Business and Commercial Litigation

Contracts are the foundation of every business relationship. Whether it’s an agreement with a vendor, a partnership deal, a service contract, or a licensing agreement, you expect the other party to honor their commitments. But when a large corporation, supplier, or business partner fails to uphold their end of the deal, the consequences can be devastating for small businesses. We fight to enforce contracts, recover damages, and protect your business from unfair dealings.

What is a Contract Dispute?

A contract dispute arises when one party fails to perofmr their obligations or attempts to alter the terms of an agreement without cause. Common types of contract breaches include:

• Breach of Contract: A business partner, vendor, or corporate client fails to deliver on their agreement, costing you time and money.

• Unpaid Invoices and Nonpayment Issues: A company refuses to pay for services or products after you’ve fulfilled your end of the deal.

• Supplier and Vendor Breaches: A supplier delivers defective or non-conforming products, fails to meet deadlines, or cancels agreements without justification.

• Licensing Agreement Violations: A corporate partner or franchisor fails to meet contractual obligations related to branding, royalties, or operational requirements.

• Franchise Agreement Violations: Unilaterally altering terms or operational requirements upending a franchisee’s ability to perform and profit.

• Wrongful Termination of Contracts: business illegally backs out of a deal or unjustly claims a breach to avoid fulfilling their obligations.

• Misrepresentation and Fraudulent Inducement: A company lies or withholds key information to convince you to sign a contract, only for you to later discover the deception.

How we protect small businesses in contract disputes

We take aggressive legal action to enforce contracts, recover damages, and hold corporate violators accountable. Depending on your case, we may:

• File a breach of contract lawsuit to seek financial compensation for your losses.

• Demand contract enforcement to ensure the other party fulfills their legal obligations.

• Negotiate settlements or alternative resolutions when beneficial to your business.

• Seek injunctive relief where necessary to stop a company from causing further harm.

Why Small Business Must Fight Back Against Contract Violations

Big corporations assume small businesses won’t fight back when they breach agreements, but that’s exactly what we help you do. If you’ve suffered losses beach of a contract breach, we can help you recover damages and protect your business.

Competition should be fair, but some companies use deceptive, illegal, or unethical practices to gain an unfair advantage. If your business is suffering from false advertising, trade libel, or intentional interference, we take legal action to protect your rights and recover damages for financial harm.

Unfair competition includes deceptive or predatory business practices that harm other businesses. Common examples include:

• False Advertising & Deceptive Marketing: A competitor makes false claims about their product—or yours—to mislead consumers.

• Trade Libel & Business Defamation: Another business spreads false statements about your company or products to damage your reputation.

• Tortious Interference with Contracts or Clients: A competitor pressures suppliers, clients, or vendors to stop working with you.

• Corporate Espionage & Misuse of Trade Secrets: A competitor or former partner illegally uses your proprietary business information.

How We Protect Small Businesses in Unfair Competition Cases

• Litigate against companies engaged in false advertising, defamation, or predatory pricing.

• Seek court injunctions to stop damaging business practices.

• Recover financial damages for lost revenue and reputational harm.

• File regulatory complaints with the FTC and state attorneys general.

Business fraud occurs when one party intentionally deceives another for financial gain. Common types of fraud include:

• Contractual Fraud & Misrepresentation: When false promises or hidden terms induce you to sign a business agreement under deceptive conditions.

• False Claims & Deceptive Business Practices: Competitors misleading consumers about their products or your company, causing financial harm.

• Fraudulent Inducement in Business Deals: A company misleads you into an acquisition, franchise, or joint venture by withholding critical information.

How We Defend and Litigate Business Fraud Cases

We provide aggressive representation in fraud-related disputes, helping businesses recover losses or defend against claims brought against them. Our approach includes:

• Filing lawsuits for damages caused by fraud, including lost revenue and punitive damages.

• Defending businesses against wrongful fraud allegations and reputational attacks.

• Initiating regulatory complaints against fraudulent competitors or business partners.

• Securing emergency injunctions to prevent further harm.

Non-compete agreements, non-solicitation clauses, and confidentiality agreements protect businesses from unfair competition, but when they’re overly restrictive, improperly enforced, or violated, legal battles arise. Whether you're enforcing or defending against a non-compete, we fight to ensure your business rights are protected.

These disputes arise when a former employee, business partner, or competitor violates (or is unfairly restricted by) contractual agreements. Common issues include:

• Non-Compete Violations: A former employee starts a competing business or joins a competitor despite a signed non-compete agreement.

• Unfairly Enforced Non-Competes: If your non-compete agreement is too broad, restrictive, or unreasonable, we challenge its enforceability.

• Non-Solicitation Disputes: A former employee or competitor improperly solicits your clients, vendors, or employees.

• Trade Secret & Confidentiality Breaches: A former partner or employee misuses confidential business information or client lists.

• Contract Enforcement Actions: We litigate cases where one party refuses to honor a non-compete or non-solicitation agreement.

How We protect Small Businesses in Non-Compete Disputes

• File lawsuits to enforce valid non-compete, non-solicitation, or confidentiality agreements.

• Defend against unfair non-compete enforcement that restricts business opportunities.

• Seek emergency injunctions to prevent further contract violations.

• Negotiate settlements that protect business interests while avoiding costly litigation.

A partnership or shareholder dispute occurs when owners, stakeholders, or executives disagree over critical business decisions, financial matters, or company control. Common disputes include:

• Breach of Fiduciary Duty: A partner or shareholder misuses company assets, engages in self-dealing, or fails to act in the company’s best interest.

• Profit Distribution & Financial Disputes: Conflicts over revenue allocation, unpaid dividends, or withholding financial disclosures.

• Business Dissolution or Buyout Conflicts: Disagreements over how a business should be dissolved, sold, or how a partner’s shares should be valued in a buyout.

• Minority Shareholder Oppression: When majority owners make unfair decisions that harm minority shareholders, such as blocking access to financial records or forcing unfair buyouts.

• Unauthorized Business Decisions: When a partner or shareholder makes unilateral decisions affecting company operations, finances, or reputation without consent.

How We Protect Business Owners in Partnership & Shareholder Disputes

We aggressively litigate and negotiate on behalf of business owners to ensure fair resolutions. Depending on your case, we may:

• File a lawsuit to enforce shareholder rights and financial transparency.

• Negotiate buyouts or dissolution agreements that reflect the true value of ownership stakes.

• Seek court intervention to remove a partner or shareholder engaging in misconduct.

• Protect minority shareholders from unfair treatment and financial harm.