Business disputes we handle
- Breach of contract and payment disputes.
- Shareholder, member and business ownership conflicts.
- Business fraud and alleged misrepresentations.
- Disputes involving guarantees, collateral and financial obligations.
- Claims involving diverted money, property or business assets.
- Related proceedings in state court, federal court or bankruptcy court, as the matter requires.
Start with the decision the business needs to make
The immediate question may be whether to respond to a demand, file a claim, seek urgent court relief or pursue a negotiated resolution. We begin by examining the underlying agreement, the chronology, the evidence and the client’s objectives.
That assessment also needs to consider what a judgment or settlement would accomplish. The strength of a claim, the ability to collect, the cost of discovery and the effect on ongoing operations all bear on the strategy.
Ownership and internal business conflicts
Disagreements among owners can involve access to records, management decisions, distributions, use of company property or an owner’s exit. We assess the governing documents and the conduct at issue, then consider the available contractual and legal remedies.
Financial disputes and distressed businesses
Commercial litigation sometimes overlaps with an unpaid loan, a failing counterparty or a bankruptcy filing. Our banking and creditors’ rights and bankruptcy litigation practices help address those related issues.
Farm, agribusiness & agricultural trust disputes
Agricultural litigation calls for an understanding of the business as well as the governing documents. Matthew Bialick’s experience includes farm collateral and grain-fronting appeals, distressed agricultural businesses and current litigation involving an agricultural trust. The practice considers disputes involving farm contracts, ownership, financial obligations and agricultural assets.
Disputes involving public statements
Some conflicts also involve statements made online, to customers or in public. Matthew Bialick handles selected matters involving speech, privacy and First Amendment defenses. Learn about our First Amendment and privacy litigation practice.
In Kalil v. Kalil, MJB Law secured dismissal with prejudice of all claims against Haley Kalil on September 17, 2026. The privacy and social-media case reflects the firm’s work evaluating the complete record and testing whether the asserted claims can proceed.
Your litigation team
Matthew Bialick brings experience in lending relationships, financial disputes and allegations of business misconduct. James Magnuson handles commercial and shareholder disputes and has written on Minnesota business organizations and shareholder litigation.
Kyle Bear focuses on commercial and agricultural banking litigation. His experience also includes commercial tenancy disputes, civil securities matters under state and federal law, and fiduciary litigation.
Our guide to preparing for a commercial dispute explains what information can help make an initial discussion productive.