Indiana Business Litigation Lawyers

Businesses have a variety of rights and obligations. These opposite sides of the same coin are frequently the basis for legal disputes. A company may find itself having a conflict with any number of parties, including partners, shareholders, vendors, suppliers, employees, customers, and other businesses. Whether your business finds itself needing to pursue a claim or to defend against one, the Indiana commercial litigation lawyers at Church Langdon Lopp Banet Law are ready to help you.

Through strong client relationships, solid management skills, and personal commitment, our commercial litigation lawyers in Indiana are capable of handling administrative proceedings, regulatory measures, arbitrations, bench trials, and jury trials. We also offer counsel on situations that are better settled without a lawsuit or that are well-suited for Indiana’s Commercial Court. At CLLB Law, we have extensive experience representing a diverse range of clients in all aspects of commercial litigation. All consultations are confidential.

Why You Should Select Our Business Litigation Law Firm

Given today’s technology, commerce knows no bounds. A company can easily find itself conducting local, regional, or out-of-state business. That kind of accessibility means that a commercial enterprise has to be ready to protect itself on many fronts, from complying with regulations to following labor laws and from pursuing claims to defending against them. At CLLB Law, our Indiana commercial litigation lawyers offer the following corporate and business litigation services:

Consultation and legal advice
Mergers and acquisitions
Commercial transactions
Real estate title services
Mediation and arbitration
Directors’ and officers’ liability
Trial counsel
Contract disputes
Ownership disputes
Shareholder litigation
Appeals
Employee disputes
Lender and borrower opinions
ADA compliance advice.

How Our Indiana Commercial Litigation Lawyers Can Help With Your Case

At CLLB Law, our Indiana commercial litigation lawyers have several decades of combined experience that we put to use for your benefit. Our business litigation law firm knows what kinds of strategies work because of our past successes. We also know that every case has unique aspects to it, so we tailor our strategies to fit the exact needs and requirements of your case. We represent clients in more than 90 counties in Indiana and Kentucky, always working hard to solve our clients’ problems in the most favorable manner for them.

Attorney Jason Lopp leads our team of corporate litigation lawyers, providing a wide range of services for our business clients, including:

Real estate litigation
Commercial real estate transactions
Zoning requests
General litigation
Business planning
Risk management.

Jason works hard at helping clients solve their problems related to commercial litigation as efficiently and successfully as possible. Having lived his entire life in Indiana and Kentucky, he understands the unique challenges that businesses and enterprises face in this area. He is a member of both the Indiana State Bar and the Kentucky State Bar.

Count on Our Indiana Commercial Litigation Lawyers to Always Protect Your Interests

When you are running a business, you have multiple areas on which to focus. You need to manage inventory, run payroll accurately, follow tax laws, hire new employees, and handle ongoing training. This leaves you with a lot on your plate.

At CLLB Law, we are ready to help with the legal challenges that your business faces on a regular basis. As a business owner, you may not be an expert on legal matters or may not be able to keep up with changing regulations and requirements for your business. Our team watches these for you. We then advise you when we believe you need to make changes to help your business avoid legal problems, while taking advantage of new regulations.

We Take the Time to Learn What’s Important to You

When representing you and your business, it’s important for our team of Indiana commercial litigation lawyers at CLLB Law to take the time to learn about your goals for the business. We discuss legal matters that we believe are going to be important for your commercial enterprise, ensuring that our areas of legal focus line up with what you need.

It’s not possible for us to represent you as successfully as possible without taking time to learn everything we can about your business and the market in which you operate. Cookie-cutter approaches and cutting corners simply don’t fit in with our philosophy of representing clients. We put in the time and effort that you deserve to have from us. At CLLB Law, we understand exactly how important your business is to you and to your employees. We appreciate the trust you are placing in our team of Indiana commercial litigation lawyers.

At CLLB Law, We Do Not Back Down from Tough Situations

Some aspects of business law can be quite complex. It can be frustrating for you as a business owner to have your attention pulled away from your business to have to deal with legal matters that take up a lot of your time.

Our team knows that legal matters involving business can go through a lot of twists and turns. When you receive an unexpected curveball related to a legal matter, it can be even more frustrating. You may feel like giving in on the legal matter just to get things over with so you can move forward.

At CLLB Law, we understand these frustrations, but we also know that it’s important to consider all ramifications of any settlement decision you make. We provide advice about how we believe you should proceed after looking at all aspects of the case, including the immediate ramifications and how the settlement will affect your business in future years. We promise not to give up just because the case becomes challenging.

Let Our Indiana Commercial Litigation Lawyers Help with Any Area of Business Litigation That You Need

At CLLB Law, we have significant experience with all aspects of business and corporate litigation. Some of the areas we can help you with are:

Business torts — fraud, tortious interference with contract, tortious interference with prospective business relations, theft of trade secrets, business defamation, misrepresentation, and unfair competition
Employment claims – such as wages, hours, safety, employment status (at-will versus independent contractors), hiring, termination, discrimination, and privacy
Real estate – mergers and acquisitions, commercial transactions, foreclosure defense/workout strategy, lease issues (both landlord and tenant), mortgages, collection actions, land use disputes, permits, zoning approvals, nonconforming uses, rezoning, and variances, all while conforming to local real estate laws
Partnership/joint venture disputes – when the business association doesn’t go smoothly
Breach of fiduciary duty – typically involving trustees, corporate directors, commercial joint venturers, investment advisors, and retirement plan administrators
Shareholder issues – may involve conflicting business interests, breach of directors’ duties, lack of proper financial reporting, insider trading, and more
Consumer protection – accusations of fraud regarding how a business advertises, promotes, or sells its products.
Uniform Commercial Code issues – regarding business transactions conducted outside a company’s state, such as establishing contracts, borrowing money, leasing equipment, and selling goods
Construction claims – disputes over project delays, scheduling, defective design, non-payment, unacceptable workmanship, substituted materials, or cost overruns

Our Corporate Litigation Lawyers Help with Breach of Contract Claims

Breach of contract is a frequent issue in the business world and can make for a highly complex claim. Common topics include shipment of goods, the delivery of goods, and the sale, purchase, or transfer of a business. Breach occurs when one party fails to perform its duties as specified in an agreement or as expected based on prior dealings.

When monetary damages are difficult to determine, you can count on our Indiana commercial litigation lawyers to use our experience and to study the facts in your case to help you determine fair amounts to request in settlements.

Trust Our Commercial Litigation Lawyers in Indiana to Help You Weigh the Pros and Cons of Going to Trial

While the commercial litigation lawyers at Church Langdon Lopp Banet Law are sensitive to the fact that a trial is not the only way to resolve a dispute, we also recognize that sometimes it is unavoidable and may even be preferable.

We explore the advantages and the disadvantages of litigation, as well as various forms of alternative dispute resolution services with each client, never losing sight of their unique circumstances and ultimate objectives. We are always conscious of costs and the need for confidentiality. Our Indiana commercial litigation lawyers promise to stand by your side from the start of the trial to the end, giving you pertinent advice and defending your rights as forcefully as possible. We can help you navigate the Indiana Commercial Court rules, which you may not be familiar with because they are relatively new.

Reach Out to Our Indiana Commercial Litigation Lawyers Today

Regardless of the size of your business or of the dispute, we will work closely with you and help you make the best decisions possible. We offer the technical and professional resources to investigate any claims and to assess the best legal strategies to protect your interests.

For skilled and knowledgeable representation, contact CLLB Law by calling (812) 513-1098 or by filling out our online form today.

Attorney Jason Lopp

Jason Lopp has focused his practice on representing financial institutions, major corporations, family businesses and individuals. Licensed to practice in both Indiana and Kentucky, his practice includes real estate litigation, commercial real estate transactions, zoning, construction, general litigation, business planning and risk management matters. [ Attorney Bio ]