At Stok Kon + Braverman, we frequently use our legal insight to help resolve disputes that commonly arise between business owners, including:

• Breach of Fiduciary Duty: Complex disputes often arise in the context of whether one or more partners or corporate directors have violated their required fiduciary duties. If you believe that someone running a business in which you are involved has violated a fiduciary duty, you might have the right to take legal action.
• Breach of Contract: A breach of contract claim might be an option to consider when one party does not fulfill its obligations as laid out in an agreement. In such an instance, the non-breaching party can take legal action against the breaching party. If you are involved in this type of case, we can help you understand your legal rights and options.
• Unfair Competition and Trade Secret Disputes: Unfair competition occurs when a competing business engages in deceptive or fraudulent conduct that has will likely create confusion among consumers. Trades secrets are information essential to the business that is difficult for others to acquire easily. Misappropriation of a trade secret occurs through improper means by an individual who understands that the information should not be disclosed. We are familiar with unfair competition matters and trade secret disputes and have helped many clients protect their businesses.
• Partnership Dissolution Matters: Dissolving can be a mutual, voluntary decision made by business partners or it can occur as the result of legal action taken by some but not all of the company shareholders. Whatever the reason for closing down a business, legal counsel can oversee the process and ensure that all winding down procedures are executed properly.
• Intellectual Property Disputes: Our experienced commercial litigation lawyers understand the importance of safeguarding intellectual property, which is why we proudly help clients with disputes involving trade secrets, non-compete agreements, trademarks, copyrights, patents, and more.
• Emergency Commercial Litigation: Operating an entity and working with other businesses can sometimes lead to conflicts that require a speedy resolution. If you need to promptly resolve a business dispute, then the guidance of a knowledgeable team of attorneys is essential. Let us assist with your needs that require emergency commercial litigation.
• Business Torts: We provide capable guidance to businesses that might have tort claims against other individuals or entities. Our firm works closely with our clients to fully assess the nature of a claim, the rights of the parties involved, and all possible remedies. We handle a variety of business torts and can help you navigate the legal process when facing harm caused by another party’s actions.
• Landlord-Tenant Disputes: When a company operates a business and leases commercial space from a landlord, disputes may arise that require the assistance of a lawyer to assess the claims of their disputes and determine their rights according to their leases. Common landlord-tenant disputes include non-payment of rent, sublet conflicts, title disputes, and breach of contract claims.
• Real Estate Litigation: Whether your matter relates to a commercial lease, construction contract, property valuation, or another matter, we are prepared to negotiate aggressively on your behalf to seek an expedient resolution, or take your case to court if necessary.
• Franchise Litigation: We know that the relationship between franchisor and franchisee can be a complex one. If this relationship becomes unbalanced and one of the parties feels that it has been wronged, then litigation might be the only solution. If you are a franchisor or franchisee facing litigation in the Fort Lauderdale area, then our experienced attorneys can help you handle your business dispute strategically.