Representing Business Owners in Internal Conflicts
Have you discovered that a business partner has been stealing money? Are you locked in a dispute over management of your company? Are you concerned about who will be entitled to your business name, trade marks, trade secrets, customer lists and other intellectual property if your business breaks up?
At Burch, Coulston & Buncher, L.L.P., our civil litigation department — headed by experienced trial lawyer, Sven Buncher — represents clients in Orange County and throughout Southern California who are involved in internal business disputes.
We understand how important the ownership and control of your business is to you. Don't hesitate to contact us to set up a free 30 minute consultation where we can discuss your legal options.
Resolving Disputes Over Business Assets and Management
If you are involved in a dispute with a business partner, you should consult with an experienced attorney as soon as possible, before things get out of hand. Resolving disputes and, when necessary, untangling assets within a business are issues that require careful legal attention.
Our firm represents business partners in disputes over matters such as the following:
- Fraud and embezzlement
- Breach of internal business contracts
- Breach of partnership and operating agreements
- Breach of fiduciary duties
Disputes among owners can be particularly difficult to resolve in a small or medium-sized business because the owners often play a day-to-day role in management and may be personally identified with the business.
Protecting Your Interests in Dissolution of the Business Entity
When a business partnership breaks down, litigation or settlement of the dispute is typically only part of the picture. There also needs to be a resolution of what will happen to the business. This resolution typically involves dissolution of the business entity.
Legal dissolution can be a step toward closing of the business, its continuation by one or more of the previous partners, or its division into multiple companies.
Dissolution is a complex procedure that generally involves the appointment of a receiver to wind down the current business entity. To discuss how we can help you protect your interests and seek a positive outcome to an internal business dispute, contact us today.
