Business Litigation

Representing Businesses throughout Tennessee

Each day in the business world, people fight to protect their interests. These interests may coincide with or oppose your own interests. When these disputes cannot be resolved amicably, business litigation is sometimes necessary to enforce your rights. However, litigation can serve as a major distraction and a drain on profits.

With 60 years of combined legal experience, the attorneys at Ingraham Pautienus & Tidwell, PLLC have extensive insight into protecting your businesses investments and profits. Located in Brentwood, just outside of Nashville, Tennessee, our firm represents businesses of all sizes, from small closely-held entities to multi-million dollar corporation. To learn more about protecting your business, contact us for a free initial consultation.

Business litigation can relate to a variety of disputes involving employees, competitors, vendors, customers, shareholders, and other third parties. Before doing anything, we will meet to evaluate your concerns, assess your options, and develop the best strategy to resolve disputes related to:

• Contracts - breach of contracts
• Government Regulations - development, zoning, and land use disputes
• Shareholders - minority shareholders, disputes in closely held businesses, partnership disputes, shareholder derivative suits
• Employees - discrimination and harassment allegations, non-compete and confidentiality agreements, and breach of employment contracts

Mediation and Arbitration

Our firm believes that the best way to resolve many disputes is through mediation or arbitration. When people sit down to discuss their disagreements, many times they realize that a lawsuit can be avoided. As a Christian law firm, we believe it is in the client's best interset to reach mutually acceptable agreements when possible. While this is our goal, we understand that there are times and situations where this may not be possible. We always approach disputes on behalf of client as if the matter is going to trial. This approach allows us to be prepared for litigation, and gives the client the best possible outcome in mediation or arbitration.

At Ingraham Pautienus & Tidwell, PLLC, our lawyers will protect your interests during business litigation. To find out more about your case, contact us for a free initial consultation. We represent businesses throughout Middle Tennessee, including businesses in Murfreesboro and Clarksville.