Business Litigation

Running a business comes with opportunities, challenges, and, at times, disputes that require skilled legal intervention. Whether you are protecting your business’s reputation, enforcing contracts, or defending against complex commercial claims, having a trusted and experienced legal partner is crucial. Business litigation is not just about resolving conflicts; it’s about safeguarding your company’s future and ensuring your legal and financial interests are protected. At High Plains Law, we offer strategic business litigation services to help you navigate complex disputes effectively and efficiently, and get to a resolution that benefits your business--even if it requires going to a final hearing or trial.

We provide tailored solutions for a wide variety of business disputes. We prioritize protecting your interests while minimizing disruption to your operations. With extensive experience in handling both straightforward and high-stakes disputes, High Plains Law is committed to delivering results that align with your business goals. Our approach balances assertive advocacy with practical strategies designed to minimize risk and expense. We understand that no two disputes are the same, which is why we work closely with you to create an action plan that aligns with your business's unique needs. From negotiations to courtroom representation, we are dedicated to finding solutions that allow you to focus on what matters most: running and growing your business. Below are some examples of types of business disputes that we handle:

Types of Business Litigation We Handle

LLC Member Disputes

Conflicts among LLC members, such as disagreements over profit distributions, dissolution events, management decisions, or breaches of fiduciary duty, can threaten a company’s stability and, sometimes, its very existence. We provide strong advocacy for LLC member disputes to protect your business and your rights as a member.

Breach of Contract Cases

Contracts are the backbone of any business. When a party fails to honor its contractual obligations, it can result in financial and operational harm. We represent clients in enforcing contracts or defending against breach claims, helping our clients receive the benefit of their bargain.

Business Torts

Business torts, such as fraud, misrepresentation, or interference with contractual relationships, can cause significant harm and interruption to a business. We aggressively pursue and defend against business tort claims and help your business tackle the challenges that these claims can create.

Partnership Disputes

Disputes between business partners can arise from disagreements over responsibilities, profit-sharing, or business direction. We provide legal strategies to partners embroiled in such disputes, helping advance their interests under applicable governing documents and/or state laws.

Intellectual Property Disputes

Your intellectual property, is a valuable business asset. We handle disputes involving trademarks, copyrights, and proprietary trade secrets to protect your brand and competitive edge. High Plains Law will help your business with intellectual property disputes such as trademark or copyright infringement, breaches of licensing agreements, breaches of confidentiality agreements, and misappropriation of trade secrets.

Breach of Fiduciary Duty

Business executives, partners, and officers have fiduciary duties to act in the best interests of the company. Whether you're a shareholder or member pursuing a claim against a decision-maker, or you are a manager defending against allegations that you have breached a fiduciary duty, we have the expertise to get results for you.

Shareholder Disputes

In the context of a corporation, disagreements between shareholders over management, profit distribution, or decision-making can hinder the business's growth. We represent companies and shareholders in these cases, and work hard to achieve positive outcomes for our clients..

Commercial Real Estate Disputes

From commercial lease disagreements to property development conflicts, real estate disputes are often complex and require expert assistance. We provide experienced representation in advancing the interests of our clients who find themselves embroiled in controversies relating to real estate.

Construction Litigation

Whether you are involved in a construction defect matter, a mechanic's lien matter, or some other form of construction dispute, High Plains Law can help. Construction matters can be complex and multip-faceted, and it helps to have a trusted legal advisor on your side.

Breach of Non-Compete and Non-Disclosure Agreements

When former employees or partners violate non-compete or non-disclosure agreements, it can harm your business’s competitive position and potentially result in the dissemination of valuable proprietary information. We help enforce these agreements to safeguard your confidential information and market position.

Franchise Disputes

Franchise agreements can be complex, and disputes often arise over franchise fees, territory rights, compliance with operational standards, and alleged improper competitive activity. We represent both franchisors and franchisees to protect their rights and business interests arising under franchise agreements.

Insurance Coverage Disputes

If you suffer a claim or loss, you might want to tap into an insurance policy on which you've been paying premiums. When commercial insurers deny claims or fail to honor coverage agreements, businesses can face significant financial strain if they're forced to bear the full weight of these losses. We litigate on behalf of policyholders to ensure fair treatment and compliance with policy terms.