Coto & Waddington, Attorneys at Law is a boutique, bilingual (English & Spanish) business law firm for founders, small businesses, and growth-stage companies across South Florida. Partners Giuliana Coto, Esq. and Alexander Waddington, Esq.—both graduates of the University of Miami School of Law-provide clear, strategic legal solutions that help you form, fund, operate, and grow your business with confidence.

Built for Entrepreneurs. Designed for Outcomes.

Bilingual business counsel: English & Spanish support for South Florida’s multicultural market.
Flat, predictable pricing: Transparent proposals—no surprises, no hourly anxiety.
Business-first drafting: Practical, enforceable documents that speed deals and reduce risk.
Founder-minded strategy: Clean cap tables, strong IP ownership, and investor-ready governance.
Local insight, global outlook: Miami-rooted lawyers with cross-border fluency and LATAM experience.

Business Law Services (Florida & Delaware)

Business Formation & Governance

LLC • S-Corp • C-Corp (FL/DE), Articles, Operating Agreements/Bylaws, founder stock & vesting, minute books, compliance calendars.

Contracts & Commercial Deals

MSA/SOW, vendor & client agreements, NDAs, employment & contractor docs, licensing & distribution, commercial leases, partnership/JV.

Trademarks & Brand Protection

Searching, state & USPTO filings, maintenance, cease-and-desist, marketplace/social takedowns, brand & franchise licensing.

Compliance & Data Privacy

FIPA/FTC/GDPR policies, website terms & privacy, DPAs, data governance, incident/breach response, regulatory audits.

Capital & Growth

Founder equity, cap tables, SAFE/convertible notes, preferred rounds (Seed/Series), investor rights, diligence readiness.

Fractional General Counsel

Ongoing legal support for contracting, compliance, employment, IP, and strategic initiatives.

Our Proven Process

Discovery: We map your goals, risks, and timelines.
Blueprint: Clear scope, upfront fees, and milestones.
Build: Draft, iterate, and align stakeholders.
Implement: Sign, file, launch—on schedule.
Guardrail: Ongoing GC support and compliance cadence.

Recent Client Work (Illustrative)

Converted a Florida LLC to a Delaware C-Corp; implemented founder vesting, option plan, and investor-ready minute book.
Re-engineered MSA/SOW stack for an agency; reduced receivables lag via milestones & acceptance criteria.
Filed multi-class trademarks and launched a brand licensing program with robust quality control for hospitality.
Deployed FIPA/FTC-compliant privacy program and DPAs for an e-commerce retailer ahead of marketplace audits.

Serving South Florida

Miami • Coral Gables • Doral • Aventura • Miami Beach • Hialeah • North Miami • North Miami Beach • Surfside • Bal Harbour • Miami Gardens • Hialeah Gardens • Pembroke Pines • Hallandale Beach • Hollywood • Miramar • Weston • Plantation • Davie • Pembroke Park • Cooper City • Fort Lauderdale • Coral Springs • Parkland • Pinecrest • Key Biscayne • Palmetto Bay • Cutler Bay • South Miami • Homestead

Sección en Español

En Coto & Waddington, Attorneys at Law asesoramos a emprendedores y empresas en Florida con servicios legales bilingües. Desde la constitución de compañías (LLC/S-Corp/C-Corp) hasta contratos, marcas, cumplimiento (FIPA/FTC) y asesoría legal continua, ofrecemos soluciones claras y a precio fijo para que su negocio crezca con seguridad. Llámenos: (786) 228-6361.

Let’s Build Your Legal Foundation

Whether you’re forming a new venture, refreshing contracts, protecting your brand, or preparing for investment, we’re ready to help.

Call (786) 228-6361

Disclaimer: This site is informational and not legal advice. No attorney-client relationship is formed until a signed engagement agreement is executed.

Coto & Waddington, Attorneys at Law — Florida Business & Startup Lawyers