Chicago Commercial Litigation Attorneys

What is Commercial Litigation?

Commercial litigation is the legal process of resolving disputes that specifically involve businesses and the laws that govern them. Such disputes can stem from breaches of contracts, intellectual property theft, fraud, conflicts among partners or stakeholders, etc. While some issues can be resolved outside of the courtroom through negotiation or mediation, others require litigation to protect the rights of businesses and achieve a fair outcome. 

The stakes in commercial litigation are often high, affecting finances, reputations, and long-term opportunities for not just a business but also the people who run it. That’s why having an experienced legal team, like our Chicago commercial litigation attorneys, is recommended from the start. With careful strategy, strong representation, and an in-depth understanding of business law, we strive to deliver solutions that secure the future of your company.

Types of Commercial Litigation Cases

We handle a wide range of commercial litigation cases on behalf of our clients, including those that go to litigation, such as:

• Commercial contract disputes: Contract disputes are among the most common commercial litigation cases and arise when one party fails to follow the agreed-upon terms of a business agreement, whether it’s a supply contract, service agreement, or partnership deal. Examples include unpaid invoices, failure to deliver goods or services, disputes over performance obligations, and disagreements over contract terms.
• Class action lawsuits: We represent clients involved in class action lawsuits, which occur when a group of plaintiffs with shared claims brings a case against a business or entity. Specifically, we focus our talents on class action lawsuits involving commercial disputes or regulations. Class action lawsuits often involve allegations such as defective products, misrepresentation, consumer fraud, or other wrongful practices that harm a large number of individuals or organizations.
• Corporate legal malpractice: Businesses rely on attorneys to provide competent and ethical guidance, but when lawyers fail to uphold their professional duties, clients can suffer for it. We proudly represent companies pursuing claims of corporate legal malpractice, holding negligent attorneys accountable for errors caused by negligence, such as missed deadlines, conflicts of interest, inadequate representation, or even intentional misconduct.
• Whistleblower claims: If you want to act as a whistleblower but fear retaliation from your employer – or if you already did act as a whistleblower and then got penalized or fired – talk to our legal team immediately.
• Trade secret disputes: Trade secret disputes arise when proprietary business information, such as confidential client lists, formulas, or processes, is stolen, misused, or unlawfully disclosed. Our commercial litigation attorneys represent clients who need to protect their intellectual property or pursue legal action against those who have infringed on such valuable assets.

Compensation in Commercial Litigation Cases

When a commercial dispute occurs, it’s hard to predict just how much damage it can do to a company, its owners, and even its employees. If your business has been harmed through another party’s negligence or malfeasance, you should talk to us to see how legal action might be able to set things right, including through securing fair compensation for harm and losses.

Examples of compensatory damages that might become available through successful commercial litigation include:

• Lost profits: You can seek revenue that was lost due to the actions or negligence of another party, such as breach of contract or unlawful competition.
• Lost business opportunities: Our attorneys can demand compensation for missed partnerships, deals, or expansions that were disrupted by the legal dispute.
• Lost business reputation: Businesses often suffer reputational harm due to damaging claims or unethical behavior by others. We help pursue damages for the harm caused to your credibility and standing in the market.
• Property damage: If a legal dispute leads to the loss or damage of products, goods, or materials that your company paid for or needed, we can pursue compensation to replace those assets.