Business Litigation
Business litigation covers a wide range of disputes that affect companies and the people who own and run them. WML Legal Group represents businesses and business owners in these matters.
What Business Litigation Covers
Business litigation includes disputes between a company and outside parties as well as disputes within a company. Examples are disagreements between partners, members or shareholders, disputes over management decisions, and claims that one party wrongfully interfered with another's contracts or business relationships.
These disputes can affect day to day operations and long term plans. Every dispute depends on its facts, the governing documents such as operating or shareholder agreements, and the goals of the business.
Typical Situations
The firm handles matters such as the following. The list is general and not complete.
- Partnership, member and shareholder disagreements
- Disputes over the management or control of a company
- Disputes arising when an owner leaves the business
- Business torts such as interference with contracts
- Disputes over the use of business information or relationships
- Disputes between a company and its former business partners
How These Disputes Are Resolved
A dispute can move along more than one path, and some contracts require a particular one, such as arbitration. The firm explains the options that apply to the specific contract and facts.
| Path | What it generally involves |
|---|---|
| Negotiation | The parties, usually through counsel, discuss the dispute directly and try to agree on terms. |
| Mediation | A neutral mediator helps the parties explore a voluntary agreement. The mediator does not decide the dispute. |
| Arbitration | A private arbitrator or panel hears the dispute and issues a decision, often because the contract calls for it. |
| Litigation in court | The dispute is filed in court and proceeds under the court's rules, through motions, discovery and, if needed, trial. |
Questions About Business Litigation
General information only, not legal advice.
Does the firm represent individual owners or only companies?
The firm represents businesses and business owners in business disputes. Whether the firm can take on a particular matter depends on a conflict of interest check and the facts involved.
What documents matter in an owner dispute?
Operating agreements, shareholder or partnership agreements, bylaws, meeting records and correspondence between the owners are often important. The relevant documents differ from one company to the next.
What is a business tort?
In general terms, a business tort is a wrongful act that harms a business, such as improper interference with its contracts or business relationships. Whether a claim exists depends on the specific facts.
To discuss a business litigation matter, use the consultation request form on this page. The firm will contact you by email to confirm a date and time.