3 Best Business Lawyers in Jacksonville, FL

" Kate L. Mesic practices business law and provides legal services to businesses, including business formation, contract drafting and review, and other business-related matters. The Law Offices of Kate Mesic, P.A. takes a holistic approach to legal representation, taking the time to understand each client’s situation, goals, and concerns. Attorney Kate Mesic represents clients in various legal matters, including business law and criminal defense, in the Jacksonville area. She works closely with business owners to help them navigate the legal requirements associated with operating a successful business, including permits, licenses, and regulatory requirements relevant to Duval County. Kate assists businesses with lease reviews, operating agreements, shareholder agreements, and other business contracts. She also creates and reviews contracts associated with business operations.

" Charles B. Jimerson is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Jimerson Birr, P.A. He completed his JD at the University of Florida, Levin College of Law. Charles is admitted to practice law in the Florida Bar, the Jacksonville Bar Association, the U.S. District Court for the Middle, Northern, and Southern Districts of Florida, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. Charles is board-certified in construction law by the Florida Bar and an American Arbitration Association-certified arbitrator. He represents businesses of all sizes and scales as their go-to counsel for all legal matters, presenting comprehensive legal expertise inside and outside the courtroom. Charles focuses on corporate lawsuits, construction law, financial services law, corporate transactions and operations, and eminent domain law. Charles has expertise in all litigation stages, including alternative dispute resolution and mediation-arbitration, and multi-faceted commercial litigation through and including trial. Charles has served as counsel for sellers in a multi-million-dollar merger between a 100+ area accounting firm and the national accounting and consulting firm.

" Laurie M. Lee, Esq. is the owner of The Legal Department for Service Professionals, PA. Laurie received her JD from the University of Florida, Levin College of Law. She is a member of the Jacksonville Bar Association. Laurie has extensive experience in handling business deals and helps startups, small businesses, and entrepreneurs. She provides strategic counsel to entrepreneurs and innovators and offers a creative approach to legal problem-solving. The firm offers introductory meetings and free legal information in articles, whitepapers, blog posts, and interviews on their podcast. They also conduct in-depth practical workshops for business owners to learn skills for dealing with issues that have legal implications. The firm serves clients throughout the state of Florida, including Orlando, Miami, Naples, West Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Tallahassee, Gainesville, Tampa, and St. Petersburg. The Legal Department for Service Professionals, PA, provides webinars on various legal topics, operates on a flat-fee basis, and offers a limited number of annual memberships. The firm was recognized as the SBA 2019 North Florida Woman-Owned Business of the Year.