Commercial Litigation
We represent companies, owners, partners, members, shareholders, and lenders in disputes that affect how a business operates, who controls it, and what it is owed.
What we handle
- Breach of contract, collection, and commercial claims
- Partnership, joint-venture, shareholder, and LLC member disputes
- Fraud, business-tort, and fiduciary-duty claims
- Ownership, management, and control disputes
- Injunctive relief and emergency applications
- Judgment enforcement, turnover proceedings, and asset recovery
- Governance disputes for not-for-profit and religious corporations
Common questions
How long do I have to sue for breach of contract in New York?
Generally six years from the breach under CPLR 213, but the contract itself may shorten the period, and claims that sound in other theories carry different limits. Deadlines should be confirmed against the specific agreement and facts as early as possible.
Can I get an injunction to stop the other side now?
A temporary restraining order or preliminary injunction is available in New York when the applicant shows a likelihood of success on the merits, irreparable harm without the relief, and a balance of equities in its favor. These applications move quickly and are won or lost on preparation.
What happens when partners or LLC members cannot agree?
The operating or partnership agreement governs first. Where it fails, New York law provides remedies including claims for breach of fiduciary duty, an accounting, access to books and records, and, for an LLC, judicial dissolution where carrying on the business is no longer reasonably practicable under the agreement.
I have a judgment. How do I collect it?
New York provides restraining notices, information subpoenas, turnover and special proceedings under CPLR Article 52, and, for interests in LLCs and partnerships, charging orders. The right sequence depends on where the assets are and how they are held.
General information, not legal advice. Outcomes depend on the facts of each matter.
Discuss a commercial dispute. We offer a courtesy initial consultation.