transfers or withdrawals<\/li>\n<li>Payments to vendors no one recognizes<\/li>\n<li>Personal expenses on company cards<\/li>\n<li>Missing or late financial statements<\/li>\n<li>A partner who resists giving access to the books<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Preserve these items:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bank statements and general ledgers<\/li>\n<li>Tax returns and accounting software files<\/li>\n<li>Emails and text messages<\/li>\n<li>Signed operating, partnership, or shareholder agreements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Don&#8217;t delete, edit, or reorganize anything. Note who had signing authority, too.<\/p>\n<p>You may have a right to see the books. Partners have access to partnership records during ordinary business hours. Under Florida law, a partnership must keep its books and records, if any, at the partnership&#8217;s chief executive office. Under Florida law, a member of a limited liability company may inspect and copy the company&#8217;s records during regular business hours at a reasonable location the company specifies. The demand must be made in good faith and for a proper purpose.<\/p>\n<p>Plan any confrontation carefully. Early statements can shape how the claim is framed.<\/p>\n<h2>How a Florida Partner Dispute Usually Moves Forward<\/h2>\n<p>A partner dispute usually moves from review to records, then to negotiation, and then to court or arbitration if needed.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Review.<\/strong> We read the governing agreements, financial records, and timeline.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Records and demand.<\/strong> We request records and, where needed, send a written demand. Civil theft requires a written demand before filing.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Negotiation or mediation.<\/strong> Some disputes resolve at this stage, when that path makes sense.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Arbitration.<\/strong> If your agreement requires it, Florida generally enforces a written arbitration agreement. A court decides whether that agreement exists.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lawsuit.<\/strong> A suit is brought in the right county. 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>, that is where the defendant resides, where the cause of action accrued, or where the property is located. This section does not apply to actions against nonresidents. For many Tampa Bay disputes, that can mean Hillsborough County, but the facts decide it.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Timelines vary with the records and the court&#8217;s schedule. No typical length applies to every case.<\/p>\n<h2>What a Partner Dispute Case May Seek<\/h2>\n<p>A case may seek repayment, an accounting, and court orders that protect company assets.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Repayment and damages<\/strong> tied to the misconduct.<\/li>\n<li><strong>An accounting<\/strong> to find the full amount taken and the company&#8217;s true financial position.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Court orders<\/strong> to stop further transfers while the case is pending.<\/li>\n<li>Before filing, a written demand for $200 or the treble amount is required. If the recipient complies within 30 days, it gets a written release for that act. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0772\/Sections\/0772.11.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 772.11<\/a> A defendant can recover its fees if the court finds the claim lacked substantial fact or legal support.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>No result can be promised. Outcomes depend on the evidence, the agreements, and the court&#8217;s rulings.<\/p>\n<h2>Why Work With Ayala Law PA on Business Disputes<\/h2>\n<p>Ayala Law PA focuses on business disputes in Florida courts and arbitration. The practice covers:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Business and commercial litigation<\/li>\n<li>Contract disputes<\/li>\n<li>Shareholder and partnership disputes<\/li>\n<li>Construction litigation<\/li>\n<li>Real estate litigation<\/li>\n<li>International trade litigation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Eduardo A. Maura is the lawyer responsible for this page. Our team includes assistants and office staff who help move each matter forward.<\/p>\n<p>Our bona fide office is at 1646 W Snow Ave, Tampa, Florida. We represent businesses in Tampa, Hillsborough County, Brandon, Riverview, Plant City, Temple Terrace, and across the Tampa Bay area.<\/p>\n<p>Our approach is practical. We focus on the paper trail first, explain your options in plain language, and keep you updated on next steps.<\/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>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can I sue my partner if I only suspect money is missing?<\/summary><p>Suspicion is a reason to review records first. Any claim depends on proof, so gather documents before you file.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can I get back money my partner took for personal use?<\/summary><p>You may be able to pursue repayment, depending on the claim, the agreements, and the evidence. No result is promised.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Do I need a written partnership agreement?<\/summary><p>Florida partnership law still sets partners&#8217; duties without one. A written agreement, though, can change which claims fit.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Is arbitration required?<\/summary><p>Only if your agreement requires it. Florida generally enforces written arbitration agreements, and a court decides whether one exists.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Should I confront my partner first?<\/summary><p>Plan any confrontation carefully. Early statements can shape how the claim is framed.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can a spouse start this process?<\/summary><p>That depends on who owns the business and what the entity documents say.<\/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\/vintage-wooden-desk-with-a-typewriter-stacked-documents-and-photo.jpg\" alt=\"A vintage wooden desk holds a typewriter, stacked documents, and an old telephone.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Talk to Us About Your Business Dispute<\/h2>\n<p>If you found out a partner may have moved company money, you&#8217;re probably still gathering facts. You don&#8217;t have to sort through statements and agreements on your own. Bring the governing agreement, recent statements, and a short timeline. Call (305) 570-2208 or request a case evaluation through our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/contact\/\">contact page<\/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 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 a Partner Money Dispute<\/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\">Review the Records<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We start with the company&#x27;s bank statements, ledgers, tax filings and operating agreement to see where the money went and what the documents show.<\/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\">Protect the Business<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We look at ways to preserve assets and records while the dispute is being evaluated, so the company is not left exposed.<\/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\">Plain-Language Guidance<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We explain the claims that may be available, the likely costs and the practical trade-offs, so you can decide how to proceed.<\/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--users\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Business-Focused Strategy<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our approach keeps the business, its relationships with customers and vendors, and its ongoing operations in view.<\/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 Confront Your Partner<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Avoid accusing your partner in writing, changing passwords or locks without advice, or moving money out of company accounts before you understand your position. Preserve the records you already have.<\/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\">Call (305) 570-2208 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\/\">Call (305) 570-2208 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\">Common Steps When Money Goes Missing<\/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\">Gather Documents<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Collect bank records, invoices, payroll data, agreements and emails that relate to the transactions in question.<\/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\">Identify the Claims<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Depending on the facts, a dispute may involve breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, fraud, or shareholder or partnership remedies.<\/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\">Evaluate Your Options<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We review whether negotiation, mediation, arbitration or a lawsuit in Florida court fits the facts and your business goals.<\/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\">Pursue Recovery<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If a claim is supported, we work toward recovering funds for the business. No outcome is promised, and results depend on the evidence and the law.<\/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\">Talk With Ayala Law PA About Your Business Dispute<\/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\">Book a Case Evaluation or Call (305) 570-2208<\/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 or Call (305) 570-2208<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- chg:section-siblings -->\n<nav aria-label=\"More in this section\">\n<h2>More in this section<\/h2>\n<ul><li><a href=\"\/resources\/florida-contract-disputes-guide-tampa-area-businesses\/business-litigation-florida-breach-of-contract-lawsuits\/\">Breach of Contract Lawsuits in Florida for Business Owners<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/resources\/florida-contract-disputes-guide-tampa-area-businesses\/business-partner-took-money-florida-options\/\">My Business Partner Took Money: What Can I Do in Florida?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/resources\/florida-contract-disputes-guide-tampa-area-businesses\/business-sale-non-compete-breach-lawsuit-florida\/\">Business Sale and Restrictive Covenant Disputes in Florida: Non-Competes, Non-Solicits, and Earnout Breaches<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/resources\/florida-contract-disputes-guide-tampa-area-businesses\/can-business-recover-attorney-fees-florida-contract-dispute\/\">Can a Florida Business Recover Attorney Fees in a Contract Dispute?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/resources\/florida-contract-disputes-guide-tampa-area-businesses\/can-i-sue-a-contractor-for-bad-work-in-florida\/\">Can I sue a contractor for bad work in Florida?<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/nav>\n<!-- \/chg:section-siblings -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A business partner stole money from your company? 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