Business Litigation

Many times business disputes can be resolved by negotiation, mediation or another form of alternate dispute resolution. We understand that a “business solution” is often preferable to litigation. The right counsel will be able to assist you in evaluating all of your options for dealing with a business dispute.

However, sometimes it is not possible to resolve a dispute without litigation. The Firm will carefully manage your litigation matter from the initial pleadings through discovery, settlement negotiations, and trial in a cost effective manner, while keeping your goals in mind. In complex cases, our attorneys prepare a detailed case budget for the representation so that our clients are better informed about the total costs involved.

Areas of Expertise:

• Business dissolution disputes (director, stockholder, shareholder, and partner disputes)
• Vendor, supplier and customer contract disputes
• Breaches of fiduciary duties by owners, officers, and employees
• Insurance coverage
• Employee issues:
  • Minority issues and discrimination
  • Sexual harassment
  • Employment contracts
  • Non-competition agreements
  • Theft from the company
  • Improper use or taking of trade secrets and confidential information
  • Unfair competition
  • Insurance coverage for the cost of defending against claims