Experienced Legal Counsel When Your Business Is At Risk
The Sher Law Firm, PLLC understands that navigating business litigation requires a seasoned advocate who can offer sound advice and robust representation. In the Houston area, representation by an attorney is essential in these complex cases, and Sher stands ready to support you with over 30 years of solid real-world experience. Sher brings a wealth of knowledge and a personalized approach to every case.
Unlike at other firms, Sher focuses on a smaller client base to ensure maximum economic recovery and personalized service. Our approach is thorough, investing significant time in understanding each case’s impact on our clients, both now and in the future.
Taking the Initiative to Expand Your Options for Success
We also look for ways to seize tactical advantages at every opportunity in order to keep the case on a fast track toward a favorable resolution. In some situations, that means developing a counterclaim against the party who initiated the original action against our client. In other cases, our investigation of the applicable commercial or professional insurance coverage will point the way to a positive result.
At the same time, we recognize that few businesspeople look forward to a protracted courtroom battle and often prefer the prompt resolution of disputes through negotiation or mediation. In our experience, the best settlements are based on the solid leverage developed through careful trial preparation, so we make sure that your interests are fully covered and protected whether or not your case ever reaches court.
Examples of our commercial and business litigation practice include:
- Contract actions involving customers, vendors, licensees or others who have failed to honor the commitments of a business agreement, or who have alleged breach of a contract against our client
- Commercial loan problems, including inventory financing disputes, foreclosure of business mortgages, problems with the recovery or liquidation of collateral, or bad-faith practices on the part of a lender
- Problems related to the purchase or sale of a business
- Real estate litigation related to purchase and sale transactions or commercial leases
- Business torts such as misrepresentation, nondisclosure, fraud or violation of restrictive covenants
- Insurance coverage issues related to first-party casualty losses or third-party liability claims
- Disputes between shareholders, partners or investor factions in closely held corporations or other business entities
- Environmental or toxic tort litigation
- Eminent domain proceedings involving business property or affecting the vitality of a business
While concentrating on resolving your commercial or corporate legal problem, the Sher Law Firm also works to minimize the impact of the litigation on your daily business operations. We work toward the prompt, efficient and complete resolution of every case we handle.
Protecting Your Business Against Disputes
Business disputes can be complex and financially draining. Sher grasps the complexities and nuances faced by business owners including where necessary “bet the company” litigation. Sher is adept at navigating these challenges and can help guide you through the legal maze of commercial litigation.
Our areas of practice include:
- Business/corporate abuse: Addressing unethical and exploitative practices
- Patent litigation: Protecting your intellectual property (IP) rights in patent disputes and handling patent infringement claims and defenses
- Trademark litigation: Safeguarding your brand identity and resolving disputes over trademark usage
- Breach of contract: Assisting with the enforcement of contract terms and seeking remedies for breaches
- Contract disputes: Helping resolve disputes over terms, performance and contract interpretation
Sher will tirelessly advocate for you, ensuring that your legal obstacles are overcome so that your business can thrive. Should litigation become necessary, the firm will represent your business’s interests vigorously in court, aiming to secure a favorable resolution that minimizes financial loss and protects the company’s reputation. Strategic legal counsel is invaluable in both preventing disputes and resolving them efficiently when they occur.
What Constitutes Business Abuse?
Business abuse encompasses a range of unethical and exploitative practices that can occur within a business setting. This includes actions such as breach of fiduciary duties, fraud, misrepresentation, coercion and manipulation aimed at gaining unfair advantages, harming another party financially or undermining the integrity of business operations.
Business abuse can significantly damage a company’s reputation, financial health and legal standing. Legal remedies are often sought to address these violations, which can include compensatory and punitive damages as well as equitable relief to prevent further misconduct and rectify the harm caused. Sher Law Firm is equipped to help protect your interests and ensure fair play in the business arena.
Protecting Your Intellectual Property Rights
Protecting your Intellectual Property or “IP” is a crucial part of maintaining the competitive edge for your business, avoiding disputes and safeguarding your innovations and brand identity. To protect these rights, start by properly registering your IP assets, such as trademarks, patents and copyrights, with the appropriate government agencies. This legal recognition provides a clear basis for enforcing your rights.
Additionally, clearly define and communicate IP usage policies within business contracts and agreements to ensure that all parties understand their obligations. Implementing nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) for employees and partners can further secure confidential information. Regularly monitor the market for potential infringements and be proactive in enforcing your rights through legal channels if unauthorized use occurs. By taking these steps, you can significantly reduce the risk of IP disputes and strengthen your business’s competitive position.
Our experience at The Sher Law Firm, PLLC, can guide you through these steps and help enforce your IP rights. When a dispute does arise, you can trust the firm to protect your IP rights and interests.
What Does It Mean When A Company Is In Litigation?
A company in litigation means that the organization is facing a legal dispute and is going through the legal process. Being in litigation can significantly impact a company’s operations, reputation and financial health. It often involves resolving disputes through formal legal processes and can relate to various issues, such as contract disputes, IP rights and corporate governance. While litigation is not where any business wants to be, it is sometimes the only way to resolve disputes favorably and effectively.
Resolving Business Disputes, Protecting Vital Business Interests
The trial practice at The Sher Law Firm, PLLC, represents business entities and private interests of various kinds in the resolution of commercial, corporate, partnership and business tort claims. To learn how our experience with complex civil litigation can protect your interests as a business owner or principal, investor or purchaser, contact our office in Houston.
We take a practical, flexible and highly personalized approach to each business litigation problem our firm handles. Our negotiation, trial preparation and courtroom strategies will not only reflect the challenges presented by the case before us, but also the continuing objectives and broader interests of the clients we represent.
Work Together With Us To Fight For The Future Of Your Business
Navigating the complexities of business litigation should not be a solo journey. Contact The Sher Law Firm, PLLC, today by calling 281-407-8374 or filling out our online contact form for a free consultation. Let attorney Sher help you protect and advance your business interests with the diligent and personalized legal representation you deserve. With his strategic legal counsel, your business can thrive in the face of legal challenges.