Business Litigation

A trade secret can be a variety of things: an internal strategy, secret formula, customer list, or software application; anything that makes your business unique or gives you an edge over the competition. It’s important to safeguard your business’s trade secrets properly because theft can deal a serious blow to your bottom line. An experienced… Read more

If you’ve spent years building a successful enterprise only to find that the partnership is no longer optimal, it can be a relief to learn that dissolving your company is not your only option. In fact, there are ways to continue operating and preserving value while renegotiating the venture. A qualified business attorney can advise… Read more

A liquidation of some or all of a business’s assets during a Chapter 11 bankruptcy is frequently called a “363 sale,” a reference to Section 363 of U.S. Bankruptcy Code. These sales are often completed quickly to comply with bankruptcy requirements and are designed to benefit the business by preserving value, satisfying secured lenders, or… Read more

Allegations of business fraud can be financially damaging and emotionally draining. Defending against them is time consuming and stressful, not to mention the damage to a company’s reputation and relationships with partners, investors, and customers.  An experienced business litigation attorney is critical to mounting a vigorous, comprehensive defense. When your livelihood and all you’ve worked… Read more

Contracts are legally-binding agreements that can be implied through conduct, oral, and written. They are essential tools for doing business  yet reverting to boilerplate language and even negotiated clauses can spark expensive and contentious disputes. When it counts, having an experienced attorney write and/or review contracts is a prudent step. Business attorneys are familiar with… Read more

Lawsuits are serious matters. They’re costly, time-consuming, and stressful to litigate in any court. In particular, businesses must carefully weigh the pros and cons of prosecuting or defending a situation due to the impact it can have on client and investor relations. A law firm with knowledge of business litigation in both state and federal… Read more

Mergers and acquisitions happen all the time and they can happen for many reasons. But regardless of what’s driving your company to become part of another, figuring out how to manage your daily operations during and after the merger can be tough. While an experienced Wisconsin mergers and acquisition attorney can help you navigate the… Read more

Making the decision to merge and acquire a business is a big step for both the acquiring company and the acquired company. But there’s a real temptation to rush the process and combine your companies so you can start seeing profits from the new business. Unfortunately, rushing can lead to serious mistakes that can have… Read more

While many business partnerships can last for decades and foster growth for the business, some aren’t as ideal as they should be. If you’ve started to notice your partner engaging in questionable behaviors that are negatively impacting your business, you may be wondering if it’s time to consult a Milwaukee business litigation lawyer to help… Read more