Find help with a Minnesota business dispute

An unpaid commercial obligation may involve disagreements about the agreement, performance, payment conditions or claimed defects. MJB's business contract disputes practice evaluates the contract, communications and payment record to assess the claim and the other side's position. The amount at stake and practical prospects for recovery also matter.

Conflicts over ownership, management authority, financial information and distributions belong within our shareholder and LLC member disputes practice. James Magnuson represents businesses and owners in these matters. The starting materials include the governing agreements, ownership records and communications about the disputed decisions.

These disputes often turn on payment formulas, financial reporting, retained ownership interests and the terms governing a departure. MJB's business ownership and compensation disputes practice addresses earnouts, executive equity and founder exits. We examine the relevant agreements alongside the financial record and the reasons given for withholding payment.

Our business fraud and misrepresentation practice examines the statements, documents and financial relationships behind a disputed transaction. Matthew Bialick connects the alleged deception to the decision it influenced and the claimed loss. Useful records include the original representations, diligence materials, agreements and later communications revealing the discrepancy.

MJB represents equipment-finance companies, commercial lessors and secured lenders in equipment finance and leasing litigation. Matthew Bialick evaluates the financing documents, equipment location, guaranties and competing claims to equipment or proceeds. We work directly with out-of-state companies and can also serve as Minnesota local counsel alongside their existing attorneys.

Our factoring and receivables litigation practice addresses assigned invoices, diverted payments, disputed accounts and competing creditor claims. Matthew Bialick represents factors, receivables purchasers and commercial lenders. The factoring agreement, assignment notices, invoice records, customer objections and payment history help identify where the dispute lies.

The starting point is the actual guaranty, the underlying debt documents and the payment and demand history. MJB's personal guaranty litigation practice represents commercial creditors and considers selected representations of business owners defending guaranty claims, subject to conflicts. The firm evaluates the specific obligation and disputed defenses before determining the appropriate approach.

MJB represents both lead banks and participating lenders in loan participation disputes. These matters can involve disclosures, servicing, collateral decisions, voting rights and allocation of recoveries. Matthew Bialick reviews the participation agreement alongside the servicing record and communications among the institutions.

Yes. Matthew Bialick represents banks and financial institutions in wire transfer and ACH fraud litigation. The review focuses on transaction authorization, security procedures, processing records and the parties' communications. This practice addresses the institution's position in commercial payment disputes.

Kyle Bear is MJB's primary contact for commercial lease disputes, representing commercial landlords and business tenants. His work includes office, retail, warehouse and industrial premises. The lease, amendments, guaranties, notices and payment history help frame the issues and the business consequences of the dispute.

James Magnuson represents developers and other businesses in commercial real estate contract disputes. He examines the purchase agreement, amendments, closing conditions and notices to identify the disputed obligations. The firm's work includes failed transactions and requests for court orders affecting a property transaction.

MJB's construction law practice represents contractors, developers and other businesses. James Magnuson handles mechanic's lien matters, construction defect defense and disputes over project agreements. Contracts, change orders, payment records, lien waivers and the project chronology are useful starting materials.

Matthew Bialick's agricultural finance practice addresses troubled crop, livestock and equipment credits, including collateral movements and suspected diversion of proceeds. The work connects the loan documents and security interests with the sales, payment records and parties involved. It may also require coordination with workout, enforcement or bankruptcy counsel.

Our commercial judgment enforcement practice evaluates assets, payment sources, competing claims and the practical cost of recovery. Matthew Bialick handles post-judgment enforcement and related recovery litigation for businesses, banks and other commercial creditors. The court that entered the judgment and the location of the debtor and assets are important starting facts.

MJB's fraudulent transfers and asset recovery practice examines the transactions, recipients, ownership relationships and financial records behind a transfer. Matthew Bialick's experience includes fraudulent-transfer and successor-liability litigation for Glenwood State Bank. The available claims and recovery strategy depend on the particular transaction record.

Our receiverships and assignments for the benefit of creditors practice represents creditors in matters involving asset control, operating expenses, sales, liens and distributions. In the RP Financial litigation, Matthew Bialick represented Star Bank and spearheaded negotiations securing agreement to a voluntary receivership among parties with competing interests. We evaluate the proposed process alongside other available recovery options.

Karl Johnson represents debtors, creditors and trustees. Our bankruptcy and restructuring practice addresses financial distress and reorganization, while our bankruptcy litigation practice addresses contested matters involving claims, collateral, transfers and assets. Identifying your role and whether a bankruptcy case has already been filed helps us direct the inquiry.

Yes. MJB serves as Minnesota local counsel in state and federal court litigation, including matters in the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota. We can work alongside existing counsel or handle the Minnesota litigation directly, with responsibilities defined at the outset. Out-of-state companies and financial institutions may also contact the firm directly.

Our First Amendment and privacy litigation practice addresses claims involving publication, public statements, social media and privacy. Matthew Bialick evaluates the original statement, its context and the asserted claims. The firm's experience includes representing Haley Kalil in privacy and speech litigation.

MJB's AI law, regulatory compliance and litigation practice addresses those issues for banks and businesses. Matthew Bialick examines how the tools are used, what information they receive, the relevant agreements and the records they create. The inquiry may involve internal policies, vendor terms or an existing dispute.