Unfair Business Practices and Wrongful Conduct
A business tort is a wrongful and actionable act that often involves fraud, unfair competition, or breach of fiduciary duty. Some of the most common types of business torts which may provide a basis for damages include:
- Tortious interference: This may occur when an employee leaves a company and steals an existing client. It may occur when a business competitor engages in unfair business practices and interferes with a business relationship your company has established with a client, bank, business or other prospective business interest.
- Breach of fiduciary duty: A fiduciary duty is a duty to act in the best interests of a beneficiary. Partners, shareholders, officers, directives and others who commit a breach of fiduciary duty may be held liable for economic damages they have caused.
- Unfair business practices: This may include unfair advertising, fraud, negligent misrepresentation or other prohibited business practices.
- Defamation: False statements which damage the professional reputation of an individual or company. They may be oral or written statements communicated within a company or outside of a company, so long as they are "published" to a third party.
If you need to speak with an attorney about a business dispute of any kind, contact Goldstein & Scopellite, PC, in Dallas, Texas.
We offer effective litigation support to individuals and small business owners. Whether your case involves a business tort, breach of contract or complex commercial litigation, we are prepared to provide the sound advice and effective representation you require.
Business Owners and Trial Lawyers
Since attorneys at our firm are business owners themselves, you can be confident that we understand the impact that unfair business practices have on a company. You can also be confident that we understand the financial impact that litigation can have on a business.
We strive to resolve legal disputes efficiently and cost-effectively when possible through negotiation, mediation and other forms of dispute resolution. When a case must go to trial, however, we have the experience necessary to vigorously protect your rights and interests.
Contact Goldstein & Scopellite, PC
If you need to speak with a Dallas attorney about a business tort, contact Goldstein & Scopellite, PC. We may be reached at 214-326-0114. You may also contact us by e-mail.
