Business Litigation
When business disputes arise that can’t be resolved with compromise or negotiation, litigation may be the only remedy. While there are many risks with litigation — it is costly, time-consuming and disruptive — we help businesses in a cost-effective and strategic manner.
Best Best & Krieger LLP combines legal, regulatory, business and industry knowledge and experience with litigation skill to give clients a decisive edge when negotiating and litigating resolutions.
Our attorneys have successfully handled disputes regarding complex and diverse matters in courts at all levels, before regulatory bodies, administrative boards and legislatures, and at the negotiating table. We also skillfully employ all forms of alternative dispute resolution, including arbitration, mediation and negotiated settlement.
Our Approach
We start each representation by gaining an understanding of our clients’ issues and goals to establish realistic expectations and offer guidance that helps clients arrive at the best course of action.
Our litigation teams are appropriately staffed to deliver cost-efficient, effective legal solutions based on each client’s specific needs and goals. We utilize the latest technologies to streamline document review, efficiently manage litigation and enhance the presentation of evidence in court.
Our Experience
Our trial attorneys routinely negotiate and litigate against some of the largest firms in the world. We have successfully handled disputes involving such matters as:
- Antitrust claims
- Corporate governance and director & officer liability
- Legal and regulatory compliance
- Business contracts & transactions
- Environmental issues and liability
- Government contracts
- Insurance coverage disputes
- Labor & employment, including union negotiations
- Employee benefits & executive compensation
- Tax controversies
- Intellectual property
- Securities, finance & banking
- Mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, strategic alliances & other business combinations
- Real estate & construction
- Bankruptcies & insolvency
- Corporate restructuring & reorganizations
- Divestitures and dissolutions
Proactive Guidance
Recognizing that prevention is generally best, our attorneys work proactively with clients to identify risks, advising on contract provisions, reviewing policies and practices, and offering strategies to avoid litigation. We also help clients with establishing litigation preparedness protocols regarding document retention and organization, discovery readiness and witness preparation.
- Represented a client in a dispute against a major financial institution regarding improperly charged fees, successfully negotiating a resolution by which the financial institution repaid nearly $1 million in fees to our client.
- In a dispute involving a real estate developer and neighboring landowners, BB&K defeated the neighbors’ claims and then negotiated a settlement that enabled the project to be built as scheduled.
Press Releases Jan 03, 2023
Best Best & Krieger Promotes Five Attorneys to Partner
2023 Promotions and Re-elections to the Executive Committee
Press Releases Sep 26, 2022
Cecilia Martin Joins Best Best & Krieger as Partner
Cecilia Brings Years of Labor & Employment Law Experience
Press Releases Aug 18, 2022
38 BB&K Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers for 2023
Three Attorneys Awarded a “Lawyer of the Year” Designation
Press Releases Nov 04, 2021
BB&K’s 2022 Best Law Firms Rankings Include New National Tier 1 Recognition
Numerous Other Gains in 12th Edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers® Rankings
Authored Articles & Publications Oct 07, 2021
Best in Law: Tips for Better Business-City Relations
How Businesses Can Foster and Leverage Positive Municipal Relationships
Press Releases Sep 10, 2021
Christopher Pisano Named 2021 Legal Visionary
L.A. Times Business of Law Publication Recognizes Work of BB&K Litigator
Press Releases Aug 19, 2021
32 BB&K Attorneys Recognized on The Best Lawyers in America List for 2022
3 Named “Lawyer of the Year” and 4 Included on “Ones to Watch” List
Press Releases Jul 14, 2021
Christopher Pisano Named a Top Litigator by Los Angeles Business Journal
BB&K Partner Recognized for “Hero Pay” Work and More
Authored Articles & Publications Apr 12, 2021
Best in Law: Three Steps Commercial Landlords Should Take to Avoid COVID-19 Liability
Safe Spaces are a Priority
Press Releases Mar 31, 2021
BB&K Attorneys Recognized as 2021 San Diego Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
Congratulations to the Honorees
Legal Alerts Jan 11, 2021
Bringing a Case to Arbitration Should be Easier Following Recent Ninth Circuit Decision
Court Raises the Bar on Appeals Following Voluntary Dismissal
Press Releases Nov 05, 2020
BB&K’s 2021 Best Law Firms Rankings Include New Tier 1 Recognitions
Annual U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers List
Authored Articles & Publications Sep 08, 2020
Best in Law: Business Interruption Insurance and COVID-19
Partner Christopher Deal Writes About the Latest in Coronavirus Shut Down Business Challenge Claims for the Southern California Newspaper Group
Press Releases Aug 20, 2020
36 BB&K Attorneys Recognized on The Best Lawyers in America List for 2021
Three Named “Lawyers of the Year” and One Included on “Ones to Watch” List
Client Successes Apr 23, 2020
BB&K Prevails Against Big Box Retailer’s Property Tax Refund Lawsuit
Equipment at Retailer’s Brick-and-Mortar Stores Not Obsolete, Court Finds
Legal Alerts Apr 07, 2020
New Court Rules During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Bail, Evictions, Remote Hearings and Depositions and Statutes of Limitation Rule Changes
Press Releases Apr 01, 2020
Walsh Law Firm Joins With Best Best & Krieger
Combination Enhances Trusts & Estates and Business Legal Teams
Client Successes Nov 18, 2019
BB&K Prevails on Summary Judgment, Ensuring Drinking Water Access to Residents
Attorneys Christopher Deal and Christina Morgan Represented Real Property Buyers
Press Releases Nov 01, 2019
BB&K Achieves High Marks in “Best Law Firms” Rankings for 2020
U.S. News-Best Lawyers in America Annual List Recognizes Many of the Firm’s Premier Practice Areas
Legal Alerts Oct 22, 2019
“Super-Sized” Win Delivered to California Franchisors
Ninth Circuit Clarifies Joint Employer Classification
Press Releases Jun 11, 2019
Two BB&K Partners Named Coachella Valley Top Lawyers
Henry Welles and Robert Hargreaves Selected by Palm Springs Life Magazine
Authored Articles & Publications May 22, 2019
Expert Witnesses: Effective Questioning
Litigator Scott Ditfurth Shares Best Practices in Riverside Lawyer
Authored Articles & Publications May 22, 2019
Rooms with a View: Cross-Examining Experts in Depositions
BB&K Partner Mark Easter Walks Us Through the House of Depositions in Riverside Lawyer Magazine
Press Releases Apr 02, 2019
BB&K a Top Litigation Firm in Sacramento
Sacramento Business Journal Also Gives High Rank for Women Attorney Numbers
Authored Articles & Publications Mar 18, 2019
CEQA Compliance for Businesses
BB&K’s Charity Schiller and Amanda Daams Warn Why Businesses Should Heed CEQA’s Changing Processes
Press Releases Mar 18, 2019
Six BB&K Attorneys Named Top Lawyers in San Diego
Annual List Based on Martindale-Hubbell Ratings
Press Releases Jan 02, 2019
BB&K Announces Three New Partners
Additional Changes to Leadership Roles
Press Releases Nov 02, 2018
BB&K Proud to be Among the Best
U.S. News-Best Lawyers 2019 Rankings Released
Authored Articles & Publications Oct 24, 2018
Lessons From History: Protecting Artists and Art Owners from Losing Their Art
BB&K Attorneys Cathy Ta and Alexander Brand Write in Riverside Lawyer Magazine
Authored Articles & Publications Jul 23, 2018
Best in Law: Mechanics Liens and Arbitration Rights
Partner Victor L. Wolf Writes for the Press-Enterprise
Authored Articles & Publications May 23, 2018
Sexual Harassment Civil Judgments in Bankruptcy
BB&K Attorneys Cathy Ta and Alexander Brand Write in Riverside Lawyer Magazine
Authored Articles & Publications Mar 30, 2018
Stormy Daniels’ Attorney May Have Fallen Into SLAPP Trap
Legal Analysis by BB&K Attorneys Damian Moos and Kandice Kim in Law360
Authored Articles & Publications Mar 20, 2018
Best in Law: Tips to Keep Client-Attorney Communications Confidential
Partner D. Brian Reider Writes for the Riverside Press-Enterprise
Press Releases Jan 02, 2018
Five Attorneys Named to Partnership
BB&K Announces Promotions
Press Releases Nov 01, 2017
Local and National Best Law Firm Recognitions from U.S. News-Best Lawyers in America
BB&K Ranked for a Variety of Areas and Practices on 2018 List
Press Releases Oct 04, 2017
BB&K Attorneys Appointed to State Bar of California Committees
Public, Labor & Employment, Environmental and Insolvency Law Sections
Client Successes Oct 02, 2017
BB&K Wins Dismissal of Anti-Spam Suit
Case Demonstrates Ongoing Abuse of the Law Against Email Companies
BB&K In the News Sep 27, 2017
Email Distributor Not Liable for Allegedly Fraudulent Emails
BB&K Partner Damian Moos Discusses Court Victory with MediaPost
Press Releases Aug 31, 2017
Eight BB&K Attorneys Recognized by Sacramento Magazine’s 2017 Top Lawyers List
Selected by Their Peers
BB&K In the News Jul 11, 2017
Joint Amicus Brief Filed to Protect Franchise Business Model
BB&K’s Thomas O’Connell Counsel of Record
Videos Jun 28, 2017
Gregory Snarr Video Bio
Associate
Press Releases Jun 07, 2017
Five BB&K Attorneys Included on Palm Springs Life 2017 Top Lawyer List
Coachella Valley’s Best Lawyers Recognized in Magazine’s Annual List
Authored Articles & Publications May 15, 2017
Best in Law: How to Better Ensure Company Information is Secure
The Weakest Link in Security May be a Vendor, Partner Glen Price Warns in the Press-Enterprise
Press Releases Apr 25, 2017
Business Litigator Christopher Deal Joins BB&K’s Irvine Office
New Partner Brings In-House Experience
Authored Articles & Publications Apr 20, 2017
Best in Law: How to Keep Business Secrets Secret
Partner D. Brian Reider Writes About NDAs for the Press-Enterprise
Legal Alerts Apr 10, 2017
McDonald’s Corp. Dismissed from Suit Over Wage Violations at Franchises
Ostensible Agency Theory Rejected by Court
Press Releases Mar 23, 2017
Sacramento Business Journal Again Ranks BB&K as a Top Litigation Firm
Based on Number of Attorneys
Videos Nov 18, 2016
Richard T. Egger Video Bio
Partner
Legal Alerts Sep 26, 2016
New Legislation Seeks to Expedite CEQA Administrative Record Process
Provides Opportunity to Streamline Litigation
BB&K In the News Sep 23, 2016
County Counsel Teamwork: The Exide Story
BB&K Part of Team Supporting Clean Up of Former Battery Recycling Site
Legal Alerts Aug 22, 2016
Public Agency Not Subject to 60-Day Limit
California Appellate Court Finds Contract Void Under Government Code Section 1090
Legal Alerts May 11, 2016
Sweeping Six-Case Win for Water District
Court Upholds Public-Private Groundwater Conservation and Recovery Project That Will Serve Customers Throughout Southern California
Client Successes Feb 26, 2016
BB&K Team Wins Case Dismissal in Complex Business Litigation
Franklin Adams, Thomas Eastmond and Cathy Ta proved there was no evidence to hold client responsible in investment dispute