Business Law · Jupiter & Hobe Sound, FL

Business Law Attorney in Jupiter & Hobe Sound, FL

From forming your company to protecting everything you build, Kerr Law Group gives Florida business owners clear, practical legal counsel at every stage.

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Running a business in Florida means making legal decisions constantly — how to structure the company, what to put in a contract, how to handle a dispute, when to expand. Kerr Law Group helps entrepreneurs and established companies across Jupiter, Hobe Sound, and the Palm Beach and Treasure Coast area make those decisions with confidence.

Business Law Services We Provide

Our business law practice covers the full lifecycle of a company — from the day you form it to the day you sell it. We provide tailored support designed to keep you compliant, protect your personal assets, and reduce the risk of costly disputes down the road. Whether you are a solo founder or a multi-owner company, we can help.

Forming Your Business the Right Way

The structure you choose affects your taxes, your liability, and your ability to grow. We help you select and set up the right entity — LLCs, corporations, and partnerships — and prepare the foundational documents that keep ownership clear:

Not sure which entity fits? Our guides on LLC vs. S-Corp in Florida and why every Florida business needs an operating agreement are a good place to start.

Contracts That Protect You

Most business disputes trace back to a weak or missing agreement. We draft, negotiate, and review the contracts your company relies on every day, making sure they are enforceable under Florida law and actually protect your interests:

Employment & Regulatory Compliance

Staying compliant with local, state, and federal regulations protects your business from fines, lawsuits, and shutdowns. We advise on employment matters, help you put sound policies in place, and represent you when employment disputes arise — so a personnel issue does not become a business emergency.

Buying, Selling & Merging Businesses

Whether you are acquiring a competitor, selling the company you built, or merging with another firm, the details determine whether the deal protects you. We guide owners through the full transaction — from letters of intent and due diligence to structuring the deal and closing — and flag the risks before you sign. For property-heavy deals, see our commercial real estate practice.

Protecting What You’ve Built

Your business is often your most valuable asset. We help you safeguard it by protecting trade secrets and trademarks, structuring ownership to shield the personal assets of business owners, and putting agreements in place that keep the company stable if an owner leaves, retires, or passes away. When disagreements do arise, our commercial litigation team is ready.

Serving Businesses in Jupiter & Hobe Sound

Kerr Law Group is a local firm with offices in both Jupiter and Hobe Sound, serving business owners throughout Palm Beach and Martin Counties. We combine real transactional experience with the responsiveness of a local practice — when you call, you work directly with an attorney who knows your business. Meet our attorneys to see who you’ll be working with.

Talk to a Jupiter & Hobe Sound business attorney

Whether you are forming a company, negotiating a contract, or facing a dispute, we can help. Tell us about your situation.

Schedule a Consultation
or call (561) 571-0358

Related reading

→ LLC vs. S-Corp in Florida: Which Is Right for You?
→ Why Every Florida Business Needs an Operating Agreement
→ Starting a Business in Jupiter, FL: A Legal Checklist

This page is general information about Florida business law and is not legal advice. Every situation is different — contact Kerr Law Group to discuss yours.

Education
JD – University of Akron School of Law – Magna cum laude
BA – City College of New York – Summa cum laude

Bar Admissions
Supreme Court of Florida
Supreme Court of Ohio – Inactive
US District Court for the Southern District of Florida

Gregory Sussman began his legal career starting his own practice handling domestic relations and juvenile matters and taking on pro bono work for the Court Appointed Special Advocate in Akron, Ohio. Upon moving to Florida, Mr. Sussman handled juvenile dependency cases, working as a Best Interest Attorney Guardian ad Litem program for the 19th Judicial Circuit. Mr. Sussman started at Russell Kerr P.A. in February of 2020 has handled civil litigation as well as business and real estate transactions.