Akerman LLP has been embroiled in multiple malpractice lawsuits, primarily from its clients, marking a challenging year for the firm. Recently, a real estate investment firm accused Akerman of failing to properly advise them on landlord remedies under Florida law, leading to significant financial losses. The complaint alleges that Akerman improperly drafted lease agreements, failing to include essential provisions regarding rent acceleration that comply with Florida law. These issues suggest substantial oversights in legal counsel and documentation practices, resulting in serious repercussions for the affected parties.
"Akerman failed to advise [plaintiff] Turner of the most basic and appropriate remedies available to landlords under Florida law in the event of a breach by a tenant."
"Defendants entirely failed to draft Section 22 in a manner consistent with Florida law because they included the rent acceleration remedy only in Section 22.2.1 which provided for rent acceleration upon termination of the lease, which is not an enforceable remedy in Florida."
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