Business Litigation Lawyers in Pennsylvania, West Virginia & Ohio
A lawsuit should solve a problem, not become another one. The Skeen Firm represents businesses, owners, members, shareholders and individuals in serious commercial and civil disputes with a focus on leverage, economics and practical results.
The Question Is Not Just Whether You Can Sue. It Is Whether You Should.
Business owners rarely want litigation for its own sake. They want the contract enforced, money collected, misconduct stopped, ownership clarified, an acquisition problem fixed or a dispute resolved before it damages the company further.
That is where litigation strategy should begin. We identify the business objective, evaluate the legal position, examine the available evidence and put the economics of the dispute into context before deciding what comes next.
Sometimes the right move is an aggressive demand. Sometimes it is emergency injunctive relief, discovery, mediation, dispositive motions or trial. Litigation is a tool. The objective is solving the underlying problem.
Commercial Disputes We Handle
Serious business disputes often involve more than a broken contract. They can threaten cash flow, ownership, control, future transactions and the long-term value of a company.
Breach of Contract
Claims involving nonpayment, failed performance, termination, warranties, contractual duties and financial damages.
Explore Contract Litigation →LLC Member Disputes
Ownership, management authority, distributions, access to information, deadlock, fiduciary duties and member separation.
Discuss an Ownership Dispute →Shareholder & Partnership Disputes
Disagreements involving control, minority-owner rights, misuse of company assets, valuation and business separation.
Discuss Your Dispute →Fiduciary Duty Claims
Claims involving owners, managers, officers, directors and others alleged to have violated duties owed to a company or its owners.
Explore Business Litigation →Fraud & Misrepresentation
Commercial claims involving false statements, concealment, inducement, misconduct and resulting financial losses.
Explore Fraud Claims →Post-Acquisition Disputes
Purchase-price disputes, representations and warranties, earn-outs, indemnification, transition obligations and post-closing misconduct.
Explore Business Transactions →Injunctions & Emergency Relief
Temporary restraining orders, preliminary injunctions and other disputes where delay may cause significant harm.
Discuss an Urgent Matter →Commercial Collections
Unpaid invoices, promissory notes, contractual obligations, business debts and judgment enforcement.
Explore Collection Litigation →A Success-Fee Model for Qualifying Business Claims
Traditional hourly litigation can create a fundamental economic problem: the client pays for every hour regardless of whether the case ultimately produces a recovery.
For qualifying plaintiff-side commercial claims, The Skeen Firm may offer a hybrid success-fee structure that combines predictable early-stage fees with compensation connected to amounts actually recovered.
The Percentage Decreases as the Recovery Increases
First $250,000
Applied to the first portion of qualifying amounts recovered.
$250,000–$1 Million
Applied only to the portion of recovery falling within this tier.
Above $1 Million
Applied to the portion of qualifying recovery above $1 million.
Initial and applicable discovery flat fees are credited against the calculated success fee. If the amount collected does not exceed the initial fee, the calculated success fee is $0. Actual fees and credits are controlled by the written engagement agreement.
Find Business Litigation Counsel by County
Our Western Pennsylvania commercial-litigation practice includes businesses and owners throughout Washington, Butler, Beaver, Allegheny and surrounding counties.
Build Leverage Before You Build Legal Fees
Define the Objective
What does success actually mean: money, control, enforcement, an injunction, an exit or negotiated resolution?
Evaluate the Economics
Damages, collectability, cost, business disruption and settlement leverage all matter.
Develop the Evidence
Contracts, communications, financial records, witnesses, discovery and expert analysis can determine leverage.
Create Pressure
Demand strategy, motion practice, discovery, injunctions, mediation and settlement positioning.
Resolve or Try It
Settle when the economics make sense. Prepare to try the matter when they do not.
Litigation Counsel for Businesses & Business Owners
Small & Mid-Sized Businesses
Companies that need serious litigation strategy without unnecessary large-firm bureaucracy.
Business Owners
Entrepreneurs and closely held business owners facing substantial commercial disputes.
LLC Members & Shareholders
Owners dealing with deadlock, misconduct, distributions, control or separation.
Buyers & Sellers
Parties dealing with disputes arising from acquisitions, earn-outs, warranties and post-closing obligations.
Some Litigation Is Easier to Prevent Than Win
Better contracts, clearer governance, stronger documentation and earlier intervention can prevent an ordinary business disagreement from becoming a full-scale lawsuit.
Business Solutions Counsel is designed for companies that need ongoing access to practical legal guidance before a dispute reaches the courthouse.
Business Litigation in Pennsylvania, West Virginia & Ohio
Pennsylvania Business Litigation
Commercial litigation throughout Western Pennsylvania, including Washington, Butler, Beaver, Allegheny and surrounding counties.
West Virginia Business Litigation
Representation in qualifying contract, ownership, fraud, collection, acquisition and commercial disputes throughout Northern West Virginia and other appropriate jurisdictions.
Ohio Business Litigation
Qualifying commercial disputes involving Ohio businesses, owners, transactions, contracts and significant financial claims.
Not Every Serious Dispute Is a Business Dispute
The firm's litigation practice also evaluates qualifying civil matters involving significant property rights, financial claims, declaratory relief, fraud, contractual obligations and other disputes where negotiation alone has not resolved the problem.
Start With the Problem You Are Facing
Business & Civil Litigation FAQs
What does a business litigation lawyer do?
A business litigation lawyer represents companies, owners, shareholders, members, partners and other parties in commercial disputes. Representation may include pre-suit strategy, negotiation, filing or defending lawsuits, discovery, motion practice, mediation, trial and enforcement of judgments.
What business disputes does The Skeen Firm handle?
Matters may include breach of contract, LLC member disputes, shareholder and partnership disputes, fiduciary-duty claims, fraud, acquisition disputes, unpaid commercial obligations, injunctions and other substantial commercial claims.
Do you represent plaintiffs and defendants?
Yes. The firm represents both plaintiffs and defendants in qualifying business and civil litigation matters.
Does The Skeen Firm take business litigation on contingency?
For certain qualifying plaintiff-side commercial claims, the firm may offer a hybrid success-fee structure rather than a traditional hourly or pure contingency model. Eligibility depends on liability, damages, collectability, economics and litigation risk.
How does the business litigation success fee work?
Qualifying matters begin with an initial flat fee. If the matter reaches discovery, an additional fixed discovery fee applies. A tiered success fee is then calculated on qualifying amounts recovered, with applicable flat fees credited against that amount. The written engagement agreement controls the actual terms.
When should a business contact a litigation lawyer?
Consider contacting counsel when substantial money is at risk, litigation has been threatened, an important contract has been breached, ownership or control is disputed, evidence needs preserved or delay may affect available legal or business options.
Do all business disputes need to become lawsuits?
No. Some matters are better resolved through demands, negotiation, mediation, buyouts, structured exits or other business solutions. Litigation should be used when it advances the client's objective.
Do you handle business litigation in PA, WV and Ohio?
The Skeen Firm handles qualifying commercial disputes across Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Ohio. Availability depends on jurisdiction, venue, the type of claim and the scope of the matter.
A Business Dispute Is Already Costing You Something
The question is what strategy gives you the best chance of stopping the loss, recovering what you are owed, protecting the business or resolving the dispute on terms that make sense.
Attorney Advertising. This page is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Viewing this page or contacting The Skeen Firm does not create an attorney-client relationship. Success-fee eligibility, scope, fees, costs and available services depend on the particular matter and written engagement agreement. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.