When serious business disputes threaten your company’s success, you need more than general legal advice. You need experienced commercial litigation attorneys who know how to protect your interests in and out of the courtroom. At Stone & Sallus, LLP, our team represents businesses, professionals, and investors in complex commercial matters throughout Los Angeles, El Segundo, and Southern California.
Commercial litigation covers a wide range of issues, from breach of contract and partnership disagreements to real estate conflicts and intellectual property claims. These cases can be complex and deeply personal, often involving years of hard work and investment. That’s why our team brings not only legal experience but also a practical understanding of the business realities behind every case. With decades of courtroom experience and industry insight throughout Los Angeles, we approach each matter with precision, foresight, and a results-driven mindset.
From early negotiations to trial and appeal, we tailor our approach to protect your interests, minimize disruption, and position your business for long-term success. Known for our trusted counsel and strong advocacy in state and federal courts, Stone & Sallus is here to stand by your side every step of the way.
What is Commercial Litigation?
Commercial litigation covers legal conflicts that arise in a business context. These disputes often stem from broken contracts, disagreements among partners, or allegations of fraud. While every situation is unique, our goal remains consistent: to resolve disputes efficiently and effectively while minimizing the impact on your bottom line.
Common examples include:
- Breach of contract or partnership agreements
- Fraud, misrepresentation, or interference with business relations
- Employment and shareholder disputes
- Commercial lease and real estate conflicts
These cases often involve complex contracts, financial records, and regulations. Having an attorney who understands both business and litigation makes all the difference.
Types of Commercial Litigation Cases We Handle
Our attorneys have successfully handled a wide range of commercial and business disputes in the Los Angeles area, including:
Contract and Business Conflicts
- Breach of contract actions
- Breach of duty cases
- Business torts
- Tortious interference
- Misrepresentation actions
- Unfair competition actions
- Trade secret lawsuits
Corporate, Partnership, and Shareholder Disputes
- LLC membership disputes
- Shareholder issues and derivative actions
- Securities litigation
- Debtor or creditor actions
- Tax disputes
Employment and Labor Matters
- Employment cases, including wrongful termination and contract claims
- Labor disputes involving wage, hour, and compliance issues
- Breach of fiduciary duty or executive misconduct
Industry-Specific and Specialized Litigation
- Antitrust cases
- Aviation disputes
- Bad faith insurance cases
- Construction cases
- Insurance coverage cases
- Intellectual property (IP) and patent infringement cases
- Product liability claims
- Fraud actions
- Class action lawsuits
Every case is handled with discretion, strategy, and a deep understanding of California business law.
What Do Commercial Litigators Do?
A commercial litigation attorney is specifically educated, trained, and experienced in litigation aimed at businesses and business-related litigation. Such a lawyer’s role will imply various specific responsibilities depending on if they are tasked with representing a commercial client or an individual in such a case.
How is Commercial Litigation Different from Other Types of Litigation?
The primary difference that commercial and corporate litigation brings over other types of litigation is simply who is involved in the litigation. Because there are businesses involved in the litigation, the issues involved also tend to be more complex or more specialized than with traditional civil litigation as well. Many commercial litigation cases are filed federally rather than in state court, and some are class action lawsuits or multi-district lawsuits depending on the number of involved parties or the types of parties involved.
Due to the nature of commercial litigation, it is common for such cases to be more expensive. This is because certain steps of the litigation process, namely discovery and the use of forensic experts, tend to be more extensive in a commercial dispute than in non-commercial litigation matters.
The distinction between civil litigation and the definition of a commercial dispute is party identification. However, as noted before, certain areas of law are inherent to the commercial litigation practice area based on the parties involved such as those listed above.
How Today’s Market is Impacting Commercial Litigation
Economic uncertainty and evolving business practices are shaping how companies approach disputes in Los Angeles and beyond.
As interest rates climb and deal structures tighten, we’re seeing a rise in partnership breakups, contract defaults, and shareholder conflicts. The shift toward remote work has also brought new challenges in enforcing non-compete agreements, protecting trade secrets, and handling employment claims.
At Stone & Sallus, we help clients navigate these changing dynamics with strategies built for today’s marketplace—balancing aggressive representation with practical business judgment.
Why Businesses Trust Stone & Sallus
When litigation threatens your company, experience and strategy are essential. Our attorneys have decades of experience representing businesses throughout Los Angeles and California.
Clients choose Stone & Sallus because we offer:
- A deep understanding of California commercial and corporate law
- A strong record of success in negotiation, mediation, and trial
- Direct communication and personalized representation
- Cost-conscious strategies that support long-term business goals
We take every case seriously because we understand that your company’s stability and reputation depend on the outcome.
Speak With a Los Angeles Commercial Litigation Attorney
If your business is facing a legal dispute or you want to take steps to prevent one, our team is ready to help. We represent clients across Los Angeles and Southern California in all types of commercial litigation matters, from negotiation to trial.
Contact Stone & Sallus today to schedule a confidential consultation and learn how we can help protect your business interests.
