Phoenix Business Litigation Attorney
Business disputes often give rise to lawsuits and a need to skillfully navigate the ins and outs of the court process. The Payne Law Office will consider your business’ unique goals and needs, and find the best path to satisfy resolve or manage your business dispute as cost-effectively and efficiently as possible given the situation. Whether a dispute is just brewing, proceedings have been filed in state or federal court, before an arbitration panel or in another venue, the Payne Law Office can be there with you every step of the way.
Business litigation generally refers to the legal process of resolving disputes between businesses, business partners, or individuals (such as customers or clients) involved in business transactions. Business litigation can arise from a variety of situations, including, breach of contract, partnership disputes, employment disputes, intellectual property disputes, and other commercial disputes.
In some cases, alternative dispute resolution (“ADR”) methods, such as arbitration or mediation, may be used to resolve the dispute outside of the court system. We have experience with ADR and can help you in these proceedings.
Business litigation can be complex and time-consuming, usually requiring extensive legal knowledge and expertise to navigate the legal process and may involving settlement negotiation, the discovery process or litigation in court. We can help.
During the litigation process, both sides will typically engage in fact-finding, including conducting discovery, taking depositions, and gathering evidence to support their case.
If the case goes to trial, the parties will present their case to a judge or jury, who will make a decision based on the evidence presented. Depending on the outcome, the losing party may have the right to appeal the decision to a higher court. We can assist you in all aspects of business litigation.
Even if you are not directly a party and received a subpoena for records or for deposition testimony, we can represent you and your business interests. Call us to make sure you have adequate representation in these situations and to answer any questions.
We have over 30+ years of litigation experience and can assist you in many areas, such as these:
Contract Disputes
- Business Buy and Sell Agreements
- Operating Agreements and Shareholder Agreements
- Partnership Agreements
- Non-Compete Obligations and Validity
- Franchise Agreements
- Provisional Remedies
Wrongful Business Practices
- Fraud
- Violation of Statutory Duties, e.g., Arizona Consumer Fraud Statute, Arizona
- Fraudulent Transfer Act
- Breach of Fiduciary Duty
- Tortious Interference with Contractual Relations
- Conversion, Theft, Damage to Property