Legal Question in Employment Law in Florida

Re: Offered part of business

The whole issue is whether you had a contract with your boss. Normally such a contract has to have been in writing. However, you can still assert that the contract existed orally. Since you already performed your obligation under the contract you might be successful in having a court enforce your right to part of the business.

The other individual, who was a party to the discussions, would he be willing to provide favorable testimony? Do you have any other evidence of the agreement/contract?

If you had to put a dollar figure on your damages (and you will) what would that figure be? The amount of your claimed damages has to be supported by facts.

You should schedule a formal consultation with a lawyer. A good means of obtaining an attorney referral is by contacting your State's bar association or your local county bar association. They probably have a web site and charge a nominal fee for the referral. Most attorneys either provide a free initial consultation, or charge a nominal fee. I would be happy to meet with you.

Good Luck, Elliot Jay Goldstein (offices in Tampa and St. Petersburg)

The above information is provided as a courtesy, without any consideration and without knowledge of the specific facts. Do not rely on this information. Seek a formal consultation with an attorney.