Jacqueline Feliciano, Esq.

Jacqueline Feliciano, Esq. Partner at Adams & Reese LLP

08/17/2026

Please don’t do it, it’s going to be so much more to correct it 😅

Disclaimer: The information on this post is not legal advice.

08/16/2026

Please just don’t DIYing your legal documents. It’s going to be so much more expensive for us to fix it 😅

08/15/2026

Please just don’t use AI for drafting and DIYing your legal documents. It’s going to be so much more expensive for us to fix it 😅

Florida just added a brand-new business tool: the protected series LLC.One parent LLC. Multiple internal “series.” Each ...
07/06/2026

Florida just added a brand-new business tool: the protected series LLC.

One parent LLC. Multiple internal “series.” Each one can hold its own assets, liabilities, and members, walled off from the others, almost like separate locked drawers in the same cabinet.

But here’s the catch: the liability protection isn’t automatic. It only holds up with strict recordkeeping and real separation between series. Skip that, and the whole shield can collapse.

I broke down what it is, the benefits, the drawbacks, and how it compares to a traditional holding company structure, plus why getting an attorney involved from day one matters.

Link in bio to read the full breakdown. 👆

I am honored to be recognized in the 2026 edition of Florida Super Lawyers as part of the 2026 Florida Rising Stars in M...
07/02/2026

I am honored to be recognized in the 2026 edition of Florida Super Lawyers as part of the 2026 Florida Rising Stars in Mergers & Acquisitions. Only 2.5% of attorneys in Florida receive this distinction.

Congratulations to all of those recognized in this year’s edition!

Winning in court isn’t always a ‘win.’ When you factor in the time, money, and stress of litigation, even the victorious...
06/23/2026

Winning in court isn’t always a ‘win.’ When you factor in the time, money, and stress of litigation, even the victorious party often walks away worse off than if they had simply reached a resolution at the table.

An attorney’s role isn’t simply to litigate. It’s to counsel, to guide, and sometimes to help clients see a better way forward.

Contractors, are your I-9’s ready for an audit? Do you comply with E-Verify requirements?ICE just reclassified over a do...
06/19/2026

Contractors, are your I-9’s ready for an audit? Do you comply with E-Verify requirements?

ICE just reclassified over a dozen “technical” I-9 errors as substantive violations, meaning the 10-day fix-it window is gone for many common mistakes. Add in E-Verify rules that now vary by state, by contract type, and even by industry, and a generic onboarding template won’t cut it. The risk isn’t just fines. It’s debarment from public projects and loss of your business license.

My latest article breaks down recent changes, and important considerations.

Link in bio to read the full post. 🔗

Selling your business? Don’t skip the legal checkup. 👀 Most sellers jump straight to finding a buyer, but skip the step ...
06/16/2026

Selling your business? Don’t skip the legal checkup. 👀

Most sellers jump straight to finding a buyer, but skip the step that actually determines what they walk away with. Most sellers aren’t making sure the business can survive due diligence.

The big ones we see constantly? I-9 / E-Verify compliance, worker misclassification, messy corporate records, licensing gaps, just to name a few.

Here’s the thing, most of this is fixable, on your timeline. But if a buyer’s team finds it first and after an LOI is signed? The deal structure can shift fast: bigger earnouts, longer indemnity holdbacks, less cash at closing, and more of your money sitting at risk.

The fix: bring in M&A counsel early. Not just to paper the deal, but to prepare you for sale.

Read the full breakdown in my latest article (link in bio) 🔗

Selling your business? Don’t skip the legal checkup. 👀Most sellers jump straight to finding a buyer, but skip the step t...
06/16/2026

Selling your business? Don’t skip the legal checkup. 👀

Most sellers jump straight to finding a buyer, but skip the step that actually determines what they walk away with. Most sellers aren’t making sure the business can survive due diligence.

The big ones we see constantly? I-9 / E-Verify compliance, worker misclassification, messy corporate records, licensing gaps, just to name a few.

Here’s the thing, most of this is fixable, on your timeline. But if a buyer’s team finds it first and after an LOI is signed? The deal structure can shift fast: bigger earnouts, longer indemnity holdbacks, less cash at closing, and more of your money sitting at risk.

The fix: bring in M&A counsel early. Not just to paper the deal, but to prepare you for sale.

Read the full breakdown in my latest article (link in bio) 🔗

Selling your business? Two words you’ll hear a lot: “stock sale” vs. “asset sale.” 🤝Stock sale = buyer gets the whole co...
06/12/2026

Selling your business? Two words you’ll hear a lot: “stock sale” vs. “asset sale.” 🤝

Stock sale = buyer gets the whole company, as-is (entity, contracts, liabilities and all)

Asset sale = buyer picks specific assets; your entity stays behind

The structure dramatically affects your tax bill—and often, a reorganization BEFORE you sell can make a huge difference in what you walk away with.

The catch? These planning opportunities disappear fast once a deal is on the table. That’s why early M&A + tax planning is everything.

🔗 Read the full breakdown in my recent post on LinkedIn (link in bio).

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