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At Levine, Busch, Schnepper & Stein, P.A. our main areas of practice include: In addition, our attorneys are experienced in a variety of other areas, including: If you are in need of an attorney in any of these areas of law in the Miami, Florida area, please do not hesitate to call us. If you prefer, you may send us an e-mail or fill out the form on the Contact Us page of this website, and a representative from our firm will be in contact with you shortly. We look forward to hearing from you! Employment Discrimination - Employment law covers a complex network of laws that controls how employers must treat employees, former employees, and applicants for employment. We have significant experience interpreting and applying state and federal statutes and case law in areas involving: - Employment discrimination
- Affirmative action
- Sexual harassment
- Wrongful/retaliatory termination
- Drug testing
- Employee privacy
- Employment contracts
Our cases involve application of the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN), the Federal Employer's Liability Act (FELA), the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), administrative claims filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), and special laws governing municipal employment. We encourage the use of, and have successfully utilized facilitative mediation and arbitration to minimize the time and expense related to resolving employment disputes. Back To Top Business and Commercial Law - Whether building or acquiring facilities or equipment, contemplating business mergers or acquisitions, contracting for the purchase or sale of goods and services, developing policies, procedures, plans and agreements concerning employees and independent contractors, or simply attempting to comply with the constantly-growing array of rules, regulations, codes, ordinances, statutes and laws affecting businesses, Levine, Busch, Schnepper & Stein delivers solutions for our business and corporate clients. Areas of practice include: - Business and commercial litigation
- Consumer protection
- Contracts
- Commercial transactions
- Construction law
- Corporate, shareholder, and partnership disputes
- Covenants not to compete
- Director and officer liability
- Employment law
- Fraud
- Insurance coverage and claims litigation
- Intellectual property litigation
- Landlord - tenant
- Leases
- Licensing
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Real estate
- Trade secrets
Our clients recognize the advantages that a personal relationship can bring to legal planning and to the anticipation, avoidance and resolution of legal problems. Over the years, we have demonstrated an ability to successfully resolve matters short of litigation when that is possible and through litigation when necessary to achieve our clients' goals. Back To Top Criminal Law - Over the years, the criminal defense lawyers at Levine, Busch, Schnepper & Stein have successfully represented clients charged with all types of state and federal criminal offenses, from minor infractions and misdemeanors to serious felonies, including: - Battery, Assault, and other Violent Crimes
- Drug and Narcotic Offenses
- Weapons Charges
- Theft and Grand Larceny
- Burglary
- DUI-DWI Offenses
- White Collar Crimes
- Embezzlement
- Fraud
- Sex Offenses
- Conspiracy
- Bond Hearings
- Emergency Appearances
- Probation Revocation and Parole
- Habeas Corpus Proceedings
Back To Top DUI - DWI Law - A cultural stigma has become associated with drunk driving that was not present in our society even a decade ago. Public perception categorizes people charged with drunk driving as criminals, even before they have been convicted of any crime. Being arrested for drunk driving, driving under the influence (DUI), or driving while intoxicated (DWI) can be an unsettling proposition. A DUI - DWAI conviction in Florida carries with it heavy penalties, including: - A permanent criminal record
- Suspension or loss of license
- Increased insurance rates
- Community service
- Possible jail or prison time
- Alcohol assessment and treatment
- Probation
- Vehicle immobilization or forfeiture
- Serious fines
- Possible job loss
If you have been arrested or accused of drunk driving, DUI, DWI, vehicular homicide, or any other alcohol-related criminal traffic offense, you are probably frightened, confused, and concerned about your future and that of your family. The selection of an experienced attorney is the first step towards regaining control of your life. Please contact our lawyers today. Back To Top Debtor-Creditor Rights - We represent debtors, creditors, and other interested parties in a wide range of contexts, including: - Collection litigation
- Judgment enforcement
- Workouts
- Garnishments
- Repossessions
We take a practical approach to debtor-creditor law, recognizing the cost and risk of litigation, and the significant value of a speedy resolution of disputes. Our lawyers begin with a thorough review of the loan, sale, or lease transaction involved, analyzing credit and collateral risks, the possibility of counterclaims, defenses, and the likelihood of a timely and costeffective litigation remedy. We then develop and implement a litigation strategy, while simultaneously pursuing reasonable negotiated settlements. We believe that our approach of pursuing both litigation and appropriate negotiation strategies, maximizes benefits to clients, while reducing both legal expense and litigation risks. Back To Top Commercial Litigation-Collections - Our firm represents creditors in a wide range of contexts, including: - Collection Litigation
- Judgment Enforcement
- Workouts
- Loan Documentation
- Lender Liability Defenses
- Foreclosures
- Receiverships
- Pre-judgment Remedies
We take a practical approach to debtor/creditor disputes, recognizing the risk and cost of litigation, and the significant value of speedy resolution. Back To Top
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