NYC Commercial Litigation Lawyer Experienced in Resolving Complex Disputes
Our firm handles all types of commercial litigation in New York City. If your business is facing a dispute, or if you personally are involved in a shareholder or partnership dispute, NYC commercial litigation lawyer Daniel Knox can assist with securing a resolution that protects your business’s interests (or your personal interests) as efficiently as possible.
At Knox Law Group, commercial litigation is the core of our practice. It’s what we know best, and Mr. Knox has been representing clients in commercial litigation for well over a decade. Along with litigating commercial disputes in court, we represent clients in settlement negotiations, mediation, and arbitration as well—and, when desired, we focus on achieving amicable resolutions that not only protect our clients’ business interests but preserve their business relationships as well.
Our Commercial Litigation Practice
How can we help you? Within our commercial litigation practice, we regularly represent clients in matters involving:
Contract disputes are common, and they can be disruptive for businesses of all sizes. While some contract disputes may have relatively minor consequences, others can present major threats to businesses’ finances and operations or even their viability as a going concern. In all cases, informed decision-making is essential for avoiding unnecessary consequences, and this requires the advice and representation of an experienced NYC commercial litigation lawyer. We represent businesses in breach of contract disputes involving issues including (but not limited to):
- Performance and payment obligations
- Confidentiality obligations
- Non-competition and non-solicitation obligations
- Intellectual property rights
- Representations and warranties
- Default, right to cure, and termination
- Indemnification obligations
Whether your dispute involves a lease, license, vendor or supplier contract, or any other type of commercial agreement, Mr. Knox can help you decide how best to move forward. He can then assert all viable claims and/or defenses on your business’s behalf while you focus on trying to maintain business as usual.
Shareholder Disputes
Shareholder disputes can be equally disruptive—if not more so—in many cases. When these disputes arise, the shareholders involved must often begin by making a critical decision: Is it best to focus on keeping the business together? Or is it time to part ways?
In the former scenario, resolving a shareholder dispute will involve finding a way to come to terms. In most cases, this will involve focusing on settlement negotiations, perhaps with the assistance of a neutral third-party mediator. In the latter scenario, however, litigation is much more likely, as each of the shareholders involved will be focused on protecting their own best interests to the fullest extent possible. Mr. Knox has experience representing clients in both scenarios, and he can use this experience to help you make informed and strategic decisions.
Partnership Disputes
Partnership disputes raise similar considerations and often involve similar types of issues. From disputes regarding critical business decisions to disputes involving breaches of partners’ fiduciary duties, numerous scenarios can threaten to end partners’ professional and personal relationships. Here, too, NYC commercial litigation lawyer Daniel Knox focuses on achieving amicable resolutions when possible (and when desired), and he fully asserts his clients’ contractual and statutory rights to secure appropriate remedies when necessary.
Intellectual Property Disputes
Mr. Knox represents clients in intellectual property (IP) disputes involving both contractual and non-contractual scenarios. His practice includes helping to resolve disputes between licensors and licensees and representing IP owners and third parties in infringement litigation. In infringement cases, time can be of the essence for IP owners, and Mr. Knox can seek injunctive relief to preserve owners’ exclusive rights when necessary.
Our IP litigation practice includes representing clients in matters involving copyrights, trade secrets, and trademarks in New York City. If you are facing any type of IP-related dispute, we invite you to contact us to discuss the options you have available.
Employment Disputes
We regularly represent clients in employment disputes as well. In employment-related matters, we are dedicated exclusively to representing employers in all facets of employment disputes. Our firm provides comprehensive legal counsel and aggressive defense across a broad range of employment issues, including wage and hour disputes, discrimination claims and wrongful termination.
We understand the intricate legal landscape that employers must navigate, and our team is committed to protecting our clients’ interests while minimizing disruption to their businesses. With a focus on proactive risk management and strategic litigation, we work closely with employers to achieve successful outcomes and foster compliant, thriving workplaces.
A Custom-Tailored Approach to Commercial Dispute Resolution
In all matters, we take a custom-tailored approach focused on protecting our clients’ commercial interests as efficiently as possible. While this involves going to trial in some cases, Mr. Knox has also had significant success protecting businesses’ and individuals’ interests out of court. When evaluating our clients’ options, we give equal consideration to all means of protecting their interests, including:
- Settlement Negotiations – It will be in both parties’ best interests to settle commercial disputes in many cases. When it is in our clients’ best interests to settle, we focus on securing the leverage we need for successful negotiations.
- Mediation – Whether contractually mandated or not, mediation can be a highly effective tool for resolving commercial disputes out of court. Unlike arbitration and litigation, mediation allows the parties to retain full control over the outcome of their dispute.
- Arbitration – Arbitration is a cost-effective alternative to litigation, and it can also lead to settlement in many cases. Mr. Knox represents clients in arbitration throughout New York City.
- Litigation – Mr. Knox handles commercial litigation in courts throughout New York City as well. If litigating is your best option, Mr. Knox will not hesitate to seek a favorable result at trial.
Speak with NYC Commercial Litigation Lawyer Daniel Knox in Confidence
To learn more about our commercial litigation practice, contact us today to schedule a time to speak with NYC commercial litigation lawyer Daniel Knox in confidence.