Forward Law Firm - Orlando, FL
Forward Law Firm is an Orlando business and corporate litigation law practice founded in 1998 by entrepreneur and attorney Philip Calandrino. Providing preventative legal guidance and transparent flat-fee pricing, the firm counsels startups, established enterprises, and property owners across Central Florida and statewide in contracts, entity formation, and commercial disputes.
Comprehensive Business and Corporate Counsel in Orlando
Operating a business in Central Florida requires strong leadership backed by proactive legal guidance. Located on Woodward Street in Orlando, Forward Law Firm serves as trusted counsel to entrepreneurs, family enterprises, and growing corporations across Florida. Founded in 1998 by attorney Phil Calandrino, the firm emphasizes preventative solutions that help companies avoid costly litigation and safeguard key assets. Whether an entrepreneur seeks to hire a business lawyer for corporate structuring or needs an attorney to resolve contract disputes, Forward Law Firm provides transparent, results-driven advocacy.
Strategic Business and Real Estate Practice Areas
Forward Law Firm delivers full-lifecycle corporate support, assisting businesses through formation, operational growth, transactional deals, and courtroom defense:
- Business Formation: Advising founders on entity selection, LLC operating agreements, corporate bylaws, shareholder pacts, and regulatory filings.
- Commercial Contracts: Drafting and negotiating vendor agreements, licensing deals, master services pacts, non-compete terms, and nondisclosure covenants.
- Commercial Litigation: Prosecuting and defending high-stakes corporate disputes, contract lawsuits, partnership breakups, and fiduciary claims in state and federal courts.
- Mergers and Acquisitions: Structuring asset purchases, stock sales, equity buyouts, and joint ventures with meticulous due diligence.
- Commercial Real Estate: Assisting property owners, commercial landlords, and tenants with retail leases, property acquisitions, and zoning matters.
- Employment Counseling: Assisting employers with compliant employee handbooks, independent contractor agreements, and defense against wrongful termination claims.
- Asset Protection: Implementing asset protection structures and financing strategies to insulate owners from business liabilities.
About Founding Attorney Philip Calandrino
Founding attorney Philip "Phil" Calandrino was raised in an entrepreneurial family and has dedicated his career to empowering business leaders. He earned his business degree from The George Washington University in Washington, D.C., and his Juris Doctor from Indiana University School of Law in Bloomington in 1998. An AV-rated trial lawyer admitted to all Florida state courts, federal district courts, and the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, Phil served as Chairman of the Orange County Bar Association Business Law Committee. Alongside his practice, he and his wife Amy co-founded The Calandrino Foundation to support youth entrepreneurship education.
Flat-Fee Transparency and Preventative Lawyering
Forward Law Firm rejects the unpredictable billing practices common among traditional law firms. Recognizing that corporate leaders value budget certainty, the firm offers transparent flat-fee arrangements for business formation, contract drafting, and transactional guidance. Their preventative philosophy identifies potential liabilities before they turn into costly disputes, giving executives the clarity needed to invest and expand with confidence across the competitive Central Florida market.
Retaining an Orlando Business and Real Estate Lawyer
Proactive legal planning is the most effective safeguard for your business investments and long-term enterprise value. Business founders and corporate executives looking to find a commercial real estate lawyer or order a lawyer for business formation in Orlando can schedule a free consultation with Forward Law Firm. Offering in-person meetings at their Woodward Street office and flexible virtual consultations, the firm stands ready to guide your enterprise forward.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Located in the historic and walkable neighborhood of Colonialtown North.
Building Location
The office is based in a beautifully converted historic commercial building constructed in 1939. It is located near Y Nhu Bakery & Cafe and the beautiful Colonialtown Square park.
Parking Details
For visitors, a dedicated free surface customer parking lot is available directly behind the building.
Public Transit
Served by Lynx Route 28 (to Azalea Park); nearest stop is at E Colonial Dr & Altaloma Ave.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Clients can access the building from the front entrance on Woodward St or through the rear entryway directly from the parking lot.