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Commercial & Complex Litigation

We represent businesses and individuals in high-stakes disputes including breach of contract, partnership and shareholder conflicts, business torts, trade secret misappropriation, and complex financial fraud. From pre-suit negotiation through trial and appeal, we prosecute and defend with equal intensity.

Appellate Practice

Appellate advocacy is a distinct discipline, and we are its dedicated practitioners. We write persuasive briefs and deliver compelling oral arguments before state and federal appellate courts across multiple circuits. We are frequently engaged before final judgment to ensure the trial record is built with appeal in mind.

Real Estate & Land Use Litigation

We represent property owners, developers, investors, and commercial tenants in zoning disputes, permitting appeals, boundary and easement conflicts, commercial lease litigation, and construction defect claims. Our approach marries litigation muscle with a deep understanding of real estate markets and municipal processes.

Employment Law for Executives & Employers

We represent C-suite executives, founders, and the companies that hire them in high-stakes employment matters. Our work includes negotiating severance agreements, challenging and defending non-compete and non-solicitation covenants, advising on equity compensation disputes, and handling sensitive wrongful termination and whistleblower claims.

White-Collar Defense & Investigations

We defend individuals and corporations facing federal and state investigations into fraud, embezzlement, securities violations, public corruption, and regulatory enforcement. Our most critical work often happens before charges are filed,shaping the investigation, engaging with prosecutors, and advocating for declination.

Internal Investigations & Corporate Governance

When allegations of misconduct surface, the first response determines the outcome. We serve as independent investigative counsel to boards, audit committees, and senior management, uncovering facts, delivering unvarnished analysis, and charting a remediation path that withstands regulatory scrutiny and protects the institution.

Helpful Information

Frequently asked questions

01 What types of cases fall under your commercial litigation practice?

We handle high-stakes business disputes including breach of contract, shareholder and partnership conflicts, business torts (fraud, tortious interference, breach of fiduciary duty), trade secret misappropriation, and complex financial fraud. We represent both plaintiffs and defendants, from closely held enterprises to public companies, at every stage from pre-suit negotiation through trial and appeal.

02 I think I'm under federal investigation but haven't been charged. Can you help?

Yes—and you should contact us immediately. The pre-indictment phase is often the single most critical window in a white-collar matter. We engage with investigating agents, conduct internal factual audits, preserve exculpatory evidence, and advocate for declination before charges are ever filed. If charges are brought, we mount an aggressive courtroom defense. Early intervention saves careers, reputations, and liberty.

03 What makes appellate law different, and why should I hire a dedicated appellate lawyer?

Trial lawyers excel at building the factual record and persuading juries. Appellate lawyers specialize in identifying legal error, crafting written briefs that frame the case for a panel of judges, and delivering oral argument tailored to a court that reviews primarily for legal—not factual—mistakes. We are frequently brought in before a final judgment is entered to ensure the trial record is properly preserved and positioned for appeal. The two skill sets are distinct; we bring the appellate lens from the start.

04 Do you handle employment cases for individual employees, companies, or both?

Our employment practice is focused exclusively on high-level executives, founders, and the employers who hire them. We do not handle routine employment disputes. Our work includes executive severance negotiations, non-compete and non-solicitation covenant disputes, equity compensation conflicts, and sensitive whistleblower and wrongful termination claims. Where no conflict exists, we represent both sides. When a conflict does arise, we conduct a rigorous check and represent one party with full transparency.

05 When should a company bring in outside counsel for an internal investigation?

Immediately upon learning of a credible allegation of misconduct—whether it involves financial fraud, executive malfeasance, harassment, or regulatory non-compliance. The first 72 hours determine the ultimate legal, reputational, and regulatory outcome. An independent investigation conducted under attorney-client privilege signals to regulators that the company takes compliance seriously, protects the board's decision-making integrity, and positions the institution to control the narrative rather than react to it.

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