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Commercial disputes are about more than an unpaid bill. Businesses may deal with breach of contract claims, disputes between owners or LLC members, vendor disputes, partnership disputes, charges of misconduct, or disagreements as to how a company is being run. Illinois law also has some rules on LLC operating agreements and some duties owed by members and managers.
Conflict can threaten your business and it’s important to know the legal and financial implications. At O’Flaherty Law, we go beyond the immediate issue to help our clients consider the potential consequences of different strategies on their company, relationships, reputation and long-term goals.
A commercial dispute does not always have to end up in a courtroom trial. Depending on the circumstances, a matter may be resolved thru direct negotiations, settlement discussions, mediation, arbitration or litigation. Illinois also has court-annexed arbitration for certain qualifying civil cases, another potential avenue for resolving cases before trial.
Our attorneys work with clients to decide what approach makes sense for the dispute, and the business at issue. Sometimes the best outcome is to resolve it early. In other situations, it may be necessary to file a lawsuit or aggressively defend a claim. Our goal is to give you clear options so you can make the best decision for your business.
Business litigation may include contracts, financial records, ownership documents, communications, and years of business history. O’Flaherty Law seeks to understand the bigger picture of the dispute, rather than just another lawsuit.
We represent businesses, business owners, LLC members, partners and others in a wide variety of commercial disputes. Our Bloomington commercial business attorneys can help you explore your options and craft a strategy focused on your objectives when you need to enforce an agreement, defend your business against a claim, or resolve a dispute between owners.
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Possibly. Disputes between business owners can arise from alleged violations of an operating agreement, misuse of company assets, management decisions, or claimed breaches of duties owed to the company or other members. Illinois law recognizes duties of loyalty and care for members of member-managed LLCs, although the specific rights and obligations involved can depend heavily on the company's operating agreement and the facts of the dispute.
Yes. Contracts, invoices, emails, text messages, accounting records, meeting notes, and other documents may become important evidence. Illinois civil discovery rules allow parties to request relevant documents and other information, and courts can impose consequences for unreasonable failures to comply with discovery requirements. Avoid deleting or altering potentially relevant records once litigation is pending or reasonably anticipated.
Yes. Filing a lawsuit does not prevent the parties from continuing to discuss settlement. Negotiations can occur at different stages of a case, and Illinois civil procedures also provide opportunities for alternative dispute resolution in appropriate matters. Whether settlement or continued litigation makes more sense will depend on the strength of the claims, potential costs, business objectives, and what the other side is willing to offer.