In Florida, commercial law governs business and trade activities, including contracts, sales, secured transactions, corporate formation, and general business practices. These laws establish the rules for how businesses operate, outlining obligations in commercial transactions, the rights of creditors, and procedures for resolving disputes. For instance, Florida’s commercial statutes regulate contracts for the sale of goods, leases, and financing agreements, providing predictability in business dealings and legal remedies when parties fail to meet their obligations.

Closely connected to commercial law are Florida’s consumer protection laws, which are designed to shield individuals from unfair, deceptive, or abusive business practices. The Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act (FDUTPA) serves as the cornerstone of these protections, prohibiting false advertising, misrepresentation, and other forms of unfair conduct. Additional laws regulate areas such as debt collection, telemarketing, price gouging, home solicitation sales, and automobile transactions.

Attorney Eliot Dempsey and The Dempsey Law Firm guide both businesses and consumers through this complex legal landscape. For businesses, they ensure compliance with commercial regulations and advise on contractual and transactional matters. For consumers, they help enforce rights under Florida’s consumer protection laws, pursuing remedies against unfair or deceptive practices. By providing experienced legal representation, Attorney Eliot Dempsey and The Dempsey Law Firm help balance the rights of businesses to operate efficiently with the rights of consumers to be treated fairly. Our services include regulatory complaints, statutory notices, and civil litigation when necessary, ensuring clients are fully protected under Florida law.