Commercial Litigation Attorneys St Louis MO
Commercial Litigation Attorneys St Louis MO—when a deal goes sideways, speed and leverage decide outcomes. Our St. Louis team builds practical, budget-conscious litigation strategies that protect operations, cash flow, and your negotiating position—whether you need a fast TRO, a quiet settlement, or a trial-ready posture that forces resolution.
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Why St. Louis businesses hire our commercial litigation attorneys
Business-first strategy. We start with early case assessment (facts, counterclaims, venue, insurance coverage) and convert it into a phased budget.
Leverage over theater. We use targeted pleadings, protective orders, and early discovery to narrow issues and raise settlement value without overspending.
Local court experience. We routinely file and defend cases in the 22nd Judicial Circuit (City of St. Louis), the 21st Judicial Circuit (St. Louis County), and the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri, choosing venue to your advantage.
Confidentiality minded. Trade-secret and non-compete cases demand speed; we pursue injunctions and protective orders that stop ongoing harm and control PR risk.
Types of Cases We Handle (St. Louis & Missouri)
Breach of Contract & Warranty Claims
We prosecute and defend claims involving supply failures, late or non-conforming goods, service level breaches, earn-outs, and purchase-price adjustments. Limitations periods matter: written contract claims commonly fall under Missouri’s 10-year statute (§ 516.110(1)), while other contract actions are typically five years (§ 516.120(1)). Choice-of-law, accrual, and written-instrument scope are fact-sensitive.
Business torts (fraud, tortious interference, conversion)
Fraud claims are generally subject to five years, accruing at discovery (within a ten-year outer window). Pleading with particularity and tightening damages models early preserves leverage and avoids dismissal traps.
Member, Shareholder & Partnership Disputes
Deadlock, oppression, buy-sell enforcement, books-and-records, fiduciary-duty claims, diversion of corporate opportunities, valuation fights. We pair urgent relief (status quo orders, accounting, custodian/receiver when needed) with discovery that surfaces real leverage.
Non-compete, non-solicit & trade secret litigation
Missouri recognizes protectable interests like trade secrets, confidential information, and customer goodwill; reasonable covenants are enforceable under § 431.202 and recent § 431.204 updates for owner covenants (presumptions on duration where tailored). Remedies also flow from the Missouri Uniform Trade Secrets Act (injunctions, damages, potential punitive damages).
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Why St. Louis Companies Choose Our Commercial Litigation Attorneys
- Local court fluency. Regular practice in St. Louis City, County, and federal court means realistic timelines and fewer surprises.
- Results with discipline. High-value disputes handled with trial credibility, not theater.
- Phased budgets. Clear scopes, hard caps when needed, and updates as the record develops.
- Speed when it matters. Fast action on urgent relief to contain ongoing harm.
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If you’re in a live dispute, you don’t need a war story—you need a plan. Send us the core documents and a two-sentence goal. We’ll map options, risk, and budget so you can decide quickly.
FAQ:Commercial Litigation Attorneys St Louis MO
What counts as “commercial litigation”?
Any business-to-business dispute (or claims against a business) involving contracts, ownership, trade secrets, non-competes, or business torts. Missouri’s trade-secret statute (MUTSA) governs theft/misuse of confidential business information.
Where will my case be filed?
Likely the 22nd Judicial Circuit (City), the 21st Judicial Circuit (County), or federal court (Eastern District of Missouri) depending on parties, amount in controversy, and claims. Venue strategy affects schedule and leverage.
How long do I have to sue for breach of contract in Missouri?
Up to 10 years for certain written instruments for the payment of money or property (§ 516.110(1)); otherwise 5 years for most contract claims (§ 516.120(1)). Facts matter—have counsel review accrual and which statute applies.
Are non-competes enforceable in Missouri?
Yes, if no broader than necessary to protect a legitimate interest (trade secrets/confidential info or customer contacts/goodwill). Statutes provide enforceability and presumptions for certain covenants; overbroad customer bans can fail (e.g., Whelan).
How fast can we stop ongoing harm?
If facts support it, we move for a TRO/preliminary injunction quickly (MUTSA recognizes injunctive relief). Be ready with affidavits, exhibits, and narrowly drawn relief.