A business may discover that a statement central to a transaction was false, or face allegations that it misled the other side. We evaluate business fraud and misrepresentation disputes for claimants and defendants.
Pin down the statement and the transaction
We identify what was said or omitted, who made the communication, when it occurred, and what documents show about the transaction. Later disappointment does not by itself explain what happened when the parties agreed.
Keep contract and fraud theories distinct
The agreement, the alleged representation, and the evidence of reliance need separate attention. We investigate the factual allegations, assess the claimed loss, and prepare the claims or defenses for litigation.
Issues for review
- Disputed representations made during business negotiations
- Alleged concealment concerning commercial performance
- Defenses to fraud allegations accompanying contract claims
Questions about this dispute
Is every broken promise fraud?
No. A failure to perform and an allegation of fraud raise different questions. The facts surrounding the promise and the resulting conduct require review.
What evidence helps establish the chronology?
Contemporaneous emails, proposals, messages, agreements, and records showing what the parties knew are more useful than a summary prepared after the disagreement.