The Cifelli Law Firm represents business owners involved in disputes concerning closely held corporations, partnerships and limited liability companies throughout New Jersey.
Disputes between business owners can threaten the stability, operation and future of a company.
Conflicts may arise over control of the business, financial decisions, management authority, ownership rights, access to company information, or the conduct of another shareholder, partner or LLC member.
Business Ownership Disputes Can Involve:
- Minority-owner oppression
- Management and control disputes
- Breach of fiduciary duty
- Shareholder, partner or member deadlock
- Disputes involving ownership interests
- Access to company records and financial information
- Violations of operating agreements, partnership agreements or shareholder agreements
- Buyout disputes
- Business dissolution
- Disagreements involving the operation or direction of the company
These disputes can affect not only the individuals involved, but also employees, customers, business relationships and the value of the company itself.
How the Cifelli Law Firm Can Help
The Cifelli Law Firm works with shareholders, partners and LLC members to identify the legal and business issues involved in the dispute and determine the available options for protecting their interests.
Representation may include:
- Reviewing ownership and governing agreements
- Evaluating the rights and obligations of the parties
- Addressing disputes involving management, control and access to information
- Negotiating resolutions between business owners
- Addressing buyout or separation issues
- Pursuing or defending claims involving improper conduct
- Representing clients in litigation when a negotiated resolution cannot be reached
The goal is to address the dispute while protecting the client’s legal rights, financial interests and position within the business.