Expert Law Attorneys has named Suncoast Civil Law the Best Business Litigation Firm of 2026 in this year’s ELA Awards. The Sarasota, Florida firm earned the honor for representing clients in high-stakes business disputes.
About the 2026 ELA Awards
Presented each year by Expert Law Attorneys, the ELA Awards honor law firms that set a high standard for how clients are treated, from the first phone call to the final result. Recipients are recognized for experience in their field, client service, ethical practice, and involvement in their communities.
Why Suncoast Civil Law Earned the Recognition
Suncoast Civil Law is a Sarasota law firm handling business and civil litigation, wills and probate, foreclosure defense and business transactions for individuals, families and small businesses across Sarasota County, Bradenton and Florida’s Central Gulf Coast. Owner and principal attorney Jerry Sanchy has 40 years of experience in real estate, probate administration, estate tax planning and civil litigation, and earned his law degree cum laude from the University of Connecticut School of Law. He practices with attorney Karla Lopez, and the firm has served the Sarasota area for over 20 years with more than 50 years of combined attorney experience. The firm represents plaintiffs and defendants in business litigation, including breach of contract and business torts, as well as consumer fraud and consumer protection, homeowners’ association, landlord and tenant, probate and real estate disputes.
Its foreclosure defense results include a short payoff of $1,900,000 on a $2,516,000 loan balance and a loan modification that reduced a balance from $317,934 to $185,000. Jerry Sanchy has been featured on ABC 7 WWSB Suncoast. Consultations are free, and the firm offers contingency, flat fee and hourly arrangements.
What the Award Means for Clients
When you are dealing with a business dispute, choosing the right firm matters. The 2026 ELA Award reflects the standard Suncoast Civil Law has set for its practice and adds to the firm’s reputation in Sarasota and throughout Florida.