Complex Commercial Litigation Attorney

Williams Parker•Sarasota, FL

11h•Onsite

About The Position

Williams Parker is seeking an experienced Complex Commercial Litigation Attorney to join one of Southwest Florida's most respected and sophisticated litigation practices. This opportunity is intended for an accomplished litigator whose practice includes complex commercial litigation, business disputes, real estate litigation, trust and estate litigation, creditor/debtor disputes, receiverships, and other significant civil litigation matters. For more than a century, Williams Parker has served as trusted counsel to businesses, families, institutions, and community leaders throughout Florida. Our litigators combine strategic judgment, courtroom advocacy, and practical business insight to help clients resolve their most consequential disputes. We welcome candidates with exceptional litigation skills, sound judgment, strong client instincts, and a desire to contribute to a collaborative and growing practice. A portable book of business is welcomed but not required.

Requirements

Strong litigation foundation. Approximately 8+ years of private practice experience focused on complex commercial litigation and related civil disputes.
Experience handling sophisticated matters. Significant experience with business disputes, real estate litigation, trust and estate litigation, creditor/debtor matters, bankruptcy-related litigation, receiverships, or similar complex litigation.
Ability to independently manage cases. Experience leading matters through discovery, motion practice, mediation, settlement, and trial preparation.
Courtroom and advocacy experience. Experience taking depositions, arguing motions, managing evidentiary proceedings, and participating in trials, arbitrations, or mediations.
Sound judgment and strategic thinking. Strong analytical abilities, attention to detail, and practical problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication skills. Ability to communicate persuasively and effectively with clients, courts, opposing counsel, mediators, and colleagues.
Professional credentials. Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school and active Florida Bar membership (or eligibility for admission).

Nice To Haves

A portable book of business is welcomed but not required.

Responsibilities

Resolve complex business disputes. Represent businesses, owners, fiduciaries, lenders, developers, investors, and individuals in commercial litigation involving contracts, business torts, shareholder disputes, partnership disputes, and related matters.
Handle real estate, trust, and probate litigation. Represent clients in disputes involving real estate transactions, trusts, estates, fiduciary relationships, inheritance matters, and related controversies.
Advise clients through insolvency and creditor rights matters. Represent creditors, debtors, receivers, trustees, and other stakeholders in bankruptcy-related litigation, creditor/debtor disputes, receiverships, and workout matters.
Lead matters from strategy through resolution. Conduct depositions, manage discovery, draft and argue motions, work with experts, evaluate settlement opportunities, and prepare matters for mediation, arbitration, and trial.
Serve as a trusted advisor. Help clients navigate disputes affecting businesses, investments, fiduciary relationships, and family wealth.
Collaborate across practice areas. Work closely with attorneys throughout the Firm to deliver practical, integrated solutions and exceptional client service.