Civil Litigation

Litigation – Commercial and General

Businesses, agencies, institutions, and individuals frequently engage in lawsuits to resolve disputes, receive compensation for wrong-doing, or to obtain compensation for injury and damages. Fortunately, many civil disputes can be settled out of court through negotiation, mediation or arbitration.

Colombo & Colombo has a team of litigators with broad experience before governmental agencies and all levels of state and federal courts. This experience involves complex commercial matters, shareholder disputes, real estate, personal injury, product liability and general civil matters. In addition, we constantly consult with our clients to develop processes and procedures to help them avoid litigation.

Our litigators listen at the outset to learn how clients define a winning result. We approach litigation like the business problem that it is—we analyze the options; we consider the costs and risks; we recommend approaches; and we help clients to choose among alternatives. 

Colombo and Colombo has the acquired skills and staff necessary to handle large complex litigation as well as smaller more personal matters. As a result of decades of experience, our attorneys have devised an array of innovative solutions that minimize litigation costs and are geared for optimum results. We also employ thorough investigation and evaluation early in the case, which are essential for effective case management and strategies.

Complex Commercial Matters

Our lawyers represent clients in all types of complex commercial matters, including, but not limited to the following:

• Contract interpretation
• Breach of contract
• Transaction disputes
• Lawsuits for payment due
• Business disputes
• Business negligence
• Employment disputes
• Real estate controversy

Shareholder Disputes

Shareholder disputes arise among shareholders, management and company owners, often involving a variety of company interests. Our firm represents clients in the following types of shareholder disputes:

• Shareholder disputes against managers
• Shareholder disputes against owners
• Shareholder appraisal rights
• Alleged breach of fiduciary duty
• Allegations of self-dealing
• Executive compensation
• Buy-out agreements
• Buy-out rights
• Minority owner rights

Our lawyers work with clients to formulate and carry out litigation plans for cost-efficient and effective resolutions to their shareholder conflicts.

Real Estate Litigation

Working with corporations and individuals in real estate matters, Colombo & Colombo strives to put precautionary measures in place during the transactional stage that seek to avoid future litigation. However, when necessary, we offer litigation services in all phases of the real estate business cycle, including financing, construction, disputes between buyers and sellers, landlords and tenants as well as partners within an ownership.

Personal Injury/Product Liability

Colombo & Colombo represents individuals as well as companies in plaintiff and defendant personal injury and product liability cases. Auto accidents, premises liability, professional negligence, and defective product injuries are just few examples of the types of personal injury cases our firm has successfully litigated on behalf of our clients.

Whatever your litigation needs, Colombo & Colombo stands ready to provide superior representation. To arrange a consultation to discuss your litigation concerns, please contact us online or through our office number at 248-645-9300.