June 18, 2025

Kelley Kronenberg Launches Business Legal Team to Help Companies Avoid Costly Legal Mistakes Before They Happen

[Fort Lauderdale, FL] – Prevention Is Power in Business Law 

Too often, business owners and executives come to legal counsel after a crisis has already taken hold—when litigation is imminent, contracts have exposed them to risk, or a compliance failure has drawn regulatory scrutiny. These challenges are rarely surprises; more often, they’re the result of gaps that could have been prevented early with experienced legal insight. 

Recognizing the critical need for a proactive approach, Kelley Kronenberg has launched its Business Legal Team—a multi-practice group of attorneys built to help companies avoid or reduce legal risks, contain costs, and build stronger operational foundations. This one-stop legal team provides integrated support across every legal area a business needs, from commercial litigation and transactions to cybersecurity, AI compliance, labor law, and beyond. It takes a cross-disciplinary approach, uniting attorneys from various practice areas to deliver cohesive, forward-thinking counsel that supports every stage of a company’s growth. 

“Many of the most expensive legal problems we see could have been prevented if clients had engaged the right legal counsel earlier,” said Heath Eskalyo, Principal Partner and Chief Performance Officer at Kelley Kronenberg. “We built the Business Legal Team to change that reality—to make legal risk management a smart part of doing business, not just a response when something’s gone wrong.” 

A Strategic Team That Connects the Dots—Before Risks Become Crises 

The Business Legal Team doesn’t just react to legal issues—it helps businesses think three steps ahead. Instead of treating matters in isolation, the team identifies how issues intersect and evaluates how decisions in one area—like contracts or employment policies—may impact others, such as data security, IP protection, or liability exposure. This global approach not only drives better outcomes, but it also limits duplication and wasted spend across fragmented legal providers. 

Whether reviewing AI compliance policies, planning leadership succession, or preparing for a merger, Kelley Kronenberg’s attorneys collaborate across disciplines to deliver clarity, strategy, and protection—early, when it matters most, before they become expensive complications. 

Three Core Principles Behind the Business Legal Team 

• Full-Spectrum Service
  A one-stop legal solution that eliminates the need to juggle multiple firms or disconnected attorneys. 

• Client-Centric, Cross-Practice Teams
  Attorneys from various disciplines work together around each client’s specific industry and goals. 

• Proactive Legal Guidance
  Forward-looking legal insight designed to detect and close gaps before they turn into costly problems. 

Robust Capabilities Across Business Law 

The team includes experts in AI Compliance, Business Asset Protection, Bankruptcy, Succession Planning, Commercial Litigation, Cybersecurity, Construction & OSHA, Labor & Employment, Real Estate, and more. With a deep bench of attorneys, the Business Legal Team offers tailored, seamless service to companies at every stage of growth. 

A Wake-Up Call for Business Leaders 

“Legal mistakes are expensive—but the real tragedy is how avoidable they often are,” added Eskalyo. “That’s what drives this initiative: to protect our clients’ bottom lines, preserve their reputations, and make sure they’re not calling us when it’s already too late.” 

Kelley Kronenberg’s Business Legal Team is more than a service—it’s a legal safeguard that grows with your business and sees around the corner, not just the problem in front of you. 

The Business Legal Team is comprised of seasoned attorneys who bring diverse expertise across multiple practice areas. Key contacts include:  

• Angelo Gasparri (Business Transactions; Business Bankruptcy, Business Succession Planning) 

• Vanessa Rousso (AI Compliance; Business Transactions; Complex Business Litigation) 

• Michael Wild (Business Asset Protection; Business Succession Planning) 

• Joshua Rosenberg (Business Succession Planning) 

• Amy Koltnow (Complex Business Litigation) 

• Ejola Cook (Business Transactions, Complex Business Litigation) 

• Timothy Shields (AI Compliance; Data Privacy & Cybersecurity; Intellectual Property) 

• Gary Brown (Construction Litigation & OSHA) 

• David Henry (General Liability; Professional Liability) 

• Julie Karron (Professional Liability) 

• David Harvey (Labor & Employment) 

• Jason Vanslette (Real Estate Litigation) 

• Howard Wander (Workers’ Compensation) 

Strategic Value for Business Clients 

The Business Legal Team’s integrated approach delivers measurable advantages: reduced legal costs through problem prevention, faster resolution times through coordinated expertise, and elimination of duplicative billing when multiple practice areas need to collaborate.