Business Litigation

The attorneys of Chiquoine & Molberg know that our business clients are frequently confronted with complex issues, almost on a daily basis.  Therefore, we adopt a team approach when representing those clients.

The attorneys of Chiquoine & Molberg have decades of experience assisting clients in the litigation process.  We pride ourselves in providing cost-effective, pragmatic advice with the ultimate goal of returning our clients to what they do best — running their business.  However, the attorneys of Chiquoine & Molberg know that strength comes from preparation.  While we are always willing to discuss settlement, thereby ending the litigation process, we are also preparing to try our clients’ cases to a jury.  Preparation short of that would send a message of weakness to the other side, and ultimately be a disservice to our clients.

The attorneys of Chiquoine & Molberg have achieved unparalleled success on behalf of our clients.  We have obtained many large verdicts from juries, defeated specious claims against our clients in arbitrations, and we have navigated the often complex world of mediation, thereby settling our clients’ cases on favorable grounds.

The attorneys of Chiquoine & Molberg take great pride in providing our business clients superior service and excellent results through our team approach.

Our experiences are wide-ranging, including, but not limited to:

·          Real estate disputes

·          Employment agreements, including non-compete agreements 

·          Breach of contract actions

·          Harassment/wrongful termination claims

·          Environmental cases -

·          Collection/creditor’s rights -

Members of the firm are highly experienced in all phases of pre-lawsuit and post-lawsuit procedures and processes. We handle litigation and all post-judgment remedies which include garnishments, supplementary exams, executions, etc.
 

Business Transactions

In every phase of business, from start-up to ongoing day-to-day operation, the attorneys of Chiquoine & Molberg help clients as they develop and carry out their business plans, providing advice and assistance across a broad spectrum of legal, business, and financial issues.

Each stage of business development presents different legal challenges.  At the outset, choosing the right business form requires a thorough understanding of the advantages and disadvantages associated with each (i.e., sole proprietorship, partnership, limited liability company, or corporation).  Our business law attorneys have decades of experience helping clients understand the organizational, operational, capitalization, taxation, liability, financing, and other factors that need to be considered by business owners in deciding what form best fits their situation.

We also have extensive experience in reviewing, negotiating, and establishing management contracts, policies, and procedures, both among the owners of businesses and between business entities and third parties.  Additionally, we provide the information they need to structure their business operations in a tax-efficient manner.

Our business law attorneys provide advice designed to prevent or minimize the risk of claims. We assist businesses regarding compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations in many types of contexts, including:

·          Employment discrimination

·          Hiring and firing

·          Trade secrets

·          Environmental laws and regulations

·          Restrictive covenants

·          Tax matters

Other business law concerns in which Chiquoine & Molberg attorneys can provide counsel include:

·          Management transitions, including business succession and ownership changes

·          Stock and asset purchase deals, reorganizations, business restructuring, and other transactional matters

·          Integrated strategies for addressing business, tax, and estate planning concerns, using the input of the attorney team at Chiquoine & Molberg.

In all of our work for each of our clients, Chiquoine & Molberg efficiently and effectively handles both routine and complex legal dilemmas through our experienced and insightful attorneys.