Commercial Lawyer in St. Petersburg

Reliable representation for business transactions and disputes

Hiring a lawyer is one of the most important decisions you will make as a business owner. Ideally, your commercial lawyer should be your counselor and your advocate. I am comfortable in both roles, guiding your routine transactional planning as your counselor and stepping up as your advocate when controversy arises. When you need a commercial attorney you can trust, contact me, Thomas H. McGowan, P.A.—Attorney at Law in St. Petersburg.

Business transactions

You can count on me to fully prepare the necessary materials for your commercial transactions. Or perhaps you have drafted your own documents, but you realize that getting the perspective of a skilled lawyer now can save you time and money later. I work with you to draft all types of transactional documents, including—

Business documents may be complex by necessity, but they should also be accessible and clear. Convoluted business agreements pave the way for troublesome litigation down the road. I help you develop legal documents that will help your business run smoothly and protect against unwanted controversy.

Commercial litigation

When you are faced with business conflicts, you and your lawyer need to sit down and discuss a litigation plan. I find that the basic approach to commercial litigation is determined by your position in the case:

• A plaintiff's lawyer should have a plan together before the case is filed, and should push hard to get the defendant into the courtroom as quickly as possible
• A defendant's attorney should set a slower pace in order to understand what the plaintiff is going to do, and be prepared for any eventuality

No two cases are exactly alike, but I follow these general approaches to business litigation and have been extremely successful. Every case requires careful and precise preparation, which I consistently provide.

Foreclosure defense

When your finances are stretched and your home or business is threatened with foreclosure, bankruptcy and short sales are not the only way out. I negotiate other creative solutions to help you keep your house or commercial property. Talk to me about your situation, and I will let you know which options are worth pursuing.

Retain an efficient commercial lawyer in St. Petersburg

Get the direct answers you deserve. To schedule an appointment and discuss your business legal needs, contact the office of Thomas H. McGowan, P.A.—Attorney at Law.