The Law Office of Michael A. France
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A Commercial Litigation Attorney With More Than 1,000 Successfully Resolved Disputes

Attorney Michael A. France

Over 25 Years Of Strategic Foresight In Florida Business Transactions

Since 2008, The Law Office of Michael A. France has focused on assertive and ethical business transaction representation. Michael serves clients in Sarasota and throughout the Manatee County area.

He has more than 25 years of experience practicing business and commercial law. As your business transaction attorney, he helps you see around corners and delivers comprehensive support to get your deal done right. He aims to reduce your stress by standing with you every step of the way.

Resolving A Variety Of Business Transaction Disputes

Michael’s deep knowledge of litigation informs how he structures your business contracts today. He knows what a case is really about when a deal goes wrong. This foresight helps him protect your business entity now. His experience includes:

  • Contract breaches, including sales and purchases of assets, supply, and licensing agreements
  • Disputes between owners or partners such as fiduciary duty claims or disagreements over earn-outs
  • Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) fallout, including disputes over escrow releases or warranties
  • Commercial lease and vendor conflicts, including build-out issues or termination
  • Secured transactions and Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) issues such as payment defaults or lien priority
  • Unfair competition and trade secrets, including breaches of noncompete or nonsolicit clauses

Michael will be blunt about the risks. He focuses on protecting your asset protection and long-term financial health. Through his proactive approach, he works hard to prevent future court battles.

The Deal Process: Clear Steps, Fewer Surprises And Faster Closings

You need a diligent attorney to guide you through the business transactions process. Michael provides direct access because it is just him; you will not be shuffled around. He uses an efficient process geared for preparation and results:

  • Intake and fit: Michael first confirms whether he can add real value to your situation. If not, he will refer you to a lawyer who is a better fit.
  • Alignment call: He contacts the opposing counsel to map out where you align and where the gaps exist.
  • Term sheet/LOI: Michael helps isolate the critical issues early on to prevent retrading later in the process.
  • Issue spotting and diligence: The focus is on finding liabilities, warranties and covenants that truly matter.
  • Drafting and negotiation: Michael creates documents and agreements negotiated with candor in plain English.
  • Closing checklist and escrow: He tracks every deliverable, filing and fund flow to ensure a smooth close.
  • Post-closing support: Michael provides tips on dispute prevention for the future.

This thorough process reduces surprises and aims for the quickest closing possible.

Get The Business Transactions Guidance You Deserve

Michael A. France is an experienced commercial litigation attorney who offers candid advocacy to protect your business entity through complex business contracts and agreements negotiated. Contact him at 941-212-2282 or use the online contact form to schedule a consultation.