An owner may allege that someone entrusted with business decisions diverted money, used company assets for personal purposes, or favored a competing interest. The person accused may dispute the duty, the conduct, or the claimed loss.
Identify the relationship and alleged duty
A position or title alone does not resolve every duty question. The entity’s structure, governing agreements, and the relationship between the parties must be examined before framing the claim.
Connect the allegation to evidence
We review account records, approvals, disclosures, transaction documents, and communications about the decision. The analysis should distinguish a disagreement over business judgment from a supported claim involving a legal duty.
Issues for review
- Alleged diversion of company money or opportunities
- Conflicts surrounding related-party transactions
- Defenses concerning authority, disclosure, and claimed harm
Questions about this dispute
Does every disagreement among owners involve a fiduciary-duty claim?
No. Contract rights, entity rules, the alleged relationship, and the particular conduct should be evaluated separately.
What should a client bring?
Bring the governing agreements, records of the challenged transactions, approvals, and any documents explaining the claimed loss.