Jacob Guariglia

• The Florida Bar
• S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
• S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
• S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims
• Accredited by the Department of Veterans Affairs

• University of Florida, Levin College of Law, Juris Doctor
  • Cum Laude
  • The Florida Law Review
  • Three Book Awards
• University of Nevada, Bachelor of Arts in Political Science

Commercial Litigation

• Obtained the dismissal of a $30 million commercial foreclosure, without leave to amend.
• Successfully procured the dismissal of a trade secrets lawsuit on behalf of two affiliated defendant corporations.
• Compelled arbitration against a non-signatory plaintiff in a lawsuit with approximately $850,000 in controversy.
• Obtained a final judgment in excess of $200,000 against an unlicensed contractor.
• Successfully secured pre-judgment writs of garnishment against a defendant, totaling approximately $100,000 in garnished funds.
• Favorably resolved a judgment lien foreclosure proceeding, enabling the client to retain their property valued at approximately $1 million.
• Secured the entry of an order staying arbitration and declaring the sued-upon contract unenforceable in a lawsuit with approximately $250,000 in controversy.
• Obtained favorable resolutions to derivative litigation concerning closely held companies, guiding the matters to negotiated settlements, member buyouts, and court-approved dismissals.
• Successfully represented a utility company through a bid protest challenging a state agency procurement.
• Secured a judgment against a supplier for breach of contract, with damages awarded in the approximate sum of $60,000.
• Effectively resolved a claim brought pursuant to the Florida Telephone Solicitation Act within one week of retention.
• Consistently achieved advantageous outcomes for clients in numerous class action Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) lawsuits.
• Obtained a final judgment on behalf of a member against an LLC, which ordered that access be granted to the books and records of the LLC and included an award of attorneys’ fees.
• Obtained a final judgment and writ of possession against a commercial tenant, successfully returning possession of the property to the landlord.

Employment Law Litigation

• Negotiated favorable resolutions for employers in connection with employment discrimination and retaliation claims asserted under both federal and Florida law, concluding with no adjudication of liability.
• Successfully defended employees in non-compete litigation.
• Resolved an unpaid wages lawsuit on behalf of an employer within one week of retention.

Employment Law Advisement and Transactional Matters

• Drafted and reviewed employment documents, including, but not limited to, non-compete and non-solicitation agreements, confidentiality agreements, labor leasing agreements, severance agreements, and employee handbooks for businesses of varying sizes.

• “Commuters Beware: Lawmakers and Rideshare Companies Jeopardize Passengers,” Florida Law Review (2024) Jacob Guariglia.

• The Florida Bar
  • Member of the Law Related Education Committee
• Jacksonville Bar Association