Inland Empire Lawyer | Business Litigation Information

Despite utilizing every precaution to protect your company and prevent it from becoming vulnerable to litigation, disputes may still arise during the course of business. Should a dispute arise involving your company, be advised that attempts to settle your matter peacefully may become futile. At this point, litigation typically becomes inevitable.

Business Litigation Attorney Thomas S. Carter has been successfully litigating business disputes for more than ten years. A seasoned negotiator, Mr. Carter will work diligently to resolve your matter outside of court. However, as a highly experienced and effective litigator, Lawyer Thomas Carter will not hesitate to take your case to trial when necessary.

Contact the Law Offices of Thomas S. Carter at (909) 296-3360 to schedule a free consultation. Conveniently located in Claremont, Mr. Carter is pleased to represent clients in the immediate region and throughout the Inland Empire.

What Types of Business Disputes Do You Handle? 

At the Law Offices of Thomas S. Carter, we represent clients in a broad range of matters. These include business disputes that range from those which are easily resolved, to overly complex business litigation cases. When a skilled and seasoned litigator is needed, Attorney Thomas Carter is here for you.

Mr. Carter provides effective and intelligent legal counsel to all his clients. An outstanding litigator and tenacious fighter in the courtroom, we offer representation to those embroiled in a wide variety of business litigation matters, including those involving the following:

• Breach of Contract
• Breach of Fiduciary Duties
• Claim & Delivery Disputes
• Commercial Lease Disputes
• Corporate Alter Ego Disputes
• Corporate Dissolution
• Corporate Shareholder Disputes
• Disputes Arising from Purchase / Sale of a Business
• Disputes between Partners
• Dissolution of Business Partnerships
• Employer / Employee Disputes
• Employment Defense
• Fraud
  

• Intellectual Property Violations
• Misappropriation of Trade Secrets
• Misrepresentation
• Non-Disclosure Disputes
• Operational Disputes
• Partnership Disputes
• Requests for Specific Performance
• Restraint of Trade
• Seeking Injunctive Relief
• Trade Secret Violations
• Unfair Competition
• Unfair Trade Practices
  

When you become involved in a business dispute, it is imperative that you retain the services of a highly accomplished Business Litigation Lawyer. Mr. Carter will guide you through the process, from settlement negotiations through litigation. Our main goal is to obtain the best results on behalf of our clients.

Business Torts Litigation 

What is a “business tort?” A business tort consists of an act taken by another that negatively impacts your ability to run your business. This may affect your business relationships and cause your company to lose money and intangible assets. Unlike other Business Litigation matters, when a dispute arises based on tortuous conduct that harms a company, the injured business may ask for and obtain punitive damages. This is meant to act as a deterrent, designed to prevent others from interfering with the viability of another business.

Typically, business torts require intent to cause harm to or interfere with business operations. There are numerous actions that fall under the purview of “business torts.” These include, but are not limited to the following:

• Antitrust Matters
• Business Defamation
• Civil Conspiracy
• Deceptive Trade Practices
• False Advertising against the Targeted Business
• Fraud
• Intentional Interference with Existing Business Contracts
• Intentional Interference with Prospective Business Contracts
• Tortious Breach of Contract
• Trade Libel
• Unfair Trade / Business Competition
• Wrongful Interference with Business Operations

For the harmed business to prevail in a Business Tort Litigation case, the following must be proven in a court of law:

• Defendant had a duty to act in good faith
• Defendant failed to do so
• Defendant’s actions caused the business at issue to suffer a loss – either monetary, loss of reputation, or actions which threaten the business itself.

Furthermore, as with all torts the plaintiff business must successfully demonstrate that the actions taken by defendant were intentional, reckless, or negligent. It is this aspect that allows the plaintiff business to seek punitive damages. At the Law Offices of Thomas S. Carter, we understand that it is vital to retain a highly experienced Business Litigation Attorney to preserve and protect your company’s financial and reputational interests. Contact us online or call (909) 296-3360 to schedule a comprehensive, personal consultation with a lawyer who will fight zealously on your behalf. 

When should you retain an attorney for your business?

No matter the size of your company, you should have an attorney on retainer who can provide creative, intelligent legal solutions when assistance is required. At the Law Offices of Thomas S. Carter, we are a full-service Business Law Firm. Mr. Carter provides a vast array of legal services to businesses ranging from business formation through business dissolution and everything in between.

The ideal time to hire a seasoned lawyer is at the Business Formation stage. An experienced business attorney can help you choose the proper formation entity based on your prospective company’s objectives and needs. Not only does Mr. Carter provide skilled counsel when choosing the optimum type of entity based on your goals, he also assists with employment matters, compliance, and all transactional matters. 

By establishing a close attorney / client relationship from the start of your business, you will have someone by your side that possesses an in-depth understanding of your company. This includes the structure of your business as well as those involved in day-to-day operations. Should a dispute arise, your lawyer will already be deeply familiar with your company. This familiarity helps ensure that your business will receive the highest quality legal representation necessary to safeguard its interests.