Our law firm engages in litigation in Montgomery County courts as well as other courts throughout the state of Maryland and the District of Columbia.  We also use alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods such as mediation and arbitration on behalf of small and medium-sized businesses, franchisors and franchisees, and individuals.  These disputes involve: corporate disputes among shareholders, partners, owners, investors and members of corporations, LLC’s and partnerships; cases involving breach of contract, fraud, misrepresentation, and breaches of confidentiality, non-compete, and nondisclosure agreements; various franchise disputes between franchisor and franchisee, which require an experienced franchise lawyer possessing extensive knowledge of franchise law; employment disputes between businesses and their employees; and civil disputes between individuals.