Commercial leases should never be one-size-fits-all. Small and midsize business (SMB) tenants often assume lease terms cannot be negotiated — but in many cases, they can. Landlords may be open to negotiating key provisions, especially when dealing with financially stable tenants or those committing to longer terms. Customizing lease terms […]
A lawsuit can be devastating for small and midsize businesses. Between limited resources and the demands of daily operations, some business owners delay their response, or worse, ignore the lawsuit entirely. But choosing not to respond does not avoid the problem—it escalates it. Whether the complaint involves a breach of […]
Across industries such as professional services, technology, healthcare, and construction, business leaders must diligently navigate a complex landscape of legal obligations. Ensuring compliance is crucial to avoiding significant liabilities, fines, reputational harm, or even forced closure. A business compliance checklist is a structured tool that helps small and midsize businesses […]
In a digital-first economy, data has come to be regarded as a valuable asset for any business. But that valuable data can quickly become a liability. In fact, the number of hacked accounts surged by 800% in 2024, reaching 5.5 billion — or 180 accounts every second. [1] For most […]
Jimerson Birr attorneys Kimberly Killian Law and Jessica Mazariego were featured in a special issue of Attorney at Law Magazine. Published May 29, the Women in Law special feature focused on the incredible impact female attorneys have with their clients and the profession. The issue shared powerful anecdotes from female […]
For small to midsize businesses, few challenges are more disruptive—or costly—than contract disputes. Sales contracts define business relationships, including the payment terms and collection procedures, how to handle product or service issues, and allocate financial and legal risk associated with the sale. When contracts are vague, incomplete, or poorly drafted, […]
Jimerson Birr is pleased to welcome five (5) Summer Lawyers to the firm. These talented law students bring impressive academic achievements, diverse experiences, and a shared passion for business law. Over the course of the summer, they will gain hands-on experience working alongside our attorneys, contributing to meaningful client work, […]
One of the many bills passed during Florida’s 2025 legislative session was SB 462, a transportation bill that covered a lot of ground (pun intended). Unanimously passing both chambers, the key provisions of SB 462 aimed to update county reporting requirements, amend some aviation and airport programs, revise the contracting […]
Jimerson Birr is proud to recognize attorney Hunter Faulkner for his instrumental role in the successful closings of four of the Top 10 home sales in Northeast Florida for Q1 2025, totaling more than $29.8 million, as reported by the Jacksonville Daily Record. Faulkner assisted in the transactions ranked #3, […]
Jacksonville, FL – Jimerson Birr is pleased to announce the addition of Attorney, Curtis Campbell, to the firm’s growing roster. With a strong background in catastrophic commercial litigation, construction disputes and class action litigation, Campbell brings a wealth of experience to the firm’s growing business litigation practice. Campbell’s prior experience […]