What Is Business Litigation Law?
Operating a business is complicated, and disputes can arise with other businesses, third-party vendors, or employees. When a dispute threatens to damage your company’s reputation, financial standing, or operations, you need an experienced lawyer to protect your interests and guide your case through the legal process. A New York commercial litigation attorney from our firm can help you resolve conflicts before they escalate into a lawsuit, and defend your interests if necessary throughout the legal process.
What is litigator in business?
Business or commercial litigation law is a subset of civil litigation that involves a dispute between two business entities that does not involve criminal charges. Because of the nature of the issues involved, these disputes often require complex legal arguments. A commercial litigation lawyer can handle these complex matters and provide the effective representation your business needs.
The most common type of commercial litigation is a breach of contract lawsuit. This is when one party fails to live up to their end of a contract, such as by not meeting the terms of a purchase or sale agreement, or taking more than the allotted time to complete a scope of work. Another type of commercial dispute involves intellectual property rights, such as patent infringement or copyright infringement. These types of disputes may require extensive research and negotiation with other parties to reach a favorable resolution.
It is always best to try to settle a dispute through direct negotiation or arbitration before filing suit. However, when necessary, our lawyers are skilled at navigating the complexities of commercial litigation in federal and state court.
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