Commercial Litigation

Commercial disputes rarely resolve themselves, and the cost of inaction, whether a stalled negotiation, an unresolved partnership conflict, or a competitor operating in bad faith, often compounds the longer it goes unaddressed. Whitmore Harlow LLP represents businesses, investors, and institutional clients in commercial litigation in state and federal court, from initial dispute assessment through trial and, where necessary, appeal.

Building a Strategy Around the Client's Actual Objectives

Not every commercial dispute is best resolved the same way. A business preparing for a sale may prioritize a fast, contained resolution; a company defending a core business practice may need to litigate fully to protect its long-term position. We begin every matter by understanding what a client is actually trying to accomplish, then build a strategy around that objective.

Our commercial litigation practice covers breach of contract, partnership and shareholder conflicts, unfair competition, and disputes arising from the sale or dissolution of a business. We regularly appear in both state and federal court, and evaluate jurisdiction and venue early, since forum can meaningfully affect a matter's procedural posture and available remedies.

Litigating Through Trial When Negotiation Isn't Enough

Many commercial disputes resolve before trial, through negotiation, mediation, or dispositive motion practice. We pursue negotiated resolution where it serves a client's interests, while preparing every matter as though it may proceed to trial, so that option remains available if the other side isn't prepared to resolve the dispute on fair terms.