How much does it cost to hire Avery for a business case?

Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Avery walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

Does Avery offer a free consultation?

Avery charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Avery's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Avery's current terms during booking.

How long do business cases in Florida typically take?

Simple business matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Avery gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

Can Avery take my case if I'm outside Fort Lauderdale?

Avery is licensed in Florida. Matters governed by Florida law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Avery will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

What should I bring to my first meeting with Avery?

Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Avery will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

Is Avery accepting new business clients right now?

Avery's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Avery A. Dial, Business Attorney in Fort Lauderdale

Quick answer

Avery A. Dial is a partner based in Fort Lauderdale, FL. The practice focuses on Business, Employment, and Entertainment. Avery has over 22 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Kaufman Dolowich LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.

Based in: Fort Lauderdale, FL
Experience: over 22 years
Known for: Business · Employment · Entertainment

Handles Business, Employment, and Entertainment matters from Fort Lauderdale, FL.
Over 22 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
Recognized with AV Preeminent.

Areas of practice

Avery's practice areas in Fort Lauderdale

Avery concentrates on business, employment, entertainment, general, and health care. Each area below outlines the kind of case Avery handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Business cases in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Avery takes business matters in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Avery agrees to represent you.

Employment cases in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Avery takes employment matters in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Avery agrees to represent you.

Entertainment cases in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Avery takes entertainment matters in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Avery agrees to represent you.

General cases in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Avery takes general matters in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Avery agrees to represent you.

Health Care cases in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Avery takes health care matters in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Avery agrees to represent you.

Biography

Avery A. Dial, business attorney serving Fort Lauderdale

Avery A. Dial is a partner based in Fort Lauderdale, FL. The practice focuses on Business, Employment, and Entertainment. Avery has over 22 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Kaufman Dolowich LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review. Avery works from Fort Lauderdale, Florida and takes on business matters across the region.

Avery Dial, partner and co-chair of the firm’s data privacy & cybersecurity practice group, focuses his practice on commercial, professional liability (including directors & officers, attorneys, accountants, medical professionals, nursing homes and other long term care facilities, hospitals, architects & engineers and design professionals), insurance coverage, labor and employment, data privacy, intellectual property, product liability and wrongful death litigation.

Mr. Dial defends businesses and professionals accused of data breach and privacy violations. Further, Mr. Dial advises companies in a variety of industries on pre and post data breach practices.

Mr. Dial defends and prosecutes business matters including breach of contract, civil theft, conversion, breach of warranties, statutory violations, fraudulent business practices, professional malpractice, and entertainment matters. He also litigates insurance coverage matters where the underlying claims are business litigation, professional liability, or intellectual property matters.

Mr. Dial counsels and defends private businesses and municipalities on website and brick and mortar accessibility claims under Titles II and III of the Americans with Disabilities Act. He also counsels and defends clients on actions brought under the Fair Housing Act.

Mr. Dial is an experienced litigator for commercial and residential real estate matters including title claims, foreclosures, landlord tenant disputes, and breaches of contract on behalf of title insurers, banks, tenants, and property owners.

Awards

•AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
•South Florida Legal Guide, “Top Lawyer”, 2019
•Florida Trend, Legal Elite, 2015, 2016, 2019
•South Florida Legal Guide, Top Up & Comer, 2014 - 2018
•Florida Trend, Legal Elite, Up & Comer, 2013

Publications

•KDV Attorney Avery Dial Appointed to Foundation for Sickle Cell Disease Research Board of Directors
•Black Cyber Lawyers See Racial Diversity as Key to Data Safety, Bloomberg Law, ft. Avery Dial
•New Ransomware Advisory Warns of Penalties for Ransom Payments, Insurance Coverage Law Center
•Let’s Check Our Cybersecurity Before We Wreck Ourselves
•Cyberinsurance Now a Necessity, But Choose Coverage Wisely, Healthcare Risk Management, ft. Avery Dial
•Florida Supreme Court Says Frye Is ‘Still The One’, Law360
•Author, “Stuck in the 80s - Florida Statute 627.4265, a Legal Anachronism”, JD Supra, March 23, 2018
•Co-Author, “Burning Down The House - The Wyndham Decision Allows The FTC To Sue Businesses For Getting Hacked.” Fowler White Burnett, P.A. Legal Alert, September 14, 2015, Republished by JD Supra Business Advisor, September 18, 2015
•Author, “The Basics of Net Neutrality - What ‘You Oughta Know'”, JD Supra Perspectives, March 23, 2015
•Co-Author, “Undercover of the Night - Hacking, Data Breaches And The Terrorism Exclusion”, Fowler White Burnett, P.A. Legal Alert February 11, 2015, Republished by JD Supra Business Advisor, February 12, 2015
•Co-Author, “Land of Confusion: Insurance Coverage for Pre-Suit FCPA Investigation Costs Under D&O Liability Policies,” Fowler White Burnett, P.A. Legal Alert, August 12, 2014
•Co-Author, “Will Heartbleed Affect Data Breach Insurance Coverage?” JD Supra Business Advisor, April 15, 2014

News

•A Service Charge is Not a Tip: 11th Circuit Court Rules Restaurant Mandatory Service Charge is Not Considered a Tip
•Black Cyber Lawyers See Racial Diversity as Key to Data Safety, Bloomberg Law, ft. Avery Dial
•New Ransomware Advisory Warns of Penalties for Ransom Payments, Insurance Coverage Law Center
•WATCH OUT FOR SMOOTH CRIMINALS: REMAIN VIGILANT WITH CYBERSECURITY DURING THE PANDEMIC
•Avery Dial is Recognized as Florida Legal Elite

Speaking Engagements

•Panelist, “The Robot Will See You Now... Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Healthcare Professional and Products Liability and Coverage,” Crittenden Medical Insurance Conference, September 21, 2020
•Speaker, “Life of a Litigator,” University of Miami, Business Law for Entrepreneurs, March 2018
•Panelist, “Walking the Line Without Stepping Off- Is it Time for ‘What’s My Line’ or ‘Jeopardy’?” (Insurance Coverage and Bad Faith Topics), ALFA International Continuing Education Program, December 2017
•Speaker, “Data Breach and Privacy,” University of Miami, Business Law for Entrepreneurs, March 2017
•Speaker, “Data Breach, Privacy, and Confidentiality,” Broward County Bar Association 2016 Legal Malpractice Summit, October 2016
•Speaker, “Recent IP Malpractice Trends,” 7th Annual IP Symposium, Business Law Section of The Florida Bar, April 2016
•Speaker, “Litigation Considerations for Entrepreneurs” and “Insurance Coverage for Government Investigations,” University of Miami, Business Law for Entrepreneurs, April 2015
•Panelist, “Tripartite Relationships: The Ethical and Practical Considerations for Parties involved in Tripartite Relationships,” Claims Litigation Management Alliance Southern Chapter Educational and Networking Event, November, 2014
•Speaker, “The Life of an Insurance Coverage Breach of Contract Case,” University of Miami, Introduction to Business Law, April 2014
•Speaker, “Considerations for Entrepreneurs from a litigator’s perspective,” University of Miami, Business Law for Entrepreneurs, April 2014
•Speaker, “Performance, Breach, and Discharge,” University of Miami, Introduction to Business Law, April 2013
•Speaker, “Contract Remedies,” University of Miami, Introduction to Business Law, April 2013

Working with Avery on a business matter

Avery Dial, partner and co-chair of the firm’s data privacy & cybersecurity practice group, focuses his practice on commercial, professional liability (including directors & officers, attorneys, accountants, medical professionals, nursing homes and other long term care facilities, hospitals, architects & engineers and design professionals), insurance coverage, labor and employment, data privacy,…

Who Avery represents

Avery reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, employment, and entertainment matters in Fort Lauderdale and the surrounding Florida area.

Credentials

Credentials — where Avery studied and practices

University of Florida, Levin College of Law J.D. Chancellor of the Honor Court Florida Blue Key
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University of Florida B.A.
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Jurisdictions

Avery's state bar admissions

Florida U.S. Distric
2004 · ACTIVE

Avery studied at — in University of Florida, Levin College of Law J.D. Chancellor of the Honor Court Florida Blue Key and — in University of Florida B.A..

Law school and academic background

Avery completed — in University of Florida, Levin College of Law J.D. Chancellor of the Honor Court Florida Blue Key and — in University of Florida B.A.. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Avery runs in Florida is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Avery's legal honors and published work

Avery has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

AV Preeminent

Legal awards and honors

AV Preeminent.

Locations

Avery A. Dial's office in Fort Lauderdale

Avery's primary office is at 100 SE 3rd Avenue, Suite 1500, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33394. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Kaufman Dolowich LLP

100 SE 3rd Avenue, Suite 1500

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33394

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Client feedback

Client reviews of Avery A. Dial — 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review

Every review below is from a verified client of Avery. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing business attorneys in Fort Lauderdale.

5.0

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Hiring guide

How to hire Avery A. Dial — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Avery usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Avery charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Avery's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Avery will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a business attorney in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

A short list to run through before you commit: How many business matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Avery

Avery discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every business matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Avery confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Avery's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Avery A. Dial

How much does it cost to hire Avery for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Avery walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Avery offer a free consultation?
Avery charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Avery's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Avery's current terms during booking.
How long do business cases in Florida typically take?
Simple business matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Avery gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Avery take my case if I'm outside Fort Lauderdale?
Avery is licensed in Florida. Matters governed by Florida law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Avery will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Avery?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Avery will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Avery accepting new business clients right now?
Avery's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Community Q&A

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Areas served

Business attorneys serving Fort Lauderdale, Miami and Tampa in Florida

Avery handles business matters throughout Florida. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified business attorneys in that community.