Practice Areas & Industries: Fredrikson & Byron, P.A.

Practice/Industry Group Overview

A manufacturer is convinced that it has suffered damages because one of its suppliers has breached their contract by an untimely delivery of goods; or a company claims that it has been damaged by its competitor's false statements to customers regarding its business practices; or, a bank refuses to extend further credit to a customer that purportedly presented the bank with incorrect financial statements. The parties making and resisting business claims of this type will need counsel to assess the merits of their positions, the practicality and the pros and cons of bringing suit; and the best legal theories for the claims or defenses.

"We know that to wisely counsel our clients in business disputes requires understanding our client’s business, its competitive and financial position, and its goals."

Litigation Practice at Fredrikson & Byron

We know that to wisely counsel our clients in business disputes requires understanding our client's business, its competitive and financial position, and its goals, as well as the motivations and claims of its adversary, and the likely appeal of the case to a judge or jury. We may, for example, advise our client to refrain from all-out litigation if business reasons trump the advantages of the lawsuit. In other cases, the realities of the business setting may lead us to advise prompt litigation to resolve an intractable and important problem. Though we are trained to try cases, we understand the costs and limitations inherent in the litigation process and know that the courtroom is not a panacea for all disputes. We will consider sensible and alternative means for resolving the conflict.

Whatever our conclusions, we strive to work with our clients to formulate collaborative strategies that combine our clients' knowledge, experience, and wisdom with our own. We listen to our clients before advising them because we know there is no substitute for a deep understanding of business transactions in general, and a true feel for the client's needs in particular.

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Areas of Expertise Include

• Appellate Advocacy
• Commercial Arbitration and Mediation
• Commercial and Real Estate Lending
• Communications and Media
• Confidentiality Agreements
• Construction
• Franchising
• Licensing and Administrative Hearings
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Municipal Law
• Noncompetes
• Officer & Director Liability
• Professional Liability and Malpractice
• Product Liability
• Trade Secrets
• Unfair Competition and Trade Practices
• Uniform Commercial Code