Business owners and residents in San Diego facing business or bankruptcy difficulties should contact attorney Michael Wilson for expert advice and representation.
Apollo Law Group
8355 La Mesa Blvd
La Mesa, CA 91941
P: 619-464-6100
F: 619-564-6751
San Diego Business and Bankruptcy Attorney
In addition to providing representation in areas such as personal injury, auto accidents, and investment litigation, the Apollo Law Group helps clients in San Diego resolve difficult business and bankruptcy matters. Our attorney provides businesses with strong representation when they face lawsuits or government intrusion, and he helps them avoid legal difficulties by providing expert, comprehensive advice on a full range of business matters. If you are an individual who is considering starting a business, Apollo Law Group can help you avoid legal pitfalls and guide you to a successful launch. If you are a business owner in San Diego facing problems with your business or are considering bankruptcy, lawyer Michael Wilson will untangle the legal knots that are causing you grinding stress so that you can focus on running your business and getting your personal affairs in order.
The Apollo Law Group represents businesses and individuals throughout Southern California. We litigate business disputes involving:
- Breach of Contract
- Breach of Fiduciary Duty
- Disputes among Owners, Partners, Members, and Joint-venturers
- Contract Interpretation Disputes
- Conversion
- Fraud
- Intentional Interference with the Right to Pursue a Lawful Business
- Interference with Employment Relationship
- Interference with Prospective Economic Advantage
- Invasion of Privacy
- Misappropriation of Trade Secrets
- Negligence
- Negligent Misrepresentation
- Slander of Title
- Tortuous Interference with Contact
- Trade Libel
- Trademark Infringement
- Bankruptcy
Breach of Contract
A business contract creates certain obligations to be fulfilled by the parties that entered into the agreement. Under contract law, any failure to fulfill an end of the agreement is known as a “breach” of contract. San Diego business lawyer Michael Wilson handles an array of contract disputes. Depending on the specifics of the contract, a breach can occur when:
- A party fails to perform on time
- A party does not perform in accordance with the terms of the agreement
- A party fails to perform at all
When a dispute over a contract arises, the most common method used toward resolution is through lawsuits and the court system. However, lawsuits are not the only option for people and businesses involved in contract disputes. The parties can agree to have a mediator review a contract dispute, or may agree to binding arbitration of a contract dispute.
Breach of Fiduciary Duty
A fiduciary duty is a legal relationship between two or more parties (typically and “fiduciary” and a “beneficiary”). The fiduciary becomes legally responsible for handling the principal’s finances. To ensure a client’s money is not mismanaged, a fiduciary is held to a high standard of ethics. A fiduciary is legally expected to be extremely loyal, must not put their personal interests before the duty, and must not profit from their position as fiduciary, unless the beneficiary consents. Breach of fiduciary duty is not determined by the performance of investments. Instead, actions of the fiduciary are scrutinized to ensure responsible investing practices were followed.
Contact the Apollo Law Group to have a San Diego business attorney evaluate your claim.
Disputes among Owners, Partners, Members, and Joint-venturers
At the Apollo Law Group, we are focused on business disputes and litigation. We confidently represent individuals and businesses in a wide range of disputes, including such matters as:
- Commercial issues
- Contractual disputes
- Business fraud
- Employment matters
- Partnership issues
- Premises liability
- Real estate and leasing disputes
Because legal disputes arise in virtually all categories of business dealings, many business owners and customers find it necessary to seek experienced counsel in order to fully protect their interests.
Contract Interpretation Disputes
When a contract dispute arises, San Diego business attorney Michael Wilson strives to achieve a resolution through negotiation and meditation, saving our clients the time, expense, and uncertainty of trial. The Apollo Law Group expertly handles civil and commercial litigation for businesses and individuals. Our lawyers represent parties involved in disputes over the performance or non-performance of contracts. We handle all phases of the litigation from pre-suit settlement negotiations, including mediation and arbitration, to contract interpretation to filing a lawsuit and proceeding to final judgment.
Our main objective is to protect our client’s interests. If we are unable to negotiate a favorable pre-trial settlement, we are willing and able to zealously protect our client's interests in the courtroom. We have successfully litigated many contract disputes; we can help you resolve yours.
Conversion
Conversion claims are permitted when:
- An individual has ownership right to a property;
- A defendant’s wrongful act causes damage to the property; and
- A defendant’s intent to exercise dominion over the property led to the damage.
Under law "personal property" includes documents such as bonds, notes, bills of exchange, stock certificates, warehouse receipts, or even money.
Fraud
Our business litigation attorneys working in consumer fraud and securities law deal with a wide range of issues including the following:
- Overcharging
- Charging fictitious fees
- Unfair business practices
- RICO violations, including extortion and racketeering
- Breach of fiduciary duty
- Security litigation
- Broker fraud
- Investor fraud
Intentional Interference with the Right to Pursue a Lawful Business
This business claim in straightforward in that its elements are:
- An intentional;
- Interference;
- With a business, trade, calling, or occupation.
For more information about this or any other type of claim, contact our San Diego business and bankruptcy lawyer today. Attorney Michael Wilson can help you obtain fair compensation.
Interference with Employment Relationship
Successful claims involving this particular tort requires four elements:
- Interference with an employment relationship
- The interference must be intentional or negligent
- Causation
- Actual damages
Interference with Prospective Economic Advantage
These claims require the following five applicable elements:
- The existence of an economic relationship;
- Knowledge by the defendant that an economic relationship exists;
- Intentional or negligent acts by the defendant designed to disrupt this relationship;
- Actual disruption; and
- Damages caused by the defendant’s actions.
Invasion of Privacy
Invasion of privacy may be both a common law claim and statutory tort. Common law claims generally involve four elements:
- An “invasion” (eavesdropping, shadowing, trailing, wiretapping, the use of one's name or picture, etc.)
- The invasion must be non-oral.
- The invasion is to the plaintiff’s right to live an ordinary, private life without subjection to unwarranted or undesired publicity
- Injury to the plaintiff’s peace of mind or emotional state.
Misappropriation of Trade Secrets
A trade secret is typically defined as "any formula, pattern, device or compilation of information which is used in one's business, and which gives one a competitive advantage over one's competitors who do not know it or use it." When these secrets are wrongfully appropriated, you may have the right to file a claim to obtain compensation.
Negligence
Generally, negligence is defined as the breach of a duty owed to the plaintiff which was the direct and proximate cause of damage to the plaintiff. Our business lawyers establish negligence by showing that the at-fault party:
- had a legal responsibility to ensure the plaintiff’s safety;
- failed — through conduct, action, or inaction — to fulfill that legal duty; and
- the plaintiff was harmed or injured as a result.
Negligent Misrepresentation
A misrepresentation is any statement, which amounts to an assertion that is false or erroneous. A negligent misrepresentation therefore, requires that one party fails to exercise reasonable care or competence to obtain or communicate information that is true.
Slander of Title
Slander of title is the intentionally false oral or written disparagement a personal property causing actual pecuniary damage. If your San Diego business attorney proves slander, you may be entitled to compensation for general impairment, plus the costs of litigation required to remove the doubt cast on the plaintiff (or plaintiff’s property).
Tortuous Interference with Contact
To successfully establish a tortuous interference claim, your business attorney must establish the following six elements:
- The existence of a valid existing contract
- That defendant had knowledge of this contract
- The defendant intended to breach this contract
- The contract was breached or its performance was rendered more difficult
- Causation
- Actual damage
Trade Libel
Trade libel involves the intentional disparagement of the quality of a plaintiff’s property causing specific pecuniary damage. Unlike other forms of libel where an individual’s reputation is non-monetarily damaged, trade libel involves specific money damage to a business.
Trademark Infringement
Trademark infringement may occur when one party (the defendant or “infringer") uses a trademark which is identical or confusingly similar to a trademark owned by another party. A trademark owner may commence legal proceedings against that party.
Bankruptcy
Sometimes the financial problems of an individual or business become overwhelming. If you are undergoing financial hardships, you probably have been subjected to harassing phone calls and letters from creditors. You may have even been threatened with lawsuits, repossession, and wage garnishment. You may not know where to turn, or what options are available to you. If you have been suffering under the unrelenting stress of severe financial problems, San Diego bankruptcy and Chapter 7 lawyer Michael Wilson can help get creditors off your back, and he will show you options for keeping your assets, repaying your financial obligations, and having some of your debts erased. Business is expensive in San Diego, and sometimes bankruptcy becomes necessary. Our lawyer can help you get out from under the crushing weight of debt and back on your feet so that you can make a new start.
Contact our Business and Bankruptcy Lawyer
We are a debt relief agency, we help people file for bankruptcy. At the Apollo Law Group, we represent businesses and individuals throughout San Diego and Southern California. An experienced business and bankruptcy lawyer can provide expert advice and representation. An attorney at our firm can help you obtain fair compensation.