Litigation Attorney
Civil litigation can be a strenuous affair. When you don’t know where to turn, you can turn to Weiss Zarett Brofman Sonnenklar & Levy, P.C. We can provide you with an experienced litigation lawyer. Our attorneys handle both commercial and healthcare litigation. We protect our clients’ rights in federal, state and local courts and arbitration panels, whether they are located in New York and New Jersey. Our team have appeared in an array of other of jurisdictions and forums outside of New York and New Jersey, usually with the assistance of local counsel.
Healthcare Litigation
Our focal point as a law firm is supporting healthcare professionals and organizations with matters of healthcare law. This can sometimes involve taking matters into litigation. If you have a litigation case, let us offer the assistance and resources you need to succeed. Examples of litigation cases we have successfully represented are listed below:
- Medical staff privileging disputes: Medical staff are employees, just like in any other industry. As such, disputes can arise between them and their hospital or another party. These disputes often revolve around accusations that an employer interfered with their staff’s ability to effectively practice medicine.
- Disciplinary proceedings: Many of our cases have involved New York physicians under investigation by the Office of Professional Medical Conduct (OPMC). In one year, there were 9,289 complaints filed against physicians and hospitals in New York alone. If you are one of these New York physicians, our litigation attorneys can defend you against the accusations against you.
- Payor disputes and audits: When there are disputes regarding payments to a healthcare provider, oftentimes we can use our honed negotiation skills to find a resolution. Sometimes, though, litigation is necessary. If this is the case for you, we are well-prepared to represent you in court.
- Practice group disputes and break-ups: If you are part of a practice group of physicians that is breaking up, or if there is some other form of change within your group, we can help find an agreeable resolution. In some cases, we are able to smooth things over and find common ground where our clients and their business partners can work together cohesively.
We also represent physicians through civil RICO actions, antitrust cases, and more. An ideal resource for determining what legal options are available to you is to come in and discuss your case, face-to-face, with our knowledgeable legal staff.
Commercial Litigation
Our law firm not only represents business owners across variety of sectors in businesses in general commercial litigation. The size of your company doesn’t dictate the quality of legal service we provide. Our litigation lawyers can work with you to develop a litigation strategy that fits your needs.
Our commercial litigation services cover a vast field of cases. Disputes often arise in the areas listed below:
- Commercial real estate including legal disputes arising from the ownership, use, financing, and development of commercial properties, including issues related to leases, contracts, and property rights. It commonly involves matters such as landlord–tenant disputes and summary proceedings, breach of contract claims, title issues, and foreclosure or financing conflicts.
- Breach of Contract including claims based on non‑performance, defective performance, delayed performance, and anticipatory repudiation. The firm handles disputes over a variety of different types of contracts, like shareholders’ agreements, operating agreements, limited partnership agreements, employment contracts, vendor contracts, commercial leases, purchase and sale agreements, partnership and joint venture agreements, investment and subscription agreements, and settlement and confidentiality agreements
- Unfair competition and trade secret litigation including disputes arising from deceptive or wrongful business practices that harm competitors or mislead consumers. It commonly encompasses claims such as trademark infringement, false advertising, trade secret misappropriation, and other unfair or deceptive trade practices designed to obtain an improper competitive advantage.
- Restrictive covenant litigation, including enforcing and defending contractual provisions that limit a party’s conduct during or after an employment or business relationship, including non‑compete, non‑solicitation, and confidentiality obligations designed to protect trade secrets and customer relationships. It typically addresses issues such as the enforceability and scope of these restrictions, alleged breaches, and claims seeking injunctive relief or damages when a party improperly competes, solicits clients or employees, or misuses confidential information.
- Business Divorce litigation, including disputes among owners of corporations, limited liability companies (LLCs), and partnerships when co‑owners can no longer work together and seek to separate their business interests or restructure ownership. It typically addresses conflicts over control, management, profit distribution, and fiduciary duties, as well as claims for dissolution, buyouts, breach of fiduciary duty, fraud, or shareholder and partner oppression arising from the breakdown of the business relationship.
Other Forms of Legal Settlement
While we are happy to support you through litigation, Weiss Zarett Brofman Sonnenklar & Levy, P.C., also works with clients to pursue mediation, arbitration, and other settlements. We can be your voice, representing your side while working toward a peaceful conclusion.
Hire a Litigation Lawyer with Litigation Case Experience
Litigation can spell disaster for a business or healthcare practice. For this reason, it is highly recommended that you hire a litigation lawyer. Weiss Zarett Brofman Sonnenklar & Levy, P.C., litigation attorneys serve New York and New Jersey.
Our client-focused approach and comprehensive knowledge of business litigation laws are unmatched in our competition. To learn more, contact our office and schedule an appointment to meet with a qualified member of our legal team to discuss your legal needs.
