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Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) Lawyer in Florida

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Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) Lawyer in Florida

At Portalatin Business Law Firm, we help businesses across Florida, including the Miami-Dade region, with NDA lawyer services that protect sensitive information before it turns into a dispute. 

 

Our focus has been proactive protection through clear contracts and brand protections. 

According to one client, “Jessica even suggested an additional layer of protection I didn’t know I was eligible for,” reflecting a practical approach that looks beyond a template to strengthen confidentiality and reduce risk.

 

We keep the process manageable by learning how your information actually flows. You get a clear agreement you can use confidently with employees, contractors, vendors, and potential partners, without overcomplicating your business. If you are launching a startup or negotiating an acquisition, we are here to guide you every step of the way.

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What is a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) and Why It’s Important in Florida

 

A Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA), also called a confidentiality agreement, is a contract that requires a person or business to keep certain information private. In plain terms, it sets rules for what can be shared, who can receive it, how it must be protected, and what happens if someone discloses it without permission.

 

Florida businesses often use NDAs to protect information that creates a competitive edge, like pricing formulas, customer lists, software features, vendor terms, marketing plans, and product roadmaps. 

 

This is especially important when you are pitching investors, hiring employees, working with contractors, or exploring a partnership where sensitive information needs to be shared before a deal is final.

 

Florida law also makes “reasonable steps” part of the trade secret conversation. 

 

According to the Florida Legislature’s Uniform Trade Secrets Act, information generally only qualifies as a protectable “trade secret” if the owner takes reasonable steps to keep it secret, which is one reason Florida businesses use NDAs. 

 

A well-drafted NDA can be one of those steps, along with limiting access and using secure storage.

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What Does a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) Include?

Not all NDAs are equally useful. Overly broad language can be hard to enforce, and vague definitions can leave loopholes. Strong Florida-focused NDAs typically include:

  • A clear definition of Confidential Information and what is excluded (like public or independently developed information)
  • The specific purpose for sharing the information
  • Who can access it and what safeguards are required
  • Return or destruction rules and the term of confidentiality
  • Whether it is one-way, mutual, or multi-party based on who is sharing what
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Our NDA Services in Florida

  • NDA drafting and review
  • Trademark and brand-related NDAs
  • Reviewing NDAs
  • Negotiating NDA terms
  • Mutual and unilateral NDAs
  • Employee and contractor NDAs
  • Partnership and joint venture NDAs
  • Investor and pitch NDAs

Why Choose Portalatin Business Law Firm in Florida?

Why Florida clients choose us:

  • Florida-based perspective: Experience supporting entrepreneurs, startups, and growing companies across the state.

  • Clear advice: We walk you through each document so you understand what you’re signing and why it matters.

  • NDA experience under Florida law: Drafting, reviewing, and enforcing confidentiality agreements tailored to Florida requirements and real-world risk.

  • Business-first approach: Agreements designed to protect your operation without adding unnecessary friction to deals or hiring.

  • Fast, human communication: Quick responses by phone or email—without getting stuck in a queue.

Trusted reputation: Known for professionalism, strong client feedback, and results-driven work.

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About Portalatin Business Law Firm

Portalatin Business Law Firm is a Florida business law practice established in April 2017 and built for owners who want fewer legal surprises. We focus on proactive planning that reduces risk, protects valuable business information, and supports steady growth instead of last-minute fixes.

 

We serve clients across Florida with a strong presence in Miami-Dade, including startups, established companies, and international founders expanding into the U.S. market. 

 

Because many of our clients work across borders and teams, we provide trilingual legal services in English, Spanish, and Portuguese so key contract terms, confidentiality obligations, and expectations are clear from day one.

 

Our approach is business-first: we learn how your company actually operates, then tailor NDAs and related agreements to match your deal flow, sales process, vendors, investors, and internal access controls. That way, your paperwork supports your goals without slowing down momentum.

 

Clients choose us for practical communication, clear drafting, and strategies that help prevent disputes before they start.

Unilateral vs Mutual vs Multilateral NDAs

Choose the structure based on who’s sharing confidential info and how many parties need access.

  • Unilateral (one-way): One side discloses, the other receives. Common for investor pitches, vendor onboarding, and employees/contractors. 
  • Mutual (two-way): Both sides disclose. Common for partnerships, acquisition talks, and integrations.

  • Multilateral (3+ parties): Multiple parties share/receive (e.g., founders + advisors, manufacturer + distributor + startup).

It’s best to pick the format that matches the real flow of information and limits access to only who needs it

If an NDA Is Breached: Business-First Next Steps

  1. Preserve evidence: Save emails/messages, file links, screenshots, access logs, and notes. Document who/what/when/how. Don’t wipe devices or “clean up” accounts yet.

  2. Contain it fast: Revoke access, reset passwords, disable shared links, and instruct internal teams not to forward/discuss. Pause vendor/contractor access if relevant.

  3. Check the contract: Confirm what counts as “Confidential,” allowed use, return/delete duties, notice requirements, venue/fees, and any incident-response terms. If personal data is involved, Florida breach-notice timelines may apply (often 500+ Floridians / ~30 days).

  4. Send counsel-led notice: Demand stop-use, preservation of evidence, return/deletion, and a list of anyone who received the info.

  5. Mitigate + evaluate remedies: Assess whether it qualifies as a trade secret (requires reasonable protection steps), then decide on practical mitigation and legal options (injunction/damages) based on business impact.

Our NDA Process for Florida Clients

  1. Intake + review: You share what you’re protecting, who’s receiving it, and how it’s shared. If you have an NDA, we spot gaps and unclear terms.

  2. Match to risk and  goals: We confirm the right structure, what must be covered, and key timing/signing details.

  3. Draft or revise: We deliver a plain-English NDA plus a short summary of the clauses that matter most.

  4. Negotiate: We handle redlines with targeted edits that keep the deal workable and reduce exposure.

  5. Finalize and  reuse: We confirm signatures, provide a clean file-ready copy, and create a reusable template if needed.

What Customers Say About Portalatin Business Law Firm

  1. “I felt truly helped and understood… genuinely compassionate and empathetic.”

    “She answered all questions, gave me wonderful advice… how to proceed going forward.”

    “The process was streamlined, clear, and fast. Communication was excellent.”

    “She walked me through all of the different types of companies… and how to protect my brand.”

Local Resources for Florida Businesses

  • Florida Bar Lawyer Directory (to verify licenses and disciplinary history)
  • Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) license lookup for contractors and regulated professionals
  • U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Trademark basics and filing

Schedule a Consultation With Us Today

If you are sharing pricing, product plans, customer lists, code, or any other sensitive business information, a clear NDA is one of the simplest ways to reduce risk before it turns into a dispute. 

 

Portalatin Business Law Firm helps Florida businesses use NDAs strategically, so your contracts match how you actually operate and what you need to protect.

 

To discuss your NDA, visit our contact page.