Litigation
LightStone Law helps clients navigate complex legal disputes with a strategic, client-focused approach. Our litigation practice is built on a foundation of rigorous preparation, deep legal knowledge, and a commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes for our clients, whether through negotiation, mediation, arbitration, or trial.
Our focus areas
Business Litigation
Real Estate Litigation
Estate & Trust Litigation (Probate Litigation)
Mediation Services
We handle a wide spectrum of civil litigation cases that align with our firm's core practice areas:
Business litigation
We represent businesses of all sizes in disputes ranging from internal governance issues to complex commercial conflicts. Our services include litigation related to:
Breach of Contract: Enforcing agreements and litigating alleged breaches.
Partnership & Shareholder Disputes: Resolving conflicts among business owners and partners.
Business Torts: Handling cases involving fraud, misrepresentation, and unfair competition.
Employment Litigation: Defending employers against claims of discrimination, harassment, and wage disputes.
Real Estate litigation
Real estate law is a significant focus of our firm. We handle disputes concerning the acquisition, development, management, and sale of commercial and residential property, including, but not limited to:
Construction Disputes: Litigating claims involving contractors, subcontractors, and property owners.
Property Related Contract Actions: Enforcing agreements including mortgage and land contract foreclosures and forfeitures, and specific performance actions.
Landlord-Tenant Disputes: Representing commercial and residential landlords in lease enforcement and eviction actions.
Boundary & Title Disputes: Resolving ownership and property line conflicts, quiet title matters, and adverse possession claims.
Estate & Trust litigation (probate Litigation)
Disputes over wills, trusts, and estate administration require a sensitive yet firm approach. Our team protects the rights of beneficiaries, heirs, trustees, and personal representatives in adversarial probate matters, such as:
Will Contests: Challenging the validity of a will based on undue influence, lack of capacity, or fraud.
Breach of Fiduciary Duty: Pursuing action against trustees or executors who have mismanaged assets.
Trust Modification & Termination: Litigating actions to interpret or alter existing trust documents.
Mediation Services
In line with our commitment to efficient dispute resolution, LightStone Law is a strong proponent of mediation. Our lead litigator, Jim Wierenga, is also a certified mediator who helps parties reach mutually acceptable agreements outside of court, often saving significant time and expense.
