NEW YORK COMMERCIAL LITIGATION ATTORNEYS

The Long Island-based Commercial Litigation attorneys at Barnes & Barnes, P.C. pursue complex business claims in the Commercial Division of the New York State Supreme Court, Federal Court and various arbitration forums. Our decades of experience in Commercial Litigation helps us deliver pragmatic strategies to achieve solutions which align with the client’s business objectives. In that regard, we achieve timely and relevant results on a cost-effective, results-oriented manner.

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Case Studies

Discover a few of the successes Barnes & Barnes has achieved for its clients between New York City and Montauk.

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How We Help Our Clients

Disputes between businesses

commercial litigation

breach of contract

arbitration

Business Fraud

cybersecurity & data breach litigation

Interference with business relationships

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what our clients say

"The attorneys at B&B are always responsive to address our needs. More importantly, their keen insight and analysis helps our company minimize risk and avoid potential liabilities."

—D.G.

"Our company is a world leader in North Atlantic Live Lobster harvesting and distribution based in Nova Scotia, the largest Area 6 commercial operation on the New England Coast. Last year..."

—T.M.

"I retained Barnes & Barnes, P.C. after my Corporation leased an airplane to a Defendant who ceased making monthly payments and refused to return the aircraft in good working..."

—M.S.

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recognitions

2023 Long Island Business News reader rankings winner x4

Best Construction Law Firm

Best Law Firm (Overall)

Best Business Formation Law Firm

Best Litigation Law Firm

Insights

Direct Versus Derivative Claims

Sep 18, 2024 | Insights

Direct versus derivative claims are often confusing, even for seasoned attorneys, and the wrong claim can get an entire case dismissed. How to decide if the plaintiff in a claim for fiduciary duty or conversion should be the company itself, or an owner/shareholder....

Spoliation Remedies Equate Culpable Conduct and Ignorance

Jul 31, 2024 | Insights

In light of the broad allowances of discovery requests under New York law, litigation can be an extremely frustrating experience for clients who sometimes ask, “Why is that relevant?” “Why does the other side even want that?” “Those emails weren’t important...

Despite More than $1 Billion at Stake, Fears and Speculation Are Insufficient to Warrant Injunctive Relief

May 30, 2024 | Insights

Money isn’t everything, even when it’s a lot of money. In the recent case The Research Foundation for the State University of New York, v. Inpria Corporation & JSR Corporation, 2024 WL 1345511 (N.D.N.Y. Mar. 29, 2024), despite hundreds of millions of dollars...