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Woods Lonergan

Litigation: General Commercial

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Woods Lonergan

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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.

Industries (20)

  • Business Divorce: Dissolution & Buyouts for Privately Held, Family & SME Real Estate Portfolios
  • Fiduciary Breach & Corporate Fraud Recovery for Privately Held, Family & SME Businesses
  • Shareholder Disputes: Oppression & Freeze-outs in Privately-Held, Family & SME Businesses
  • Management Deadlock & Judicial Dissolution for Family Office & Private Business Portfolios
  • Fiduciary Breach & Corporate Fraud Recovery for Privately Held, Family & SME Businesses
  • 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
  • Partition Actions: Forced Sale & Division of Disputed Family & Privately Held Real Estate Assets
  • Commercial Landlord Lease Enforcement & Portfolio Asset Recovery for Privately Held Property Owners
  • Brokerage & Commission: 7-Figure Claims & Exclusive Agreement Breaches for Real Estate Portfolios
  • Hotel & Hospitality Litigation: Operational & Ownership Disputes
  • Supply Chain & Vendor Litigation: Manufacturing, Service, Contract & Distribution Disputes for SME & Privately Held Firms
  • FinTech & E-Commerce Litigation: Contractual Friction for Small & Middle-Market Tech Companies
  • Licensing & Royalty Litigation: Brand Rights & Royalty Recovery for SME & Privately Held Firms
  • Municipal Negligence: Catastrophic Property Damage Recovery for Sewer, Flooding & Infrastructure Failures
  • Crane & Construction Liability: Third-Party Recovery for Damage from Neighboring Development
  • Executive Compensation: Recovery of Deferred Pay, Bonuses & Equity for C-Suite Professionals
  • Co-op & Condo Board Governance
  • Condo & Co-op Owner Shareholder Disputes
  • Contingency Litigation: Results-Aligned Counsel for 7 & 8 Figure Real Estate & Commercial Disputes

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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

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  • 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

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  • James F. Woods

    Head of Department

  • Annie E. Causey

  • Lawrence R. Lonergan

  • Andreas E. Christou

  • Andrew S. Read

  • Logan E. Lowe

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