Commercial and Business Litigation

The Law Offices of J. Scott Isherwood specializes in counseling and conducting litigation involving disputes that arise in the context of its business operations. We represent individuals, small businesses and corporations throughout California in all types of business disputes, including:

• Breach of Contract;
• Breach of Fiduciary Duty;
• Business Torts;
• Partnership and Shareholder Disputes;
• Bad Faith Insurance Litigation;
• Insurance Coverage Disputes;
• Property Damage Litigation;
• Fraud and Unfair Business Practices;
• Product liability;

We realize that a client’s business plan, budget, and market position are critical elements in analyzing litigation matters and preparing a strategy for resolving these issues. We are ever mindful of the clients’ operations and its business environment, in helping them solve their toughest problems. We regard each problem as an urgent business matter to be resolved expeditiously and cost-effectively, but with the client’s ultimate business goals in mind.

We work together with the clients in achieving optimal outcomes for litigation consistent with their objectives and circumstances. At all stages we keep our clients informed of all significant developments. At critical junctures, we provide meaningful, creative and effective alternatives for proceeding, with thorough cost benefit analyses so that clients understand the risks and potential rewards of any action.

We have significant expertise in alternative dispute resolution methods such as mediation and arbitration, and will consistently seek appropriate litigations solutions short of trial. Nevertheless, in situations where it is warranted, we have the experience and skill to bring these cases to trial.