The Entrepreneur Lawyers - Fort Lauderdale, FL
The Entrepreneur Lawyers is a modern, full-service corporate law firm based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Founded in 2017 by business attorney Michelle Karinne Notte, the practice delivers dynamic counsel in business formation, commercial real estate, franchise expansion, private equity compliance, and complex business dispute resolution.
Dynamic Corporate Counsel and Business Law in Fort Lauderdale
Building, scaling, and protecting a thriving company demands legal counsel that mirrors the speed and ambition of modern commerce. Headquartered at 101 NE 3rd Ave Suite 1500 in downtown Fort Lauderdale, The Entrepreneur Lawyers provides proactive, strategic legal representation for founders, emerging enterprises, and middle-market companies across Florida. Established in 2017 by CEO Michelle Karinne Notte alongside partner Emmanuelle Subar Litvinov, the firm rejected outdated legal formalities to create an anti-stuffy corporate practice tailored for doers and dreamers. Whether you need to consult an experienced attorney to structure a multi-million-dollar investment round or require aggressive trial representation to resolve an executive impasse, The Entrepreneur Lawyers offers transparent, business-first guidance designed to fuel sustainable commercial growth.
Strategic Business Formation, Structuring, and Corporate Governance
Laying a resilient legal foundation is essential to shielding business owners from personal liability and positioning ventures for investor capital. As dedicated business formation lawyers and contract lawyers, the firm guides entrepreneurs through entity selection, operational structuring, and risk allocation:
- Entity Formation and Structuring: Establishing limited liability companies, C-corporations, S-corporations, and joint ventures with operating agreements that anticipate growth and ownership shifts.
- Commercial Contract Drafting: Formulating master service agreements, vendor terms, executive compensation plans, non-disclosure covenants, and non-compete agreements.
- Franchise Law and Expansion: Guiding successful regional brands through Florida and nationwide franchise disclosure documentation, regulatory filings, and franchisee compliance.
- Private Equity and Regulation D Compliance: Structuring private placements, syndications, and capital raises to ensure strict adherence to federal and Florida securities regulations.
- Brand and Asset Protection: Partnering with focused trademark lawyers to safeguard trade names, logos, proprietary workflows, and digital brand identities in competitive markets.
Decisive Business Litigation and Commercial Real Estate Investments
When disagreements arise, unresolved conflicts can disrupt daily operations and siphon critical capital. The firm's business litigation lawyers aggressively defend client interests in partnership divorces, breach of fiduciary duty lawsuits, shareholder deadlocks, and trade secret disputes, prioritizing efficient dispute resolution that preserves enterprise value. Additionally, as skilled commercial real estate lawyers, the team represents commercial tenants, property owners, and investors in retail leasing, property acquisitions, zoning diligence, and commercial development closings across Broward County and the broader South Florida region.
Why Growth-Minded Founders Partner with The Entrepreneur Lawyers
Recognized on Super Lawyers Rising Stars and Best Lawyers Ones to Watch lists, The Entrepreneur Lawyers has earned a stellar reputation for delivering straight answers, practical solutions, and transparent pricing. The firm offers flexible flat fee project arrangements and dedicated outside general counsel subscriptions, eliminating surprise billable hours. With full bilingual capabilities in English and Spanish, the team ensures seamless communication for international and domestic business owners alike. When you need a lawyer urgently to defend against a commercial claim or prepare to hire a lawyer who truly understands the entrepreneurial journey, The Entrepreneur Lawyers stands ready to protect your vision. If your enterprise is seeking to find an attorney committed to your long-term success, contact The Entrepreneur Lawyers to schedule your strategy session.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Located in the heart of downtown Fort Lauderdale, in close proximity to the city's financial district and Las Olas Boulevard.
Building Location
It is a 21-story Class A office tower known as Tower 101, situated in the bustling downtown area with panoramic views of the city.
Parking Details
Visitors can utilize the integrated structured garage parking at the Tower 101 Garage, with additional public surface parking lots nearby.
Public Transit
Served by Broward County Transit Route 20 and Route 50 (Fort Lauderdale); nearest stop is at Northeast 3rd Avenue/Broward Boulevard.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Enter through the main lobby of Tower 101, check in with the 24/7 lobby security if required, and take the elevators up to the 15th floor. The office is located in Suite 1500.