Commercial Litigation & Appeals

Areas of Focus

• Shareholder and Partnership Disputes: The practice group regularly handles complex shareholder and partnership disputes, addressing issues such as oppressed minority shareholder rights, breach of fiduciary duty and corporate governance. Our goal is to protect clients’ interests and secure fair resolutions.

• Real Estate Disputes: From commercial lease disagreements to development conflicts, the team provides comprehensive legal support in real estate disputes. We leverage ourdeep understanding of real estate markets to effectively advocate for clients’ positions in court.

• Contract Disputes: The practice group helps clients navigate disputes involving complex commercial contract, whether through negotiation, mediation, arbitration, litigation or appeals. We strive to protect clients’ contractual rights and achieve favorable outcomes.

• Competition and Antitrust: The team litigates competition and antitrust matters, including claims under the Sherman Act, Lanham Act and the common law. We work diligently to defend the competitive interest of our clients against anti-competitive behavior and to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

• Trade Secrets Litigation: Protecting intellectual property is crucial for businesses. The practice group excels in trade secrets litigation, safeguarding clients’ proprietary information and competitive edge. The practice group handle cases involving misappropriation of trade secrets, breach of confidentiality agreements and employee poaching, working to secure injunctions, recover damages and implement protective measures to prevent future breaches.

• Public Contracting Litigation and Bid Protests: The team is experienced in handling public contracting litigation and bid protests, representing clients in disputes over government contracts. We work to ensure fair competition and compliance with procurement regulations, protecting clients’ interests in the public contracting arena.

• General Civil Litigation: The practice group also represents clients in other civil litigation, such as insurance coverage litigation, defamation, personal injury and other torts.

Trial and Appellate Advocacy

Our attorneys represent clients at all stages of litigation, from prelitigation investigations through initial filings, trials and appeals. The team has extensive experience in state and federal courts, as well as in alternative dispute resolution (ADR) settings. The practice group regularly appears before complex business tribunals like New Jersey Superior Court’s Complex Business Litigation Program, New York Supreme Court’s Commercial Division and the American Arbitration Association’s International Centre for Dispute Resolution. In developing strategies at the trial level, the team considers how issues are approached at the appellate level.

Business-Focused Solutions

The practice group deploys innovative legal strategies that align with clients’ business objectives, ensuring that every step taken is calculated to achieve the best possible outcome. Our attorneys' client-centered approach prioritizes open communication and transparency, keeping clients informed and involved throughout the litigation process.

Proven Track Record

With a history of success in complex commercial litigation and appeals, the practice group has earned a reputation for excellence and reliability. Our dedication to delivering top-tier legal representation makes us a trusted partner for clients facing business-oriented legal challenges, allowing our clients to focus on driving their businesses forward.