Business Litigation

Business disputes require more than litigation strategy.

Business litigation often involves more than determining who is legally right. A dispute can affect ownership, operations, customer relationships, financing, reputation, and the future of the business itself. Effective representation requires understanding both the legal issues and the commercial realities behind them.

Sampsel Kouba PLLC represents businesses, owners, shareholders, executives, investors, and other stakeholders in complex business disputes. We work to identify the issues that matter, develop leverage where it exists, and pursue a resolution consistent with your broader business objectives—whether through negotiation, litigation, motion practice, or trial.

We also serve as outside counsel to businesses that need ongoing assistance evaluating disputes, managing legal risk, or determining when litigation should, or should not, be pursued.


Representative cases:

  • Breach of contract and contract interpretation disputes
  • Shareholder, member, and partnership disputes
  • Minority shareholder and closely held business disputes
  • Business ownership and control disputes
  • Commercial litigation
  • Business divorces and ownership separations
  • NDA, confidentiality, and restrictive covenant enforcement
  • Non-compete and non-solicitation disputes
  • Master Service Agreement (MSA) and Statement of Work (SOW) disputes
  • Buy-sell agreement disputes
  • Fiduciary duty claims
  • Derivative actions and shareholder claims
  • Investor disputes and securities-related litigation
  • Whistleblower claims and related business disputes
  • Fraud, misrepresentation, and other business tort claims
  • Post-acquisition and post-closing disputes
  • Earn-out, indemnification, and purchase-price disputes

Experienced counsel for your business that matters.

Litigation should serve a business objective, not become an objective in itself. We approach business disputes with an emphasis on understanding the your priorities, evaluating risk early, and developing a strategy that preserves your options.

If your business is facing a significant dispute—or one appears to be developing—contact Sampsel Kouba PLLC to discuss the issues, available options, and an appropriate path forward.

If you have questions or need legal assistance, we’re here to help. Our team is ready to provide you with the guidance you need.