Business Litigation
Gaslowitz Frankel LLC represents plaintiffs and defendants in complex commercial and business disputes. Frequently, these matters begin with a contract that is alleged to have been breached. We have extensive experience in analyzing commercial contracts and the consequences that flow from them. Most of our attorneys began their legal careers at large law firms, and we know how to litigate successfully against these firms. Contact us today if you have a business dispute and need professional advice on solving the dispute.
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Gaslowitz Frankel Procures Favorable Settlement on Behalf of Georgia Tech Professor
Gaslowitz Frankel partner Craig Frankel successfully procured a settlement on behalf of Georgia Tech electronics professor Dr. Joy Laskar. The settlement was featured in an article in Fulton County Daily Report in an article dated April 25, 2011 by Greg Land. As stated by Mr. Land: The settlement entered on April 11 will pay Joy…
learn more »Shareholder/Partnership Disputes
Officers and directors of companies owe a duty of care (called a fiduciary duty) to the company and its shareholders. Partners in a partnership also owe a fiduciary duty to each other. The lawyers at Gaslowitz Frankel LLC represent plaintiffs and defendants where a shareholder or partner has alleged a breach of these fiduciary duties….
learn more »Officer/Director Liability
When an officer or director breaches his or her duty of care or duty of loyalty to the company or its shareholders, a claim arises for breach of fiduciary duties. Gaslowitz Frankel LLC attorneys represent plaintiffs and defendants in litigation where a claim of breach of fiduciary duties is involved.
learn more »Contract Disputes
Almost all business relationships are based upon a written contract which sets out what each party can or cannot do. Not all contracts are perfectly written, and it is difficult for a contract to anticipate every situation. When a party does not do what it is supposed to do under a contract, or when there…
learn more »Business Torts
Officers and directors owe a duty of care (called fiduciary duty) to the company and its shareholders. Partners owe the same duty to each other. Gaslowitz Frankel LLC lawyers represent plaintiffs and defendants in claims involving an alleged breach of fiduciary duties by an officer or director. We also represent shareholders and partners in disputes…
learn more »Business Dissolution
When there is a dispute between officers, majority and minority shareholders, or partners, many businesses may have to consider dissolution, buy-outs, or transfers of control. Gaslowitz Frankel LLC attorneys have represented officers, shareholders and partners facing this situation. Our experience has taught our clients and us that early intervention and action often controls the outcome….
learn more »Theft of Corporate Opportunities
When an officer or director takes advantage of a business opportunity for his personal benefit, rather than for the benefit of the company, he or she has breached a fiduciary duty owed to the company and its shareholders. This is called theft of corporate opportunities. If you believe you or your company has been the…
learn more »Abuse of Minority Shareholders
If you are a minority shareholder or partner and believe your rights have been violated, you need to talk to a lawyer as soon as possible. The lawyers at Gaslowitz Frankel LLC have extensive experience advising minority shareholders and partners regarding their rights and remedies.
learn more »Employment Contract Disputes
Many employees do not have a contract with their employer, and they are considered “at will” employees, which means that the employer can terminate their employment for almost any reason. However, many executives and other professionals have contracts with their employer, either in written form, set out in a letter or memorandum, or oral. Gaslowitz…
learn more »Conversion/Misappropriation
When an officer, director or employee of a company steals corporate property, it is called conversion or misappropriation of corporate assets. Gaslowitz Frankel LLC attorneys have handled many cases involving conversion and misappropriation of corporate assets.
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