Commercial Litigation Attorneys

Combining decades of courtroom experience, with strategic insight, our Commercial Litigation Practice represents individuals, businesses, and financial institutions, in high‑stakes disputes in New York and across the country. We handle complex business disputes in state and federal courts, as well as in arbitrations, mediations, and other alternative forums. Having successfully represented both plaintiffs and defendants, we are adept at developing winning strategies regardless of the circumstances. Our lawyers are trial‑ready, but always look for practical solutions that achieve our clients’ business objectives.

With lean, hands‑on teams, we combine our experience in larger firms with the accessibility and efficiency of a focused litigation boutique. Our clients come to us from around the world, including India, Bermuda, Canada, and Isreal.  We work with our clients to help them achieve their legal goals while working within their budgets.  Regardless of the size of the matter, our commercial litigation practice team brings the same level of excellence and dedication.

We routinely litigate claims involving breach of contract, fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, corporate governance disputes, defamation, restrictive covenants, real estate, construction, and commercial leasing disputes. Many of our matters involve closely held businesses, joint ventures, and professional firms, where ownership, control, and financing issues are front and center. We are experienced in seeking, and defending against, emergency relief, including temporary restraining orders and preliminary injunctions, especially in cases involving unfair competition, misappropriation of confidential information or trade secrets, and business divorces. From early investigation through trial and appeal, we take the time to provide clear, candid advice that allows our clients to make informed decisions at every stage of a dispute.

We pride ourselves on providing clients with honest, straightforward assessments of their cases from the outset. Rather than pursuing litigation for its own sake, we work collaboratively with clients to evaluate all available paths to resolution — whether through negotiated settlement, alternative dispute resolution, or aggressive courtroom advocacy when the situation demands it. This thoughtful, client-centered approach allows us to deploy resources efficiently while maximizing the likelihood of a favorable outcome.

At the heart of our commercial litigation practice is a deep commitment to the client relationship. We invest the time to understand each client’s industry, business model, and risk tolerance so that our legal strategy is always aligned with their broader objectives. Whether defending against a claim that threatens business continuity or pursuing relief on behalf of a client who has suffered significant harm, our team stands ready to provide the skilled, tenacious representation that complex commercial disputes require.

• Obtained temporary restraining orders prohibiting the further movement of approximately 35,000 pounds of cashews which quickly resulted in favorable settlements (Ultra Trading International Ltd. v. Intimex Group Joint Stock Co., No. 651672/2014 (N.Y. Sup. Ct.); Ultra Trading International Ltd. v. Phuong Duy Co. Ltd., No. 655777/2016 (N.Y. Sup. Ct.)).
• Represented publicly traded international Indian based technology company in action to recover more than $182 million owed on alleged bond default and successfully defeated motion for summary judgment in lieu of complaint (Pala Assets Holdings Ltd v. Rolta, LLC, No. 652798/2018, 2019 WL 2929558 (N.Y. Sup. Ct.)).
• Represent not-for-profit New York hospital in 24 different litigations regarding demutualization of a medical malpractice insurance company by Berkshire Hathaway and to date successfully recovered payments of more than $2 million (g., Wyckoff Heights Medical Center v. Cadot, No. 500012/2019 (Kings Sup. Ct.)).
• Won reversal of decision at New York’s highest court on behalf of Bermuda company concerning motion to compel arbitration. (Garthon Business v. Stein, No. APL-2016-00097 (N.Y. Ct. App.)).
• Represented Manhattan building owner in negotiations and litigation to obtain property protections during major demolition of the neighboring building (confidential).
• Obtaining judgment of foreclosure for lender in commercial property foreclosure (Amrusi v. Second Choice, LLC, No. 507535/2013 (N.Y. Sup. Ct.)).
• Served as co-counsel for online bakery obtaining favorable settlement preventing theft of trade secrets (Dawn Food Products, Inc. v. DiLauro, No. MID-C-80-19 (N.J. Supr. Ct.)
• Obtained temporary restraining order to prevent theft of highly sensitive information from bakery supply company (Bakers Authority LLC v. Khordipour, No. 608315/2018 (N.Y. Sup. Ct.)).
• Secured temporary restraining order protecting non-profit school from online defamation (The Lang School v. McCarthy, No. 652372/2016 (N.Y. Sup. Ct.)),
• Represented doctor in corporate divorce with large health management company, and obtained favorable settlement (Aaronson v. Prohealth Care Associates LLP, No. 654217/2020 (N.Y. Sup. Ct.))