Business Litigation/Commercial Contract Disputes
Ruder Ware’s litigators advocate for clients in state and federal courts and appellate proceedings throughout Wisconsin and across the country.
Astute problem solvers practicing within a business-focused law firm, our attorneys are familiar with competitive environments further complicated by delivering on contractual and regulatory obligations. Understanding our client’s objectives is paramount as our litigators tailor their approach, whether dispute resolution or trial, to champion our client’s case.
We have particular depth within the manufacturing, construction, banking, health care, insurance, fiduciary and professional services, transportation, real estate, and ag industries. Working with both the public and private sectors, our litigation attorneys practice as part of a full-service law firm supporting clients with their diverse business needs.
Services provided include:
- Breach of contract
- Construction issues
- Covenants not to compete
- Discrimination claims
- Employment-related matters
- Contract disputes
- Class action suits
- Product liability claims
- Insurance coverage disputes
- Shareholder disputes
- Director & Officer Liability
- Lender liability claims
- Professional liability claims
- Securities fraud
- Credit collection
- Real estate disputes
Should legal disputes extend beyond Wisconsin, Ruder Ware’s affiliation with Meritas®, an international alliance of law firms, means our network of lawyers can provide counsel for clients anywhere in this country or around the world.
Founded in 1920, Ruder Ware provides business, employment, estate planning, and litigation services through its offices in Wausau, Eau Claire, and Green Bay, Wisconsin. A full-service law firm, over 40 attorneys provide clients with a one-stop approach to their legal needs. Ruder Ware, Business Attorneys for Business Success.
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Posted on May 10, 2022 by Andrew M. Lorenz
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Posted on April 27, 2022 by Derek L. Prestin
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Posted on April 20, 2022 by Joseph M. Mella
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Posted on December 17, 2021 by Mary Ellen Schill
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Posted on October 13, 2021 by Jessica A. Merkel
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Posted on August 17, 2021 by Nicole L. Stangl
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Posted on August 10, 2021 by Nicole L. Stangl
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Posted on August 3, 2021 by Nicole L. Stangl
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Posted on April 23, 2021 by Lisa O. O'Flyng
Matthew Shin’s intellectual property and business transactions practice has supported the development and commercialization of new technologies, products, and services in laboratories, factories, and computing systems around the world.
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