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Tampa Statutory Unfair Competition Lawyers

The attorneys of Steele Law Group, P.A., bring more than 30 combined years of experience representing Southern Florida clients in statutory unfair competition matters. From local businesses to out-of-state businesses with unfair competition litigation matters pending in Florida, to referring attorneys and in-house counsel, the Tampa statutory unfair competition lawyers of Steele Law Group, P.A., protect their clients' interests.

Statutory Unfair Competition

Florida's Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act (FDUTPA) is the statutory schema that, along with Florida's common law of unfair competition, regulates unfair competition litigation within the state. In 1993, the scope of the law in this area was extended to include in the understanding of "unfair practices," a violation of the standard established by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) or the federal courts regarding unfairness or any other law, rule or regulation that prescribes unfair competition or deceptive practices.

FDUTPA provides a private right of action against deceptive trade practices and unfair competition that can include:

Remedies Available in Statutory Unfair Competition Claims

Florida's statutory provisions on unfair competition and deceptive practices allow plaintiffs to petition the court for injunctive relief as well as damage awards that include:

  • Actual damages
  • Attorney fees
  • Costs

St. Petersburg Unfair Competition Dispute Attorneys

Steele Law Group, P.A., does not take consumer cases, cases on contingency, wrongful discharge cases or gender discrimination cases. Steele Law Group, P.A., takes cases for businesses, in-house counsel and other referring attorneys throughout southern Florida.

For arrange for a consultation with a lawyer from Steele Law Group, P.A., e-mail the firm or call 813-223-2060.

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