Commercial Litigation
The backbone of Smtih & Fawer’s practice consists of the representation of Plaintiffs and Defendants in all aspects of commercial litigation. Whether the commercial dispute consists of a suit over a promissory note, a lease dispute or a claim for breach of contract, the lawyers at Smith & Fawer bring years of expertise to defend their client’s interests.Examples of the firm’s recent commercial cases include:
- Representation of a nationwide factoring company in the collection of substantial loans secured by accounts receivable of the debtor telecommunications providers;
- Defense of a multi-million dollar claim brought against the firm’s client by its once-largest lender and investor, arising out of multiple extensions of capital by the creditor;
- Defense of a local developer in a suit brought by a housing authority claiming that the developer failed to provide the development and management services called for by its contract.