Statutory Theft Attorney in Miami, FL, Pursuing Civil Theft and Embezzlement Claims with Asset Recovery for Clients in South Florida and Nationwide
For victims, theft is more than a wrongful act. It’s a loss of property that had some form of value in its owner’s life, whether financial or otherwise, and that loss can have considerable consequences. The person who stole from you should face criminal charges for their actions, but for this situation to truly be resolved, they should also have to pay for your damages. As a Miami civil theft lawyer, I help theft victims navigate the legal process and recover financial compensation for everything they’re entitled to under the law.
At my law firm, Forge Litigation Group, I have a long history of practicing at the intersection of civil litigation and criminal law. I understand the nuances of Florida laws that allow theft victims to recover compensation well beyond their actual damages, as well as how any criminal case against the defendant can affect the civil claim for damages. If you’re ready to take back what’s rightfully yours, the first step is discussing your potential claim with an experienced attorney. Contact me today for a confidential consultation.
Theft Victims Can Recover Three Times Their Losses Under Florida Law
The purpose of pursuing damages through the civil legal system is to make the victim whole. In Florida, victims of theft crimes can receive a financial payout that goes beyond their actual damages.
A theft victim’s actual damages typically amount to the monetary value of the stolen property or its replacement value. In some instances, such as the theft of intellectual property or trade secrets, actual damages may include lost profits. It’s important to document the full value of your actual losses because the compensation you can receive through a civil theft claim depends on this value.
Of course, when something of value (financial or otherwise) has been stolen from you, you know that just recovering the amount of money the property was worth doesn’t really make you whole. You’ve faced stress, loss, and the hassles of the legal process. Maybe you wondered what you would do without the property, especially if its absence interfered with your life in meaningful ways, and you worried over how the perpetrator's unlawful actions would impact your future.
In Florida, victims of theft can receive more than just their actual damages. State law establishes as a statutory penalty the right to recover treble damages, or three times their actual damages.
In addition, you can receive through your civil theft claim reasonable attorney’s fees and court costs. This added recovery ensures that you aren’t the one who has to pay for the professional representation and the legal process required to secure your compensation.
After you have been stolen from, robbed using threats or physical force, embezzled from, or defrauded, you deserve compassionate guidance through the legal system and an outcome that fully addresses what you have been through. As a Miami civil theft lawyer, I help plaintiffs build strong, successful claims for compensation and recover maximum damages.
A Statutory Theft Attorney in Miami, FL, Knows How to Pursue Maximum Compensation
To make your civil theft claim a success, you need knowledge of Florida law and legal procedures and a commitment to pursuing what you deserve. Having a seasoned Miami civil theft lawyer on your side fulfills these needs.
- I understand the ins and outs of Florida’s civil theft statute and the state’s civil and criminal legal systems more broadly.
- I can assess whether your situation constitutes a theft crime under Florida law and establish this crucial element of your claim for damages.
- I will investigate the crime and gather the clear and convincing evidence needed to prove theft in civil court.
- I’m here to help attain an accurate calculation of your losses, including establishing and documenting monetary value or replacement value of the stolen property.
- I can meet all requirements and follow all relevant procedures, including crafting an effective written demand for damages.
- I’m prepared to take your case as far as needed to secure the compensation you deserve.
The compensation you receive in your civil theft claim is what makes you whole after the ordeal you’ve been through. As your staunch advocate, I’ll pursue maximum compensation without backing down.
How Forge Litigation Group Can Help
Because I’m not only a statutory theft attorney in Miami, FL, but also an attorney with experience in criminal defense law, I recognize how criminal cases can affect civil claims. I’ll build your legal strategy with this in mind, as well as with the courtroom skills I’ve developed over my 25 years of legal practice, including in my former role as an Assistant Public Defender in Miami-Dade County. I routinely handle cases that involve parallel proceedings, including criminal matters that result in civil claims for damages.
Throughout your claim, you need an advocate who understands what you’re going through and won’t downplay your loss. It’s not “only” a theft claim. It’s a violation of your property that has impacted you in numerous ways, including financially and emotionally. I’m here to listen, to empathize, and to support you during this difficult time.
With Florida’s civil theft statute, the law is on your side. I’m here to help you apply it to secure the compensation you’re entitled to.
Why Choose Forge Litigation Group as Your Miami Civil Theft Lawyer?
When you’re in need of a Miami civil theft lawyer with decades of legal experience, a willingness to take your case as far as necessary, and a perspective that truly puts you first, Forge Litigation Group is the clear choice.
Extensive Experience in Civil and Criminal Legal Practice
I have practiced law for more than 25 years, gaining experience in roles that range from civil litigation practitioner in regional and international law firms to assistant public defender. My record of excellent results has earned me recognition by Super Lawyers over several consecutive years. Through my decades in legal practice, I’ve developed both breadth and depth of legal knowledge and skill and achieved a record of securing my clients favorable resolutions to their legal matters.
Trial-Ready Preparation That Positions Every Case for Success
I’m a trial lawyer, and I prepare every case I take on for the potential of going to court. This careful, strategic preparation can guide your path forward. Often, diligent case preparation can persuade the opposing side to cooperate before the case even ends up in the courtroom. However, if a trial is necessary to recover what you deserve, I won’t back down from fighting for you in court.
A Personal Approach to Advocating for My Clients
For some attorneys, the practice of law is just business, and clients are the commodities that make them money. That’s not the case at my law firm. I am the type of lawyer who takes my clients’ legal challenges personally and who won’t ever be deterred from advocating fiercely for their best interests. Once I take on your case, I do more than provide an impersonal service. I’m wholly invested in the outcome of your legal matter.
Contact a Miami Civil Theft Lawyer at Forge Litigation Group Today for a Case Review
Taking legal action can feel like a big step, but a civil theft claim provides you with a much-needed avenue for recovering compensation for everything you have lost. To help you ensure you’re making the right decision for your individual circumstances, I offer confidential consultations. Discuss the unique facts of your situation with an experienced attorney and get your questions about the legal process answered. I’ll provide an objective assessment of your potential case, so you fully understand what your options are and feel empowered to move forward in the way that best fits your priorities.
For help from a statutory theft attorney in Miami, FL, contact Forge Litigation Group online or call 786-933-8794 today.