Litigation

Southern California Business Lawyers

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Business Litigation

At McQueen & Ashman LLP in Irvine, California, our lawyers understand the needs of business clients because we are business owners as well. While we are aggressive litigators, we also know that businesses need practical solutions to their legal problems, not endless years of litigation.

When it is necessary to litigate a business dispute to the end, our attorneys will do that. If your case can be resolved in a satisfactory manner at an earlier stage of litigation, we will do so in a cost effective manner.

Creditors' Rights & Bankruptcy

Through early types of creditor relief, our lawyers are often able to compel settlements and resolve debt collection matters within 60 days to 90 days of commencing the lawsuit rather than waiting until the end of the case, which may be a year or more away. Those early types of relief may include obtaining a prejudgment writ of attachment or a writ of possession to compel payment of the debt. We also aggressively represent creditors in bankruptcy proceedings to maximize their recovery.

Real Estate, Construction and Eminent Domain Litigation

We have handled numerous cases where one party wants to unwind a transaction due to some breach or fraud by the other party. We also represent parties who want to compel specific performance of a real estate contract through mediation, arbitration, or litigation. We have also handled numerous cases that involve fraud by the seller and the real estate professionals involved in the transaction.

Construction disputes can be very costly to everyone involved, including contractors, subcontractors, and building owners. At McQueen & Ashman LLP in Irvine, California, our attorneys understand that our construction clients need practical solutions to their legal problems. They do not want a project that is bogged down by delays caused by lengthy litigation.

Intellectual Property Disputes

Businesses invest huge amounts of money creating and promoting their intellectual property such as patents, copyrights, and trademarks. Our lawyers aggressively represent plaintiffs and defendants in claims involving infringement, licensing and royalty disputes, and other intellectual property claims.

Employment Litigation

Few relationships are more subject to emotionally charged disputes than that between employer and employee. Our lawyers have the sophistication and experience to resolve these cases through negotiation, arbitration, or trial if necessary. We also represent employers in developing policies and procedures to minimize the risks of employee claims.

Securities Disputes

Our lawyers help individual and institutional investors in Southern California recover losses caused by fraud and other inappropriate actions by their financial advisors, brokers, or investment firms. Sometimes these recoveries can include interest, costs, and reasonable attorneys' fees.

Probate Litigation

An increasing number of baby boomers are finding themselves dealing with legal issues in probate court. Whether you need to appoint a conservator to care for an aging parent or you need a lawyer to protect your interests in a will contest, our attorneys offer skillful guidance and zealous advocacy.

Vaccine Litigation

At McQueen & Ashman, we specialize in obtaining compensation for persons (children and adults) injured by "routine" vaccinations, including the influenza vaccine. Although we are compassionate and understanding of what our clients are going through, we vigorously and aggressively litigate these injuries by filing claims for compensation in the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP). We have successfully handled cases and obtained seven figure damage awards representing future medical needs, lost wages, pain, suffering and emotional distress. The litigation occurs against the U.S Department of Health and Human Services represented by the U.S. Department of Justice in the U.S Court of Federal Claims. Vaccine injuries can be very debilitating and are equal opportunity in terms of who suffers from severe adverse effects, ranging from children to doctors of medicine. We are dedicated to represent those who are adversely affected and to ensure their future needs are met.

Business and Real Estate Transactions

Our lawyers represent businesses and high net worth individuals in business and real estate transactions. In three recent matters, we handled the sale of an oil company for $119 million, represented the sellers of multiple luxury auto dealerships in Southern California in a transaction valued at more than $28 million to a large public company, and the sale of a commercial building for $17 million.

For more information, or to schedule an appointment with one of our lawyers, contact James McQueen or Phillip Ashman at our Irvine, California, law office.