BrewerLong expands Florida business contract and litigation services

BrewerLong, a Longwood-based business law firm, is highlighting contract drafting, dispute resolution and commercial litigation services for companies across Central Florida. The firm says the work is aimed at helping businesses reduce risk, resolve conflicts faster and protect ownership, operations and growth.

Why it matters: - Florida companies face enforceability rules, filing deadlines and contract gaps that can turn routine business deals into costly disputes. - BrewerLong is positioning its services around the full business lifecycle, from drafting agreements to resolving litigation when deals break down. - The firm says its approach is designed to help owners assess case value early and decide whether settlement, arbitration or trial makes the most sense.

What happened: - BrewerLong, a Florida business law firm based in Longwood, offers contract drafting, business dispute and commercial litigation services for companies across Central Florida. - Trevor Brewer and Michael Long founded the firm in 2008 after graduating from Emory Law. - Michael Long said the firm works directly with business owners to review contracts, understand the operating reality of the company and evaluate the cost and value of pursuing a dispute.

The details: - Florida's statute of frauds requires certain agreements to be in writing, including contracts for the sale of real property, goods priced at $500 or more, debts owed for another person and deals that cannot be performed within one year. - Florida allows five years to bring breach-of-written-contract claims. - Florida allows four years for oral contracts and most business torts, including fraud and tortious interference. - Some employment claims in Florida carry a one-year deadline. - BrewerLong handles drafting and preparation of operating agreements, partnership agreements, founder agreements and shareholder documents. - The firm reviews vendor, service, distribution, licensing and franchise contracts before signature. - BrewerLong negotiates asset and stock purchase agreements, commercial real estate leases and business sale agreements. - The firm drafts non-compete, non-solicitation, confidentiality and severance agreements tied to employee transitions and ownership changes. - BrewerLong pursues dispute resolution and breach-of-contract litigation when one side does not meet its obligations. - The firm's litigation work covers breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, business torts, partnership and shareholder disputes, intellectual property disputes and employment disputes. - The firm also handles real estate litigation, securities disputes, insurance coverage disputes and antitrust claims when they affect a client's business operations. - BrewerLong seeks remedies including monetary damages, liquidated damages, specific performance, restitution, rescission and reformation. - The firm uses mediation or arbitration first when those paths can resolve matters faster. - The firm goes to trial when the contract or conduct calls for it.

Between the lines: - The emphasis on written contracts and early dispute assessment reflects a broader business reality: small drafting mistakes can shape the outcome of later litigation. - BrewerLong is also signaling that it serves both transaction work and courtroom disputes, which can appeal to companies that want one legal team across multiple stages. - Michael Long said business disputes are rarely won on legal arguments alone, underscoring the firm's focus on business context as well as legal theory. - Trevor Brewer leads beverage law and ownership-agreement work and has contributed to Forbes on business law topics. - Michael Long handles complex commercial litigation, professional liability, and trademark and copyright enforcement. - Michael Long has held an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell since 2012 and was named to Florida Trend's Legal Elite in 2010 and 2011. - Kristi Benson handles employment law and commercial litigation for the firm. - BrewerLong says it supports Orlando-area businesses through student scholarships, annual community service days and other community involvement. - The firm says many clients return for repeat work across multiple business stages.

What's next: - BrewerLong says consultations are available by phone or in person for Orlando and Central Florida companies. - The firm will continue advising clients on contracts, disputes, litigation, mergers and acquisitions, intellectual property, technology law, beverage law, estate planning, probate and franchise matters. - Businesses facing contract conflicts or ownership disputes can expect the firm to push first for negotiated resolution and then litigate if needed.

The bottom line: - BrewerLong is framing itself as a one-stop legal shop for Florida businesses that need help before a deal is signed and after a dispute lands in court.