Since 1895, the attorneys at Willcox, Buyck & Williams, P.A. lawyers have been fixtures in the South Carolina court system. The firm has the experience and resources to take on any civil or business litigation, from simple to complex. Our attorneys are prepared to represent business clients and eliminate the need to retain additional counsel for most litigation situations.
Whether you are in a high-stakes business dispute or you anticipate a lawsuit happening, you can rely on the attorneys at Willcox, Buyck & Williams, PA. We provide effective strategies and aggressive approaches to achieve the most successful outcome possible. Our business litigation attorneys bring an assertive, problem-solving attitude to your business dispute. Contact our South Carolina business law firm today to schedule your free initial consultation.
Our Business Litigation Services
At Willcox, Buyck & Williams, PA, we have represented and advised many clients in lawsuits or appeals resulting from a dispute. Our attorneys are skilled at assisting clients in preventing lawsuits and settling out of court. However, when litigation becomes necessary, our trial-ready attorneys are prepared to represent clients in all of the following areas:
- Product liability
- Insurance disputes
- Unfair trade practices
- Breach of contract
- Enforcement of a contractual obligation
- Labor and employment law, civil rights, and employment discrimination
- Terminations and business dissolution
- Shareholder disputes
- Shareholder derivative suits
- Commercial Litigation
- Tax disputes
- Appeal
- Construction disputes
- Personal injury
- Mechanics liens
- Probate accidents
- Employee wage and benefits
- Automobile accidents
- Social Security
- Sexual harassment
- Workers Compensation
- Wrongful death
- Collections
- Wrongful discharge
- Unfair denial of insurance claims
Understanding Business Litigation
Business litigation cases involve disputes arising out of commercial and business transactions. These types of lawsuits involve a violation of business contracts of a non-criminal nature. Many business litigations are centered around breach of contract, fraud, and intellectual property disputes. Many different scenarios can give rise to business litigation, and business litigation spans across all industries. Willcox, Buyck & Williams, PA has successfully represented clients in business litigation disputes in a wide range of industries, from technology to construction and development companies.
Business Litigation Over Breach of Contract
Businesses must enter into contracts in agreements every day. Both parties to a contract must abide by the terms of the agreement. When one party breaches a contract, the other party may suffer serious financial damages. One of the best ways to prevent unnecessary business litigation is to work with an attorney to draft your contracts.
When business litigation occurs, it’s crucial that the contract is well written and provides remedies for breach of contract. The provisions in the contract will play an important role in who will prevail in terms of liability, arbitration, mediation, and legal jurisdiction. The primary types of breach of contract lawsuits involve the following:
- Anticipatory breach of contract
- Minor breach of contract
- Actual or fundamental breach of contract
- Material breach of contract
Experienced Breach of Contract Litigation Attorneys
At Willcox, Buyck & Williams, PA, our business litigation attorneys negotiate contracts and commercial agreements. We also handle all aspects of litigation involving breaches of contract. A breach of contract claim is often only one of several different claims in a larger business dispute. If you’re involved in a breach-of-contract lawsuit, you need litigation attorneys with significant experience in a wide range of commercial and business-related disputes. Our attorneys have successfully represented clients in the following types of breach of contract disputes:
- Intellectual property-related agreements and licenses
- Buy and sell agreements
- Manufacturing agreements
- Commercial B2B contracts
- Maintenance agreements
- Non-disclosure agreements
- Employment agreements
- Reseller contracts
- Financing agreements
- Information technology contracts
Litigation Involving Fraud Disputes
Many business litigation cases involve some type of business fraud through deception or misrepresentation. Sometimes fraud involves something that has been claimed that isn’t true or an important fact that is incorrect or misleading. Litigation over business fraud can occur in various situations, including employee fraud, business fraud, fraud in the purchasing or sale of goods or services, and in numerous other situations. Fraud cases involve aspects from other areas of law, and it’s crucial that you work with an attorney who has a wide range of legal knowledge and experience. For example, litigation involving claims of fraud can encompass multiple other legal issues, such as:
- Misrepresentation
- Fraudulent inducement
- Intellectual property issues
- Misrepresentation, omission, and non-disclosure
- Fraudulent concealment
- Tortious interference
- Fraud by a business partner
Business fraud litigation can result in injunctive relief, monetary damages, potential disgorgement, and other types of damages to your business’s reputation. After fraud has occurred, we recommend discussing your case with an experienced litigation attorney as soon as possible. Willcox, Buyck & Williams, PA has the resources and experience to investigate the potential fraud and identify issues early on thoroughly. We can ensure that your case is handled properly from the beginning, which will help you achieve the best outcome in litigation.
Intellectual Property Litigation
Today, protecting your intellectual property is more important than ever. A significant amount of business litigation cases involve intellectual property disputes. These types of disputes include trademarks, copyrights, patents, rights of publicity, and trade secrets. Intellectual property attorneys will perform a due diligence review of your assets and intellectual property. If you suspect or know that someone is infringing on your intellectual property, we can begin protecting your rights in federal and state courts. If you’ve been falsely accused of violating another company’s intellectual property, we will effectively defend you and your business in litigation.
Contact Our Business Litigation Lawyers Today
Contact us to set up an appointment with one of our lawyers. We respond quickly to all correspondence and always keep clients abreast of developments in their cases. From law offices in Florence and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, we serve Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach, Garden City, the Grand Strand, and other communities throughout Florence County, Marion County, Horry County, Darlington, and Georgetown County.