Business disputes
Business litigation in Orlando. Settled or tried.
Central Florida business disputes.
Tell the firm what is going on
- 2012
- Founding attorney admitted to The Florida Bar
- M.D. Fla.
- Federal court in Orlando, plus the Ninth Judicial Circuit
- 3 offices
- Downtown Orlando, Winter Park, Lake Mary
- Free
- First conversation, no obligation
Practice
Twelve kinds of business trouble, handled by one litigation team.
Choose the one that sounds like your week and the assistant picks up from there, in about a minute.
Contracts & transactions
Contracts drafted with the courtroom in mind
Injunctions & recovery
When it cannot wait, and when you are owed
Real estate & construction
Leases, liens and jobs that went unpaid
Who it's for
Owners with a problem that cannot wait for a quiet month
The firm acts for operating businesses and the people who built them: owner-run shops, family companies, and employers with several locations across Central Florida.
If an unpaid invoice, a co-owner or a landlord brought you here, start with a short message.
Approach
What happens after you get in touch
The firm's attorneys all try cases, so the contracts they draft are written with a judge's reading in mind.
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You get in touch
Use the assistant, call or email. Begin with who is involved and what kind of matter it is, so the firm can run a conflict check.
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A plain assessment
Within one business day, usually within a few hours, the firm says whether it sees a workable claim or defense, what the work would involve and what it is likely to cost.
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Your attorney, directly
If the firm takes the matter, you deal with your attorney, not a chain of hand-offs. If another firm would suit you better, it says so.
The vague way
Your message is read by the team and answered shortly.
How the firm puts it
Your message is read by an attorney and answered within one business day, usually within a few hours.
Margin note Soft words are where disputes start. Litigators strike them on sight.
The firm
A litigation firm for the day a dispute stops being routine
Orchard & Vale Law Group acts for operating companies and their owners in Orlando, Winter Park, Lake Mary and across Orange, Seminole and Osceola counties. Clients work with the attorneys who plan the strategy, from the first call to the final order.
Founding attorney
Dana Orchard
- Admitted
- Florida, 2012
- Federal
- M.D. Fla.
- Practice
- Business & commercial litigation
Where the firm appears
Wherever the case has to be filed
- CBLComplex Business LitigationThe Ninth Judicial Circuit's division for complex business cases
- 9thNinth Judicial CircuitCircuit court for larger civil claims in Orange and Osceola counties
- 18thEighteenth Judicial CircuitCircuit court for Seminole County, home to Lake Mary and Sanford
- DCADistrict Courts of AppealFlorida's intermediate appeals from circuit court orders and judgments
- MDFLMiddle District of FloridaFederal court for Central Florida, sitting in Orlando
- ADRArbitration & mediationWherever the parties' agreement sends the dispute
Client reviews
What clients notice about the process
“I sent a message on a Tuesday night and had a call the next morning. Dana explained how the court process works, in plain English, before we talked about anything else.”
“The first call was the clearest explanation of a lease dispute I had heard. I came away knowing the next three steps, who would take them, and when I would hear from the firm again.”
“Every email got a real answer, usually the same day. When something took longer, the firm said so and told me why, which is more than I can say for other professionals I have hired.”
“We run three locations and I was nervous about handing over papers. The firm told me what to send and what to hold back, and kept to that. Nothing arrived at my inbox without a reason.”
“My partner and I disagreed about nearly everything except that we needed someone to lay out our options plainly. That is what we got: the choices, the costs and a straight answer about timing.”
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Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Legal insights
Central Florida business law, explained by litigators.
Plain-language notes on the questions owners ask first. General information, not legal advice.
What a Florida LLC Member Can Ask to See Before a Dispute Starts
Operating agreements, company records and a co-owner who stops answering: a short checklist for Central Florida owners.
A Demand Letter Arrived: The First Week for a Florida Business
Read the claim, keep the documents, note the deadlines and check the contract for notice and arbitration terms before replying.
Construction Liens in Florida: Why the Notices and Dates Matter
The lien process runs on short, strict deadlines. A walk-through of notices, claims of lien and what to gather first.
Served With a Lawsuit in Orange County: The First Weeks
A response deadline starts running on the day of service. What to do with the papers, who to tell and what to leave alone.
Emergency Injunctions in Florida Business Disputes: What Courts Look For
When harm cannot wait, a court asks for more than urgency. The showing a judge expects and the paperwork that supports it.
Is Your Case Right for the Ninth Judicial Circuit's Complex Business Division?
A plain look at what makes a commercial case complex, and what the division's procedures mean for timing and cost.
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Questions
Before you reach out
Short answers to what business owners ask first. For anything else, ask the assistant or call.
Is the first conversation free?
Yes. You describe the situation, the firm gives an honest read and lays out your options, and there is no obligation. If another firm would suit you better, it says so.
How do the firm's fees work?
That depends on the matter. The firm uses flat fees for defined projects, hourly billing for longer matters and, where it fits, contingency arrangements. The options are explained first and put in writing before work starts.
How quickly will I hear back?
On business days most messages get a reply within a few hours. Anything sent at night or over a weekend is answered by the next business morning. If it is urgent, call (656) 236-2374.
What should I have ready for the first call?
The names of the people and companies involved, a short description of the problem and any deadline you know about. Gather the contracts, emails and court papers, but hold them until the firm tells you how to send them.
Will I speak with an actual attorney?
Yes. A licensed attorney handles the conversation from the start, not a paralegal or an intake worker.
Is what I share confidential?
Confidentiality and attorney-client privilege are different things, and privilege may not exist yet. Start with names and a general description, and wait for the firm's instructions before sharing anything sensitive.
Does contacting the firm make me a client?
No. Writing, calling or using the chat assistant does not create an attorney-client relationship. That begins only when the firm agrees to take your matter.
Is the chat assistant a lawyer?
No. It is an automated assistant that gives general information about the firm and passes your request to the attorneys. It does not give legal advice.
Offices
Three offices across Orange and Seminole counties
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Orlando · principal office
Downtown Orlando
100 Example Avenue, Suite 100
Orlando, FL 32801 Directions to Downtown Orlando (opens in a new tab) -
Orange County
Winter Park
200 Example Avenue, Suite 200
Winter Park, FL 32789 Directions to Winter Park (opens in a new tab) -
Seminole County
Lake Mary
300 Example Avenue, Suite 300
Lake Mary, FL 32746 Directions to Lake Mary (opens in a new tab)