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Litigation Division

While litigation should be a last resort to resolve any dispute, it is often unavoidable. Wright, Finlay & Zak's ("WFZ") attorneys have the business savvy and legal skills to aggressively represent our client's interests from the initial demand through trial in the most cost-efficient manner as practical. WFZ's attorneys are also skilled at representing our clients in trial alternatives, such as arbitrations, mediations, settlement conferences and administrative proceedings.

WFZ's Litigation Division specializes in the following types of disputes:

  • A. Contract Disputes - WFZ's attorneys are experienced in representing parties in all types of breach of contract cases, including breach of contract claims involving tort allegations. Examples include garden variety business disputes, commercial lease agreements, real estate and other investment deals, sales representation agreements, partnership agreements, intra-company shareholder disputes and creditor claims.
  • B. Construction Law - WFZ has skilled attorneys that can handle all types of real estate construction matters, including non-payment issues, general and sub-contractor disputes, mechanic's liens and other title concerns, and other contract or tort-based construction disputes.
  • C. Landlord/Tenant Disputes - Whether you are a landlord or a tenant, the attorneys at WFZ have the skills and knowledge to represent your interests in lease disputes, premises liability actions, code violation issues, eviction actions and habitability claims. For more information on these services, please visit WFZ's Link to /practice-areas/business-services/commercial-and-multi-family-landlord-tenantLink to /practice-areas/business-services/commercial-and-multi-family-landlord-tenantCommercial and Multi-Family Landlord/Tenant Division.
  • D. Real Estate - WFZ is best known for its Real Estate and Consumer Finance practice. Our attorneys can handle all types of real estate and finance related disputes, including those involving real estate purchase and sale agreements, leases, loan agreements, title issues, partnerships and joint ventures, as well as any other real estate related matter.
  • E. Insurance Litigation - WFZ's vast experience in banking, real estate, title and contract enables us to represent our clients with all kinds of insurance disputes, such as prosecuting claims for coverage/indemnity or as insurance defense counsel.

WFZ built our firm on personal relationships. Our attorneys work closely with our clients through every stage of their dispute. Our experience and efficiency allows us to charge its clients significantly lower rates than those charged by larger firms. In short, we pride ourselves on providing zealous and aggressive representation, yet in a personalized, efficient and cost effective manner.

If you would like to discuss our litigation practice, or have a business dispute which may require representation, please contact Robert Finlay for an initial consultation.

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