Practice Area
Business Litigation
Business and commercial disputes can take many forms. They may be classified as internal — disputes among the owners or stakeholders of a business — or external, involving parties outside the organization.
Employment relationships give rise to some of the most contentious of these disputes. We represent both employers and employees in matters arising from the workplace — from non-competes and trade secrets to discrimination, retaliation and whistleblower claims.
Point of Contact: Steven Buckingham — Trial Attorney & Certified Mediator.
Illustrative Matters
External Disputes
- Contract disputes
- Business injuries and economic torts
- Tortious interference
- Wrongful use and disclosure of trade secrets
- Violation of non-disclosure agreements
- Trademark infringement
- Unfair competition and trade practices
- Fraud
- Antitrust claims
- Defamation and First Amendment claims involving business interests
Internal Disputes
- Partnership disputes
- Shareholder disputes
- Minority shareholder oppression
- Disputes among equity owners
Employment
- Non-compete agreements
- Non-solicitation agreements
- Employment contracts
- Wage and hour claims
- Wrongful termination
- Workplace discrimination and harassment
- Retaliation claims
- Whistleblower and qui tam actions under the False Claims Act