Pennsylvania Business Litigation Lawyers

The Pennsylvania business litigation lawyers of Munley, Munley & Cartwright, P.C., know that business doesn’t always go as planned. A company, through no fault of its own, can become embroiled in a contract dispute, targeted by unfair competition or harmed by business fraud. Some companies can be forced out of business entirely because of misrepresentation, breach of contract or the negligence of another person or company.

If you believe you and/or your firm has been harmed by unfair or fraudulent business practices, the Scranton law firm of Munley, Munley & Cartwright, P.C., can help. We have the negotiation and trial experience that’s needed to successfully handle commercial litigation. For a free consultation, call us at 877-421-9173 or use our online form.

Contract Disputes

A contract forms the basis of nearly every business transaction. It can be a complex document or the proverbial handshake. The law recognizes the validity of written, oral and implied contract. State or commonwealth statutes, federal law and even international treaties govern contracts. A dispute often comes down to interpreting the contract’s terms.

It is prudent to enter into a contract only after it has been reviewed by a Pennsylvania business attorney experienced in contracts and commercial litigation. If a contract dispute arises after an agreement has been executed, or if a contract has been breached, solid legal advice and assistance will be crucial. An attorney can help to negotiate a settlement or secure a judgment that is to your benefit.

Unfair Competition

In our electronic information age, a firm’s operating procedures, customer lists and other confidential business records and data can fall into the hands of those who would use unscrupulous means just to get ahead. Because employees change jobs more often today, loyalties shift. A firm’s business secrets can easily wind up in the hands of a competitor.

Complex laws govern what one business can legally do to gain advantage over another. Trade secrets and other forms of intellectual property are protected. If another business has damaged your firm through unfair competition, tortious interference or a breach of fiduciary duties by a former employee, you have legal recourse. An experienced commercial lawyer can help you recover compensation for the damage that has been done.

Business Fraud

“Fraud” is a legal term for deception that is used for financial gain. Saying something that is untrue in an attempt to get ahead is as old as humanity. But when the other party is harmed by the act, it’s not simply a creative business strategy. Business fraud is a serious legal matter defined by state / commonwealth, federal and international law.

When a business person is legally found to have intentionally misrepresented themselves, their intentions or their product or services, they can be ordered to pay the offended party for the harm done, including punitive damages.

Fraud in contracts, investments, real estate, consumer products and services, or in any area of business, should not be ignored. Those who pursue dishonest business practices should be held legally accountable for the good of us all.

Additional Business Dispute Litigation

The causes of business disputes or commercial litigation are as varied as the products and services available in a modern capitalistic society. Areas in which the business litigation lawyers of Munley, Munley & Cartwright, P.C., have experience include, but are not limited to:

• Accountant and auditor malpractice
• Lender liability
• Product liability
• Shareholders’ rights disputes in close corporations and family companies.

Our Pennsylvania commercial litigation attorneys also defend companies against business and employment lawsuits pertaining to:

• Age and gender discrimination
• Franchise litigation and arbitration
• Public shareholder NASD arbitrations against major brokerage firms
• Trademark infringement.

Contact Our Pennsylvania Business Litigation Lawyers Today

If you or your firm has been harmed by business fraud, a contract dispute or any unfair business practice, Munley, Munley & Cartwright, P.C., can help you. Our Pennsylvania business litigation lawyers are experienced in pursuing settlements and judgments that benefit our clients.

At Munley, Munley & Cartwright, our goal is to provide exceptional legal services to our clients. We strive to achieve the highest standard of excellence for the protection of individual rights through teamwork and the use of our considerable legal resources and experience. For a free consultation regarding your business litigation case, call 877-421-9173 or use our online form.