Protect What You've Built with an Orlando Civil Litigation Attorney
Civil litigation is the process of resolving a business dispute in court—not a criminal case, and not a family matter. As an Orlando, Florida civil litigation attorney, Keough Law represents established companies in commercial lawsuits: breach of contract, nonpayment, fraud, partnership fights, and related claims, from the first filing through trial.
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Civil court is where business fights get decided
When negotiation stalls, a civil lawsuit is how you put a dispute on a timeline the other side does not control. The court can award damages, issue injunctions, and enter a judgment you can collect on. For an established company, that is often the difference between writing off a loss and getting paid.
Keough Law's civil practice is commercial. We litigate the disputes that threaten a going concern—broken contracts, unpaid accounts, fraud, owner fights, and competitors who cross the line. If you are looking for a personal injury, family, or criminal lawyer, we are not the right firm, and we will say so.
Business civil cases. Not everything with a caption.
“Civil litigation attorney near me” returns a lot of firms that do car wrecks and divorces. We do not. Our civil docket is the same work as our business litigation practice: commercial lawsuits for established Florida companies.
That focus is an advantage. You get a litigator who already knows the contracts, the owner dynamics, and the collection tools—not a generalist learning your industry on your dime.
Commercial civil suits
- Breach of contract lawsuits
- Unpaid invoices & collections
- Fraud & civil theft
- Owner & partnership fights
- Tortious interference
Outside the practice
- Personal injury or car accidents
- Divorce or child custody
- Criminal defense
- Family law of any kind
- Immigration, tax, or bankruptcy
A $150,000 jury verdict—and a no-liability defense win
We won a $150,000 jury verdict in a business dispute involving fraud, unjust enrichment, conversion, and civil theft, and secured a no-liability verdict for a client sued for copyright infringement, tortious interference, and trade secret misappropriation. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
“Mr. Keough represented my business on a dispute, and he was able to get more than what I expected on the final outcome. He is very professional, proficient, gives great advice, and follows up quickly and efficiently.”
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Business Dispute
The commercial cases behind the caption
Every civil file has a specific claim. These are the ones we try—and the pages that go deeper on each.
Breach of Contract Lawsuits
Filing and defending suits when a signed deal is broken—demand through trial and collection.
Nonpayment & Collections
Recovering unpaid invoices, open accounts, notes, and guaranties—then collecting the judgment.
Business Fraud
Pursuing and defending fraud, misrepresentation, and civil theft when someone lied to take the deal.
Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Owner fights: fiduciary duty, freeze-outs, business divorce, and forced buyouts.
From filing to final judgment
Assess the case
We review the contracts, the facts, and the forum—then tell you plainly whether you have a civil claim worth filing, or a defense worth fighting.
File or respond
Plaintiffs: we file in the right Florida court and serve the other side. Defendants: we answer on time and attack claims that were overpleaded.
Discovery & mediation
We build the record, take the depositions that matter, and mediate from a position of strength—not hope.
Trial or resolution
Most civil cases settle. We prepare every one as if it will be tried, because that is what produces the settlement you actually want.
A business decision, not a blank check
Civil litigation is billed hourly, scoped to the case. Many files start with a flat-fee demand letter that can end the dispute before a complaint is filed. We talk through likely cost in your free consultation so you can decide with numbers, not hope.
For a deeper look at typical ranges, see how much business litigation costs.
Direct access to the attorney who tries it
You work directly with Shaun Keough—not a rotating cast of associates. Civil litigation here is the same courtroom practice as tortious interference and our other commercial claims: prepared, personal, and built to be tried.
Civil litigation questions
What is civil litigation?
Civil litigation is the process of resolving a private dispute in court—as opposed to a criminal prosecution brought by the state. For businesses, that usually means a lawsuit over a contract, unpaid debt, fraud, an owner dispute, or interference with a relationship. The remedy is typically money, an injunction, or both—not jail.
Do you handle personal injury, family, or criminal cases?
No. Keough Law is a business litigation and intellectual property practice. We do not handle personal injury, divorce, child custody, family law, or criminal defense. If your dispute is commercial—between companies, owners, vendors, or competitors—you are in the right place.
Where are civil cases filed in Orlando?
It depends on the amount in controversy and the type of claim. In Florida, county court generally handles smaller civil matters and circuit court handles larger ones. Many of our business cases are filed in Orange County circuit court, or in the federal court in Orlando when federal claims or diversity jurisdiction apply. We choose the forum that fits the claim.
How is civil litigation different from business litigation?
Business litigation is a type of civil litigation—commercial disputes between companies and owners. “Civil litigation attorney” is the broader search; our civil practice is scoped to business matters. If you have a commercial lawsuit in Orlando, Florida, that is the work we do every day. See our business litigation hub for the full silo.
How long does a civil lawsuit take in Florida?
Early settlements can close in a few months. Contested cases that go through discovery, mediation, and trial more often take 12 to 24 months, depending on the court’s docket and how hard the other side fights. We will give you a realistic timeline for your facts—not a best-case sales pitch.
How much does civil litigation cost?
It depends on how far the case has to go. Many matters resolve with a demand letter or an early settlement; contested cases that run through discovery and trial cost more. We scope the work to your goals, discuss fees openly in your free consultation, and look for the most cost-effective path to the result you want.
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