Business Litigation

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

When you formed your business, you picked an organizational structure that fit your needs at the time. But businesses rarely stay the same and it’s normal for your company’s needs to change as you grow. Often, those changes can cause your original business structure to be a less-than-perfect fit for the company in its current… Read more

Whether business owners operate within a niche industry or a highly competitive, broad-based area of the marketplace, there are few assets that are more vital to the sustainability of their business model than their company’s intellectual property. Intellectual property gives each company its unique edge and allows it to stand out from competing operations. As… Read more

Whether you are starting a small business, expanding, restructuring, or just looking at some options, a lawyer can be invaluable to help you plan. Kerkman & Dunn in Milwaukee is a big proponent of small business. We like to help them grow and evolve, and we do what we can to take them to the… Read more