Strategic Counsel for Complex Business Disputes
Breach of Contract
Contracts can govern practically every aspect of your business, including transactions for goods and services, terms of employment, and even the very structure of your company.
The success of your business depends on others fulfilling their contractual obligations to you. When someone breaches a contract, it can have devastating consequences.
Shareholder Oppression & Corporation Disputes
In closely held corporations, shareholder disputes can occur when minority shareholders feel that corporate officers or majority shareholders have not protected their interests. Disputes may arise over:
- Breach of the shareholder agreement
- Breach of fiduciary duty
- Self-dealing or conflicts of interest
- Disagreement over corporate actions
- Excessive compensation
- Denying access to corporate records or ledgers
- Illegal actions like embezzlement or fraud
Depending on the circumstances of your case, remedies may include injunctions, damages, or, in extreme cases, a court order dissolving the corporation or liquidating assets.
Intellectual Property Disputes
Intellectual property generally consists of rights that control the ownership, use, and sale of creations arising from a person’s intellect or creativity, such as musical compositions, logos, and machines.
Common types of intellectual property include:
- Copyrights: Writings, musical recordings, films, plays, and other creative works fixed in a tangible medium.
- Patents: Inventions and mechanical or technical innovations.
- Trademarks: Logos, slogans, service marks, and trade dress used to identify goods or services.
- Trade Secrets: Recipes, instructions, production methods, and other non-public information that gives a business a competitive edge.
Business Fraud
Business fraud involves dishonest or illegal activities by individuals or companies intended to secure an improper financial advantage. Also known as corporate fraud, these schemes may be presented under the appearance of legitimate business practices.
Real Estate Disputes
Disputes often arise over the rights and duties of parties in a real estate transaction. Our attorneys focus on representing buyers and sellers in real estate and financial transactions where parties disagree about their rights and obligations related to the purchase or sale of property.
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Our attorneys handle challenging negotiations, mediations, and arbitrations with an emphasis on efficiency and cost-conscious resolution. Alternative dispute resolution can provide a way to resolve disputes outside court and may help clients save time and expense.