Business Law
Effective Decisions for Directors, Complex Corporations, and Insurers
The defense attorneys at Brault Graham curtail complex commercial law proceedings, so that business objectives and profits stay on course without devastating complications from lawsuits.
The lawyers consider and communicate legal tactics that allow clients to resolve matters in mediation, arbitration or trial—the goal is to provide swift, economical solutions that get businesses back on track.
Brault Graham’s practical defense experience in commercial law extends throughout Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C.
Contract Disputes
The firm knows that, in most instances, businesses want to fulfill their contracts—but not every contract is created equally.
The firm’s contract lawyers defend commercial interests from unfair claims in contract law by assessing what part of the agreement is causing the problem:
- Exceptions in rules or policies
- Mistakes of fact or law
- Illegal acts or purposes
- Plaintiff interference
- Side agreements
- Incompetence
- Impossibility of performance
- Duress
- Fraud
Brault Graham protects businesses that want to keep their contract promises.
Partnership Disputes
Partnership disputes arise when one party takes issue with how to share power and responsibility.
Brault Graham restores balance to the key relationships that keep enterprises running smoothly:
- Joint ventures
- Limited liability arrangements
- Private investor relations
- Director and officer appointments and liability
Shareholder Derivative Lawsuits
Derivative lawsuits can become staggeringly expensive and complicated, because the plaintiff is acting on behalf of an entity and can attack corporations or individuals within a corporation.
Brault Graham asserts ferocious defense tactics that shield clients with knowledge and experience:
- Business judgment defenses
- Exculpation statutes
- Reliance on committees and experts
- Procedural or pre-suit demands
Brault Graham is an essential partner in derivative lawsuits.
