Partnership & Startup Disputes
Partnerships and closely held businesses are built on trust. When that trust breaks down—over money, control, direction, or broken promises—the resulting disputes are among the most contentious in commercial litigation. They combine the financial complexity of a business valuation with the personal intensity of a divorce. Left unresolved, they can destroy the business itself.
Sergenian Law represents founders, partners, members, and shareholders in disputes involving partnerships, limited liability companies, corporations, and joint ventures. Our work in this area includes claims for breach of fiduciary duty, breach of partnership or operating agreements, corporate waste, self-dealing, misappropriation of business assets, involuntary dissolution, and disputes over ownership, equity, and control.
We also represent founders and early-stage companies in disputes that arise during the lifecycle of a startup—co-founder disagreements, equity disputes, investor conflicts, and claims arising from the departure of a key principal. These cases often require fast action, including emergency motions for temporary restraining orders or preliminary injunctions to preserve assets and prevent irreparable harm.
Whether the goal is to preserve a business relationship, negotiate a buyout, or litigate a full-blown business divorce, we bring the strategic judgment and courtroom capability to protect our clients' interests.