Our lawyers have the knowledge, insight, and experience to provide you with spirited representation and strategic guidance through the realm of litigated business disputes. We bring an understanding of both the underlying business disputes that often give rise to lawsuits, as well as the ins and outs of the court process necessary to navigate a case through the court system to a satisfactory resolution. We want you to identify your unique goals and needs, and find the best path to satisfy them.  Whether a dispute is just brewing, or proceedings have been filed in state or federal court, before an arbitration panel, or in another venue, we will be there with you every step of the way.

We have served our clients in the following types of litigated cases (among others):

Real Estate Disputes:

Enforcement of Purchase / Sale Agreements

Enforcement of Commercial Lease Obligations

Forcible entry and detainer / eviction proceedings

Enforcement of Water Rights

Preserving Entitlements

Enforcement of Restrictive Use Covenants

Enforcement of Real Property Liens

Contract Disputes:

Business Buy and Sell Agreements

Operating Agreements and Shareholder Agreements

Partnership Agreements

Non-Compete Obligations

Construction Contracts

Franchise Agreements

Creditors’ Rights

Receiverships

Provisional Remedies

UCC – Secured Lender Sales

Lender Liability Defense

Wrongful Business Practices:

Fraud

Violation of Statutory Duties, e.g., Arizona Consumer Fraud Statute, Arizona Fraudulent Transfer Act

Breach of Fiduciary Duty

Tortious Interference with Contractual Relations

Conversion, Theft, Damage to Property

Employment Disputes:

Trade Secrets

Non-Compete Clauses

Appeals:

United States Court of Appeals

United States District Court

Bankruptcy Appellate Panel

Arizona Supreme Court

Arizona Court of Appeals

Along with the breadth of experience in these areas of litigation,  we have provided these services to our clients in a broad range of industries:

Real Estate Developers

Property Managers

Shopping and Industrial Center Owners

Apartment Project Owners

Bankers and other Lenders

Credit Unions

Asset Based Lenders

“Hard-Money” Lenders

Hospitality  –  Hotels and Restaurants

Aviation

Medical Practices

Business Turnaround Professionals

Real Estate Brokers/Agents

Escrow and Title Companies

Wholesalers of Goods

Manufacturers of Industrial and Consumer Goods

Auto Dealerships and Auto Repair Facilities

Municipalities

State Agencies

Non-Profit Organizations

Equipment Rental Businesses

Insurance Brokers

Printers

General and Sub-Contractors

Private and Charter Schools