Business Disputes Don’t Have to Destroy What You’ve Built.

Get legal support for partnership, contract, and shareholder conflicts—before they escalate.

Business Disputes Don’t Have to Destroy What You’ve Built.

Get legal support for partnership, contract, and shareholder conflicts—before they escalate.

Expert Business Litigators Ready to Assist

When Business Relationships Break Down, the Fallout Can Be Devastating

Your business partners were supposed to help you grow—not hold you back. But now you’re dealing with broken agreements, misaligned goals, or even betrayal. Whether it’s a contract gone wrong, a shareholder trying to squeeze you out, or a partner refusing to pull their weight—we’ve seen it all. And we help clients like you take back control every single day.

Your Partner Is Misusing Company Funds or Acting Without Consent

A Shareholder Is Trying to Force a Buyout—Or Block One

You’re Being Squeezed Out of a Company You Helped Build

You and Your Partner Can’t Agree on the Future of the Business

One Party Isn't Upholding Their End of the Deal

Don’t wait for things to spiral further. The sooner you speak with a business litigation attorney, the more leverage you have.

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Comprehensive Business Litigation Services

Protect What You Built. Resolve Business Disputes with Precision. From contract breaches to partner conflicts and shareholder deadlock, we help business owners resolve high-stakes disputes with strategy, clarity, and results.

Partnership Disputes

Cases involving two or more partners in which a partner does not appear to be holding up their end of the bargain.

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Contract Disputes

Cases when someone is behaving or operating in a way that does not align with the terms outlined in an earlier contract.

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Shareholder Actions

Cases brought by a corporation’s shareholder on behalf of the corporation itself.

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Partnership Disputes: When Trust Breaks, We Step In

You started this business together. You shared the vision, the workload, and the risk. But now? Miscommunication, unmet expectations, or flat-out betrayal is putting everything on the line. When a partnership breaks down, it’s not just emotional—it’s legal, financial, and potentially catastrophic. We help you untangle the mess, protect your interests, and move forward—whether that means resolution or separation.

One partner is mismanaging funds or making decisions without your consent

Disagreements over roles, responsibilities, or compensation

One partner wants to leave—but the exit terms weren’t clearly defined

Accusations of breach of fiduciary duty or self-dealing

Disputes over business direction, buyouts, or dissolution

Partnership agreements that are outdated, unclear, or nonexistent

Our Approach

We don’t just offer legal advice—we build strategy. From emergency injunctions to mediated settlements or full litigation, we guide you through every step of the process with a focus on protecting what you’ve built and minimizing long-term damage to your business.

Schedule a confidential consultation today and take the first step toward resolution. Whether you want to fix the relationship or walk away clean—we’ll help you do it on your terms.

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Contract Disputes: When the Deal Breaks, We Fight to Enforce It

In business, a contract is more than just a document—it’s the foundation of trust, performance, and accountability. But when someone breaks their word, delays payment, fails to deliver, or takes advantage of unclear language, the impact can be immediate and costly. Whether you're facing a broken agreement, a landlord refusing to honor your lease, or a business partner ignoring their obligations, you need more than a “friendly reminder”—you need legal firepower. That’s where we come in.

We represent businesses and entrepreneurs in

high-stakes contract disputes

—resolving issues quickly, strategically, and aggressively when necessary, so you can get back to running your business with confidence.

Breach of Contract – A party fails to fulfill their obligations, leaving you with damages and uncertainty

Failure to Pay or Deliver – You held up your end. They didn’t. Now you’re out time, money—or both.

Commercial Lease Disputes – Whether you're a landlord or a tenant, lease disagreements can threaten your business’s stability

Non-Compete & Confidentiality Violations – Former employees or partners ignoring what they signed? We’ll help you enforce your rights.

Misrepresentation or Fraud – You were misled into a deal that’s costing you more than you agreed to.

Ambiguous or Poorly Written Contracts – The language wasn’t clear, and now you’re both reading it differently—but only one of you is being hurt by it.

Why Choose Us:

We don’t just handle disputes—we prevent lasting damage. Whether you're trying to avoid a lawsuit or you’re ready to file one, we guide you through each step with clear options and aggressive advocacy. We prioritize negotiation when possible—but we won’t hesitate to take your case to court when necessary. You’ve worked too hard to let someone else’s dishonesty or carelessness cost you everything

If you’re stuck in a bad deal, facing non-performance, or losing money because someone didn’t honor their agreement—don’t wait.

Schedule a consultation today and take the first step toward protecting your business.

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Shareholder Disputes: When Power Struggles Threaten Your Business

Shareholder disputes can be some of the most disruptive, emotionally charged, and high-stakes conflicts in business. What starts as a difference of opinion can quickly spiral into accusations of mismanagement, demands for forced buyouts, or efforts to push you out of the company you helped build. Whether you’re a minority shareholder being silenced or a majority stakeholder trying to protect the company’s future, these disputes can paralyze decision-making, damage relationships, and expose the business to serious legal risk.

We represent business owners and shareholders in complex disputes—bringing clarity, strategy, and results to situations that often feel chaotic and personal.

Minority Shareholder Oppression – You’re being shut out of decisions, denied financial transparency, or squeezed out of your role.

Breach of Fiduciary Duty – A shareholder is acting in bad faith, misusing company assets, or prioritizing personal gain over the business.

Disputes Over Buyouts or Valuation – One party wants out—or wants you out—but disagrees on what the company or your shares are worth.

Deadlock in Closely Held Corporations – Equal ownership, opposite opinions, no path forward. We help resolve gridlock through negotiation or court intervention.

Allegations of Misconduct or Mismanagement – When accusations arise, your reputation, position, and financial stake may all be at risk.

Failure to Distribute Dividends or Profits – You're not receiving your fair share—or there’s no transparency around the finances at all.

Shareholder disputes require more than just legal knowledge—they demand a calculated, strategic approach. We act quickly to assess your position, enforce your rights under corporate law, and—when necessary—pursue or defend against litigation. We tailor our strategy to your goals: whether you want to exit, force compliance, restore order, or preserve control, we’ll help you navigate the conflict and protect what’s yours.

Shareholder disputes don’t fix themselves—and the longer they go unresolved, the greater the risk to your business and your rights.

Schedule a consultation today to get strategic legal support and take back control.

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Why Choose Us?

A Letter From Our Founding Attorney

Dear Business Owner,

We know you didn’t start your business thinking it would end in a courtroom—or around a table arguing with someone you once trusted.

But here you are.

Maybe a partner has gone silent. Maybe a contract you relied on is falling apart. Maybe a shareholder is making moves behind your back. And now, the future of everything you’ve worked for feels uncertain.

We want you to know this: You are not alone. And you don’t have to navigate this alone.

At our firm, we work with business owners just like you—people who are in the thick of real, high-stakes problems. Some want to save a partnership. Others want out. Some are fighting to enforce what’s fair. Others just want to protect what they’ve built.

Whatever your situation, our role is the same: to help you regain control with clear legal strategy, honest guidance, and aggressive representation when it’s needed.

We don’t believe in cookie-cutter advice or dragging things out for the sake of a bill. We move quickly. We fight smart. And we protect your business like it’s our own.

So if you’re ready to take action—whether it’s through negotiation, litigation, or simply getting clarity on your options—we’re here and ready to help.

Sincerely,

Joam Alisme, Esq

Attorney for Business Owners in Conflict

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FAQs

Hear about their positive experiences with our services.

I’m in a dispute with my business partner. What are my next steps?

The first and most important step is to contact a business attorney who specializes in partnership disputes. At Alisme Law, we help business owners resolve complex conflicts so they can focus on what matters most—running their business. Once you reach out to us, we’ll schedule a time to understand the facts of your case and develop a strategy tailored to your situation. If you have an operating or partnership agreement, be sure to bring it with you—it will guide how we approach the dispute. If you don’t have one, we’ll walk you through your legal options and next steps. The earlier you involve an attorney, the better. It allows us to help you avoid costly mistakes and unnecessary stress as the dispute unfolds.

I’m a business owner and I’ve just been served with a lawsuit. What should I do?

If you’ve been served with a lawsuit, the first thing you should do is contact a business litigation attorney right away. At Alisme Law, we help business owners navigate complex legal disputes so they can focus on what matters most—their business.

Once you've been served, you have a limited time to respond to the complaint. If you miss that deadline, you could face serious legal consequences, including a default judgment.

When you contact us, we’ll not only help you file a timely response, but we’ll also sit down with you to build a strategy based on your goals. Whether the best approach is to negotiate a resolution early or take a more aggressive legal stance, we’ll guide you through every step with a holistic strategy tailored to your business needs.

The sooner you reach out, the better positioned you’ll be to protect your rights and move forward confidently.

What can I do if my business partner is misusing company funds or acting in bad faith?

This type of misconduct may be a breach of fiduciary duty, and it needs to be addressed immediately. We’ll help you gather evidence, review the partnership agreement and financial records, and determine whether legal remedies like an injunction, accounting, or even a forced buyout are appropriate. Protecting the financial health of your company—and your ownership stake—is our top priority.

I’ve been sued over a contract dispute. What should I do next?

You must act quickly. Once you’ve been served, there is a limited window (often 20–30 days) to respond to the complaint. Failing to respond in time could result in a default judgment against you. We’ll review the complaint, analyze the contract, and develop a tailored strategy—whether that involves negotiating a settlement, raising defenses, or filing counterclaims. Our goal is to protect your interests while minimizing disruption to your business.

What if I don’t have a written partnership or shareholder agreement?

While written agreements are ideal, the law still provides protections for business owners even in their absence. Courts may look at your conduct, financial contributions, decision-making roles, and other evidence to determine your rights and obligations. We’ll help you build a case based on the available facts and guide you through what remedies or defenses are available under state business laws.

A shareholder is threatening legal action—what should I do?

Don’t ignore it. Shareholder disputes can quickly escalate and damage your company’s reputation or finances if not handled properly. We’ll review the corporate bylaws, shareholder agreements, and any relevant communication to assess the situation and determine your best legal course—whether that’s reaching a negotiated resolution or preparing for litigation.