Business | Commercial Litigation

Creating long-term solutions for our clients’ business problems is Taylor Duane Barton & Gilman’s goal in all business and commercial disputes. Our ability to take on all types of litigation adversaries with experience and confidence has resulted in numerous successes both in the courtroom and through Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) proceedings.

Our trial attorneys represent clients of all sizes, including professional corporations, partnerships, real estate and business trusts, and individuals. Taylor Duane attorneys appear in courts and arbitration venues in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, as well as in jurisdictions across the country.

Taylor Duane lawyers are committed to working with our clients to determine the approach that best fits their business objectives. Our attorneys are always mindful that most commercial disputes are based on economics and we recognize cost containment is an essential factor of a successful resolution. We help clients resolve disputes through arbitration and mediation when possible, thus avoiding the business disruption and expense of lengthy litigation.

Taylor Duane attorneys have obtained numerous equitable remedies on behalf of clients, including temporary restraining orders, injunctions, reach and apply orders, trustee process and declaratory relief.

Our broad business and commercial litigation experience includes matters relating to:

Business sales
Real estate sales
Commercial and residential landlord and property owner lawsuits
Labor and employment disputes
Non-compete agreements
Contractual disputes
Purchase, sale, and lease of goods and services
Antitrust litigation defense
Enforcement of creditors’ claims and recovery of amounts owed
Defense and prosecution of unfair business practices and consumer claims
Witness preparation