Michigan Business Lawyer

Conflict Resolution for Shareholder Agreements Disputes

The cause of the demise of many businesses is internal disagreement. Severe disagreement at senior management or shareholder level can be as destructive to a company as civil war is to a nation. At Sommers Schwartz, each Michigan business attorney is experienced in the litigation, mediation and arbitration, of various shareholder disputes including those involving: partnerships, corporations, LLC's, and franchises.  Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) has often proven to be less damaging to the business, as well as to personal and familial relationships, which are important to preserve.

When possible, ADR is recommended over costly and time-consuming litigation; court decisions are often deemed inadequate by both parties, as judicial and legislative remedies often are limited and inequitable. Should litigation be unavoidable, our legal team has the personnel, the resources, and the years of experience in complex business litigation matters necessary to strongly pursue your interests. Additionally, we may be able to help you on a contingency fee basis.

Unresolved disputes between shareholders can be disruptive to normal business operations and may drain the resources of the company. The smooth continuation of your business is a high priority to our firm. Our lawyers have been instrumental in resolving numerous difficult issues while allowing business to carry on with minimal disruption.