Directors, Officers & Shareholder Litigation
Hoover Hull LLP represents officers, directors, shareholders and partners in internal disputes within corporations, limited liability companies and partnerships. These disputes can include:
- shareholder derivative claims;
- corporate governance issues;
- officer and director liability;
- partnership rights and obligations;
- minority shareholder freeze-out claims; and
- claims for breach of fiduciary duty.
We also advise clients regarding rights and obligations under articles of incorporation, corporate bylaws, operating agreements and partnership agreements.
Hoover Hull LLP attorneys also represent owners of closely-held businesses, and are sensitive to the issues that can arise among second- and third-generation owners of family-owned and operated businesses. We are open to considering alternative fee arrangements, and with some corporate governance issues we accept plaintiffs’ representations on a contingent fee basis.
Hoover Hull LLP acknowledges that litigation can be expensive and a distraction to leadership, preventing executives from attending to pressing business needs central to the core business. We strive to provide creative, cost-effective solutions that take our client’s overarching business, litigation and cost objectives into account. We evaluate the potential to resolve conflicts through alternative means, such as pre-suit negotiations, mediation and arbitration. In the past, we have been able to settle disputes before the first pleadings have been filed, thus averting what might have otherwise been a lengthy battle. However, if a trial is in our client’s best interest, our lawyers utilize their experience, knowledge and skill to aggressively pursue our client’s objectives.
Contact us to learn more about our directors, officers and shareholder litigation practice or to inquire about representation in a specific matter.