Maryland Commercial Litigation Lawyers

Brown & Bullock, LLC successfully represents businesses, governmental entities and individuals in a wide array of commercial disputes before administrative tribunals and Maryland state and federal trial and appellate courts.  If you are facing a commercial dispute, we have substantial experience defending claims both in pre-suit and active litigation, as well as bringing claims on behalf of our clients.  Read below to learn more about our services and contact the litigation attorneys at Brown & Bullock, LLC for additional information.

Commercial Litigation Lawyers Serving Maryland: Our Services

Property Insurance Claims

Businesses rely on property insurance to help them recover after fires, storms, floods, and other damaging events.  Coverage disputes frequently arise when substantial property loss occurs.  Property insurance litigation may arise from disputes concerning:

• Disagreements over the cause of damage
• Denial of coverage for a loss
• Conflicts regarding policy exclusions or limitations
• Disputes involving business interruption coverage
• Allegations of delayed or denied payments

Cyber Insurance Claims

Cyber incidents have become an increasingly common source of commercial litigation as businesses rely more heavily on digital systems and data. Cyber insurance policies are intended to address losses resulting from data breaches, ransomware attacks, and system failures. Cyber insurance disputes may involve such questions such as:

• Whether the incident qualifies as a covered cyber event
• Whether the loss of data/breach is covered
• Whether the business complied with policy notice requirements
• Whether regulatory fines or third-party claims are covered
• Whether a duty to defend exists from third party claims
• Whether exclusions apply to the specific type of breach

Employee Theft / Crime Insurance Claims

Employee theft and internal fraud can be devastating for businesses, particularly when losses accumulate over time before being discovered. Crime insurance policies are designed to protect against theft of company property and other crimes involving employees and third-party actors.  Employee theft and crime insurance claim disputes often evolve into litigation due to questions involving:

• Whether the conduct qualifies as employee dishonesty
• When the loss was discovered under the policy
• How losses should be calculated and aggregated
• Whether exclusions apply based on internal procedures

Insurance Coverage Litigation

Insurance coverage litigation focuses on whether an insurance policy provides coverage for a particular claim or loss. These disputes can arise in a wide variety of commercial industries, including construction, professional service providers, and general business operations. Coverage disputes often involve questions related to:

• Interpretation of exclusions and endorsements
• Allocation of responsibility among multiple insurers
• Disagreements over defense and indemnity obligations
• Reservation of rights and denial of coverage

Declaratory Judgment Actions

Declaratory judgment actions are a valuable tool in commercial litigation when parties need clarity regarding their legal rights and responsibilities. In the commercial context, these actions often ask a court to resolve specific questions involving the rights of the parties under a contract or insurance policy, either after a breach or when a breach appears imminent. Declaratory judgment actions are commonly used to determine the following:

• Whether insurance coverage applies to a pending claim
• How contractual provisions should be interpreted
• Whether defense or indemnity obligations exist
• The rights of parties in ongoing business relationships

Subrogation

Subrogation allows an insurer that has paid a claim to pursue recovery from a third party responsible for the loss. Subrogation often involves complex questions of liability and apportioning responsibility, as subrogation claims often arise from losses where multiple parties and contracts are involved. Subrogation disputes often involve issues such as:

• Whether subrogation rights were waived by contract
• Whether the party at fault owed a duty to the insured
• Complex investigations related to the cause of the loss
• Allocation of fault among multiple parties
• Defenses raised by third parties

Complex Business Disputes

These disputes encompass a wide range of commercial litigation matters that involve high financial stakes, multiple parties, or complicated legal issues. These disputes often develop over time and can significantly impact a company’s future. We have substantial experience representing clients involving claims including, but not limited to:

• Breach of contract claims involving substantial damages
• Partnership or shareholder disputes
• Allegations involving breaches of fiduciary duties
• Allegations of discrimination

Trademark and Tradename Disputes

Trademark and tradename disputes involve the protection of a business’s identity and reputation. These disputes can arise when businesses use similar names, logos, or branding elements that create confusion in the marketplace. Trademark and tradename litigation may arise from disputes including:

• Allegations of infringement or unfair competition
• Disputes over ownership and priority of use
• Claims involving dilution or misuse of branding
• Enforcement of licensing or assignment agreements

Contact Our Commercial Litigation Lawyers in Maryland

Brown & Bullock, LLC’ s commercial litigation attorneys are known for their creative and detailed oriented approach in resolving disputes on behalf of their clients.  Our attorneys appreciate the importance of evaluating all angles to provide you a results-driven approach to meet your business’s needs. Contact Brown & Bullock, LLC today to learn more.