Connecticut Business Dispute Lawyers

The Connecticut business lawyers at Alderman represents businesses across the state, from Hartford and New Haven to Fairfield and New London County, in partnership conflicts, shareholder disputes, and contract litigation. Led by attorney Myles H. Alderman, Jr., who has practiced commercial litigation in Connecticut since 1992, our firm provides strategic guidance and courtroom-tested representation to protect business interests statewide.  

Connecticut Business Dispute Lawyers, Statewide Representation

Business disputes don’t respect city lines, and neither does our practice. Whether a conflict originates in a Hartford boardroom, a New Haven partnership agreement, or a contract dispute involving parties in Fairfield County or out of state, Alderman & Alderman represents Connecticut businesses in Superior Court, the Complex Litigation Docket, and the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut.Our clients are business owners, executives, shareholders, partners, and entrepreneurs who need more than legal analysis. They need a strategy that accounts for cash flow, operations, and the future of the company while the dispute is resolved. That’s the lens we apply to every matter, whether it settles at the negotiation table or goes to trial.For disputes centered specifically in Hartford or New Haven, see our Hartford Business Dispute Lawyers and New Haven Business Dispute Lawyers pages. For the full range of commercial litigation we handle beyond business disputes, see Connecticut Commercial Litigation Lawyers.

Led by an Attorney with Three Decades in Connecticut Business Litigation

Myles H. Alderman, Jr. has practiced business and commercial litigation in Connecticut since 1992. He holds a J.D. from Syracuse University College of Law and studied at Kenyon College and Cambridge University. He is:

• AV Rated by Martindale-Hubbell, the organization’s highest peer-review rating for legal ability and ethics
• Recognized on Super Lawyers lists for Business Litigation and Business Bankruptcy
• Named among America’s Top 100 Bet-the-Company Litigators
• A member of the Connecticut Bar Association and the American Bar Association
• Author of  Chapter 11 Business Reorganizations. For Business Leaders, Accountants and Lawyers  and a contributor to the Connecticut Bar Association’s practice manuals on business and bankruptcy law

Types of Business Disputes We Handle

Contract and Commercial Disputes

A vendor fails to perform. A customer refuses to pay. A partner breaches an agreement. We handle disputes involving service agreements, purchase and sale contracts, operating agreements, and non-compete provisions, resolving them through negotiation and mediation where possible, and litigation when necessary to enforce rights or recover losses.

Shareholder and Partnership Disputes

When business owners disagree, it can involve allegations of mismanagement, exclusion from decision-making, misuse of company funds, or breach of fiduciary duty. We represent both majority and minority owners, working to protect ownership interests while resolving the matter in a way that’s commercially practical, not just legally correct.

Business Breakups and Dissolution

Not every business relationship lasts. We assist with dissolution disputes, exit negotiations, valuation disagreements, and the winding up of a company, protecting our clients’ rights while keeping the process focused and efficient.Some disputes involve allegations of fraud or deceptive conduct rather than a straightforward disagreement. In those cases, see our Connecticut Business Fraud Lawyers page for how those claims are handled differently.

Where We Litigate Business Disputes in Connecticut

Alderman & Alderman represents clients before the Connecticut Superior Court across judicial districts statewide, including Hartford, New Haven, Fairfield (Bridgeport), Stamford, as well as Connecticut’s  Complex Litigation Docket  for cases involving substantial commercial complexity. For disputes involving out-of-state parties, we also litigate in the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut  under diversity jurisdiction.With offices in Hartford, New Haven, and New York City, we’re positioned to represent clients throughout the state without the client having to adapt to a single-office firm’s location.

How We Handle a Connecticut Business Dispute

1. Initial Consultation & Case Assessment: We review the facts, agreements, and correspondence to identify your strongest legal position and the commercial stakes involved.
2. Investigation & Strategy: We evaluate records, contracts, and conduct to build a fact-based strategy aligned with your business objectives, not just the legal claim.
3. Negotiation or Mediation: Where possible, we pursue resolution outside of court to preserve time, cost, and business relationships.
4. Litigation, If Necessary: When negotiation doesn’t resolve the matter, we pursue the case in Superior Court or federal court with a focus on leverage and outcome.
5. Resolution & Enforcement: We see the matter through to settlement, judgment, or enforcement, keeping the business’s broader interests in view throughout.

Why Businesses Across Connecticut Choose Alderman & Alderman

Clients come to us because they need a firm that understands both the legal and commercial sides of a dispute not just litigation for its own sake. Our attorneys bring three decades of Connecticut business litigation experience, AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell, and courtroom advocacy recognized statewide, to every matter we handle.