Business Disputes and Commercial Litigation
Dynamis LLP represents businesses, executives, and entrepreneurs in complex commercial litigation throughout the United States, both state and federal courts.
Whether you're pursuing claims as a plaintiff or defending your company against business litigation, our trial-tested attorneys achieve exceptional results in high-stakes disputes that can determine the future of your business.
With offices in Boston, New York, Los Angeles and Miami, we handle sophisticated commercial cases in federal and state courts nationwide, including specialized business courts like the Massachusetts Business Litigation Session (BLS), New York's Commercial Division, and Florida's Complex Business Litigation courts. Our attorneys have secured major victories including a $70 million judgment in a crypto partnership dispute, successful resolution of complex founder conflicts, and favorable settlements in multi-million dollar breach of contract cases. Learn more in our comprehensive guide to complex civil litigation.
Our Commercial Litigation Practice Areas:
Contract Disputes: We litigate breaches of vendor contracts, partnership agreements, service agreements, employment contracts, and complex commercial arrangements. From multi-million dollar deals gone wrong to disputes over non-compete agreements, we bring strategic thinking and aggressive advocacy to protect your interests.
Partnership & Shareholder Disputes: Conflicts between business partners, shareholders, and company executives can threaten the survival of successful enterprises. We represent founders in ownership disputes, handle derivative actions, litigate fiduciary duty breaches, and resolve conflicts over profit distribution and corporate governance.
Class Actions & Mass Litigation: Our attorneys have experience on both sides of class action litigation, representing plaintiffs in consumer fraud and securities cases while also defending corporations against class certification and through trial. We understand the unique dynamics of aggregate litigation and develop strategies tailored to achieve the best outcomes.
Intellectual Property Litigation: We litigate patent infringement, trademark disputes, trade secret misappropriation, and copyright violations in federal courts. Our IP practice includes both offensive and defensive strategies for protecting your innovations and brand.
Business Torts & Fraud Claims: From tortious interference and unfair competition to fraud and misrepresentation claims, we aggressively pursue or defend against business tort allegations. We also handle RICO claims and complex fraud litigation.
Real Estate & Construction Litigation: Our practice includes commercial lease disputes, construction defect claims, real estate contract breaches, and land use conflicts.
28 USC 1782 DIscovery Litigation: We help foreign parties obtain discovery in the United States through the use of what is known as “1782 proceedings”. See our blog post for a primer on what a 1782 proceeding is.
Unlike firms that focus exclusively on one side of the "v," Dynamis attorneys represent both plaintiffs and defendants, giving us comprehensive perspective on litigation strategy, settlement dynamics, and what actually moves cases toward favorable resolutions. We understand that litigation is a tool to achieve business objectives—not an end in itself. Our approach combines sophisticated legal advocacy with practical business judgment to resolve disputes efficiently while protecting your reputation and bottom line.
In addition, many business disputes involve allegations of fraud or securities violations requiring white-collar defense expertise. We also handle cryptocurrency and blockchain business disputes, including partnership conflicts, token distribution disagreements, and DeFi protocol litigation.
Our Business Litigation Services
📄 Contract Disputes
High-stakes litigation over breached agreements, vendor contracts, and commercial arrangements.
- Breach of contract claims
- Partnership agreements
- Non-compete enforcement
- Service level agreements
- Vendor & supplier disputes
🤝 Partnership & Shareholder Conflicts
Resolving disputes between founders, partners, and shareholders that threaten business operations.
- Founder & ownership disputes
- Fiduciary duty breaches
- Shareholder derivative actions
- Corporate governance conflicts
- Buy-sell agreement enforcement
👥 Class Action Litigation
Representing plaintiffs and defending corporations in complex aggregate litigation.
- Consumer fraud class actions
- Securities class actions
- Product liability claims
- Employment class actions
- Data breach litigation
⚡ Business Torts & Fraud
Aggressive pursuit or defense of fraud, interference, and unfair competition claims.
- Fraud & misrepresentation
- Tortious interference
- Unfair competition
- Civil RICO claims
- Trade secret theft
💡 Intellectual Property
Protecting and enforcing patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets in federal court.
- Patent infringement
- Trademark disputes
- Copyright violations
- Trade secret misappropriation
- Licensing conflicts
🏢 Real Estate & Construction
Commercial lease disputes, construction defects, and real estate transaction litigation.
- Commercial lease disputes
- Construction defect claims
- Purchase agreement breaches
- Land use conflicts
- Title disputes
Experience and Results in Business and Commercial Litigation
Settled case involving a founder expelled from his company after taking the case over from a “BigLaw” firm. More than two years after litigation had been filed, Dynamis attorneys took over a case filed in the Business Litigation Section of Suffolk Superior Court (Massachusetts). Due to Dynamis attorneys aggressive and creative lawyering, the case settled (confidentially) just a few months later.
Represented law firm owner in business dispute with executive at the law firm. Secured highly favorable resolution in pre-litigation context.
Represented music tech executive in dispute with large social media company. Dynamis is not afraid to go against massive blue-chip companies, often represented by “BigLaw” firms. In this case, Dynamis secured a very favorable pre-litigation settlement on behalf of a music technology company that had licensed its product to a large social media company.
Represented real estate executive in large-scale business dispute over real estate in litigation in Florida state courts. Case settled prior to trial.
Represented owner of crypto-mining company in business dispute amongst founding partners. Case settled favorably prior to litigation.
Represented members of New York LLCs in disputes in the Southern District of New York with former members over control and profits. The case reached a favorable settlement.
Represented Shipyard Software, a decentralized exchange in a dispute with its venture capital funder in Delaware Chancery Court. Shipyard engaged Dynamis to help it solve a dispute with one of its major shareholders regarding the value of crypto-assets pledged to a liquidity pool for a decentralized exchange. After approximately a year of litigation, the case settled very favorably for our client.
Defended LLC in New York state court disputes over $11 million note and mortgage secured against commercial property. Based on successful litigation, the client secured a lucrative buyout in lieu of further litigation or collection efforts on the loan.
Settled breach of contract dispute between large cannabis company and former owners and investors. Dynamis attorneys defended the company, raised counterclaims, and ultimately negotiated a favorable settlement.
Representing premiere crypto tax law firm in federal litigation. Dynamis is currently representing a premiere crypto tax law firm in a trade secrets dispute in the Northern District of Illinois.
Obtained $2.9 million jury verdict, after four day trial, in Florida state court for mid-size e-retail company. Client prevailed on breach of contract and tortious interference claims against global freight company that breached shipping contract.
Representing an individual Plaintiff in a complex dispute over the division of a Czech Republic art collection. Dynamis currently represents Christopher Stefanoni in the Business Litigation Section of the Massachusetts Superior Court. Mr. Stefanoni, an heir to the Lobkowicz family fortune, is fighting for his rightful share of a $1 billion art collection passed down through the family over the generations.
Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Commercial Litigation
Business Litigation FAQ
How long does commercial litigation typically take?
Complex commercial litigation in federal or state court typically takes 18-36 months from filing to trial, though many cases settle earlier. Cases in specialized business courts like Massachusetts BLS or New York's Commercial Division often move faster due to streamlined procedures and experienced judges. Discovery alone can take 6-12 months in document-intensive business disputes.
What does commercial litigation cost?
Legal fees for complex commercial litigation vary based on case complexity, amount in controversy, and whether the case settles or goes to trial. Simple contract disputes may cost $50,000-$150,000, while complex partnership disputes or class actions can exceed $1,000,000 through trial. Many cases settle during discovery or mediation, significantly reducing costs. We discuss fee structures, budgets, and cost-benefit analysis during initial consultations.
Should I file in federal or state court?
Forum selection depends on several factors: diversity of citizenship, amount in controversy, whether federal law is at issue, and strategic considerations about judges and juries. Federal court requires diversity (parties from different states) and typically $75,000+ in controversy, or a federal question. Specialized state courts like Massachusetts BLS or New York's Commercial Division offer advantages for pure state law business disputes. We analyze jurisdiction strategically to position your case for the best outcome.
What is the Massachusetts Business Litigation Session (BLS)?
The BLS is a specialized session of Massachusetts Superior Court dedicated to complex commercial cases. Established in 1999, the BLS features experienced judges who focus exclusively on business litigation, streamlined case management, and sophisticated understanding of commercial law. Cases must meet certain thresholds to be eligible. Dynamis has extensive BLS experience, including a major settlement achieved in 2023 in a complex breach of contract and fiduciary duty case.
Can business disputes be resolved without litigation?
Yes. Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods like mediation, arbitration, and negotiated settlements can resolve many business disputes faster and with less cost than litigation. However, successful ADR requires realistic assessment of case strengths, skilled negotiation, and often the leverage of being trial-ready. We pursue settlement when advantageous but prepare every case for trial. Sometimes the best way to achieve a favorable settlement is to demonstrate your willingness and ability to win at trial.
Trial ready and geared up for battle, Dynamis provides zealous, aggressive, and sophisticated advocacy when our clients need it the most.
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