Experienced Representation in Brevard County
When a party fails to fulfill their contractual obligations, the financial fallout can be severe. Attorney James E. Orth Jr. represents plaintiffs and defendants in Florida breach of contract actions, providing clear legal analysis, aggressive settlement negotiation, and decisive courtroom trial representation.
How We Assist Our Clients
Breach of Commercial Contracts
Enforcing vendor agreements, service contracts, supplier disputes, and business partnership obligations.
Real Estate Purchase & Sale Disputes
Handling escrow earnest money deposit disputes, failed closings, and specific performance lawsuits.
Damages & Equitable Remedies
Pursuing compensatory damages, consequential damages, contract rescission, and injunctive relief.
Contract Defense & Settlement
Asserting defense doctrines including impossibility of performance, prior material breach, waiver, and mutual mistake.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is required to prove a breach of contract in Florida?
To succeed in a Florida breach of contract lawsuit, the claimant must prove: (1) the existence of a valid contract, (2) a material breach of that contract, and (3) resulting damages incurred by the non-breaching party.
Can I recover attorney fees in a contract lawsuit?
Under Florida law, attorney fees are generally recoverable only if explicitly provided for by the terms of the contract or authorized by a specific Florida statute.