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Bogin, Munns & Munns

Orlando Civil Litigation Attorneys

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  1. What Types of Cases Fall Under Civil Litigation?
  2. How Does a Civil Lawsuit Work in Orange County?
  3. What Is the Statute of Limitations for a Civil Lawsuit in Florida?
  4. What Is Bad Faith Insurance Litigation in Florida?
  5. When Negotiation Fails: Taking a Dispute to Court in Orlando
  6. Our Orlando Civil Litigation Team
  7. Ready to Talk Through Your Legal Dispute?

Bogin Munns & Munns provides strategic legal representation for individuals and businesses navigating contract disputes, business conflicts, and insurance bad faith claims in Orange County. If your dispute has reached a stalemate and you require court intervention to enforce a contract or recover damages, we provide the aggressive advocacy necessary to protect your interests in the 9th Judicial Circuit and federal court.

We represent clients throughout Central Florida from our Orlando headquarters. Call our Orlando office at (407) 578-9696 to discuss your case.

What Types of Cases Fall Under Civil Litigation?

Civil litigation encompasses private disputes over money, property, contracts, or rights. If your agreement was broken or your interests were violated, civil court is the mechanism for resolution. We handle:

  • Contract Disputes: Enforcement and breach of contract litigation.
  • Business Litigation: Partnership disagreements and business torts.
  • Insurance Bad Faith: Litigation under Florida Statutes § 624.155.
  • Debt Recovery: Collections and judgment enforcement.
  • Real Estate & Construction: Disputes involving property interests or building contracts.
  • Defamation: Protection against business torts and reputational damage.

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How Does a Civil Lawsuit Work in Orange County?

Most civil cases in Florida begin before a complaint is ever filed. Pre-suit demand letters, required notices under certain statutes, and mediation in some case types come first. Understanding what the opposing party will do at each stage, before it happens, is where preparation matters.

Lawyer in a business suit signing legal documents at an office desk with a laptop and legal materials nearby.When a lawsuit is filed in Orange County, it goes through the 9th Judicial Circuit Court. The Florida Courts system maintains procedural and jurisdictional information for Orange County at flcourts.gov. Federal claims, including certain contract disputes involving parties from different states or federal statutory violations, are filed in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida at flmd.uscourts.gov.

After filing, the case moves through discovery, where both sides exchange documents, take depositions, and build their evidentiary record. Most civil cases in Florida resolve before trial through mediation or negotiated settlement. When they do not, we are fully prepared to try the case.

What Is the Statute of Limitations for a Civil Lawsuit in Florida?

The deadline to file a civil lawsuit in Florida depends on the type of claim. Missing it eliminates your right to sue, regardless of how clear-cut your case is.

Key Florida deadlines include:

  • Breach of written contract: Five years from the date of breach
  • Breach of oral contract: Four years
  • Fraud: Four years from discovery
  • Personal injury: Two years from the date of injury
  • Defamation: Two years from publication
  • Actions to recover a debt: Five years for written obligations

If you are unsure which deadline applies to your dispute, contact us before acting. Some statutes toll the clock under specific circumstances, and some claims have notice requirements that must be met before filing.

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What Is Bad Faith Insurance Litigation in Florida?

Attorney reviewing and signing legal documents at a desk with a laptop, notebook, and office supplies.When an insurance company refuses to pay a valid claim, delays payment without reason, or misrepresents the terms of a policy, Florida law gives policyholders the right to sue the insurer directly. This is bad faith litigation under Florida Statutes Section 624.155.

Bad faith claims arise when insurers deny legitimate homeowner, business, or liability claims, lowball injury settlements without proper investigation, or fail to settle within policy limits when a reasonable opportunity existed.

We represent policyholders in bad faith litigation against insurance companies throughout Orange County. These cases run separately from the underlying insurance claim and can result in additional damages beyond the original policy value.

When Negotiation Fails: Taking a Dispute to Court in Orlando

Not every dispute that ends up in litigation started with bad intentions. Some begin as genuine disagreements that could not be resolved. Others involve a party that never intended to perform its obligations. Regardless of how the dispute started, the question when negotiation fails is whether your position is provable and documentable.

Civil litigation in Orange County requires building a case from evidence: contracts, communications, financial records, witness testimony, and expert analysis where the facts require it. We assess the strength of the evidence before recommending filing, then build the case from the ground up through discovery and toward whatever resolution produces the best result for your situation.

Call 407-578-9696 or contact us online to discuss your dispute.

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Our Orlando Civil Litigation Team

Keith P. Arago

Keith P. Arago, Orlando Civil Litigation Lawyer

Keith P. Arago handles real estate litigation, creditor and debtor disputes, probate and estate litigation, and defamation claims for clients in Orlando, Kissimmee, Clermont, and throughout Central Florida.

He has appeared in Florida state and federal courts at both the trial and appellate levels since 2012.

Our Orlando office is at 1000 Legion Place, Suite 1000.

Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Case results depend on individual facts and circumstances.

Ready to Talk Through Your Legal Dispute?

If you have a dispute that informal resolution has not resolved, the next step is a conversation about what the facts support and whether litigation is the right tool. We do not take cases to court for the sake of it. When it makes sense, we prepare thoroughly and pursue it completely.

Our Orlando office is at 1000 Legion Place, Suite 1000. We also serve clients from our 10 additional Central Florida locations in Kissimmee, Clermont, Daytona Beach, Gainesville, and beyond.

Bogin Munns & Munns handles personal injury, criminal defense, immigration, estate planning, bankruptcy, real estate, and workers’ compensation alongside our litigation practice.

Call 407-578-9696 or contact our Orlando office online for a consultation. 

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes, if the debt is provable and within the statute of limitations. For a written contract, Florida generally gives you five years from the date of default to file suit. For an oral agreement, four years. If you have documentation of the debt and a clear basis for the obligation, a civil lawsuit in Orange County Circuit Court or Small Claims Court is a viable path to judgment and enforcement.

  • Most civil cases in Orange County resolve in six months to two years from filing, depending on complexity, the court’s docket, and whether the parties settle before trial. Simple contract disputes with clear evidence often settle in mediation well before trial. Cases involving multiple parties, expert witnesses, or contested facts take longer. 

  • Not legally, but practically it matters. Florida allows individuals to represent themselves in civil court, but the procedural rules governing filings, discovery, evidence, and hearings are the same regardless. Opposing counsel will not make accommodations for self-represented parties. For business entities, Florida law requires attorney representation in circuit court proceedings. 

  • Civil litigation attorneys typically charge hourly fees, though the structure varies by case type. Some cases involving clear damages and collectible defendants may be handled on contingency. Others use flat fees for defined phases. Initial consultations allow us to assess the dispute, estimate the scope of work, and recommend a fee arrangement. 

  • Criminal litigation is brought by the government and can result in incarceration or criminal penalties. Civil litigation is brought by one private party against another to resolve disputes involving money, property, contracts, or rights. A single event can give rise to both civil and criminal cases, but they proceed independently. 

    In civil court, the burden of proof is preponderance of the evidence, meaning more likely true than not, compared to the higher beyond-a-reasonable-doubt standard in criminal proceedings.

  • Florida requires mediation in most civil cases before trial. A neutral mediator facilitates a settlement conversation between the parties. Nothing said in mediation is admissible at trial if the case proceeds, which encourages candid discussion. Most civil cases in Orange County settle at or after mediation. If mediation does not produce a resolution, the case moves toward a trial date. We prepare for both outcomes from the beginning of representation.

  • In most civil cases, each party pays their own attorneys regardless of the outcome. Florida follows the American Rule on fees. However, there are significant exceptions. Florida Statute Section 57.105 allows courts to impose sanctions and fees when a party advances clearly frivolous positions. Certain contract disputes, insurance claims, and statutory violation cases carry their own fee-shifting provisions. 

  • A settlement is a voluntary agreement between the parties, reached through negotiation or mediation, that resolves the dispute without a court ruling. A judgment is a formal court order entered after trial or by default when a party does not respond to a complaint. A judgment can be enforced through wage garnishment, bank levies, and liens on property.

  • Yes. Civil judgments from Orange County Circuit Court are appealed to the Florida Sixth District Court of Appeal. Timing rules are strict: a notice of appeal must be filed within 30 days of the final judgment in most cases. Appeals do not retry the facts of the case. They review whether the trial court applied the law correctly and followed proper procedure.