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Dynamic Transactional Law Firm Focused on Helping you Navigate the Complex Legal World & Preparing your Business for Growth

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About The Law Office of Tyler W. Sawyer PLLC

About The Law Office of Tyler W. Sawyer PLLC

Our Firm’s Managing Attorney, Tyler W. Sawyer, is a highly experienced transactional lawyer with a proven track record of success representing businesses and individuals in a variety of legal practice areas. Through a personalized one-on-one approach that fosters a deeper attorney-client relationship, Mr. Sawyer will become your direct point of contact representing your interests and guiding you through any legal issues that may arise.   

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About The Law Office of Tyler W. Sawyer PLLC

The Law Office of Tyler W. Sawyer PLLC specializes in a variety of legal practice areas, including Corporate & Transactional, Mergers & Acquisitions, Real Estate, Corporate Finance, Creditor Rights, and more. Regardless of the situation, our Managing Attorney has the knowledge and experience to help you navigate the complexities of the legal system.

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If you need legal assistance, don't hesitate to contact The Law Office of Tyler W. Sawyer PLLC.  Our Firm offers free initial consultations and is ready to help you with your legal needs.


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Email: Tyler@tsawyerlaw.com

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Meet Tyler Wyndham Sawyer, ESQ.

Background & Experience

Our Firm’s Founder and Managing Attorney, Tyler W. Sawyer, is a dynamic and results-driven attorney with extensive experience in complex commercial contracts, regulatory compliance, and real estate law. Originally from Louisville, Kentucky, Tyler, moved to Florida in 2016 to join his family in the Sunshine State. Through a personalized approach with a focus on understanding his clients' businesses on a deeper level, Tyler has demonstrated success guiding companies through the intricate M&A process, creatively negotiating corporate debt restructuring, and significantly reducing clients' exposure to litigation. From representing an International Aviation Company throughout its startup phase to securing a multi-million-dollar SBIR Army Government Contract to research and manufacture an aerial surveillance prototype, investors buying and selling hotel properties and distressed real estate or individuals in civil disputes, Tyler has the knowledge and experience needed to help clients navigate the complexities of the legal system. 

Education

After graduating with Departmental Honors in Management from the Gatton College of Business & Economics at the University of Kentucky, Tyler earned his Juris Doctor degree from The Salmon P. Chase College of Law in 2015. While attending Chase, Tyler excelled in his studies, graduating with the distinction of Magna Cum Laude and Top 10 in his class. In addition to focusing on his studies, Tyler enjoyed giving back to the Cincinnati area by leading a mentorship program for underprivileged children who were in the state's Juvenile Diversion Program. 

Bar Memberships

  • Florida Bar Association
  • Kentucky Bar Association
  • United States District Courts: Southern District of Florida; Middle District Court of Florida; Northern District Court of Florida

practice area: Corporate & transactional services

Welcome to our comprehensive suite of Corporate & Transactional Services, designed to meet the diverse needs of businesses at every stage of their growth. Our services encompass everything from Business Entity Formation to Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A), ensuring that your company receives expert guidance and strategic support tailored to your unique requirements. Whether you are forming a new business, seeking ongoing legal counsel, planning for succession, expanding through equity financing, or navigating the complexities of the M&A arena, our experienced team is here to provide the in-depth knowledge and personalized solutions you need to achieve your business goals and secure long-term success. With a focus on compliance, efficiency, and strategic foresight, we are committed to helping you navigate the legal landscape with confidence and clarity.

Contract Drafting & Review

At our Firm, we understand that contracts are the foundation of all business relationships. We offer comprehensive contract review services to identify potential risks and ambiguities, thorough contract preparation to create custom agreements tailored to your business needs, and expert negotiation to secure the most favorable terms for your transactions. Whether you're entering into new partnerships, finalizing service agreements, or navigating complex business deals, our team will be by your side providing the strategic legal support you need to protect your business and achieve your goals. Trust us to deliver the precision, clarity, and expertise required  to reduce the potential for disputes and provide a clear framework for a successful business relationship with your partners, customers, and vendors. 

Business Entity Formation

Starting a new business involves many crucial decisions, one of the most significant being the type of business entity to form. Whether you're looking to establish a corporation, limited liability company (LLC), partnership, or sole proprietorship, our Firm provides comprehensive guidance to help you choose the right structure. We handle all the necessary paperwork and legal requirements, ensuring your business is set up for success from day one.

Mergers & Acquisitions

Navigating the intricacies of the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) arena requires in-depth knowledge and strategic foresight. Our M&A services are designed to support you through every stage of the transaction, from initial planning and due diligence to negotiation and closing. Whether you're looking to buy, sell, or merge businesses, we provide the expertise needed to maximize value and achieve your business goals. Our comprehensive approach includes:

  • Strategic Planning: We help you assess potential targets or buyers, evaluate strategic fit, and develop a tailored M&A strategy that aligns with your business objectives.
  • Due Diligence: Our team conducts thorough due diligence to identify potential risks and opportunities, ensuring that you make informed decisions throughout the transaction process.
  • Negotiation and Structuring: We guide you through complex negotiations, structuring deals that are favorable and compliant with legal requirements.
  • Transaction Execution: From drafting and reviewing transaction documents to managing regulatory approvals and closing processes, we ensure a smooth and efficient execution of your M&A deals.
  • Post-Merger Integration: Our support extends beyond closing, helping you integrate and optimize operations to realize the full benefits of your transaction.

Outside General Counsel Services

Navigating the complexities of business operations requires ongoing legal support. Our outside general counsel services offer your company the benefit of expert legal advice without the need for a full-time in-house attorney. From contract review and corporate governance to compliance issues and dispute resolution, we provide tailored legal solutions that align with your business objectives.

Nonprofit and Tax Exempt Organizations

Creating and managing a nonprofit or tax-exempt organization involves unique legal challenges. Our team provides assistance in forming and maintaining these entities, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. We offer guidance on governance, fundraising, and tax-exempt status applications, helping you focus on your mission while we handle the legal complexities.

Business Succession Planning

Preparing for the future of your business is essential. Our business succession planning services help you develop a strategic plan to ensure a smooth transition of ownership and management. We work closely with you to identify successors, evaluate potential risks, and create a comprehensive plan that preserves the value of your business and secures its long-term viability.

practice area: Comprehensive hotel representation

At The Law Office of Tyler W. Sawyer PLLC, we pride ourselves on providing a full spectrum of legal services tailored to the unique needs of the hospitality industry. Our managing attorney has extensive experience representing hoteliers expanding their portfolio of properties throughout the state to guiding first time buyers through the acquisition and franchising processes as they acquired their first hotel property. With a deep understanding of the complexities involved in hotel ownership and operations, we offer hands on expert guidance and strategic solutions to hoteliers across Florida. Whether you're embarking on a new hotel development project, thinking of purchasing or selling a hotel property, or negotiating your Franchise Agreement and Property Improvement Plan, our experienced team is here to support you at every stage. 

Hotel Development & Acquisitions

Purchasing an existing hotel or developing a new hotel from concept to completion requires meticulous planning and industry specific legal expertise. Our Firm provides comprehensive support for every phase of the purchasing or development process, ensuring regulatory compliance and a seamless transition to new ownership. We offer:

  • Due Diligence Services: We conduct thorough due diligence on the property of interest to provide a deeper understanding of the local hotel market, identify potential hurdles or encumbrances required to be cleared before closing, and ultimately helping our client determine the true value of the property before the offering stage of the process.
  • Purchase & Sale Contract: Drafting and negotiating the purchase and sale contract and all ancillary agreements to protect your interests throughout the construction or acquisition process.
  • Land Use and Zoning: Experienced advice on navigating local land use and zoning regulations. 
  • Permitting and Compliance: Assistance with obtaining necessary permits and licenses to ensure compliance with the relevant laws. 

Hotel Valuation & Disposition Services

Preparing for the sale of your hotel property requires an accurate and comprehensive valuation of the market and your specific property. Our team's extensive experience providing valuation services to hoteliers across the state is fundamental to ensuring you receive the maximum return on your investment. We provide:  

  • Market Analysis: In-depth analysis of current market conditions to determine the optimal timing for your sale.
  • Asset Valuation: Comprehensive valuation of your hotel, including real estate, fixtures, and goodwill.
  • Sale Preparation: Strategic planning and guidance on preparing your hotel for sale to attract competitive buyers, eliminate encumbrances to ensure a timely closing, and achieve maximum market value.

Franchisee PIP Strategy & Negotiation

Franchise-mandated Property Improvement Plans ("PIP") can be complex and costly. We help you navigate these challenges by developing effective strategies and negotiating favorable terms with the franchise. Our services include:

  • PIP Analysis: Thorough evaluation of PIP requirements to understand their impact on your property.
  • Cost Management: Strategies to minimize costs while meeting brand standards.
  • Negotiation Support: Skilled negotiation to secure reasonable timelines and financial terms for PIP implementation.

Franchise Agreements

Whether you are looking to become a first-time franchisee, interested in changing flags, or acquiring additional franchised hotel properties, securing a favorable Franchise Agreement is critical to the success of any hotelier. As your experienced hotel counsel, our Firm will handle all aspects of the franchising process. We provide:

  • Franchise Agreement Review: Detailed analysis of your franchise agreements to identify opportunities and address potential risks.
  • Negotiation of Terms: Expert negotiation to secure terms that support your long-term vision for each specific hotel property.
  • Compliance Counsel: Ongoing guidance to ensure compliance with franchise requirements.

practice area: General Real estate & Distressed assets

The Law Office of Tyler W. Sawyer PLLC has experience providing legal services across various areas of the real estate market. From providing intricate pre-offer valuation services to investors interested in purchasing distressed real estate and strategically developing a path to secure marketable title required to maximize returns on resale to resolving landlord-tenant disputes, our team will be with you every step of the way to help you achieve your goals. Whether you are a landlord, tenant, developer, investor, or property owner, we are here to provide the legal support you need for success in real estate.  

Distressed Real Estate Investment

Are you an investor interested in purchasing a property that is experiencing financial stress or other issues causing the current property value to be greatly diminished? Are you an investor who is looking to purchase a property that is in active foreclosure to obtain rock bottom price value but don’t know where to start? Navigating the complexities of distressed real estate acquisitions requires specialized legal representation and our Firm is committed to helping investors navigate every stage of the process, ensuring you make informed decisions and secure profitable outcomes. Our services include: 

  • Pre-Offer Valuation: We provide thorough pre-offer valuations, enabling investors to more accurately assess the property value based upon the timeline and financial investment required to obtain marketable title to the property. Our legal insights ensure you consider all factors that could impact the property's market value and potential return on investment.
  • Negotiations with Creditors: Having represented creditors selling distressed real estate, our Firm will utilize that experience to negotiate directly with creditors on behalf of the investor when purchasing a Note or Judgement secured by the property. We work diligently to secure favorable terms and minimize risks, ensuring that the investment aligns with your financial objectives.
  • Foreclosure and Eviction Representation: We represent investors throughout the foreclosure and eviction processes, safeguarding your interests with efficiency. From initiating foreclosure actions to managing eviction proceedings, our legal team handles the complexities to obtain clear title and ultimately maximizes the return on your investment.

Landlord-Tenant Rights & Disputes

Understanding the legal rights and responsibilities of landlords and tenants is essential for maintaining successful rental relationships. Our services include:

  • Lease Drafting and Review: Preparing and reviewing lease agreements to ensure clarity and compliance with the law.
  • Eviction Proceedings: Representing landlords in eviction cases, ensuring adherence to legal procedures and tenant rights.
  • Tenant Disputes: Resolving disputes between landlords and tenants, including issues related to lease violations and property maintenance.

Encumbrances

Encumbrances can complicate real estate transactions and significantly impact property value. Our Firm provides legal assistance in addressing these issues, including:

  • Lien Removal: Assisting in the removal of liens to clear the title for sale or refinancing.
  • Easement Creation, Modification, & Termination: Drafting and negotiating easement agreements to clarify access and usage rights. Advising on the termination or modification of existing easements. 
  • Encumbrance Resolution: Resolving issues related to easements, covenants, and other encumbrances affecting property use and value.

Title Curative

Title defects can jeopardize property ownership and transactions. Our Firm is experienced in identifying and correcting title defects, including:

  • Title Search: Conducting comprehensive title searches to identify defects such as liens, encumbrances, and ownership disputes.
  • Title Clearance: Taking legal action to clear title defects and ensure a marketable title.
  • Title Insurance Claims: Assisting with title insurance claims to protect your investment.

Zoning and Land Development

Zoning and land development laws impact the use and development of property. Our Firm provides legal counsel for:

  • Zoning Compliance: Advising on zoning regulations and obtaining necessary approvals for property development.
  • Land Use Planning: Assisting with land use planning and development to maximize property potential.
  • Zoning Disputes: Representing clients in disputes related to zoning violations and land use restrictions.

practice area: Debt Restructuring & Creditor rights

Our Firm is committed to providing tailored solutions that address the unique challenges for each client under financial stress. Whether you are a debtor seeking to restructure your financial obligations or a creditor looking to maximize your recoveries, we offer the experience and dedication required to deliver efficient solutions to both your immediate and long-term financial concerns. Our streamlined hands on approach ensures that your interests are prioritized and protected throughout our representation. 

Restructuring Counsel

Our Firm has experience guiding companies through the complex restructuring processes. We provide strategic advice and hands-on support to obtain successful outcomes in challenging financial situations. As your business's Restructuring Counsel we can provide: 


  • Advisory for Board of Directors and Management: We offer comprehensive guidance throughout the restructuring process, ensuring that your leadership is well-informed and empowered to make critical decisions.
  • Debt and Equity Financing Negotiations: Our Firm excels at negotiating additional debt and equity financing to secure the necessary capital for your business to enhance financial stability and allow future growth.  
  • Asset Sales Management: We manage all aspects of the sale of partial or substantially all assets of your company, from initial valuation to final transaction. 
  • Vender and Customer Contract Analysis: Our Firm scrutinizes vendor and customer contracts to identify opportunities and mitigate risks. 
  • Litigation Strategy Development: We develop effective litigation strategies to protect your interests and navigate any legal challenges that may arise. 

Debt Workouts

  • Loan Modifications: We negotiate modifications to existing loan terms, helping you to achieve more favorable conditions. 
  • Deeds in Lieu of Foreclosure: Our team facilitates deeds in lieu of foreclosure to help you avoid the lengthy and costly foreclosure process. 
  • Forbearance Agreements: We arrange and negotiate forbearance agreements that provide temporary relief from loan obligations, giving you time to regain financial stability. 
  • Loan Sales and Assignments: We manage the sale and assignment of loans, ensuring that the transactions are executed in compliance with the law. 

Creditors Rights

  • Judicial Foreclosure Representation: We represent both debtors and creditors throughout the judicial foreclosure process, ensuring that all legal and financial aspects are handled timely and efficiently.
  • Short Sale Negotiations: We have extensive experience negotiating with creditors and debtors when real property becomes distressed and will negotiate short sales to optimize recovery and minimize losses.
  • UCC Article 9 Rights and Dispositions: Our experience protecting clients' interests under UCC Article 9 will ensure that your rights are protected as a debtor or creditor collateralizing personal property. 
  • Replevin Services: We handle replevin actions to recover personal property swiftly and legally. 

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