It’s Time to Stop Treating Business Litigation Like a Surprise
Most business lawsuits do not begin with one catastrophic event. They develop through unclear contracts, undocumented decisions, recurring complaints, and problems that leadership agrees to address later. Learn how stronger systems, clearer communication, and earlier action can help businesses reduce legal risk before a dispute becomes a lawsuit.
How to Prevent Litigation After Buying a Small Business: 15 Steps Every Buyer Should Take
Many business acquisition disputes are preventable. This guide outlines 15 practical steps buyers can take before and after closing to reduce litigation risk, protect their investment, and avoid costly legal disputes. Whether you're buying a business in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, or Ohio, proactive planning can make all the difference.
When Business Fraud Becomes a Civil RICO Claim
Not every business fraud case qualifies as civil RICO. This article explains when repeated misconduct, coordinated schemes, and direct financial harm may turn a commercial dispute into a federal racketeering claim.
The Viral JPMorgan Employment Lawsuit: What Employers in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Ohio Can Learn
The viral JPMorgan employment lawsuit highlights critical risks involving workplace investigations, retaliation claims, and HR compliance. Learn what employers in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia should know.
Why Most Civil RICO Cases Fail: Lessons for Pennsylvania Business Owners
Civil RICO is powerful, but it is not a shortcut for every business dispute involving fraud or unfair conduct. Learn why courts often dismiss RICO claims and what business owners should know before pursuing or defending one.
Common Employment Disputes Pennsylvania Small Businesses Face
Learn the most common employment disputes affecting Pennsylvania small businesses and how employers can reduce legal risk.
Breach of Contract Disputes: Protecting Small Businesses in PA, WV & OH
Facing a contract dispute in PA, WV, or OH? Learn when litigation makes sense and how The Skeen Firm structures business contract cases.
Breach of Contract Disputes: Protecting Small Businesses in PA, WV & OH
Facing a contract dispute in PA, WV, or OH? Learn when litigation makes sense and how The Skeen Firm structures business contract cases.
Breach of Contract Disputes: Protecting Small Businesses in PA, WV and OH
Facing a contract dispute in PA, WV, or OH? Learn when litigation makes sense and how The Skeen Firm structures business contract cases.
Success-Based Legal Fees in Pennsylvania: What Business Owners Should Know
Worried about unpredictable legal bills? In certain Pennsylvania cases, success-based legal fees can align costs with outcomes instead of hours. Learn how the model works and when it may be an option.
Success-Based Legal Fees in Pennsylvania: What Business Owners Should Know
Success-based legal fees may offer an alternative to hourly billing by aligning some fees with results. Learn when this approach may be available for Pennsylvania matters.
Success-Based Legal Fees: A Smarter, Outcome-Focused Option for Business Owners and Litigants
Concerned about unpredictable legal fees? Success-based legal fees focus on outcomes, not hours. Learn how this billing approach works.
Business Divorce in Pennsylvania & West Virginia: What Owners Need to Know Before the Split
When a business partnership stops working, the fallout can be just as emotional, disruptive, and financially stressful as a marital divorce. In Pennsylvania and West Virginia, small and midsize business owners face unique challenges when it’s time to separate from a partner—especially when the company is successful, family-owned, or poorly documented.
No B.S. Legal Solutions for Small Business Owners in Pennsylvania & West Virginia
Running a business requires wearing a lot of hats—CEO, HR, accounting, sales, strategy, operations, and crisis management.
The one hat most business owners avoid?
Legal.
Not because it isn’t important—but because traditional legal advice is often overcomplicated, overly cautious, or out of touch with real-world business.
Governance, Gosh Darn It! Why Small Business Owners Can’t Afford to Ignore Corporate Formalities
Corporate governance isn’t just for big companies. Learn how Pennsylvania and West Virginia small businesses can protect themselves through better compliance.
How Success-Based Legal Fees Help Business Owners Win Without Hourly Billing
Learn how The Skeen Firm’s hybrid flat-fee and success-fee model helps business owners pursue litigation confidently. Discover a cost-effective alternative to hourly billing for commercial disputes in Pennsylvania and West Virginia.
How to Choose a Business Litigation Attorney for Your Pennsylvania Small Business
Top Litigation Mistakes for Small Pennsylvania Businesses — And Practical Avoidance Tips
As a small business owner in Pennsylvania with revenues under $5 million, you may think “we’re too small to be sued”—but the reality is the opposite: smaller operations often make critical errors that lead to disputes, and the cost to defend them can threaten your business.
West Virginia Small Business Litigation: Essential Steps for Companies
Pennsylvania Small Business Litigation: What Owners Should Know
Finding the Right Litigation Counsel for Your Pennsylvania Small Business
If you’re a small business owner in Pennsylvania (revenues under $5 million) and you’re facing a potential lawsuit — whether you’re the plaintiff or the defendant — choosing the right attorney can make the difference between a manageable process and a disastrous one. At The Skeen Firm PLLC we’ve helped Pennsylvania-based small businesses navigate litigation with strategy and clarity. T
Can the Other Side Hide Evidence in a Lawsuit? A Primer for Clients
Under Pa. R.C.P. No. 4003.1, each party must disclose information relevant to the case. That includes emails, contracts, photos, and more. They are not allowed to hide documents or selectively respond