Business Litigation

The threat of litigation. 

Our clients include some of the most famous names in American and international commerce, from national and regional retail chains through finance houses and construction companies operating overseas.  

Our attorneys have worked in and for these industries.  They know that the litigation process can seriously disrupt normal business rhythms.  Because they understand the client’s business, when handling a case, these lawyers work to minimize the intrusion on the client’s employees, protect confidential information, and spot upcoming public relations opportunities and concerns.  In short, they help the client protect the value of its brand, and its good will.

The value of working with NK+M: 

  • Our attorneys know the sources of necessary documents and information.  We interact with those employees in the least intrusive manner.
  • We budget for the case according to the client’s need and format, and then compare our results to the budget.
  • We consult with the client on tactical decisions, in advance.
  • We analyze and manage large document files in an efficient manner.
  • We identify and protect confidential, proprietary, and trade secret information.
  • We can assemble a quick response team to deal with sensitive news as it develops, or evidentiary issues as they arise.


Typical areas of practice handled by the Business and Commercial Litigation Practice Group:

  •  Director and Officer Liability Claims
  • Construction Permitting, and Real Estate Development Litigation
  • Intellectual Property Disputes, including Covenants not to Compete
  • Debtor/Creditor and Bankruptcy work
  • Insurance Coverage and Defense Litigation
  • Employment Law counseling
  • Eminent Domain cases
  • Lender Liability cases
  • Distributor Terminations

Business Litigation News

[3/10/2010] Kenneth E. Rubinstein to chair program on commercial litigation for MCLE