Business Law
Shareholder Disputes
Many of our corporate attorneys have served as general counsel at privately-held, equity-backed and public corporations. We leverage this experience to effectively counsel both established and emerging businesses as they grow.
Breadth of Experience
The business lawyers at Wilchins Cosentino & Novins handle a broad range of disputes among shareholders and business owners, such as disputes over ownership, management and control. Disagreements among owners commonly involve alleged breaches of fiduciary duties, the rights and obligations of minority owners, minority “freeze outs,” shareholder derivative suits, the enforcement of organizational documents and actions seeking to pierce the corporate veil.
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Frequently our corporate attorneys provide services concerning matters that may be resolved through alternative dispute resolution such as mediation or arbitration. We also function as a mediator to family businesses and other privately held businesses when difficult questions must be addressed and when better communication between owners is needed.
Meet Our Business Law Attorneys at Wilchins Cosentino & Novins

David Burgess
Of Counsel

Kalyan Carlson
Attorney

Scott A. Joseph
Counsel

Robert W. Meshel
Of Counsel

Susan Donaldson Novins
Partner

Stephen N. Wilchins
Partner
Representative Work
Represented clients in the purchases and sales of businesses and divisions in various industries.
Represented clients in various joint ventures and limited liability company transactions.
Represented clients in corporate management and governance disputes.
Represented clients in connection with day-to-day business strategy, business operations, and various contracts and governance issues.
Represented clients in succession planning and sales of business to senior management.
Represented clients from entity selection and organization to operations and to exit.
Why WCN for Business Law

Right-sized. We are large enough to have the depth of expertise and knowledge, while small enough to be available, accessible and personal.
Our experienced business lawyers advise on a full range of business matters, including:

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