General commercial litigation
General commercial litigation involves virtually every type of dispute that can arise in the business context, including breach of contract cases, partnership/joint venture disputes, class actions, business torts, civil RICO claims, breach of fiduciary duty allegations, and shareholder issues. Successful commercial litigators need to be able to assess the merits of a dispute and scale either a prosecution or defense that fits the legal and business needs of the client. Efficiency, creativity, and sound judgment are critical for intelligently positioning these disputes, whether they are “bet-the-company” cases or more discrete matters. In addition, while all cases must be litigated with an eye toward ultimately trying them, seasoned commercial litigators understand that at all times they must strive to achieve the best possible result at a reasonable cost.
∙ Partnership and shareholder disputes
∙ Government contract disputes
∙ International trade issues and anti trust matters
∙ Consumer fraud and consumer protection issues
∙ Securities litigation
∙ Unfair competition
∙ Interference with contract or business relationships
∙ Intellectual property