Fraud

Irvine, California, Fraud Litigation Attorneys

Any time a person intentionally misrepresents or conceals material information, it is considered fraud. Fraudulent practices can destroy a business or real estate partnership. Accusations of fraud can ruin a career and significantly damage reputations. At McQueen & Ashman LLP, our attorneys have the experience and knowledge necessary to resolve these disputes through mediation, arbitration, or trial.

From our office in Orange County, we represent businesses, property owners, employers and others in litigation matters involving:

• Business fraud: including fraudulent inducement, fraud in connection with purchase/sale transactions, fraudulent transfers, and fraudulent financial statements
• Real estate fraud: including fraud in the purchase/sale of office, industrial, multi-family, retail, or residential real property
• Securities fraud: including misrepresentations made in connection with the sale of securities in a private or public company
• Employment fraud: including the use of schemes by employees to defraud their employees

Helping Rebuild Reputations

At McQueen & Ashman LLP, we understand your business and/or reputation are at stake when sued for fraud. Our lawyers will investigate the claims of fraud and advise you on the best course of action. Our goal is to pursue a strategy that resolves the matter quickly and effectively so you can focus on your business or career goals.

Fraud litigation victories
In a fraudulent inducement case involving the sale of a business in Orange County, our lawyers convinced the jury that our client should be relieved of an obligation to pay $2 million for the business, and paid compensatory damages of $765,000 plus their attorneys' fees. See our victories page for more examples of past successes.

For more information, or to schedule an appointment with one of our fraud litigation lawyers, contact James McQueen or Phillip Ashman at 949-223-2601 in our Irvine, California, law office.