Arabic Business Dispute Lawyers — Litigation & Resolution

The statute of limitations for breach of contract varies by state — typically 3–6 years for written contracts and 2–4 years for oral contracts. However, the clock starts ticking from the date of the breach (or when you discovered or should have discovered the breach). Don't wait — evidence deteriorates and witnesses forget. Contact us immediately if you believe a contract has been breached.

Mediation is usually worth trying first — it's faster (weeks vs. months), cheaper ($5,000–$15,000 vs. $50,000–$200,000 for litigation), confidential, and preserves business relationships. About 70% of mediated business disputes reach settlement. However, if the other party is acting in bad faith, hiding assets, or destroying evidence, immediate litigation with emergency court orders may be necessary.

Yes. Partners owe each other fiduciary duties — the duty of loyalty (not competing or self-dealing), the duty of care (acting reasonably), and the duty of good faith. If a partner takes business funds for personal use, makes unauthorized business deals, or competes against the partnership, they've breached their fiduciary duties and you can sue for damages, accounting, and potentially punitive damages.

Depending on your case, you may recover: (1) Actual damages — the direct financial losses you suffered. (2) Consequential damages — indirect losses caused by the breach (lost customers, reputation harm). (3) Lost profits — projected future revenue you'll miss due to the breach. (4) Attorney fees — if your contract includes a fee-shifting provision. (5) Punitive damages — in cases involving fraud, intentional misconduct, or bad faith (varies by state).

Costs vary significantly by complexity. A simple breach of contract case that settles after a demand letter may cost $3,000–$10,000 in attorney fees. A full-blown commercial litigation case through trial can cost $50,000–$200,000+. Many business litigation attorneys offer free initial consultations and some work on contingency (you pay only if you win) for strong cases with clear damages.

Litigation takes place in court before a judge (and sometimes jury), follows formal procedural rules, is public record, and allows for full appeals. Arbitration takes place before a private arbitrator, follows simplified procedures, is confidential, and has very limited appeal rights. Arbitration is generally faster and cheaper but can be less favorable if the other party chose the arbitration service. Check your contract — many business agreements require arbitration.