Understanding Commercial Torts
The business climate in New York is tough. It is competitive and extremely lucrative. It is not uncommon for your competition to engage in false advertising of their products or to say untrue statements about your business. When your business encounters an economic tort, such as slander, libel, disruption of your business relationship with a client or misrepresentation of authority by the client’s manager in a contract, your enterprise could experience significant financial losses.
If you discover your competition may be engaging in false advertising of their products or saying untrue statements about your business, contact an attorney to discuss the full spectrum of your legal remedies.
Todd & Levi, L.L.P., can help you with your commercial litigation needs, including for torts such as:
- Tortious interference with contracts
- Damaging statements
- Fraud
- Fraudulent misrepresentation
- Disparagement
- Slander or libel
- Violation of noncompetes
- Unfair competition
- Breach of fiduciary duty
Remedy for these torts is complex and ranges from monetary damages for reclaiming lost or future profit to court-ordered injunctions for ceasing action. The nuances of delving into the nature of the conduct, whether based on reckless, negligent or intentional actions, are what our firm knows best. Our knowledgeable commercial litigation attorneys will help you safeguard your business.
Proving Economic Loss And Liability Is Complex
If you are being sued for breach of contract, a counterclaim involving commercial torts can be used to defend against a breach of contract suit. It is complicated to resolve because there can be many strategies involved in proving the breach was unavoidable due to the economic loss and the other party’s liability. Our experienced attorneys at Todd & Levi, L.L.P., offer multifaceted legal representation for your business disputes. We provide personalized attention to the facts of your circumstances, so we can help you with a meticulously crafted strategy to overcome commercial tort losses or to defend you in a breach of contract suit.
In anticipation of the possibility of litigating in court, we prepare detailed analysis of the viability of your claims and defenses. This level of readiness can also facilitate the process of negotiation, mediation or arbitration to resolve your legal issue.
Contact Us To Discuss Your Business Dispute
You may reach Todd & Levi, L.L.P., online or by calling our office at 212-308-7400 to schedule an appointment.