The Indianapolis law firm of Foley Abbott & Steele represents companies in business law disputes. Most businesses, at some time, encounter legal issues which require the services of a business litigation lawyer. This need can arise due to a breach of contract, a partnership or shareholder dispute, or employer/employee problems. Litigation can be necessary to protect your rights. Our business litigation lawyers will advise you on ways to successfully avoid litigation, but then proceed vigorously with litigation if necessary.

We handle litigation, arbitration and mediation, and serves both plaintiff and defense clients in business litigation matters. We are experienced in all levels of court including Federal court, State court, and Appellate court, and prosecute claims for business owners and defend businesses from suits in bench trials or jury trials.

The preferred business litigation is litigation which is avoided through preventative business practices and properly crafted legal documents. However, when facing litigation, one should be aware of several options for settlement. A business owner, when faced with defending their company using a lawsuit, should consult Foley Abbott & Steele to understand these legal options for resolution and claim restitution.

-Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

-Arbitration

-Court-Supervised Settlement Conferences

-Federal Courtroom Trials

-Indiana Courtroom Trials

-Mediation

-Private Negotiation

-Private Settlement Conferences

-Private Trials

Should you be unsatisfied with the trial outcome, you have the right to request an appeal; an appeal is an official request that a higher court review decision of a lower court. Alleged error in court procedure or error in interpretation/application of the law are the usual reasons for appeals. This request may may be made immediately following a court decision.

Foley Abbott & Steele is an Indianapolis law firm with years of business law experience in litigation, employment, professional disputes, real estate, tort, insurance litigation, business counseling, prosecuting claims for recovery of your losses, and defending claims made against you. We also assist in dealing with administrative and governmental boards.

We will advise, counsel, and represent you in these area of Indiana law.

-Covenants not to compete/Noncompete agreements

-Non-solicitation agreements

-Breach of contract

-Breach of franchise agreement

-Leasing: commercial, retail, industrial and professional

-Trade secret litigation

-Non-disclosure agreements

-Royalty agreements

-Business formation: corporations, LLCs, partnerships, LLPs, S-corporations

-Drafting and reviewing contracts

-Preparation of business forms

-Purchase orders

-Order confirmations

-Employment contracts

-Business dissolutions

-Mergers and acquisitions

-Business reorganization

-Business litigation

-Commercial law

-Shareholder derivative suits

-Disputes between members of LLCs

-Disputes between shareholders

-Executive benefits

-Employee policies

-Incentive programs

-Bank negotiations

-Deferred compensation agreements

-Stock purchase agreements

-Asset purchase agreements

-Joint ventures

-Not for profit corporations

-Succession planning

-Representation before administrative boards and commissions

-Zoning

-Permits

-Commercial and contract disputes

-Real estate litigation

-Shareholder disputes

-Wage claims

-Contracts, Breach of contract or business agreement

-Partnerships creation and disputes

-Regulatory issues

-Business torts

-Real estate transactions

-Tax matters

-Real Estate Tax Assessment

-Personal Property Tax Assessment

-Professional liability

-Non-compete litigation

-Successor liability

-Boundary disputes

-Directors and officers liability

-Errors and omissions

-Employment practices (including employment policy manuals)

-EEOC Claims

-Discrimination

-Sexual harassment defense

-Wrongful termination

-Commercial litigation

-Failure to perform services

-Vendor contracts

-Commercial litigation

-Buyer / seller disputes

-Construction contract disputes

-Trust litigation

-Probate litigation

-Will Contests

-Estate litigation

-Exclusive supply contract disputes

-ERISA litigation