Fraud, Business Disputes and Professional Liability Claims

Our firm handles a variety of business disputes including contract disputes, banking, sales and product distribution, financing, construction, insurance coverage, joint ventures, employment, franchising, licensing, leasing, real estate transactions, fraud, conversion, unfair competition, and tortious interference with business relations.

Our trial experience is an asset that many firms lack. The knowledge that your attorneys will try a case to conclusion enhances the prospect of a prompt and reasonable resolution. We also make maximum use of mediation and alternative dispute resolution to conclude disputes in a prompt and cost-effective manner. Contingent fee arrangements may also be available.

With more than 25 years of successful trial practice, Pat Filan has the negotiation and courtroom skills that can resolve a broad spectrum of business or commercial disputes, individual or consumer claims, and insurance coverage or indemnification problems. The following are examples of the kinds of contract, tort and fraud cases we handle across Connecticut:

• Business disputes involving commercial agreements, loan agreements, employment contracts, noncompete covenants, and trade secrets
• Business torts involving fraud, material nondisclosure, material misrepresentation, or tortious interference with business or contractual relations
• Construction contract, warranty and defect cases
• Disputes between principals in partnerships or closely held corporations
• Qui tam claims and employer retaliation disputes on behalf of whistleblowers
• Professional liability claims involving attorney malpractice or negligence on the part of accountants, real estate brokers, counselors or therapists, architects, engineers, real estate appraisers, or other licensed professionals
• Consumer fraud claims involving mortgage financing, auto sales, installment sales, product safety, or credit insurance
• Disputes with insurance companies over claims about casualty coverage or defense under liability coverage

We take the same thorough approach to the investigation and analysis of the facts and issues of your business or consumer case as we do to the proof of a personal injury claim. Our ability to link essential elements of your case to the persuasive presentation of supporting evidence helps us prepare for trial while working toward a favorable settlement through negotiation, mediation or other alternative dispute resolution procedure.

Our law firm accepts many business and consumer cases on a contingent fee basis rather than charging hourly fees. To learn more about our experience with contract claims, business torts, and consumer protection issues, contact Patrick J. Filan in Westport for a free consultation.