L. Reed Bloodworth
Managing Partner, Bloodworth Law, PLLC
Attorney L. Reed Bloodworth, Managing partner of Bloodworth Law, PLLC, is one of Orlando, Florida’s, top business and commercial litigation attorneys as noted by the U.S. News & World Report Best Law Firms Award 2020-21; the U.S. News & World Report Best Lawyers in Commercial Litigation Award 2019-21; Best Lawyers in Trusts & Estates Litigation; and Best Lawyers in Real Estate Litigation.
Reed, a 2017-21 Super Lawyer, was named a Florida Trend’s Florida Legal Elite in Commercial Litigation 2017-19, 2021, a group of less than 2% of Florida's attorneys.
Reed has been an attorney since 2004 and is committed to cases from clients in cities, counties, and courts across Florida. Travel to courts is a commitment made by the law firm from Pensacola to Miami, Daytona to Tampa. Cases handled include:
Trust Litigation:
o Trustee Defense
o Breach of Fiduciary Duty
o Undue Influence
o Lack of Capacity
o Accounting Actions
o Tortious Interference with a Testamentary Expectancy
Probate Litigation:
o Defense of Personal Representatives
o Breach of Fiduciary Duty
o Undue Influence
o Lack of Capacity
o Accounting Actions
o Tortious Interference with a Testamentary Expectancy
Business & Commercial Litigation:
o Breach of Contract
o Business Torts
o Shareholder & Partnerships
o Breach of Fiduciary Duty
o Real Estate Litigation
o Negligent/Fraudulent Misrepresentation
Employment Law
o Non-Compete Agreements
o Discrimination or Harassment
o Overtime & Minimum Wage
o Business Policies
Estate Planning:
o Preparation of Wills
o Preparation of Trusts
o Preparation of Living Will
o Preparation of Living Trust
o Powers of Attorney
o Advance Health Care Directives
o Probate
o Guardianship
o PIP Litigation
o Mediation
Talk to Reed about how Bloodworth Law can help you, your business, or your family.
- Business Law
- Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
- Employment Law
- Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
- Probate
- Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
- Estate Planning
- Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
- Legal Malpractice
- Trust Litigation
- Personal Injury Protection Litigation
- Mediation
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Free Consultation
Reed Offers Clients Multiple Fee Structures including: Flat Fee: negotiated amount, paid in advance for work. Hourly Fee: billed monthly for time worked on case. Hybrid Fee: often used in plaintiff or counter-plaintiff lawsuit. Combines hourly fee and contingency fee. May bill at a lower hourly rate, combined with a percentage of recovery when successful in claim or counterclaim. Contingency fee cases for cases that are fully evaluated and viable. - Credit Cards Accepted
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I Offer Clients Multiple Fee Structures: Flat Fee: negotiated amount, paid in advance for work. Hourly Fee: billed monthly for time worked on a case. Hybrid Fee: often used in plaintiff or counter-plaintiff lawsuits. Combines hourly fee and contingency fee. May bill at a lower hourly rate, combined with a percentage of recovery when successful in claim or counterclaim. Contingency fee cases evaluated for viability.
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- Attorney L. Reed Bloodworth provides clients the personal representation and attention needed to resolve trust litigation, business litigation, probate or estate litigation, employment law, PIP litigation, and mediation. Business Litigation includes: --Business torts --Contract disputes --Construction defects --Payment disputes --Commercial lending disputes --Property recovery --Professional malpractice --Corporate directors’ and officers’ liability. Reed has extensive skill and ability in trust litigation and probate or estate litigation and handles disputes including: --Undue Influence --Lack of Capacity --Tortious Interference with a Testamentary Expectancy. Reed has litigated these and other complex practice areas in business litigation cases in state and federal trial courts, as well as in the Florida Appellate Courts. Reed travels to clients across Florida to handle cases every step of the way.
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- Attorney L. Reed Bloodworth handled complex commercial and business litigation, personal injury litigation, and trust and estate litigation.
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- Practice areas included business and commercial litigation and estate and trust litigation. A sample of representative cases: •Successfully defended individual trustee in suit to remove her as trustee and won entitlement to full trustee fees. (Flagler County, Florida). •Successfully defended publicly-traded medical device manufacturer from invasive discovery tactics employed by parties to multiple lawsuits. (Multiple jurisdictions). •Obtained dismissal of action brought by family members of decedent against Bahamian hotel for numerous alleged causes of action arising from the decedent’s death. (U.S. District Court for Middle District of Florida). •Successfully defended a national bakery and distributor in employment dispute. (Seminole County, Florida). •Reached favorable settlement for Pennsylvanian car dealership sued in Florida regarding a breach of contract. (Orange County, Florida). •Successfully represented engineering firm in breach of contract action against general contractor. (Orange County Business Court, Florida). •Reached favorable settlement for national convenience store sue by contractor for breach of contract. (Orange County, Florida).
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- Ringer, Henry, Buckley & Seacord, P.A.
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- Represented Plaintiffs and Defendants in civil litigation, with an emphasis on insurance defense. Evaluated cases and issues involving professional and general liability. Drafted motions, pleadings, and memoranda. Handled hearings and argued substantive motions. Performed legal research and analysis. Negotiated and settled cases.
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- J.D. (2003) | Juris Doctorate
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- University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, Levin College of Law, Juris Doctorate, 2003
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- Wingate University
- B.S. (1998) | Business Administration and Finance
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- Best Lawyers Commercial Litigation
- U.S. News & World Report
- Super Lawyers
- Thomsen Reuters
- Best Lawyers Trusts & Estates Litigation
- U.S. News & World Report
- Best Lawyers, Real Estate Litigation
- U.S. News & World Report
- Best Law Firm
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Defenses to Breach of Contract
http://lawyerfightsforyou.com/defenses-to-breach-contract/ (Orlando, Florida) litigation attorney L. Reed Bloodworth handles trust & estate litigation (trust & estate lawsuits) and business litigation (business lawsuits). Reed has been a lawyer since 2004 and has litigated hundreds of cases. Reed focuses on the following practice areas: Business Litigation: --Breach of Contract --Shareholder & Partnership Litigation --Business Torts Trust Litigation & Probate Litigation: --Undue Influence --Lack of Capacity --Tortious Interference with a Testamentary Expectancy Reed is a Florida attorney who works with clients across the state of Florida and in the U.S. including: Reed has practiced Florida law since 2004 and has handled hundreds of cases for clients in Florida in cities including: Daytona Beach Fort Meyers Fort Lauderdale Kissimmee Lakeland Naples Orlando St. Augustine St. Petersburg Sarasota Tampa Tavares The Villages Winter Haven West Palm Beach Reed does handle cases from across certain states including: New York Pennsylvania Mississippi Tennessee Alabama Arkansas Kentucky When you've got a legal problem, it's important to talk about your case to explain what happened to you when details are fresh and you can act on the dispute or injury. Consult with Reed to find out what can be done to resolve the dispute. Reed will assess your case and actively pursue legal actions when you’ve been wronged--as quickly as possible--for reasonable fees. Reed immediately gets to work on your case and pursues a settlement, trial, mediation or summary judgment. What Cases Are Taken on Contingency? All of the practice areas that Reed handles may be paid through contingency fees. Business Litigation Personal Injury Litigation Trust & Estate Litigation You may reach Reed Bloodworth by e-mail at Reed@LawyerFightsForYou.com To learn more about Reed Bloodworth, visit http://LawyerFightsForYou.com or call 407-777-8541. Bloodworth Law PLLC is located at 801 N Magnolia Ave (Orlando, Florida) 32803.
Attorney Reed Bloodworth Pursues Lawyer Accused of Stealing Clients' Assets
http://lawyerfightsforyou.com/bloodwo... (Orlando, Florida) litigation attorney L. Reed Bloodworth handles trust & estate litigation (trust & estate lawsuits), and business litigation (business lawsuits). Reed has been a lawyer since 2004 and has litigated hundreds of cases. In this story Reed represents clients who are pursuing a lawyer who stole their assets. The now disbarred Florida lawyer is accused of tricking the clients into turning over the deed to their home to the lawyer's associate. The attorney then pulled all the financial equity from the home and gambled, spent and travelled with the stolen money. There may not be any money to recoup but the case is still pending trial. This sad story highlights the reason all people hiring an attorney should research and vet their choice of lawyer for every case. Contact the Florida Bar to check an attorney's standings, ask for references, read online reviews and talk with several attorneys before making your choice. Reed focuses on the following practice areas: Business Litigation: --Breach of Contract --Shareholder & Partnership Litigation --Business Torts Trust & Estate Litigation: --Undue Influence --Lack of Capacity --Tortious Interference with a Testamentary Expectancy Reed is a Florida attorney who works with clients across the state of Florida and in the U.S. including: Reed has practiced Florida law since 2004 and has handled hundreds of cases for clients in Florida in cities including: Daytona Beach Fort Meyers Fort Lauderdale Kissimmee Lakeland Naples Orlando St. Augustine St. Petersburg Sarasota Tampa Tavares The Villages Winter Haven West Palm Beach Reed does handle cases from across certain states including: New York Pennsylvania Mississippi Tennessee Alabama Arkansas Kentucky When you've got a legal problem, it's important to talk about your case to explain what happened to you when details are fresh and you can act on the dispute or injury. Consult with Reed to find out what can be done to resolve the dispute. Reed will assess your case and actively pursue legal actions when you’ve been wronged--as quickly as possible--for reasonable fees. CONTINGENCY Fee Option Did you know that Reed takes business lawsuits on contingency fees? Contingency fees mean that approved cases are taken and that you don't pay unless and until the case yields money. Reed immediately gets to work on your case and pursues a settlement, trial, mediation or summary judgment. What Cases Are Taken on Contingency? All of the practice areas that Reed handles may be paid through contingency fees. Business Litigation Personal Injury Litigation Trust & Estate Litigation You may reach Reed Bloodworth by e-mail at Reed@LawyerFightsForYou.com To learn more about Reed Bloodworth, visit http://LawyerFightsForYou.com or call 407-777-8541.
What is Business Litigation?
http://lawyerfightsforyou.com/busines... (Orlando, Florida) L. Reed Bloodworth is a business litigation, probate litigation, trust litigation attorney and founding partner of Bloodworth, PLLC. Reed answers the question: What is business litigation? It's a business lawsuit and in this video, Reed explains what business litigation involves. What kinds of cases are considered business litigation cases and when you might consider reaching out to a business litigation attorney. Reed has practiced Florida law since 2004 and has handled hundreds of cases. Reed focuses on the following practice areas: Business Litigation: --Breach of Contract -- someone breaks a contract and you need to have the contract enforced --Shareholder & Partnership Litigation -- disputes between minority and majority partners occurs and damages and other wrongs occur that need to be made right --Business Torts -- any business action that occurs that can affect the business, how it's run, revenue, partnership and member actions, wrongs that need to be corrected and resolved Trust & Estate Litigation: --Undue Influence --Lack of Capacity --Tortious Interference with a Testamentary Expectancy. Reed works with clients across the state of Florida and in the U.S. in Georgia, Mississippi, Tennessee, Kentucky, New York, Pennsylvania, Alabama & Arkansas. Find out what can be done to resolve your problem. Start by working with an attorney you're confident in and comfortable with. Start by talking about your case to explain what happened to you and your business. You can learn more by visiting LawyerFightsForYou.com You may do a Skype call, a video conference or begin talking on the phone with Reed through this number: 407-777-8541. Reed will assess your case and actively pursue legal actions should you decide to move forward. Reed's office is located at 801 N Magnolia Ave., #216 (Orlando, Florida) 32803.
Florida Attorney Reed Bloodworth
http://LawyerFightsForYou.com (Orlando, Florida) Attorney L. Reed Bloodworth is a business litigation, trust litigation & estate litigation attorney and founding partner of Bloodworth Law, PLLC. Reed has practiced Florida law since 2004 and has handled hundreds of cases. Reed focuses on the following practice areas: Business Litigation: --Breach of Contract --Shareholder & Partnership Litigation --Business Torts Trust Litigation, Probate & Estate Litigation: --Undue Influence --Lack of Capacity --Tortious Interference with a Testamentary Expectancy Reed works with clients across the state of Florida and in the U.S.: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, New York, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee. It's important to talk about your case to explain to an attorney you trust and who you're confident in and comfortable with, exactly what happened to you or to your business. Consult with Reed to find out what can be done to resolve your problem. Reed will assess your case and actively pursue legal actions when you’ve been wronged--as quickly as possible--for reasonable fees. Reed works with clients in Florida including: Daytona Beach Fort Meyers Fort Lauderdale Kissimmee Lakeland Naples Orlando St. Augustine St. Petersburg Sarasota Tampa Tavares The Villages Winter Haven West Palm Beach L. Reed Bloodworth's office is located at 224 E. Marks St., (Orlando, Florida) 32803. It's important to talk about your case to explain what happened to you. You may do a Skype call, a video conference call, or begin by talking on the phone with Reed through this number: 407-777-8541. To learn more visit LawyerFightsForYou.com
Has Undue Influence Occurred in Creation of a Will or Trust?
Has Undue Influence Occurred in Creation of a Will or Trust? Attorney L. Reed Bloodworth is managing partner of Bloodworth Law with offices in Orlando, Florida, and Winter Haven, Florida. What is Undue Influence? Undue influence occurs when a family member, caregiver, or acquaintance has influenced a person preparing a will or a trust for their own benefit. If a testator changes a will quickly and dramatically, this may be suspicious.
How Does a Florida Court Decide the Proper Location for a Trust Dispute
Orlando, Florida) (Winter Haven, Florida) Attorney L. Reed Bloodworth talks about how Florida courts decide the proper location for a trust dispute. If you're trying to change the venue for a trust lawsuit or legal issue with multiple parties located around the state and around the country, you may have a few challenges. The general Florida venue statute says that a cause of action shall be brought in the county where the defendant resides, or where the cause of action accrued.
Why Businesses Can’t Self Represent in Florida
https://lawyerfightsforyou.com/services/business-litigation/ (Orlando, Florida) Business litigation attorney Reed Bloodworth talks about why businesses can’t self-represent in Florida. Did you know that as a business you can lose a case by not having attorney representation in court? Florida law doesn’t allow a business, whether an LLC, a corporation, a partnership, to self-represent a case in court.
