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• Factors to Consider for your NY or NJ Partnership Agreement
• Quality Pleadings are Important If you are Involved in a New York Business Dispute
• Corporate Dissolution a Critical Tool for Small Business Owners Faced with a "Partnership Dispute" with a Controlling Shareholder
• Partnership Disputes in New York and New Jersey
• Factors to Consider When Hiring a Business Lawyer in New York or New Jersey

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Business Litigation

• Factors to Consider when Dealing with a Partnership or Shareholder Dispute in New Jersey
• New York Partnership Disputes: Fiduciary Duties and Obligations Between Partners and Shareholders
• Preliminary Injunctions and Temporary Restraints in New York and New Jersey
• The Significance of "Liquidated Damages" Provisions and How to Defend them in Litigation
• "Promissory Fraud" and Its Significance in Business Disputes in New York

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Business Litigation

Business litigation in New York and New Jersey. Whether you are a partner, shareholder or the owner of a business in New York or New Jersey, lawsuits and business litigation are an unfortunate reality that you must deal with. Typically, business lawsuits are the function of (a) improperly drafted business agreements, such as partnership agreements, shareholder agreements, supply contracts and franchise and license agreements, (b) unfair business practices, such as trademark infringement, patent infringement, violation of non-compete agreements, breach of contract and tortious interference with contracts and franchise relationships and (c) disputes between partners and shareholders.  When faced with a lawsuit involving your business or your rights as a shareholder or partner you must be proactive, gather critical information and consult with an experienced business attorney with an established track record in the court room. 

When faced with a business lawsuit or the need to defend your business interests, it is important that you consult with an experienced business lawyer with an established track record in New York and New Jersey, such as Charles N. Internicola, Esq. who is an experienced business litigation attorney.  When you speak to Charles Internicola, he will evaluate the facts, explain your business rights and structure a precise litigation strategy to defend and advance your business interests.

Contact Charles Internicola, the New York and New Jersey business litigation lawyer, today at 800.976.4904 for legal advice.  Mr. Internicola represents business owners, shareholders, partners, franchisors and franchisees in lawsuits in New York and New Jersey, including Manhattan, Staten Island, Long Island, Brooklyn, Bronx, Monmouth County, Middlesex County, Essex County and Ocean County.

Tested Litigation Counsel to Advance and Defend your Business Rights

Experienced and accomplished in both the the "court room" and at the "negotiating table", Charles Internicola understands business litigation and what it takes to protect his client's business interests while maintaining and sticking to a "game plan" designed to obtain concrete and measurable business results.  In New York and New Jersey, Mr. Internicola defends his clients interests in the following lawsuits:

• Partnership and Shareholder Disputes.  Typically the result of improperly drafted shareholder or partner agreements, Charles Internicola represents and defends the interests of his clients who are faced with the loss of their business through the overreaching and/or improper actions of his or her partner(s).  Disputes and disagreements among partners of New York and New Jersey businesses are extremely common and when an amicable resolution cannot be obtained it is critical to discuss your rights with a business lawyer and to implement necessary legal protections to preserve your ownership interests and rights.
• Breach of Business Contracts.  Contracts and business agreements such as supply, vendor, license, franchise, employment and non-compete agreements serve as the life-blood of many successful and growing New York and New Jersey businesses.  When these agreements are not performed, business is put at risk and you must act to preserve the rights of your company.  Mr. Internicola's approach to these business disputes involves, both, an evaluation of a possible negotiated settlement and the development of the necessary legal tools to preserve the rights and interests of your business. In appropriate situations, Mr. Internicola will seek judicial intervention and injunctive relief at the earliest time possible.
• Unfair Competition and Trademark Infringement.  The reality of business is that many of your competitors may be wrong, utilize lawsuits and litigation as a competitive tool to interfere with your business and to gain a competitive advantage.  Worse, some competitors may have simply sought to "rip off" your intellectual property and well developed reputation with consumers. The law of unfair competition involves many distinct legal claims designed to preserve fair competition.  Mr. Internicola has successfully represented the business interests of his clients in lawsuits involving claims of tortious interference with contract, trademark infringement, unfair business practices and breach of restrictive covenants.

  
Contact New York and New Jersey business litigation lawyer Charles Internicola, Esq. at 800. 976. 4904 to defend your business interests when faced with litigation.

Charles Internicola is a New York and New Jersey business lawyer and litigation attorney representing the interests of his business clients in New York and New Jersey, including Manhattan, New York City, Staten Island, Long Island, Brooklyn, Queens, Ocean County, Monmouth County, Middlesex County, Bergen County, Essex County, Suffolk County and Nassau County.

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Blog for Business Litigation

• Factors to Consider for your NY or NJ Partnership Agreement
• Quality Pleadings are Important If you are Involved in a New York Business Dispute
• Corporate Dissolution a Critical Tool for Small Business Owners Faced with a "Partnership Dispute" with a Controlling Shareholder
• Partnership Disputes in New York and New Jersey
• Factors to Consider When Hiring a Business Lawyer in New York or New Jersey

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Library for Business Litigation:

• New York Partnership Disputes: Fiduciary Duties and Obligations Between Partners and Shareholders   
  Description: Partners and shareholders of small closely held new york companies owe a fiduciary duty of loyalty and fair dealing to one another. If you are faced with a partnership dispute it is critical that you understand your fiduciary duties and that you discuss the necessary steps to protect the assets of your business and prevent your partner from diverting business assets. Contact the Charles N. Internicola at 800. 976. 4904 to discuss how to protect your shareholder and partnership interests.
• Factors to Consider when Dealing with a Partnership or Shareholder Dispute in New Jersey   
  Description: If you are a New Jersey business owner and you are faced with a dispute or fight with your business partner or fellow shareholders, it is critical that you immediately assess and evaluate the assets of your business, including intellectual property assets such as customer lists, sources of supply, vendor agreement, trademarks and patents. If you are involved in a New Jersey partnership or shareholder dispute contact New Jersey partnership dispute lawyer, Charles N. Internicola at 800. 976. 4904 to discuss your legal rights and the best course of action.
• Trademark Litigation in New York and New Jersey: Potential Defense [PDF]   
  Description: For business owners the protection of trademarks and intellectual property is critical. However, sometimes a competitor may attempt to use its trademarks as an offensive tool to keep your business from fairly competing. When faced with New York or New Jersey trademark claims and litigation there are defenses that should be evaluated. In a significant decision demonstrating one of the defenses that may be utilized to oppose trademark infringement claims, New York and New Jersey business litigation lawyer Charles N. Internicola successfully demonstrated that the Plaintiffs claimed trademark was descriptive and not subject to protection. Mr. Internicola's legal brief follows.
• "Promissory Fraud" and Its Significance in Business Disputes in New York [PDF]   
  Description: "Promissory fraud" is an important legal cause of action that should be considered and evaluated in business litigation in the State of New York. In an significant decision, New York business litigation lawyer Charles Internicola was successful in sustaining and overcoming a motion to dismiss the legal merit of his client's promissory fraud claim. A copy of Mr. Internicola's successful legal brief addressing New York law on promissory fraud, follows.
• The Significance of "Liquidated Damages" Provisions and How to Defend them in Litigation [PDF]   
  Description: Liquidated damages upheld in partial dismissal of contract damages case in New York. In a recent decision New York business litigation lawyer successfully obtained the dismissal of a claim for contract damages alleged against his client. The New York Supreme Court limited the claims to liquidated damages. When structuring New York business agreements and franchise agreements it is critical to evaluate and implement "liquidated damages" provisions into your contracts.
• Preliminary Injunctions and Temporary Restraints in New York and New Jersey [PDF]   
  Description: Preliminary Injunctions in New York and New Jersey. Recent legal decisions where NY and NJ business litigation lawyer Charles N. Internicola successfully defended his client in opposing plaintiffs motion for a preliminary injunction and temporary restraints. When faced with a business dispute, a preliminary injunction, temporary restraining order or temporary restraints may serve to protect your business assets.
• Important Remedy Available to Minority Shareholders of a New York Corporation: Judicial Dissolution   
  Description: If you are a minority shareholder and own or control at least twenty (20%) percent of the stock of a closely-held New York corporation, when faced with a shareholder dispute you may posses critical rights by filing a petition for Judicial dissolution. If you are a minority shareholder and you are faced with a partnership dispute and deadlock contact New York business lawyer Charles N. Internicola at 800.976.4904.
• Grounds for Dissolution of a New York Corporation: Dissolution by Fifty Percent Shareholder when Faced with Director or Shareholder Deadlock   
  Description: If you are the owner of a small closely held corporation and business, if you are faced with a dispute with your partners and a corporate deadlock, it is important that you understand your legal rights. Under New York law there are specific grounds that may permit you to dissolve your company speak to New York business lawyer Charles Internicola at 800.976.4904.
• New York and New Jersey Business Litigation Lawyer | Attorney for Unfair Competition Disputes between Competitors [PDF]   
  Description: Decision of the Appellate Division for the Supreme Court of the State of New York First Department. In the decision the Appellate Division affirmed the lower court decision granting New York and New Jersey business litigation lawyer Charles N. internicola's motion to dismiss the plaintiff's causes of action for Unfair Competition, Tortious Interference with Contract and Constructive Trust. In successfully defending the interests of his distribution client, Mr. Internicola obtained an extremely cost effective pre-answer, pre-discovery dismissal of the plaintiff's complaint. If you are involved in a dispute with a competitor or a supplier, contact experienced business litigation lawyer Charles N. Internicola, Esq. at 800. 976. 4904 to discuss the rights of your company and an effective course of action.
• Partnership Lawsuits in New York and New Jersey: Important Factors to Discuss with your Lawyer   
  Description: When you are a partner or shareholder in a successful New York or New Jersey business, the last thing that you want to face or deal with is a dispute or lawsuit with your partner or fellow shareholder. However, partnership disputes and lawsuits are an unfortunate reality faced by many New York and New Jersey business owners. If you are involved in a partnership or shareholder lawsuit or dispute you must act immediately and should speak to New York and New Jersey business and partnership litigation lawyer, Charles N. Internicola at 800. 976. 4904.

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Frequent Questions for Business Litigation:

• My business partners and I are not seeing eye to eye. Do I need to litigate to dissolve the corporation?
• What is a partnership agreement?
• What is a "liquidated damages" clause.
• What is an "order to show cause".
• What is a "forum selection clause".
• What is a preliminary injunction.

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Business Litigation

• My business partners and I are not seeing eye to eye. Do I need to litigate to dissolve the corporation?
• What is a partnership agreement?
• What is a "liquidated damages" clause.

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