Business Litigation Attorneys in Oklahoma & Texas
Business Litigation can be drawn out and difficult, and it requires the help of a team of attorneys that have specialized experience in this area. The business litigation lawyers at Federman & Sherwood can help you strategize for your potential case and represent you throughout the lawsuit process.
The business litigation attorneys at Federman & Sherwood provide vigorous legal representation to clients in a diverse variety of business lawsuits. We have taken on powerful companies and law firms with a fearless litigation approach aimed at getting the best results for our clients. Learn more about how we can help you by contacting our law firm today.
Our clients know they can count on Federman & Sherwood, and they appreciate the experience that our attorneys bring to the table.
Common Issues in Business Litigation
There are many reasons why companies may have to litigate. These types of cases can include:
- Breach of contract: One or both parties to an agreement may claim that the other failed to live up to their obligations.
- Fraud: An individual or business may make meaningful representations with the intent to defraud or mislead.
- Interference with contract: An individual or business who is not a party to a contract may interfere with the contracting parties’ abilities or willingness to comply with or complete their contract.
- Unfair competition: A business can violate antitrust laws or other state statutes governing how they may compete
- Trade secret disputes: A individual or business may be accused of misappropriating or stealing trade secrets from another
- Misrepresentations: An individual or business may make false statements or withhold information when they are engaged in a transaction with another
How Business Litigation Is Resolved
You may be surprised to learn that most business litigation suits do not go all the way to trial. Of course, you need to be prepared to litigate your dispute until the end, but there are other ways to resolve a dispute before your case reaches a judge or jury.
Parties to a business dispute may engage each other early in the process to try to settle the matter. An experienced business litigation attorney may help facilitate this process by facilitating the negotiation process.
With the help of an experienced lawyer, it is not uncommon for the parties to come to an agreement before a lawsuit is even filed.
Nonetheless, you may have no choice but to go to trial in your case. You can expect a lengthy legal process that can carry on for years. Business litigation often involves technical legal issues and considerable discovery. The discovery process usually involves large amounts of documents and depositions, where you may need to answer questions under oath from the other party’s attorney. An attorney may help you navigate this process and prepare you for trial.
How a Business Litigation Attorney May Help
Even more so than other types of litigation, business lawsuits are often about strategy and tactics. How you position yourself for the case could determine whether you are ultimately successful. Remember that success does not always mean going to court and winning. When a business litigation attorney helps you resolve your case without a lawsuit, it can often be thought of as a victory.
A business litigation lawyer may help you by doing the following:
- Communicating with the other party on your behalf
- Negotiating a potential settlement
- Drafting a legal complaint or an answer to a lawsuit filed against you
- Drafting a counterclaim if you have already been sued
- Developing your case through the discovery process in a lawsuit
- Representing you in mediation or arbitration, should you try to resolve your case outside of court
- Presenting your case to a judge or jury at trial
Since your business and reputation may be at stake, there may be far more considerations than just winning and losing at trial. A business litigation attorney can help you take a top-down look at the entirety of your case to learn exactly what is at stake.
When to Hire a Business Litigation Attorney
Do not wait until right before a lawsuit is filed to hire a business litigation attorney. Get legal help as soon as you know that there is a dispute. Allowing your business litigation attorney time to work increases the options available to you and could help you avoid litigation entirely. To best protect yourself, contact a business litigation attorney at the outset of your dispute.
Contact a Business Litigation Law Firm Today
Call the business lawyers in Oklahoma City & Dallas at Federman & Sherwood. We offer sound advice and counsel about your business dispute. You can schedule a free case evaluation with one of our business litigation lawyers by calling us today at 405-235-1560 or 1-800-237-1277 or by visiting our website.