Business Litigation

Ohio Business Litigation Lawyers

At our Cleveland, Ohio, firm, the Associated Offices of Dennis Seaman & Associates, Co., L.P.A., and Garson & Associates, Co., L.P.A. (Seaman & Garson), the focus of our business litigation attorneys is to provide individuals, entrepreneurs, and small and medium-sized companies involved in business disputes with an exceptional level of representation. Our lawyers are focused on results, understand the need for pro-active representation, and provide a unique, creative approach to resolution of each business and commercial dispute.

Leveling the playing field – contingency-based litigation services

At Seaman & Garson, as part of our commitment to the right of smaller enterprises to excellent representation, our lawyers provide most business litigation services on a contingency fee basis*. If you have experienced a major loss and would like to arrange a complimentary consultation with a member of the firm, please contact our Cleveland, Ohio, offices.

Our business litigation practice

Attorneys at our firm are prepared to handle a wide range of disputes on behalf of our clients, including those involving the following:

• Breach of contract, assisting clients when the terms of written or oral contracts have been violated
• Partnership disputes, holding our clients' partners responsible for losses caused by breach of fiduciary duty to act in good faith and with loyalty
• Fraud, including securities fraud, banking fraud, and other cases involving deceit, concealment, and misrepresentation
• Uniform Commercial Code, handling lawsuits involving the sale of goods
• Intellectual property disputes, including patent infringement, trademark infringement, copyright issues, internet and domain name disputes, trade secrets, computer hardware and software disputes
• Stockbroker misconduct, representing investors with losses due to an investment advisors' unsuitable investment advice, and excessive trading
• Construction disputes, handling construction defect claims, delay damages, payment and performance bond claims against sureties, warranty claims, and defense delay
• Insurance litigation, offering nationwide services to insured businesses in coverage disputes and insurance bad faith claims
• Business torts, handling claims of tortious interference with business and contract relationships, unfair competition, embezzlement, defamation, libel, slander, anti-trust, and predatory practices.

Our Cleveland, Ohio, business litigation lawyers represent clients in Lorain, Akron, Canton, Painesville, Columbus, Cincinnati, Toledo, Dayton, Youngstown, Parma, and other Ohio communities, appearing in both state and federal trial and appellate courts. We are also prepared to handle cases throughout the United States. Please call (216) 830-1000 or e-mail our office with any questions or to arrange a free consultation.

Has your client suffered a serious loss as a result of the negligence or intentional wrongdoing of another? We may be able to help. Our business litigation practice welcomes referrals from attorneys and accountants.

*Typically our Cleveland law firm charges no attorneys' fees for business litigation services unless our clients benefit from those services through a successful settlement or verdict. However clients are responsible for expenses related to litigation.