{"id":5990,"date":"2026-11-02T01:22:41","date_gmt":"2026-11-02T01:22:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/business-litigation\/practice-areas-business-partner-misappropriation-lawsuit-florida\/"},"modified":"2026-11-08T01:12:41","modified_gmt":"2026-11-08T01:12:41","slug":"practice-areas-business-partner-misappropriation-lawsuit-florida","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/business-litigation\/practice-areas-business-partner-misappropriation-lawsuit-florida\/","title":{"rendered":"Business Partner Embezzlement Lawsuit Florida | 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 wp-image-5989\" alt=\"Forensic accountant in reading glasses highlights payment entries in a bound ledger beside printed invoice reconciliations on a desk.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/forensic-accountant-in-reading-glasses-highlights-payment-en-photo-1.jpg\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/forensic-accountant-in-reading-glasses-highlights-payment-en-photo-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/forensic-accountant-in-reading-glasses-highlights-payment-en-photo-1-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/forensic-accountant-in-reading-glasses-highlights-payment-en-photo-1-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/forensic-accountant-in-reading-glasses-highlights-payment-en-photo-1-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/forensic-accountant-in-reading-glasses-highlights-payment-en-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)\">Shareholder &amp; Partnership Disputes | 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)\">When a Business Partner Takes Company Money<\/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 litigation for owners and partners who discover that a partner has diverted, misused or concealed company funds. We handle these matters 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 1, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n\n<p>A business partner embezzlement lawsuit in Florida usually asks a court to recover company money that one owner used, moved or kept without permission. This page explains the claims Florida law recognizes, the records that tend to matter, and how these cases generally move from early review to a filing or arbitration.<\/p>\n<p>Ayala Law PA focuses its practice on business litigation, including shareholder and partnership disputes, in Florida courts and arbitration. Eduardo A. Maura is the responsible lawyer for this page.<\/p>\n<h2>What a Business Partner Misappropriation Lawsuit Covers<\/h2>\n<p>A misappropriation lawsuit asks a court to make a co-owner repay company money that was used, moved or kept without authority. Misappropriation means a partner uses, transfers or keeps company money for personal use without permission.<\/p>\n<p>People use embezzlement and conversion to describe similar conduct, but the words mean different things. Embezzlement is a criminal term. Conversion is a civil claim for wrongful control of property that belongs to someone else. A civil lawsuit asks a court for money or other relief. A criminal case is a separate process run by the state.<\/p>\n<p>This kind of case fits co-owners of Florida LLCs, corporations, general partnerships and joint ventures. It also fits 50\/50 owners, where neither side has a tie-breaking vote. Common examples include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Transfers from company accounts to a partner&#8217;s personal account<\/li>\n<li>Personal expenses charged to a company card<\/li>\n<li>Draws or payroll beyond what the agreement allows<\/li>\n<li>Customer payments sent to an account the company does not control<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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\/a-person-highlights-a-clause-in-a-contract-document-on-a-woo-photo.jpg\" alt=\"A person highlights a passage in a contract on a wooden office desk.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Claims Available Under Florida Law<\/h2>\n<p>Co-owners in a business or property dispute often have more than one possible path, depending on the agreements between them and the facts involved. The right one depends on how the business is organized and what its written agreements say.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Breach of fiduciary duty.<\/strong> For a general partnership, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0620\/Sections\/0620.8404.html\">\u00a7 620.8404<\/a> limits a partner&#8217;s fiduciary duties to loyalty and care. The duty of loyalty includes accounting to the partnership for any profit a partner derives from partnership property. For LLCs, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0605\/Sections\/0605.04091.html\">\u00a7 605.04091<\/a> says managers of manager-managed LLCs and members of member-managed LLCs owe duties of loyalty and care.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Civil theft.<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0772\/Sections\/0772.11.html\">\u00a7 772.11<\/a> allows a person who proves by clear and convincing evidence that they were injured by reason of a violation of ss. 812.012-812.037 or s. 825.103(1) to recover threefold actual damages. It also provides minimum damages of $200 and reasonable attorney&#8217;s fees and court costs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Breach of the governing agreement.<\/strong> A partnership may sue a partner for breaching the partnership agreement, and a partner may sue to enforce rights under it. See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0620\/Sections\/0620.8405.html\">\u00a7 620.8405<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Direct or derivative claims.<\/strong> A direct claim seeks relief for your own harm. An LLC member&#8217;s direct action requires an injury that is not solely the company&#8217;s, or a violation of a separate duty owed to the member (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0605\/Sections\/0605.0801.html\">\u00a7 605.0801<\/a>). A derivative claim enforces a company right and generally requires a demand first (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0605\/Sections\/0605.0802.html\">\u00a7 605.0802<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Unjust enrichment limits.<\/strong> Where an express contract covers the same subject matter, claims arising from that relationship will not support an unjust enrichment claim, as <a href=\"https:\/\/flcourts-media.flcourts.gov\/content\/download\/467568\/opinion\/Opinion_16-2898.pdf\">Williams v. Johnson<\/a> states. The written agreement often controls.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Warning Signs and the Records That Usually Matter<\/h2>\n<p>The records that matter most show where company money went and when. Missing funds with vague explanations, bank totals that don&#8217;t match the books, and new vendors tied to one partner all deserve a closer look.<\/p>\n<p>Gather these records for the relevant period:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bank statements, wire and ACH records, canceled checks and card statements<\/li>\n<li>Payroll records and written approvals for draws or transfers<\/li>\n<li>The operating, shareholder or partnership agreement and meeting minutes<\/li>\n<li>Accounting files, invoices, vendor contracts, and emails or texts about payments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Keep records as they are. Avoid logging into accounts or systems you aren&#8217;t authorized to use. Access problems can give the other side a counterclaim.<\/p>\n<p>If a company refuses a member or manager access to records, the court can act. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0605\/Sections\/0605.0411.html\">\u00a7 605.0411<\/a>, the circuit court may summarily order inspection and copying of LLC records. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0605\/Sections\/0605.0411.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 605.0411<\/a>, if the court orders inspection or copying of the records demanded, it shall also order the limited liability company to pay the costs, including reasonable attorney fees, reasonably incurred by the member, manager, or other person seeking the records to obtain the order and enforce its rights under this section, unless the company proves that it refused inspection in good faith because the company had a reasonable basis for doubt about the right of that person to inspect or copy the records demanded.<\/p>\n<h2>How a Case Typically Moves Forward<\/h2>\n<p>Most cases move from record review to a written demand, then to a filing or arbitration. The exact order depends on the facts.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Intake and document review.<\/strong> We read the governing agreements, the financial records you have and a timeline of events.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Forensic accounting.<\/strong> A forensic accountant traces funds and analyzes financial data to show where money went. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.acfe.com\/career\/career-paths\/career-path-accounting\/career-path-detail-forensic-accountant\">Association of Certified Fraud Examiners<\/a> describes this work, including preparing reports for litigation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Written demand.<\/strong> Before filing a civil theft claim, the injured person must make a written demand. A defendant that complies within 30 days receives a written release from further civil liability 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\">\u00a7 772.11<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li>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>, 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 section does not apply to actions against nonresidents. For many Tampa-area disputes, that can mean Hillsborough County. If the agreement requires arbitration, an arbitration agreement is generally enforceable, and a court decides whether one exists (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0682\/Sections\/0682.02.html\">\u00a7 682.02<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Early relief and discovery.<\/strong> Requests for court orders to protect accounts and records may come first. Document requests, depositions and forensic analysis follow.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Resolution.<\/strong> Cases end in settlement, mediation or trial. Timing varies with the court calendar and how clear the records are.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Time limits depend on the type of claim. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0095\/Sections\/0095.11.html\">\u00a7 95.11<\/a> sorts them by category, so early review helps protect your position.<\/p>\n<h2>Possible Remedies and Common Defenses<\/h2>\n<p>Possible remedies include repayment, damages and an accounting. A court decides what, if anything, a claimant recovers.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Repayment of diverted funds<\/li>\n<li>Compensatory damages<\/li>\n<li>Threefold damages and minimum damages under the civil theft statute, if the claim is proven<\/li>\n<li>A court-ordered accounting of company or partnership funds<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Civil theft carries limits and risks. Punitive damages may not be awarded under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0772\/Sections\/0772.11.html\">\u00a7 772.11<\/a>. A defendant may recover its fees and costs if the claimant raised a claim without substantial fact or legal support.<\/p>\n<p>Common defenses include claims that the partner had authorized draws, reimbursed expenses, disputed the value of a business interest, or relied on the agreement to make the transfers. Counterclaims are also common, such as claims over capital contributions, unpaid services or the other side&#8217;s own breaches. Both sides&#8217; records get the same close review.<\/p>\n<h2>Why Work With Ayala Law PA<\/h2>\n<p>Ayala Law PA focuses its practice on business litigation. That includes commercial and contract disputes, shareholder and partnership disputes, construction litigation, real estate litigation and international trade litigation in Florida courts and arbitration.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Office location.<\/strong> The firm&#8217;s only office is at 1646 W Snow Ave, Tampa, Florida. We represent businesses in Tampa, Hillsborough County, Brandon, Riverview, Plant City and Temple Terrace in Florida courts and arbitration.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Responsible lawyer.<\/strong> Eduardo A. Maura is the responsible lawyer for this page. Our team supports the file work.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fees.<\/strong> Fees and costs are explained in writing before any engagement.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Referrals.<\/strong> If a matter may be referred to another lawyer or firm, we will tell you in writing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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 business partner if I didn&#8217;t sign the partnership agreement?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Florida partnership law sets certain duties partners owe each other. How those duties apply depends on the facts of your relationship.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Do I have to confront my partner before I sue?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No single step is required by every case. A court can be asked to protect accounts and order records while a case is pending.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Is a civil lawsuit the same as a criminal case?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. A civil suit asks a court for money or other relief. Criminal charges are brought by the state.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can I recover attorney fees?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Civil theft claims allow reasonable attorney&#8217;s fees to a claimant who proves the claim. Other claims depend on the statute or agreement involved.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How long do I have to act?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Time limits vary by claim type 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\">\u00a7 95.11<\/a>. Early review helps protect your rights.<\/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-diverse-group-of-professionals-in-business-attire-meets-ar-photo.jpg\" alt=\"A diverse group in professional attire meets around a table with documents during a formal business discussion.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Next Step: Talk Through Your Situation<\/h2>\n<p>You may be looking at transfers you can&#8217;t explain while your partner controls the accounts. Ayala Law PA can review the governing agreement and the financial records with you. 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 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 Partner Embezzlement 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 First<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We start by reviewing bank statements, ledgers, tax filings and communications to understand what happened and when.<\/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 Company Assets<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Depending on the facts, we evaluate steps to protect accounts, preserve records and limit further losses while the dispute is pending.<\/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\">We explain the options available in plain language so you can make informed decisions about your business and your next steps.<\/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\">Every dispute is different. We build a plan around your company&#x27;s goals, whether that means negotiation, mediation, arbitration or litigation.<\/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\">Preserve Evidence Before You Confront<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keep business records, bank statements, emails and accounting files exactly as they are. Altering, deleting or moving documents can weaken your position. Contact our office before taking action against a partner.<\/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<\/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<\/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\">Situations We Often Review<\/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\">Diverted Company Funds<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Money moved from company accounts into a partner&#x27;s personal accounts without authorization or a clear business purpose.<\/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\">Unauthorized Payments<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Salaries, bonuses, loans or expense reimbursements paid to a partner without the approval the company&#x27;s agreements require.<\/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\">Falsified Books and Records<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Invoices, ledgers or financial statements that appear to hide transfers or misstate where the company&#x27;s money went.<\/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\" 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