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Business & Commercial Litigation

Business & Commercial Litigation Attorneys
Des Moines, Iowa

The business and commercial litigation lawyers at Smith, Schneider, Stiles & Serangeli, P.C., are experienced to handle all types of lawsuit affecting corporations, partnerships, sole proprietorships, limited liability companies (LLCs), and associations – from start-ups to large and established organizations. 

Business disputes can occur under a variety of circumstances.  For instance, a business may have a dispute with a vendor over the shipment of goods, partners may have divergent view on the terms of their control agreement, and shareholders may have disputes with the board of directors or managers on how the business is being run.  Regardless of your business situation, our business and commercial litigation attorneys can help.  Our business law practice includes advice and representation for issues related to:

  • Contract Disputes / Breach of Contract Claims: Our business and commercial litigation lawyers are well-versed in contract law and are experienced to handle all types of contract disputes.
  • Corporate Control Agreement Disputes:  Iowa laws applicable to corporations, partnerships, and limited liability companies provide businesses with a wide range of possibilities on how to govern their internal business affairs.  However, disputes may arise over which persons or groups have control over which matters, and to what extent.  Our business and commercial litigation attorneys have years of experience representing businesses in control agreement disputes.  
  • Business Dissolution: Businesses dissolve for a variety of reasons, including bankruptcy, retirement, disagreements between partners, or career change.  During the dissolution process, there may be many contentious issues, including the liquidation and distribution of the business property, assets, and debts.  Our Des Moines business and commercial litigation lawyers have represented hundreds of business clients in disputes involving business dissolution.  
  • Shareholder Derivative Suits:  A civil lawsuit initiated by shareholders on behalf of the corporation to enforce corporate rights against directors, managers, and other insiders. 
  • Business Disputes of All Kinds - internally between partners, shareholders, and other interested parties; and externally with customers, vendors, contractors, and any other parties with which the business conducts business. 
  • We Also Represent Accountants In Malpractice Suits

If you have a business concern, please do not hesitate to contact our office.

Our Des Moines business law attorneys serve clients throughout Iowa, including the counties of Polk, Warren, Madison, Dallas, Boone, Story, Jasper, and Linn; and the cities of Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Davenport, Sioux City, and Ames.  We have also represented clients in New York, New Jersey, Washington D.C., Connecticut, Illinois, Nebraska, Missouri, and South Dakota.

Smith, Schneider, Stiles & Serangeli, P.C.
The Equitable Building
604 Locust Street
Suite 1000
Des Moines, IA 50309

Phone: (515) 245-6789
Fax: (515) 244-1328


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