Business Disputes

The attorneys of Osburn, Hine & Yates, LLC have significant trial experience in representing clients in business litigation in state and federal courts. Businesses and individuals involved in these types of disputes need effective representation on a cost-effective basis. Our attorneys have broad experience in representing businesses and individuals in a wide variety of cases involving commercial disputes

Complex Commercial Litigation

Businesses involved in complex commercial disputes need attorneys who have a broad perspective and the ability to simplify the issues to our clients’ benefit. Our attorneys routinely handle breach of contract matters involving a wide variety of issues—everything from lawsuits over construction projects to disputes involving international transactions. We have litigated complex matters such as trademark infringement and trade name disputes under the federal Lanham Act. When handling complex cases, we strive to articulate the issues in a way that the jury will understand.

Breach of Contract Actions

Our attorneys have wide-ranging experience in representing clients who are involved breach of contract disputes. We represent clients in lawsuits involving real estate transactions, businesses that seek payment for services rendered, professionals who are involved in disputes with business partners, and a wide variety of other types of contract claims. We also defend clients who have been wrongly sued for breach of contract. In defending these cases, we utilize our broad knowledge of the law to articulate all available defenses to breach of contract lawsuits.

Non-Compete Agreements

The outcomes of disputes over non-compete agreements are critical to the survival of a business or an individual’s professional career. This is a complicated area of contract law, and our team regularly represents businesses and individuals in disputes involving non-compete agreements. Our attorneys have experience in enforcing agreements not to compete to the full extent allowed by the law. We also have defended many individuals, including physicians, physician assistants, and veterinarians, who have been sued by a hospital or business seeking to enforce a non-compete clause. This broad experience and knowledge of the law allows us to correctly analyze the agreement at issue and to skillfully advocate our clients’ position.

Insurance Coverage Disputes

Our attorneys have well-rounded experience in representing both individuals and insurance companies in disputes over insurance coverage. These cases can involve property damage claims under a homeowners’ policy, liability coverage under an automobile policy, life insurance coverage, and a variety of other types of insurance coverage. The fact that our attorneys routinely represent individuals and insurance companies in disputes over insurance coverage provides our firm with a broad perspective that is advantageous for our clients.

The OHY Difference

Individuals and businesses involved in contract disputes need quality representation on a cost-effective basis. Business disputes are about money. In representing our clients, we take pride in our ability to effectively represent our clients in a way that makes business sense for them. Our broad experience in handing these types of cases on both sides provides us with an understanding of the law that results in more efficient and cost-effective representation.