Germantown, Maryland Business Litigation Lawyer

Attorney for Litigation of Business Disputes in Germantown, MD

Disputes are an inevitable part of doing business, and they often have a serious impact on a company's financial health, operations, and reputation. Whether the conflict stems from within the organization or involves outside parties, timely legal intervention is often necessary to protect business interests and resolve the matter efficiently. At Fox & Moghul, our attorneys represent companies, shareholders, partners, executives, and business owners with a wide range of complex business litigation matters.

We handle disputes both internal—such as disagreements among partners or shareholders—and external, including those involving competitors, customers, vendors, or former employees. Our strategy is informed by each client's goals and the specific challenges of the dispute at hand, with a focus on achieving favorable, cost-effective outcomes.

Internal Business Disputes: Partners and Shareholders

Disagreements between business partners or shareholders can lead to long-term dysfunction within a company. These disputes may result from competing visions, financial conflicts, or claims of wrongdoing. At Fox & Moghul, we represent clients in resolving intra-company disputes, including:

• Breach of Fiduciary Duty: Company officers, directors, and partners owe a legal duty to act in the best interests of the business and its stakeholders. When a party is accused of self-dealing, misusing company assets, diverting business opportunities, or failing to disclose material information, litigation may be required to hold them accountable.
• Minority Shareholder Oppression: Minority owners in closely held corporations or LLCs may be excluded from decision-making, denied access to financial information, or deprived of fair returns. Our attorneys represent minority shareholders seeking remedies such as buyouts, financial compensation, or—in severe cases—judicial dissolution of the business.
• Deadlock and Management Disputes: Equal partners or co-owners may become deadlocked over key decisions. We help resolve these conflicts through negotiation, buy-sell agreements, or court intervention when necessary.

Our firm works to protect business value while addressing the underlying causes of internal disputes and pursuing legal remedies when appropriate.

Contract Litigation and Restrictive Covenants

Contracts form the foundation of virtually every business relationship. When disputes arise over the performance or interpretation of a contract, legal representation is essential to enforce rights and limit liability. Our attorneys represent clients in a variety of contract-related litigation, including:

• Breach of Contract: When a party fails to perform its obligations—such as delivering goods, providing services, or making payment—we pursue claims for damages or specific performance. We also defend businesses accused of breaching their contracts, developing strategies based on the terms of the agreement and surrounding facts.
• Contract Interpretation Disputes: Even well-drafted contracts can lead to disagreements over their meaning. We analyze the contract language, business context, and course of dealings to advocate for a favorable interpretation and enforceable outcome.
• Enforcement of Restrictive Covenants: We represent businesses seeking to enforce non-compete, non-solicitation, and confidentiality agreements against former employees, business partners, or competitors. We also defend parties against restrictive covenants that may be overbroad, unreasonable, or unenforceable under Maryland law.

External Business Disputes and Commercial Torts

In addition to disputes involving owners and contractual partners, businesses may face litigation arising from wrongful conduct by outside parties. We handle a broad range of commercial tort claims, including:

• Fraud: We represent clients in litigation involving intentional misrepresentation, concealment of material facts, and fraudulent inducement in business transactions. These cases commonly occur in mergers, investments, and vendor relationships.
• Business Conspiracy: When two or more parties act together to harm a business through unlawful means, civil conspiracy claims may be appropriate. We litigate conspiracy claims tied to underlying allegations such as fraud or tortious interference.
• Defamation: Businesses harmed by false statements—whether published online, in the press, or within the industry—may pursue compensation through libel or slander claims. We represent clients pursuing or defending against defamation allegations that threaten business reputations.
• Tortious Interference: If a third party improperly interferes with a company's contractual relationships or business opportunities, our firm helps take legal action for tortious interference with contract or prospective advantage.
• Trade Secret Misappropriation: Confidential information such as pricing strategies, customer lists, and internal processes is vital to a company's success. When trade secrets are stolen or used improperly, we file suit under the Maryland Uniform Trade Secrets Act to pursue injunctions, damages, and other relief.

These cases often involve complex fact patterns, detailed financial evidence, and urgent concerns about business continuity. Our attorneys act swiftly to protect client interests and prevent further harm.

Contact Our Germantown Business Litigation Attorney

Disputes involving ownership, contracts, or unlawful conduct can threaten a company's operations and long-term viability. Whether your business is facing internal conflicts or external claims, the attorneys at Fox & Moghul offer each of our clients with strategic, results-focused representation. Contact our Maryland business litigation lawyer at 301-409-5316 to schedule a consultation.