How Can an Orange County Business Attorney Help?
At Callahan & Blaine, we discourage our commercial and corporate litigation clients from thinking in terms of their roles as plaintiffs or defendants. Most of the cases our Orange County business litigation attorneys handle involve counterclaims, cross-claims, and third-party practice; what might have begun as a contract action against your company might be dwarfed by the antitrust or fraud claims you can pursue against one or more opponents. To learn how your corporation, limited liability company, or anything in between, can benefit from the experience and focus of Callahan & Blaine’s business litigation practice, contact us in Orange County. Our law firm represents corporate, professional and entrepreneurial clients of all sizes: multi-national, Fortune 500 companies, California-based corporations, medium and small businesses, homeowners associations, and employers and individuals engaged in business. Our ability to integrate outstanding trial skills with sophisticated litigation strategy and resourceful legal dispute resolution tactics can make the winning difference in your company’s contract, corporate or business tort case.
From Santa Ana to Newport Beach, our Orange County business attorneys practice in the state and federal courts, before administrative and regulatory tribunals of all kinds, and at all levels of appeal.
Why Trust Callahan & Blaine With Your Corporate Law Case?
Callahan & Blaine’s experience and focus have led to favorable settlements or verdicts in all of the civil litigation disputes we’ve handled since 1984. In one case, we won the largest jury verdict in Orange County history — $934 million. For more than 40 years, civil trial practice has been the primary focus of our work. Now with more than 29 trial lawyers, every Orange County business attorney we hire has demonstrated outstanding trial lawyer skills before joining Callahan & Blaine, and can handle critical roles in complex or high-stakes litigation.
California Business Litigation Cases We Handle
Examples of the kinds of complex business litigation matters our legal counsel handles include:
- Commercial, banking, and contract litigation
- Corporate, partnership, or ownership disputes
- Shareholder derivative actions
- Business dissolution cases
- Banking, mortgage, or lender liability claims
- Trade secrets, nondisclosure, and unfair competition lawsuits
- Business torts, from fraud to antitrust violations
- Intellectual property claims
- Employment litigation
- Class action litigation
- Insurance coverage disputes
- Real estate litigation, including contract, warranty, and tort claims
- Construction litigation
Speak With a Business Litigation Attorney in Orange County
If your business needs legal advice about the best ways to approach and resolve complex commercial litigation, consider working with an AV-rated* law firm that features world-class Orange County business lawyers across a wide range of practice disciplines. No matter your legal issue, from contract disputes to business formation, we have the experience to take on any practice area of corporate law. For more information about our capabilities and record of success in complex business cases, contact the Orange County office of Callahan & Blaine, California’s premier litigation firm in Santa Ana.
Frequently Asked Questions About Orange County Business Litigation
What is the difference between commercial litigation and business litigation?
Commercial litigation and business litigation are often used interchangeably, though commercial litigation typically refers to disputes involving commercial transactions, contracts, and business-to-business disputes. Business litigation is a broader term that encompasses commercial disputes as well as internal corporate matters like shareholder disputes, partnership dissolution, and corporate governance issues. At Callahan & Blaine, we handle both commercial and corporate litigation matters.
Should my business file a lawsuit or try to settle the dispute?
The decision to file a lawsuit or pursue settlement depends on numerous factors, including the strength of your legal position, the amount at stake, business relationships involved, time considerations, and your strategic business objectives. At Callahan & Blaine, we discourage clients from thinking strictly in terms of their roles as plaintiffs or defendants. Most cases we handle involve counterclaims, cross-claims, and third-party practice, and what might have begun as a contract action could be dwarfed by the antitrust or fraud claims you can pursue. Our attorneys evaluate each situation strategically and integrate outstanding trial skills with sophisticated litigation strategy and resourceful dispute resolution tactics.
How long does a business lawsuit typically take to resolve?
Business litigation in California typically takes 18 to 36 months to resolve, though complex cases involving multiple parties, extensive discovery, or novel legal issues may take longer. The timeline depends on court scheduling, the complexity of factual and legal issues, the number of witnesses and documents involved, motion practice, and whether parties engage in settlement discussions or alternative dispute resolution. Our attorneys work efficiently to advance your case while pursuing the most favorable outcome for your business interests.
What makes Callahan & Blaine different from other business litigation firms?
Callahan & Blaine has been focused on civil trial practice since 1984, with a record that includes the largest jury verdict in Orange County history at $934 million and over $1 billion in total verdicts and settlements. Every attorney we hire has demonstrated outstanding trial lawyer skills before joining the firm. Managing Partner Edward Susolik is one of the nation’s leading insurance experts, having handled over 1,500 mediations in the past 33 years. Our firm represents corporate, professional, and entrepreneurial clients of all sizes across a wide range of litigation disciplines.
Can Callahan & Blaine handle both plaintiff and defense-side business litigation?
Yes. Our attorneys represent clients on both sides of complex commercial disputes. Most of the cases we handle involve counterclaims, cross-claims, and third-party practice, so the distinction between plaintiff and defendant frequently blurs as litigation develops. What matters is the strategy best suited to advancing your interests, and we build that strategy based on a thorough understanding of the facts, the law, and your long-range objectives.
