Business Litigation
Members of the firm have represented plaintiffs and defendants in disputes between businesses, between consumers and businesses, and in disputes between partners, shareholders, employees and management. This representation has included litigation in federal and Massachusetts courts as well as representation in mediation and arbitration of business disputes. Our objective is always to identify and meet our clients' needs in an efficient and cost effective manner.
These are some of the matters our firm has handled in this practice area:
Partnership Disputes
Successfully represented partners and minority shareholders in business disputes including dissolution of partnerships and closely held corporations.
Closely Held Corporations
Counseled numerous partners and shareholders in closely held businesses of rights and obligations as members of corporations, partnerships, and limited liability entities.
Shareholder Derivative Suit
Represented minority stockholder in shareholder derivative suit for breach of fiduciary duties which resulted in a judgment of over $1,000,000.
Fiduciary Duties
Defended former employees of closely-held corporation who were accused of breaching non-compete agreements and fiduciary duties.
Minority Shareholder Freezeout
Represented minority shareholder of closely-held corporation in challenging enforceability and validity of stock redemption agreement.
Wrongful Termination Defense
Defense of employer and officers charged with wrongfully terminating employees and interfering with their advantageous contractual relations.
Non-Compete Agreement
Won jury verdict for accountant charged with breaching written non-competition agreement with former accounting practice.
Separation Agreements
Negotiated separations of partners and shareholders in partnerships and closely held corporations.
Wrongful Termination
Defended CEO of a corporation accused of wrongful termination, Wage Act violations and interference with contractual relations.
Stock Redemption Agreement
Successfully represented minority shareholder of a closely held corporation in collection action pursuant to a breach of a stock redemption agreement.
Breach of Contract
Counsel for large shipping corporation, defending corporation against claims for alleged breach of contract and unfair and deceptive conduct.
Fraud
Notwithstanding existence of written release, brought claim and recovered substantial funds for client who had been fraudulently induced into entering into separation with former partner.
Non Compete
Defended president of start-up corporation against claims for breach of non-compete clause with former employer.
Wrongful Termination: Insurance Agent
Represented former employee of multi-million dollar insurance company in wrongful termination lawsuit resulting in large settlement.
Collections
Successfully represented numerous small businesses in collection actions to recover unpaid invoices.
Wage Act Claim
Defense of employers and officers charged with violation of Massachusetts Wage of Act.
Prevailing Wage Claims
Resolved claims on behalf of contractor with attorney general's office concerning alleged failure to pay prevailing wages.
