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Owners and operators of businesses of all types understand that legal disputes are costly, time-consuming, and fraught with uncertainty. The best course of action is to avoid them by taking proactive steps that eliminate risks and anticipate problems before they require professional legal assistance. Yet, despite the best efforts of even the most cautious business, some disagreements or legal complications are inevitable and require an experienced commercial litigator to resolve.
When disputes arise with suppliers, vendors, customers, employees, or business partners and associates, a dedicated commercial litigator can offer specialized guidance to reduce the potential for a lawsuit, by either side. Many business arguments are best handled in alternative dispute resolution settings such as arbitrations and mediations. In cases where there is no way to avoid the expense and risk of litigation in a court of law, an experienced commercial litigator is an absolute necessity to protect the rights and assets of businesses, business owners, and business operators.
Common Business Disputes
- Breach of contract
- Partnership/joint venture disputes
- Lawsuits by former, current, or prospective employees
- Complaints or investigations by local or federal government agencies
- Class actions
- Civil RICO claims
- Environmental issues
- Shareholder issues
- Intellectual property
- Franchise agreements
- Breach of fiduciary duty allegations
- Directors and officers liability
- Unfair competition claims
- Investment and wealth management issues
- Real estate/lease disputes
- Transactional disputes
- Tax issues and appeals
- Media and advertising issues
- Creditors’ rights litigation
- Corporate dissolution
- Commercial collection litigation
- Business torts
- Banking and lender liability
- Consumer fraud and unfair business practices
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Bankruptcy litigation
- Product liability claims
- Insurance claims
- Unfair and deceptive trade practices
- Data privacy and cybersecurity breaches
How Commercial Litigators Guide and Protect Businesses
Even if a business owner or operator isn’t currently facing a legal dispute regarding their business, consulting with an experienced commercial litigator is a prudent decision. Commercial litigators are knowledgeable about the issues and potential hazards that affect a vast array of businesses across a range of industries and can offer direction that will help growing organizations avoid many costly legal problems.
They can also draft watertight contracts and review existing contracts for loopholes, errors, and areas in need of improvement. Many times, a lack of just a single important clause can spell disaster for a business. Commercial litigators are trained to meticulously examine contracts with an eye toward removing every possible legal risk that a business might face.
Commercial trial attorneys also support businesses when they are forced to either initiate a dispute or defend against one, both in courtrooms and in private and mediated negotiations, with one goal in mind: to achieve an efficient and satisfactory agreement, settlement, or judgment that protects the business’s interests, limits its liability, and minimizes the potential for future disputes.
Commercial Litigation Services
- Document review and drafting
- Partnership formation
- Policy reviews
- Regulatory guidance
- Cease and desist letters
- Negotiations, mediations, and arbitrations
- Arguments in state and federal courts
Safeguard Your Business
Whether you are dealing with a breach of contract, fighting to keep sensitive trade secrets and confidential information away from prying eyes, defending yourself against serious allegations, or dealing with any other business issue requiring expert legal guidance, speak to an experienced commercial litigator as soon as possible.
A smart and proactive commercial litigator will inform you of your rights, guide you toward the best and most economical outcome for your business, gather evidence to support your case, file all necessary pleadings, and aggressively support you in private negotiations and official proceedings.
Pond Lehocky Giordano offers a completely free consultation with an experienced commercial litigator who can help you protect yourself, your reputation, and your business interests. For more information, call 1-800-568-7500 or fill out the form on this page.