Capabilities

    Business disputes.
    Handled in context.

    The legal problem is only part of the decision. We connect dispute strategy to enterprise value, control, reputation, and continuity.

    Core business disputes

    Contracts, ownership, deals, employment, technology, construction, and regulatory conflicts.

    Commercial Litigation

    Contract disputes, business torts, and complex commercial claims. We represent clients in disputes that affect operations, relationships, and growth.

    Arbitration & Mediation

    Strategic advocacy in alternative dispute resolution. We help clients evaluate leverage, tradeoffs, and practical paths through arbitration and mediation.

    Construction Disputes

    Project delays, defect claims, payment disputes, and mechanic's liens. Representing owners, contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers.

    Shareholder & Partnership Disputes

    Equity disputes, board conflicts, fiduciary breaches, and business dissolutions. Protecting ownership interests and corporate governance.

    Employment Disputes

    Wrongful termination, non-compete enforcement, wage disputes, and executive compensation. Representing employers and executives.

    Aviation Regulatory & Disputes

    Part 91, Part 135, and Part 121 compliance. FAA enforcement defense, certificate actions, and aircraft transaction disputes.

    Technology & AI Disputes

    Software contract disputes, IP conflicts, data breach litigation, and emerging AI liability claims.

    M&A Disputes

    Earnout disputes, reps & warranties claims, purchase price adjustments, and post-closing conflicts. Resolving disputes when deals go sideways.

    Franchise & Licensing Disputes

    Franchisor-franchisee conflicts, termination disputes, encroachment claims, and licensing agreement breaches. Representing franchisors, franchisees, and licensees.

    Financial Services Disputes

    Investment advisor conflicts, fund disputes, lender liability, and fiduciary breach claims. Representing financial institutions, advisors, and their clients.

    Trade Secret Litigation

    Protecting proprietary information when employees depart or competitors misappropriate confidential data. Pursuing and defending trade secret claims.

    Regulatory Enforcement Defense

    Defending businesses against FTC, SEC, and state attorney general investigations and enforcement actions. Navigating regulatory inquiries and compliance disputes.

    Leadership, ownership & fiduciary disputes

    Owners, executives, boards, and fiduciaries whose personal decisions are tied to the enterprise.

    Executive Employment Disputes

    Severance negotiations, wrongful termination, and equity disputes for C-suite executives and senior leaders. Protecting careers and compensation.

    Non-Compete & Restrictive Covenants

    Challenging or enforcing non-competes, non-solicitation agreements, and trade secret claims. Helping executives navigate career transitions.

    Founder & Ownership Disputes

    Partner buyouts, business divorces (company breakups and co-founder separations), and equity fights. Resolving disputes when business relationships break down - often called 'business divorce' when partners split.

    Personal Reputation & Defamation

    Protecting executives, founders, and public figures from false statements, online defamation, and reputational attacks that damage careers and businesses.

    The next decision deserves senior attention.

    Begin with a Dispute Strategy Assessment. We will discuss the business context, the facts that matter, and whether Alden Kinsley is the right fit.

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