Commercial Litigation

Schiff Hardin trial lawyers have a proven track record for bringing commercial disputes to successful conclusions through trial, settlement and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods. We know how to minimize surprises, in both results and litigation expenses, and settle cases creatively with outcomes tailored to clients' business needs.

Our attorneys handle a wide range of general business and commercial litigation involving:

Business and commercial torts, such as:

Breach of fiduciary duty
Business defamation and commercial disparagement
Deceptive trade practices and false or misleading advertising
Fraud and negligent misrepresentation
Interference with contract and prospective economic advantage
Misappropriation of trade secrets
Invasion of privacy
Unfair competition

Securities litigation
Disputes concerning distributorship and franchise agreements
Disputes arising out of agreements for the purchase and sale of businesses
Claims for breach of contract and breach of warranty under common law and the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC)
Real estate leases, mortgages, and sale contracts
Federal, state and local tax matters

Our firm also is a sustaining member of both the American Arbitration Association and the International Institute for Conflict Prevention & Resolution (CPR Institute), which have taken leadership roles in helping businesses design and use alternative means of resolving business and commercial disputes.

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