McKenna, McCausland & Murphy, P.A. - Fort Lauderdale, FL
McKenna, McCausland and Murphy, P.A. is a premier Fort Lauderdale litigation boutique established in 2004, dedicated exclusively to representing commercial landlords, shopping center developers, and retail property owners in commercial lease enforcement, tenant evictions, and debt collections.
Dedicated Commercial Landlord Advocacy and Real Estate Litigation
Since 2004, McKenna, McCausland and Murphy, P.A. has served as the premier legal resource for commercial real estate owners, shopping mall operators, and retail center developers throughout Fort Lauderdale and across Florida. Unlike general-practice firms, this boutique litigation practice focuses exclusively on commercial landlords. When property managers need to find a lawyer who understands commercial tenancy, the attorneys provide proactive counsel, swift lease enforcement, and vigorous trial representation to protect property value and maintain rental revenue.
Commercial Tenant Evictions and Expedited Repossession
A defaulting tenant can cause serious financial disruption to a retail plaza or office complex. McKenna, McCausland and Murphy, P.A. has handled over two thousand commercial tenancy disputes, establishing an aggressive approach to commercial real estate evictions. From drafting statutory default notices to filing expedited possession lawsuits, the firm ensures strict compliance with Florida statutes. Whether handling rent defaults or operational covenant breaches, property owners who need a lawyer urgently rely on the firm to recover premises promptly and limit rental losses.
Commercial Lease Enforcement and Contract Negotiations
A well-drafted commercial lease is only as effective as the landlord capability to enforce its terms. The legal team routinely counsels retail developers, property managers, and institutional landlords in complex contract negotiations, estoppel certificates, and lease dispute workouts. The firm analyzes guaranty agreements, CAM charges, continuous operation clauses, and exclusive use covenants to ensure tenant compliance. By addressing non-monetary defaults early, the attorneys resolve costly disagreements without unnecessary courtroom battles while positioning the landlord for decisive victory if litigation becomes inevitable.
Debt Collection, Arrearage Recovery, and Damages
Recovering substantial rent balances requires rigorous pre-judgment discovery and diligent post-judgment execution strategies. The attorneys at McKenna, McCausland and Murphy, P.A. combine financial acumen with trial experience to recover unpaid rent, accelerated lease balances, and property damages. The firm actively pursues corporate tenants and individual lease guarantors through bank garnishments, asset levies, and fraudulent transfer actions, defending landlord creditor rights if tenants file bankruptcy.
High-Stakes Business Litigation and Appellate Practice
When commercial tenancy disputes escalate into full-scale courtroom conflict, having seasoned trial litigators makes the critical difference. The firm handles complex business litigation throughout Florida trial courts and appellate panels, defending against baseless counterclaims and asserting landlord remedies. The attorneys litigate claims involving construction liens, tortious interference, lease inducement fraud, and third-party beneficiary disputes. With an emphasis on cost-effective litigation planning, the practice works closely with clients to achieve maximum results at minimal legal expense.
Why Retail Landlords Choose McKenna, McCausland and Murphy
- Over two decades of courtroom experience and more than two thousand landlord-tenant matters successfully resolved since 2004.
- Focused legal practice exclusively representing commercial real estate landlords, shopping centers, and retail developers.
- Rapid response protocols that ensure timely default notices, swift lawsuit filings, and immediate client updates.
- Recognition by Super Lawyers and a perfect 5.0 client rating reflecting professional reliability and trial capability.
- Bilingual team offering legal services in English and Spanish to accommodate diverse regional clients.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Located right next to the scenic Intracoastal Waterway in the beautiful beachside neighborhood of Dolphin Isles, just blocks from Lauderdale Beach.
Building Location
This is a 14-story contemporary high-rise condominium complex known as Tides at Bridgeside Square. It features ground-level retail spaces, sits right next to a newly opened Publix supermarket, and is located across the street from the popular Shooters Waterfront restaurant.
Parking Details
The complex features a multi-story on-site parking garage where visitors can access metered guest parking spaces on the first and second floors. Hourly rates apply, but visitors can obtain a special discount code from the front desk for a reduced flat rate of $7.50 for 24-hour parking.
Public Transit
Served by Broward County Transit Route 72 (Oakland Park Blvd Local); nearest stop is at Oakland Park Boulevard & SR A1A.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Enter the main ground-floor lobby of Tides at Bridgeside Square, which features a secure doorman entrance and a concierge desk. Take the central passenger elevators up to the third floor to locate the office in Suite 304.