How Do I Know When I Need a Business Litigation Attorney?

A business litigation attorney can provide legal representation in the event that your business has been sued. You should also get legal help if you are concerned that your business interests are being adversely affected and you want to explore ways to use the legal system to protect your company. 

Business litigation can be complicated, with high stakes. You need a legal professional who is prepared to explain your legal options, explore opportunities for alternative dispute resolution, and be ready to fight in court if the dispute cannot be resolved.  Curley & Rothman, LLC is an experienced business litigation law firm that has the skills necessary to resolve your dispute in court or out of it.  Give our Conshohocken, PA business litigation attorneys a call as soon as you are named as a defendant or as soon as you want to initiate legal action against someone to protect your business interests.

Do You Need a Business Litigation Attorney?

The job of a business litigation attorney is to provide advocacy and representation for someone who is suing or who is being sued in connection with business law matters.  Many cases end up settling outside of court because an attorney is able to help the disputing parties reach a negotiated settlement.  Mediation or arbitration are also possible methods of resolving business disputes. However, even if you hope to resolve your case through a negotiated settlement or alternative dispute resolution, you still need a business litigation attorney. An attorney knows the law, can advise you of your rights, can help you to find a mediator or present evidence to an arbitrator, and is ready to go to court on your behalf if it becomes necessary to do so.

When you are involved in any business dispute, you should ensure that you find a litigation attorney with experience representing clients in similar cases in the past. The field of business law is broad and includes laws regulating employer/employee relationships; contracts; intellectual property; corporate formation and structure; and business liability for losses.  Because there are so many different situations which can result in litigation and which can be covered under the broad purview of business law, it is imperative to look for a lawyer with a focus on your particular type of case.

Some of the many different situations in which you may become involved in a dispute that a business litigation attorney should help you with include the following:

• When an employee sues an employer for discrimination.  Both state and federal laws prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, religion, gender, national origin, disability, and advanced age.
• When a company files a lawsuit to protect intellectual property rights. If a patent, trademark, or copyright is violated, the owner of the intellectual property can pursue a federal claim to get an injunction (an order to stop violating intellectual property laws) and to seek damages.
• When an employee sues for wrongful termination. Employees can sue if they are fired due to their protected status; due to reporting work injuries; due to taking leave under the Family & Medical Leave Act; due to blowing the whistle on wrongdoing; or for any other unlawful reason.
• When a breach of contract occurs. The breaching party can be sued for specific performance (on order to complete the contract and perform according to its terms) or for monetary damages that were caused by the breach.
• When a non-compete or non-disclosure agreement is violated. Employers can take action to protect their intellectual property if secrets are being improperly disclosed.
• When a partnership or shareholder dispute arises. Co-owners can sometimes become involved in litigation as a result of disagreements of a breach of fiduciary duty owned to the company.

These are just some of the many different situations where you or your company may need legal help to provide you with advocacy as you work for an outcome that benefits your professional life and that helps set you or your business up for continued success.

How Can a Conshohocken Business Litigation Attorney Help You?

Curley & Rothman, LLC has experience representing individuals and business organizations in a wide variety of different disagreements and disputes that give rise to business litigation. Our Conshohocken, PA business litigation attorneys can represent you during settlement negotiations, during alternative dispute resolution proceedings, or during a court trial to fight for your interests.  To learn more about whether we can help you and to get personalized legal advice specific to your business dispute, contact us online or give us a call at 610-834-8819 now.