About

Provided by Woods Lonergan

THE DEFINITIVE CHOICE FOR NEW YORK MIDDLE-MARKET LITIGATION 

Woods Lonergan is a NYC trial boutique specializing in 7- and 8-figure commercial litigation for mid-market and privately held companies. Purpose-built for the NY Commercial Division, we navigate disputes from $1M–$100M where results dispositively determine the future of the enterprise or asset. We provide a trial-ready, no conflict alternative to high-leverage institutional firms. 

Recent Representative Matters

  • $60M Shareholder Dispute E-Commerce: Resolved complex fiduciary duty and restructuring for a CEO.
  • $40M Corporate Dispute Family Real Estate: Settled multi-state partnership litigation in NY Supreme Court.
  • $12M Breach of Contract: Secured confidential settlement against a global tech giant.
  • $6.8M Jury Verdict NYC Infrastructure: Established municipal negligence in property damage trial.
  • $2.35M Verdict & Appeal: Recovery for landlord via precision-led trial and appellate affirmation.
  • $1.54M Stock Victory: Appellate affirmation of shareholder and contract trial win.
  • $3M Vendor Dispute: Represented global manufacturer in supply agreement litigation.

Strategic Calibration & Aligned Interests:

We often reset strategy after larger firms incur substantial fees without progress. We manage disputes nationwide involving global companies. Aligned with our clients’ economic interests, we selectively offer hybrid contingency fee structures in high-value commercial and real estate matters.

Chambers Review

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Litigation: General Commercial - New York

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What the Team is Known For

Woods Lonergan is recognized for its adept handling of a range of commercial litigation. The New York-based group litigates on issues including partnership, breach of contract and breach of fiduciary duty cases. The team has additional expertise in IP litigation and plaintiff-side class action representation.

Significant Clients

AIG Inc.

BPA International

Juice Generation

Virgin Hotel

Smartfruit, Inc.

Notable practitioners

James Woods is a key contact for the firm.

Work Highlights

  • Woods Lonergan represented an international customer service and market intelligence company, asserting a $12 million breach of contract claim against a global tech company.

Members

Provided by Woods Lonergan

Andreas E. Christou

Andrew S. Read

Annie E. Causey

James F. Woods

Head of Department

Lawrence R. Lonergan

Logan E. Lowe

Industries

Provided by Woods Lonergan

Brokerage & Commission: 7-Figure Claims & Exclusive Agreement Breaches for Real Estate Portfolios

Business Divorce: Dissolution & Buyouts for Privately Held, Family & SME Real Estate Portfolios

Co-op & Condo Board Governance

Commercial Landlord Lease Enforcement & Portfolio Asset Recovery for Privately Held Property Owners

Condo & Co-op Owner Shareholder Disputes

Contingency Litigation: Results-Aligned Counsel for 7 & 8 Figure Real Estate & Commercial Disputes

Crane & Construction Liability: Third-Party Recovery for Damage from Neighboring Development

Executive Compensation: Recovery of Deferred Pay, Bonuses & Equity for C-Suite Professionals

Fiduciary Breach & Corporate Fraud Recovery for Privately Held, Family & SME Businesses

Fiduciary Breach & Corporate Fraud Recovery for Privately Held, Family & SME Businesses

FinTech & E-Commerce Litigation: Contractual Friction for Small & Middle-Market Tech Companies

Hotel & Hospitality Litigation: Operational & Ownership Disputes

Licensing & Royalty Litigation: Brand Rights & Royalty Recovery for SME & Privately Held Firms

Management Deadlock & Judicial Dissolution for Family Office & Private Business Portfolios

Municipal Negligence: Catastrophic Property Damage Recovery for Sewer, Flooding & Infrastructure Failures

Partition Actions: Forced Sale & Division of Disputed Family & Privately Held Real Estate Assets

Partnership & JV Dissolution for Privately Held, Small & Middle-Market Real Estate Portfolios

Real Estate Equity Litigation: JV Deadlocks & Asset Control for Privately Held & Family Portfolios

Shareholder Disputes: Oppression & Freeze-outs in Privately-Held, Family & SME Businesses

Supply Chain & Vendor Litigation: Manufacturing, Service, Contract & Distribution Disputes for SME & Privately Held Firms