Personal guaranties are often used in business transactions to provide additional assurance that an obligation will be performed. A dispute may arise when the primary borrower or business defaults and a creditor seeks payment from the individual who signed the…

Broker commission disputes can arise when a real estate transaction closes, falls through, or involves disagreement over whether a broker earned compensation. The parties may disagree about the amount owed, the services performed, or the circumstances that triggered payment. In…

Encroachment disputes can arise when a structure, fence, driveway, landscaping feature, or other improvement extends beyond a property boundary and onto neighboring land. These disputes may affect how property can be used and can create disagreements over ownership rights and…

Aiding and abetting claims can arise when a person or business is accused of knowingly assisting another party in breaching a fiduciary duty. These disputes may involve someone who did not owe the underlying fiduciary duty but allegedly participated in…

Business relationships can place individuals in positions where they are expected to act in the interests of another person or organization. Disputes may arise when someone with those responsibilities allegedly places personal interests ahead of the interests they are obligated…

Fraudulent concealment claims can arise when one party intentionally hides or fails to disclose important information during a transaction or other legal relationship. Unlike fraud based on an affirmative false statement, these disputes focus on information that was allegedly withheld.…

Fraudulent transfer disputes can arise when a debtor transfers property or other assets while owing money to a creditor. A creditor may claim that the transaction improperly placed assets beyond reach or reduced the debtor’s ability to satisfy an existing…

Businesses sometimes acquire the assets or operations of other companies without necessarily taking on every obligation of the prior business. When a dispute later arises, courts may need to determine whether the acquiring company can be held responsible for liabilities…

Contracts do not always remain exactly as they were originally written. After an agreement is formed, the parties may decide to change payment terms, deadlines, responsibilities, pricing, or other provisions as their circumstances develop. When a dispute arises over an…

Attorney fees can become an important part of a civil dispute, particularly when one party seeks reimbursement for the legal costs incurred during litigation. However, the fact that someone prevails in a lawsuit does not automatically mean that the court…