California and National Commercial Fraud Litigation
Whether you are part of a larger class of individual consumers who have been defrauded by a business, or a business owner who has suffered major financial losses due to the illegal conduct of a competitor, you need a lawyer with extensive experience, proven courtroom skills and in-depth knowledge of the specific legal issues involved.
What is Commercial Fraud Litigation?
Commercial fraud litigation is a type of legal action that is used to resolve disputes arising from fraudulent business practices. This can include anything from false advertising to breach of contract. Commercial fraud litigation can be complex and time-consuming, so it's important to have a clear understanding of the process before embarking on this type of litigation. Commercial fraud litigation encompasses a wide variety of disputes that can arise in the business world. A few examples of commercial fraud include breach of contract, false advertising, and fraud in the sale of securities. When businesses are defrauded, they can suffer significant financial losses. In some cases, the fraud may even put the company out of business. As a result, businesses that have been victims of fraud often seek to recover their losses through litigation.
If you believe you have been the victim of commercial fraud, the first step is to consult with an experienced attorney who can evaluate your case and advise you on the best course of action. Once you have decided to pursue commercial fraud litigation, the attorney will gather evidence and build a strong legal case against the party who has committed fraud. This may involve extensive research and discovery, as well as interviews with witnesses.
If you are considering commercial fraud litigation, it's important to understand all of the risks and potential outcomes before proceeding.
Types of Commercial Fraud Litigation
Commercial fraud litigation can encompass a wide variety of disputes. Below are some common types of fraud cases:
- Misrepresentation: One party makes a false representation to another party, which causes the victim to suffer damages.
- Breach of Contract: One party breaches their contractual obligations to another, causing the victim to suffer financial damages.
- Shareholder Derivative Suits: A shareholder sues on behalf of a company for fraud or other misconduct by the company's management.
- Investment Fraud: False or misleading information is used to solicit investments, resulting in financial losses for the victims.
- Consumer Fraud: False or misleading information is used to sell products or services to consumers, resulting in financial or other damages.
Why Choose Our Commercial Fraud Lawyers?
Ringler Law Corporation is a Los Angeles-based law firm focused on complex civil litigation involving catastrophic personal injury claims and business torts, including class actions. Our experience in these matters is broad and varied. Members of our firm have represented clients such as a group of 700 doctors who were defrauded by their medical malpractice insurance company, an individual executive whose former employer committed stock fraud in connection with terminating his employment, and a mid-sized motor vehicle components manufacturer that lost millions after their trade secrets were misappropriated by a competitor.
Across the board, we are selective about the cases we choose to accept. This allows every client complete access to our resources and enables our firm to dedicate a legal team led by proven litigators with expertise in the unique issues surrounding each case.
Our consumer fraud, commercial fraud and business dispute practices are limited solely to the representation of plaintiffs. We work on a contingent fee basis. We are only compensated for our efforts if a recovery or verdict is obtained on the client's behalf.
To discuss your legal matter with an attorney, call us at 805-719-4903 or contact us online.
Selected Results
- $156 million class action verdict on behalf of doctors defrauded by an insurance company.
- $40 million recovered in a class action lawsuit for individuals financially defrauded by a major corporation.
- $16 million verdict for a corporation that was harmed by a competitor's theft of their trade secrets.
- $10 million recovered in a commercial fraud, class action lawsuit on behalf of consumers financially harmed by the deceptive practices by a national retailer.
- $9 million recovered in a commercial fraud, class action lawsuit for individuals financially harmed by a major corporation.
- $3.3 million verdict for an individual who was the victim of corporate stock fraud.
