Every commercial relationship rests on a contract. When that contract breaks down, or when one side decides it never meant what the other side thought it meant, the dispute that follows can threaten the viability of a business. Contract and business litigation is the core of commercial practice, and it is the foundation of what we do.

Habibian Law represents companies in contract and business disputes in the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York and in New York state courts, including the Commercial Division. These forums handle some of the most complex commercial litigation in the country, and they expect counsel who can match that complexity with precision.

What We Litigate

The disputes we handle span the full range of commercial conflicts. 

• Breach of contract, fraudulent inducement and misrepresentation claims, where one party was brought to the table on terms that were never real. 
• Tortious interference, where a competitor or bad actor deliberately disrupts an existing business relationship.
• Unjust enrichment claims when the formal contract fails, but the value was delivered. 
• Business divorce, disputes between co-owners, members, and partners over control, compensation, and the future direction of a company.

For technology companies, these disputes carry complexity. The subject matter often involves proprietary systems, software performance metrics, data deliverables, and technical specifications that require a litigator who can understand both the product and the legal claims built around it. A breach of a service-level agreement is not just a contract dispute. It is a dispute about uptime, latency, data integrity, and what “material” means when the system your business depends on goes down.

Contracts & Business Litigation: Our Approach

Complex commercial litigation rewards early, aggressive case assessment. We evaluate the contract and the facts to determine whether there is leverage before filing or responding, then we build a litigation strategy that accounts for how the dispute is likely to resolve, rather than simply how it begins. That means identifying the strongest claims and defenses early, pursuing provisional relief where the facts support it, and being direct with clients about risk.

Not every dispute belongs in court. Some are better resolved through negotiation, mediation, or structured settlement. Part of our value proposition is helping clients make that distinction clearly and quickly. But when a matter requires litigation, we are prepared to try it.

New York’s Commercial Division was designed for complex business disputes that demand expertise and efficient case management. Federal courts in SDNY and EDNY bring their own advantages and procedural frameworks for technology-related discovery. We know these forums, and we tailor our approach to the expectations of each. If your company is facing a contract or business dispute, we are prepared to help.