Business Litigation Results from The Law Office of Mark B. Morse
Attorney Mark B. Morse, a civil trial specialist, has been representing small to mid-sized for-profit and non-profit businesses in Rhode Island and Massachusetts since 1983. Below you can see some of the results the firm has achieved for past clients. To get help with your legal case, please contact our Providence, Rhode Island, law office to schedule a complimentary consultation with an experienced trial lawyer.
CASE SUMMARIES * Names have been altered to preserve anonymity - The cases, while representative, do not reflect what may occur in a particular situation which will vary depending on the circumstances of each case.
Business Litigation
COMMERCIAL LICENSE DISPUTE
Janie is a successful artist who licensed her designs for use on novelty items. When the manufacturer failed to produce the amount of sales that were promised, Janie sought to terminate the relationship and explore alternative marketing ventures. She hired attorney Morse, who successfully established that the manufacturer had breached its contract with Janie, resulting in a substantial payment for lost sales and an award to Janie for exclusive marketing rights to her designs.
COMMERCIAL LICENSE DISPUTES
In this licensing dispute, business attorney Mark Morse represented a well-known marketing agency, which had exclusive rights to market a particular type of collectible trading cards. The cards were to be shipped directly from the owner to the buyer in sales leads provided by the marketing company. The owner failed to pay for all the sales generated and violated the exclusivity provisions that he had granted to the marketing company. Through attorney Morse, the marketing company successfully sued in federal court and obtained a six-figure judgment against the owner for having breached the contract.
BROKERAGE COMMISSION
James successfully brokered the sale of a business and real estate for an effective purchase price of over $5 million. The sellers of the business had agreed to pay James a brokerage commission of 4 percent, but the sales papers were prepared to obligate the buyers of the business to assume the obligation. James hired The Law Office of Mark B. Morse when neither the buyers nor the sellers would honor their obligations. After protracted litigation, Attorney Morse was able to obtain for James his commission.
CONTRACT DISPUTES
A successful commercial contractor purchased specialized equipment from a Pennsylvania manufacturer. Shipping of the equipment was delayed, and when it finally did arrive, it was not built to the specifications required by the contracting company. As a result, the contractor lost money due to the delays in shipping and the reduced output occasioned by the wrong specifications. After a hearing, The Law Office of Mark B. Morse was able to obtain a judgment against the manufacturer for the losses incurred through the date of hearing, and an additional amount for future losses anticipated by the contracting company, as supported through its accountant's business forecast.
PARTNERSHIP DISPUTES
This partnership dispute began after the first successful business season. The parties had agreed to operate a seasonal holiday festival as equal partners. Larry was the creative force, and Thomas provided the capital. Thomas insisted that his lawyer prepare the documentation for the parties. Unbeknownst to Larry, Thomas had the lawyer put all shares and control of the business in his name. Relying primarily on the actions of the parties, and public announcements, Attorney Morse was able to establish Larry's equal ownership of the business and forced a buyout of his interest in the business.
COMMERCIAL COLLECTION MATTERS
John was an accountant who did work for a group of investors who ran a successful franchise business. The clients refused to pay their bills when due, requiring John to bring claims against the businessmen principals and each of their companies. After being sued, the businessmen claimed the accounting services were performed improperly and that the billings were inaccurate. Attorney Morse assembled a team of professionals prepared to testify as to the value of the services performed, the amount of the outstanding bills, and that the services were performed satisfactorily. On the day of trial, the business people finally relented and paid John for the amounts he was owed.
Competent Legal Help
We take great care in dealing with business clients during difficult times. Whether you are in Johnston, East Providence, Warwick or Woonsocket, contact our Providence law firm to learn more about your legal rights in civil court cases.
