Commercial litigation involves two or more businesses in a dispute. Complex commercial litigation involves more than two distinct sets of interests, a large volume of documents in discovery, and intense foci on several legal issues. Our Seattle office is well-situated to handle standard and complex commercial litigation.
We represent clients in the following types of cases:
· Breach of Contract and Business Torts
· Intellectual Property (e.g. Copyright, Trade Secret, or Trademark)
· Business Dissolutions, and Management or Ownership Issues
· Franchise Issues
· Real Estate
· Debt Collection
Contact Aaron Rocke to see whether we can help you with your commercial litigation concerns.
Breach of Contract and Business Torts
Contract law and tort law often overlap and intersect in commercial litigation. For example, a breach of contract case may also involve business torts. A former employee going to a rival business may involve violation of trade secrets protections, violation of a non-compete clause, and interference with business relationships or with contractual expectations.
Intellectual Property
Washington and federal law protect intellectual property rights. Our firm has experience in copyrights, trade secrets, and trademarks. Let our professionals help you understand and protect your property.
Employment Disputes and Disputes Over Non-Compete Clauses
Washington law makes non-compete clauses challenging to litigate. Careful drafting and good litigation skills make the difference in tough cases. See our separate page on employment discrimination litigation for more information.
Business Dissolutions, and Management and Ownership Issues
Director and officers liability is different from shareholder and partnership liability, which is different from business dissolution disputes. Each phase carries distinct duties and responsibilities. When a dispute is ripe, your business attorney will reach out for a commercial litigation trial lawyer. We are ready to help.
Franchise Issues
Franchise issues often arise when expectations are not met. The franchise agreement is a guide to resolving most disputes, and the drafter has some advantages and incentives in interpreting the agreement. Our commercial litigators can help level the playing field to give your franchise the chance it deserves.
Real Estate
Real estate concerns can be a complex mixture of statutes, common law rights, and contractual rights and obligations. Real estate problems may arise in purchase and sale transactions or landlord-tenant agreements. Let us counsel you on when it makes sense to involve a legal professional to guard your interests.
Debt Collection
Sometimes a business will have difficulty collecting a debt. While we are not a consumer debt collection agency, we can help your business recover its debts from other businesses.
Directors and Officers Liability
Directors and officers owe duties to their corporations and may have liability when they cause financial harm. Allegations may concern self-dealing or failures of business judgment. These business leaders are held to challenging standards, and evaluating liability and assessing any damage is complex.
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