Representing New York Businesses in Commercial Litigation
Commercial litigation often involves contract disputes but may also arise when a business suffers losses due to another party’s misconduct. We have extensive experience prosecuting and defending a wide range of commercial disputes, including:- Business torts
- Contract disputes – breach of contract, breach of warranties
- Fraudulent misrepresentation
- Partnership disputes
- Shareholder disputes
- Business divorce
- Deceptive trade practices
- Tortious interference
- Employment disputes – discrimination, harassment, wage violations
- Non-compete, non-solicitation, and nondisclosure agreements
Why Choose Us?
At Levy Goldenberg, we tailor our approach to each client’s needs and choose efficient solutions, whether pre-trial settlement or trial. Although reaching negotiated settlements to business disputes can be more cost-effective, we are always prepared to litigate to achieve the best possible outcome. We bring to bear comprehensive knowledge of procedural and substantive law and formidable negotiating and trial skills. You can depend on our experienced commercial litigation attorneys in Manhattan to guide you through all phases of the process, including:- Case Evaluation
- Investigation
- Pre-trial negotiations
- Potential settlement
- Pleadings
- Discovery – depositions, subpoenas, e-discovery, document production
- Dispositive motions and hearings
- Jury selection
- Trial
- Appeal
Legal Remedies in Commercial Litigation
No two cases are the same; however, the available damages and legal remedies in business litigation include:- Compensatory damages to recover financial losses resulting from a breach or tort, such as lost profits, royalties, or loss of market value
- Consequential and incidental damages for financial losses incurred as an indirect but foreseeable result of the breach, including loss of use, loss of goodwill, and restitution
- Liquidated or monetary damages for breach of contract, as long as the agreement provides for these damages
- Punitive damages to punish the defendant’s wrongdoing and to discourage others from similar misconduct
- Rescission to cancel the contract and release the parties from future performance
- Reformation or a modification of the contract terms to reflect the parties’ original intent
- Specific performance, which is a court order requiring a party to perform its contractual obligations, such as delivering goods or services, when monetary damages are not feasible
- Injunctive relief, including temporary restraining orders or temporary or permanent injunctions, rather than awarding monetary damages
- Attorney fees and costs are only recoverable if the contract provides for them