Theft of business assets by internal and external parties has become increasingly common due to advances in technology which permit information to be easily transmitted.
At Brick Business Law, P.A. our team has extensive experience handling matters related to theft. We can help to ensure you fully understand the scope of the issue and your rights and options.
Often the business asset stolen is a customer list, database or other valuable information that the business has spent resources building or acquiring and protecting. This theft can occur by a disgruntled employee who intends to use or sell the information to harm his employer or by a competitor or another third party simply seeking to damage a business. Other times, it is a rogue partner who has stolen funds from the business’ bank account.
There are several important things to know:
Florida’s civil theft statute has a higher burden of proof then a common law claim of conversion (theft), but a successful litigant can also recover their attorney’s fees under the statute.
The ability to quickly and successfully pursue a claim based on theft of business assets is essential to the viability of a business whose assets have been stolen or misappropriated. Additionally, when a business falsely attacks a competitor, employee or partner by claiming it has stolen assets, the successful defense of such a case is necessary to protect the defendant from such claims. We work with you at each step to effectively resolve your business litigation or dispute matter and protect your interests.
At Brick Business Law, P.A. we pursue and defend causes of action for theft, conversion, civil theft, misuse and misappropriation of business assets. Send us an email or call 813-669-0122 for a free initial consultation. With offices in St. Petersburg, Tampa, and Sarasota, we assist clients throughout the area.
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