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Business Litigation Attorneys in Charlotte
Filing a lawsuit, or reacting defensively to one, before fully evaluating the situation, can lock your business into a costly, disruptive path when a better option might have existed. At Marcellino Moore, PLLC, our business litigation attorneys in Charlotte can help you evaluate the situation clearly before deciding how to respond. We help business owners weigh consequences and identify the path that serves their best interests.
Our office is in the historic Elizabeth neighborhood, just minutes from Plaza Midwood and less than 10 minutes from both the Mecklenburg County and Charles R. Jonas Federal Courthouses. We can meet virtually or in person, depending on your preference.
Call (980) 427-3401 today.
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Our Case Results
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Business Law
Contracts Protect Business from Former Employee. Attorney Matt Marcellino represented a business that faced a significant threat when a former employee attempted to use company assets and property in a manner that could harm the company.
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Business Law
Executive and Shareholder Takes Control of Company After Attempted Termination. Attorney Matt Marcellino represented a part-owner of a company who learned that some of the other owners intended to terminate his employment and force the sale of his shares.
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Business Acquisition
Attorney Matt Marcellino represented a business whose long-term goal was to position itself for acquisition by a larger competitor. Over the course of two years, Marcellino worked closely with the owners to navigate the legal and strategic issues necessary to prepare the company for a successful transaction.
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Protecting What Matters Most
Not Every Dispute Should Go Straight to a Lawsuit
A significant business dispute deserves careful evaluation before a business commits to litigation or a defensive posture. Understanding what's actually at stake and what options exist changes how a business should respond.
Identifying the Real Issue
Before deciding on a strategy, it's important to identify the underlying legal issue clearly, review the relevant contracts and documents, and assess what evidence is actually available to support the business's position.
Weighing the Business Consequences
Litigation carries costs beyond legal fees, including disruption to operations, time away from running the business, and potential effects on your reputation and relationships throughout the business community. These consequences need to be weighed against what you need to achieve.
Assessing specific statutory claims early allows your business to evaluate potential exposure, treble damages risk, and legal fee shifting before engaging in protracted court proceedings in the Mecklenburg County courts
Evaluating commercial risk also means factoring in local industry dynamics and contractual remedies. For companies operating across the city's key economic sectors, including banking and fintech in Uptown, real estate development in South End, or commercial trade near the airport corridor, litigation often involves complex evidentiary issues like preliminary injunctions, restrictive covenants, or unfair trade practices.
Choosing the Right Path Forward
Depending on the circumstances, negotiation, settlement, mediation, or litigation can all be viable paths forward. Our goal is to help your business make an informed decision about how to protect your interests, accounting for cost, disruption, reputation, and the outcome your business actually wants.
If litigation is indeed the best option on the table, we are aggressive and experienced in the courtroom.
