Commercial Litigation

Miller Shah lawyers have handled a wide spectrum of matters on behalf of our corporate clients in all sectors of business, including:

• Breach of duty or abuse of trust
• Business torts (e.g., defamation, tortious interference)
• Contract dispute or breach of warranty
• Franchising disputes
• Intellectual property disputes (e.g., copyright, trademark, licensing)
• Partnership and joint venture disputes
• UCC and other trade disputes
• Unfair competition

Miller Shah attorneys regularly litigate in federal and state courts throughout the United States. On the appellate front, as a result of our track record of winning many significant and groundbreaking appeals over the last decade, other practitioners regularly approach us and request that we assist them in pursuing or defending appeals in federal and state courts. In representing clients in commercial litigation matters, Miller Shah attorneys have recovered hundreds of millions of dollars, including recoveries from governments and state trading entities.

While we are always prepared for court, trial verdicts or injunctive relief can be Pyrrhic victories if they sabotage key business relationships or harm the company’s goodwill in the community or the industry. Our litigation services include risk assessment and litigation avoidance strategies to explore remedies short of courtroom litigation. Miller Shah is also a strong proponent of alternative dispute resolution, such as mediation or arbitration. In addition to handling such matters in federal and state courts in the United States, Miller Shah attorneys also have significant experience handling claims in international arbitration forums and with co-counsel in courts outside of the United States.

One thing that sets our practice apart from other firms is our flexible terms of engagement. Our firm handles commercial litigation pursuant to traditional hourly billing arrangements and increasingly handles litigation for corporate plaintiffs on a contingent fee basis. While many corporate counsel tend to be reluctant to deviate from tried and true hourly billing procedures, we have found that, in appropriate circumstances, a contingent fee structure ensures the proper incentives and often furthers the client’s interests while providing desirable incentives to litigate efficiently, maximize recoveries and minimize the length of pretrial proceedings.

To discuss a current or potential business dispute with experienced commercial litigation attorneys, contact Miller Shah to arrange a consultation.