Business Torts

Dickinson Wright represents businesses in disputes involving fraud, unfair competition, tortious interference, breach of fiduciary duty, trade secret misappropriation, and other business tort claims. We help clients evaluate their options, develop litigation strategies, and protect their commercial interests when business relationships break down or competitors engage in improper conduct.

Our attorneys represent companies ranging from closely held businesses to multinational organizations in state and federal courts, arbitration, and other dispute resolution proceedings.

Our Experience

Business tort claims frequently arise alongside contract disputes, shareholder and partnership disputes, employment matters, mergers and acquisitions, and intellectual property litigation. Our attorneys regularly handle matters involving temporary restraining orders, preliminary injunctions, expedited discovery, and claims for monetary damages.

Whether pursuing claims on behalf of a business or defending against allegations of wrongful conduct, we guide clients through every stage of the dispute, from pre-suit investigations through trial and appeal.

Representative Matters

• Represented a commercial tenant in litigation involving fraud and breach of fiduciary duty arising from a lease transaction. Successfully defeated a request for injunctive relief and achieved a favorable resolution.
• Represented a music company and its founders in a dispute involving breach of fiduciary duty, trade secret misappropriation, tortious interference, contractual claims, and intellectual property issues.
• Represented a surgical center, its management, and owners in litigation involving breach of fiduciary duty, operating agreement disputes, and ownership interests. Obtained dismissal based on the statute of limitations.
• Represented a global plastics manufacturer in a trade secret misappropriation case involving related business tort claims arising from an international supply chain dispute.
• Represented a shareholder in a corporate freeze-out dispute involving fiduciary duty claims, ownership rights, and voting control.
• Represented a client in litigation involving restrictive covenant claims and related counterclaims, resulting in a settlement and dismissal of all claims with prejudice.
• Represented a business owner in litigation involving fraud and breach of fiduciary duty arising from a partnership dispute over commercial real estate development. Achieved a favorable resolution before trial.
• Represented a technology company in litigation involving breach of fiduciary duty, tortious interference, civil conspiracy, and corporate governance claims. Obtained emergency injunctive relief protecting the company’s board and operations.