Business Disputes & Commercial Litigation

 

The Fillmore Law Firm handles a wide range of business disputes and commercial litigation, including contract disputes, fraud and misrepresentation claims, insurance claims, energy / oil and gas disputes, disputes over real estate deals, and deceptive trade or business practices claims. We also handle employment disputes, including wage and hour law and retaliatory discharge claims, non-compete claims, as well as severance negotiations.

Businesses large and small deal with a number of people, parties and transactions on a daily basis. There are personnel issues, customer issues, competitors, vendors, suppliers, distributors, insurers – it is simply inevitable that disputes will arise, and that some number will wind up in litigation. 

What is important is that the matter be handled effectively and efficiently by a skilled and knowledgeable attorney whose goal is to put the client’s interests first. Whether a plaintiff or defendant in a business dispute, it is key that your rights and interests are protected and that the matter is concluded without an inordinate drain on your time, attention and resources.

The Fillmore Law Firm is committed to aggressive, effective advocacy for our clients, from the negotiating table to the courtroom, across a wide range of business and commercial disputes.

Breach of Contract

A contract, whether oral or written, lies at the heart of every business transaction. When that contract is breached, the non-breaching party may be entitled to recover for the direct and consequential damages of that action, force the other party to perform, or seek other appropriate remedies. There are, however, defenses to a breach of contract action, and specific rules apply to determine what type of evidence is allowed to prove the validity or proper interpretation of the contract. 

The Fillmore law Firm has years of experience handling cases involving the proper interpretation and enforcement of different types of contracts in various settings, including:

  • Insurance claim and coverage disputes;

  • Energy / oil and gas disputes;

  • Employment disputes;

  • Homeowner association disputes.

 

Business Torts

Not all business disputes are contract-based. Claims for fraud, misrepresentation and other civil wrongs can result in civil liability extending beyond compensation in a breach of contract dispute and may give rise to punitive damage awards in a given situation. 

The Fillmore Law Firm has years of experience handling cases involving:

  • Fraud;

  • Negligent misrepresentation;

  • Deceptive trade practices;

  • Unfair or deceptive acts or practices in the business of insurance.

Knowledgeable, Effective Representation

For knowledgeable and effective help with business disputes, contact The Fillmore Law Firm today.