What is Commercial Litigation?

Commercial litigation, also known as business litigation, involves legal disputes arising from business relationships. These matters can include contract disputes, breach of contract, partnership or shareholder conflicts, fiduciary duty claims, and other business-related issues.

If you’re facing a business dispute, our commercial litigation attorneys serving Bucks, Delaware, and Montgomery Counties can help you evaluate your position, protect your interests, and pursue a strategic resolution.

Unlike many consumer cases, commercial litigation often involves complex claims on both sides. It’s common for each party to assert both claims and defenses, making these disputes more nuanced and fact-driven.

Commercial litigation may take place in state or federal court, as well as through arbitration or administrative proceedings. Our attorneys are experienced in navigating each of these venues and work to resolve disputes efficiently while remaining fully prepared to litigate when necessary.

HIGH SWARTZ IS RECOGNIZED AS A BEST LAW FIRMS® METROPOLITAN TIER FIRM IN PHILADELPHIA FOR MULTIPLE LITIGATION PRACTICE AREAS, WITH ATTORNEYS NAMED TO BEST LAWYERS IN AMERICA®, SERVING CLIENTS ACROSS BUCKS COUNTY, MONTGOMERY COUNTY, AND DELAWARE COUNTY.

Our Attorneys Handle a Variety of Concerns

Because commercial litigation spans many areas, we can provide you with a commercial litigation attorney backed by considerable expertise in intellectual property, business law, franchise law, and more. That varied expertise allows us to assist clients in resolving a wide range of claims and disputes, including the following:

  • Banking and negotiable instruments
  • Breach of fiduciary duty
  • Commercial lease disputes
  • Contract litigation, including claims of breach of contract, non-payment, defect, and delay
  • Construction litigation
  • Franchise litigation
  • Non-compete litigation and enforcement
  • Shareholder, partnership, and LLC disputes and litigation
  • Trade disparagement
  • Trademark and copyright infringement
  • Unfair trade practices and consumer protection law
  • Uniform Commercial Code (U.C.C.) litigation

Our commercial litigation attorneys bring experience to the table in various types of proceedings:

  • Declaratory judgment actions
  • Injunctions and temporary restraining orders
  • Judgment enforcement and garnishment proceedings
  • Mediation and arbitration

Need to Talk to a Commercial Litigation Attorney?

When it comes to legal disputes, commercial litigation is common due to the many potential issues between business entities. If you're running into a business issue requiring legal help, contact a commercial litigation attorney at our law offices serving Bucks County, Montgomery County, and the greater Philadelphia area. We have offices in Doylestown, Norristown, PA, and Cherry Hill, NJ.

You'll be in the hands of the best lawyers in the area. U.S. News cited us as a Best Law Firm. It also names 12 of our attorneys as Best Lawyers. We know that every case involves people. So we'll listen to your concerns to deliver the best legal remedy.

 

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