Selected examples of litigation, appellate, trust and estate, and commercial matters handled by Alan Bryce Grossman.

These summaries are illustrative and do not describe all matters handled or results obtained.

Commercial Lease Dispute – Emergency Injunctive Relief and Appellate Proceedings

Represented a commercial tenant in litigation against a shopping center landlord involving unsafe premises, loss of access to the business, and protection of inventory.

Obtained emergency injunctive relief restoring the client to possession of the premises, requiring repairs, and preventing further disposition of inventory.

Handled related appellate proceedings involving service of process and due process issues.

The matter was resolved through a negotiated settlement.

Municipal Lease Dispute – Dania Beach Pier

Represented a restaurant operator in litigation with a municipal entity involving lease rights and competing claims relating to a public pier property.

The matter was resolved through a negotiated settlement approved by the governing body, including payment of approximately $650,000 to the client.

Federal Commercial Litigation – International Distribution Dispute

Represented a distributor in federal litigation involving international distribution rights and allegations of improper sales activity.

Litigated against multiple attorneys representing a large corporate entity. The matter was resolved favorbally to the client through settlement following contested proceedings.

Commercial Eviction and Appellate Proceedings

Represented a commercial tenant in eviction litigation and subsequent appellate proceedings involving possession rights and related issues.

Handled briefing and appellate strategy following the trial court’s rulings. The matter concluded with the tenant vacating the premises and the appeal not proceeding further.

Federal Habeas Corpus – Certificate of Appealability on Constitutional Issue

Represented a criminal defendant in federal habeas proceedings following conviction.

Secured a certificate of appealability from the United States District Court on a constitutional issue—whether the defendant was denied the right to testify at trial—permitting appellate review in the Eleventh Circuit.

Trust Litigation – Trustee Conduct and Administration Issues

Represented a beneficiary in litigation involving the administration of a trust, including issues relating to accountings, use of trust funds, and fiduciary obligations.

The representation involved detailed review of financial records, trust activity, and trustee conduct in connection with the administration of trust assets.

The matter resulted in court proceedings addressing the trustee’s administration and related issues.

Condominium Assessment Litigation – Successful Appellate Outcome

Part of the appellate team representing unit owners challenging a condominium association’s imposition of an assessment lien.

The Third District Court of Appeal reversed the trial court’s judgment and remanded with instructions to dismiss the action, rejecting the legal basis for the assessment.

Trust Litigation – Beneficiary Distribution Settlement

Represented a beneficiary in litigation involving the interpretation and administration of a multi-amendment trust and the allocation of trust assets.

Developed and advanced a strategy focused on trust construction and post-death distribution provisions.

Achieved a favorable negotiated settlement providing a distribution of $566,666 to the client.