A. Anthony Giovanoli, Esq.
— Practice & Consulting Areas
As the Concierge Business Attorney®, I represent clients in a wide range of business and corporate transactions, as well as civil litigation, arbitration, and regulatory matters. Representing clients in both transactional and litigation matters for more than 20 years allows me to respond to my clients' needs quickly and skillfully.
Business & Corporate Law
In business and corporate matters, I help clients choose the appropriate business entity to form and help them protect their trademark and intellectual property rights and other business interests. Additionally, I assist clients with the negotiation and drafting of a large variety of customized legal documents, including:
- Commercial & Residential Lease Agreements
- Franchise Agreements
- Remote Work Policies and Related Documents
- Employment Agreements
- Non-Compete Agreements
- Confidentiality Agreements
- Financing-Related Agreements
- Service Agreements
- Independent Contractor & Consulting Agreements
- Commercial & Residential Purchase & Sale Agreements
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Distributorship Agreements
- Licensing & Other Intellectual Property-Related Agreements
- Business Succession Documents
- Construction-Related Agreements
- Partnership-Related Agreements
- Articles of Incorporation
- Corporate Bylaws & Minutes
- Articles of Organization
- Operating Agreements
- Corporate Resolutions & Minutes
- Opinion Letters
- Guidance Memoranda
State & Federal Court Trial & Appellate Litigation & Arbitration
In litigation and arbitration matters, I represent clients in a variety of legal settings at the state and federal trial and appellate court levels, involving:
- Breach of Contract Disputes
- Commercial & Residential Landlord-Tenant Disputes
- Franchise Agreement Disputes
- Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act Disputes
- Company Ownership/Partnership Disputes
- Business Torts Disputes
- Garnishment Proceedings
- Competitive Bid Disputes for Public Works Projects
- Federal Antidumping Disputes
- Communications & Cable Disputes
- Commercial Debt Collection Matters
- Protection of Creditors' Rights in Chapter 7, Chapter 11 & Chapter 13 Bankruptcies
- Consumer Debt Collection & Credit Reporting Matters
- Wrongful Death & Florida Slayer Statute Civil Matters
- Defense of Employment Discrimination Claims
- Defense of Unfair Labor Practices Claims
- Defense of Wage & Hour Claims
- Defense of Employee Unemployment Compensation Claims
State & Federal Regulatory Matters
In regulatory matters, I represent clients in connection with multiple state and federal agencies including:
- The Florida Department of Health
- Florida's Agency for Healthcare Administration
- The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration
- The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
- The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (now The Joint Commission)
- The National Labor Relations Board
- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
- The Florida Commission on Human Relations
- The Federal Aviation Administration
- U.S. Customs & Border Protection
- Florida's Department of Economic Opportunity
I also assist healthcare clients (physicians, physician practices, and healthcare facilities) with:
- Practitioner Compliance
- Facility Compliance
- Regulatory Defense
Bahamas Consulting
I was raised in The Bahamas and still have family living and working there. I do not practice law in The Bahamas, but my close ties to the island nation allows me to astutely consult with developers and investors seeking direct foreign investment approval for resorts, hotels, condominiums, and marina projects, from a uniquely Bahamian perspective.
I communicate with all branches of the Bahamian government as well as members of the Bahamian legal and business communities. In May 2003, I was instrumental in arranging for the Prime Minister of The Bahamas, The Rt. Hon. Perry G. Christie, visiting Orlando, Florida, to speak with Central Florida's community leaders.
Articles
Prime Minister of Bahamas Visits — The Orlando Business Journal
U.S. Developer Aims to Revive 'Rare Jewel' — The Tribune
Prime Minister Urges Growth of Trade — FM First Monday
Walker's Cay Sale Imminent — The Nassau Guardian