Founder, Partner & Shareholder Disputes

                     Ownership disputes move quickly and can become personal. We represent founders, minority shareholders, LLC members, boards, and companies in matters involving control, information rights, fiduciary duties, dilution, valuation, and buy-sell enforcement. We define leverage early, protect the asset, and create a practical path to resolution. If necessary, we position our clients to succeed in court or arbitration.

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Common Scenarios

  • A 50/50 company is deadlocked and value is at risk.
  • A minority owner suspects oppression or a freeze‑out.
  • A founder plans an exit and needs a clean separation that preserves IP and customers.
  • A board faces derivative claims and needs to set process and pace.
  • Capital changes raise dilution or valuation disputes.
  • Management resists books‑and‑records requests; speed matters.

How we think

Ownership disputes are part law, part governance, and part human dynamics. We focus on information rights, who can act and when, and which forum best fits the real dispute.

What We Weigh

Governing documents and cap-table integrity · records access and confidentiality · valuation anchors and buy-sell mechanics · litigation/ arbitration posture vs. business resolution.

How We Make Progress

Contain risk, surface leverage, and create a clean path—governance adjustments, a defensible buy‑out, or trial/arbitration when the facts require it.

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