{"id":8940,"date":"2026-11-08T19:52:52","date_gmt":"2026-11-08T19:52:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/commercial-property-disputes-florida\/practice-commercial-mortgage-foreclosure-defense-florida\/"},"modified":"2026-11-08T19:52:59","modified_gmt":"2026-11-08T19:52:59","slug":"practice-commercial-mortgage-foreclosure-defense-florida","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/commercial-property-disputes-florida\/practice-commercial-mortgage-foreclosure-defense-florida\/","title":{"rendered":"Commercial Mortgage Foreclosure Defense Attorney 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-80 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-8938\" alt=\"Warehouse loading dock with a wrapped pallet, a clipboard marked &#x27;under review,&#x27; and morning light through roll-up doors.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/warehouse-loading-dock-with-a-wrapped-pallet-a-clipboard-mar-photo-1.jpg\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/warehouse-loading-dock-with-a-wrapped-pallet-a-clipboard-mar-photo-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/warehouse-loading-dock-with-a-wrapped-pallet-a-clipboard-mar-photo-1-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/warehouse-loading-dock-with-a-wrapped-pallet-a-clipboard-mar-photo-1-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/warehouse-loading-dock-with-a-wrapped-pallet-a-clipboard-mar-photo-1-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/warehouse-loading-dock-with-a-wrapped-pallet-a-clipboard-mar-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<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)\">Defending Businesses Against Commercial Mortgage Foreclosure in Florida<\/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)\">When a lender files against your company&#x27;s property or loan, you need a clear view of the documents, the defenses and the options. Ayala Law PA focuses on business and real estate litigation for owners in Brandon, Riverview, Plant City, Temple Terrace and across the Tampa Bay area.<\/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 8, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n\n<p>A commercial mortgage foreclosure defense attorney helps business owners and property owners respond when a lender sues to take business real estate. Defense means reading the complaint and loan papers, raising valid defenses, and negotiating or litigating in court. Ayala Law PA handles these disputes within its business litigation practice. Eduardo A. Maura is the lawyer responsible for this page.<\/p>\n<h2>What commercial mortgage foreclosure defense covers and who it is for<\/h2>\n<p>Commercial mortgage foreclosure defense means answering a lender&#8217;s lawsuit to enforce a mortgage on business property. That property can be an office, a retail space, an industrial or warehouse building, or a multifamily rental.<\/p>\n<p>Defense usually includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Reviewing the complaint, the note, the mortgage and the payment history<\/li>\n<li>Identifying defenses and court deadlines<\/li>\n<li>Negotiating with the lender<\/li>\n<li>Litigating in court when talks don&#8217;t resolve the case<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This work fits people who:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Own commercial property through an LLC or other company<\/li>\n<li>Borrowed for a business property and fell behind on payments<\/li>\n<li>Signed as a personal guarantor and were named in the lender&#8217;s complaint<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A foreclosure can affect the company&#8217;s cash flow, its credit and any owner who personally backed the loan. This page covers commercial property only. Residential home loans are outside its focus.<\/p>\n<p>Ayala Law PA focuses on business litigation, commercial and contract disputes, shareholder and partnership disputes, construction litigation, real estate litigation and international trade litigation. Foreclosure defense fits within that business-side work.<\/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>How a Florida commercial foreclosure moves through court<\/h2>\n<p>A Florida foreclosure starts when the lender files a complaint, often with a lis pendens. A lis pendens is a notice that the property is part of a lawsuit, so buyers and other lenders can see it.<\/p>\n<p>Key steps include:<\/p>\n<ul>\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\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 47.011<\/a>, an action shall be brought only in the county where the defendant resides, where the claim arose, or where the property is located; this section does not apply to actions against nonresidents. A suit over Hillsborough County property can be brought where that property sits.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Service.<\/strong> The defendant must be served with the summons and complaint.<\/li>\n<li>Failing to respond within the time stated in the summons can lead to a default.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Florida also sets time limits for these suits. <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> lists an action to foreclose a mortgage among the actions it limits. 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\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 95.031<\/a>, a claim starts when its last element occurs. For a note payable on demand with no set maturity date, that is the first written demand for payment.<\/p>\n<p>Payments can also change the timing. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0095\/Sections\/0095.051.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 95.051<\/a>, a payment of part of the principal or interest on a written obligation tolls the limitations period, which pauses the clock. Payment history matters, so the dates need a close look.<\/p>\n<h2>Defenses and issues we review in a commercial foreclosure<\/h2>\n<p>Strong defenses depend on the loan papers and the lender&#8217;s records. Ayala Law PA reviews these issues first:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Standing.<\/strong> Who owned or held the note and mortgage when the lender filed suit?<\/li>\n<li><strong>Conditions precedent.<\/strong> Did the lender complete required notices and loan steps before suing?<\/li>\n<li><strong>Payoff math.<\/strong> Are default interest, late fees, escrow charges and the payoff figure correct?<\/li>\n<li><strong>Documents.<\/strong> Are assignments and endorsements complete and consistent with the records?<\/li>\n<li><strong>Loan servicing.<\/strong> Did modification or forbearance talks change the default status?<\/li>\n<li><strong>Guarantors.<\/strong> Was each guarantor properly named, and what did each one sign?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For a promise to pay someone else&#8217;s debt, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0725\/Sections\/0725.01.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 725.01<\/a> bars an action to charge the defendant on a special promise to answer for the debt, default or miscarriage of another person unless that promise, or some note or memorandum of it, is in writing and signed by the party to be charged or by someone that party lawfully authorized.<\/p>\n<p>Some foreclosures are dismissed. Each case turns on its own facts, and no result can be predicted in advance.<\/p>\n<h2>Options besides fighting the lawsuit in court<\/h2>\n<p>Litigation is one path, but it is not the only one. Borrowers and lenders sometimes resolve a commercial default before judgment. Common options include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Workout.<\/strong> Forbearance, a repayment plan or a loan modification proposal.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reinstatement.<\/strong> Paying past-due amounts and fees to bring the loan current, if the loan documents allow it.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sale or refinancing.<\/strong> Selling the property or refinancing to pay off the debt.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Deed in lieu.<\/strong> Transferring the property to the lender in exchange for a release. This carries its own tax and guarantor consequences to review.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Litigation.<\/strong> Contesting the complaint, raising defenses and filing counterclaims where the facts support them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Each option has different timing and financial effects. The right path depends on the loan documents, the property and the business&#8217;s position.<\/p>\n<p>Cost matters too. Generally, each party bears its own attorneys&#8217; fees unless a contract or statute provides otherwise. Some loan contracts include fee clauses. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0057\/Sections\/0057.105.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 57.105<\/a>, when a contract entered into on or after October 1, 1988 lets a party recover fees for enforcing it, the court may also allow fees to the other party that prevails.<\/p>\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\/11\/warehouse-loading-dock-with-a-plastic-wrapped-pallet-of-inve-photo-8.jpg\" alt=\"Warehouse loading dock with a plastic-wrapped pallet of inventory and a clipboard marked &quot;under review&quot; in morning light.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>How the engagement works, step by step<\/h2>\n<p>The first step is contacting the firm with your papers. The answer deadline sets the pace from there. The typical flow looks like this:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Contact the firm.<\/strong> Describe the situation and share any summons, complaint, default notice or lender letter you received.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Document review.<\/strong> The firm reviews the note, mortgage, guarantor papers, notices, payment history and complaint, and checks the response deadline.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Options review.<\/strong> The firm explains the defenses and options the documents support, along with the likely next steps.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Response or negotiation.<\/strong> A response or motion is filed on time, or talks with the lender begin.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Litigation, if needed.<\/strong> Discovery, motions, mediation or trial preparation follow as the case requires.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Timing depends on the court, the facts and whether the lender is willing to negotiate. Contested matters usually take longer than negotiated ones.<\/p>\n<h2>Why work with Ayala Law PA on this matter<\/h2>\n<p>Ayala Law PA focuses on business litigation, and its lawyers handle commercial foreclosure matters within that work. Key points:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Responsible lawyer:<\/strong> Eduardo A. Maura is the lawyer responsible for this page.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Practice areas:<\/strong> Business litigation, commercial litigation, contract disputes, shareholder and partnership disputes, construction litigation, real estate litigation and international trade litigation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Office:<\/strong> The firm&#8217;s office is at 1646 W Snow Ave, Tampa, Florida. The firm represents businesses in Hillsborough County, Brandon, Riverview, Plant City, Temple Terrace and the wider Tampa Bay area; its only office is at 1646 W Snow Ave, Tampa, Florida.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Courts:<\/strong> The firm handles matters in Florida courts and in arbitration.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Related disputes:<\/strong> Foreclosure often overlaps with lease, contract and co-owner disputes, which the firm also handles.<\/li>\n<li><strong>No promises:<\/strong> No outcome can be promised, because every case depends on its own facts.<\/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 about commercial mortgage foreclosure defense<\/h2><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What laws govern Florida foreclosures?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Venue for these suits is set by <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>, which provides that actions shall be brought only in the county where the defendant resides, where the cause of action accrued, or where the property in litigation is located, and that this section does not apply to actions against nonresidents. <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> governs where a lender can sue: 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.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can a commercial foreclosure be dismissed?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, some are.<\/p><p>Have your papers reviewed right away.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What type of lawyer handles commercial mortgage disputes?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ayala Law PA focuses on business litigation and real estate litigation.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Does the firm handle foreclosures for Tampa-area businesses?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. The firm represents businesses in Hillsborough County and the Tampa Bay area; its office is at 1646 W Snow Ave, Tampa, Florida.<\/p><p>If your company was just served with a foreclosure complaint over its building, the answer deadline may already be running. Contact Ayala Law PA at (305) 570-2208 or through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/contact\/\">our contact page<\/a> so your papers can be reviewed.<\/p><\/details><\/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 Commercial Foreclosure Defense<\/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\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--shield\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Defense Analysis<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We evaluate potential defenses and counterclaims tied to the facts of your business and your property.<\/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 case in plain language so you can make informed decisions about your company&#x27;s 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--location\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tampa Bay Courts<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our practice covers commercial and real estate disputes in Florida courts and arbitration, including matters arising in Hillsborough County.<\/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\">Act Promptly on Foreclosure Papers<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Foreclosure suits move through court procedures that involve filings and responses. Speak with counsel as soon as your business receives a summons, complaint or notice so that you understand what has been filed and what you need to do next.<\/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\">Matters We Handle Alongside Foreclosure Defense<\/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\">Commercial Litigation<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Disputes between businesses over payments, performance, and the terms that govern their relationships.<\/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\">Contract Disputes<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Breach claims, enforcement actions and defenses tied to written and oral 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\">Real Estate Litigation<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Disputes involving commercial property, title, lending relationships and the rights that flow from them.<\/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, lien foreclosure and construction contract issues.<\/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 Eduardo A. 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