Business

Business Formations

Business Fraud

Business Litigation
The heart of ALO's litigation practice involves the zealous representation of businesses and individuals in disputes arising from corporate, commercial or business transactions. ALO's attorneys have successfully litigated matters involving breach of contract actions, including contracts concerning asset purchase agreements, partnership agreements, licensing agreements, insurance contracts, real estate contracts, and dealer/distributor contracts. Its attorneys have also prosecuted and defended actions involving claims of business torts, breaches of fiduciary duty, and corporate fraud or wrongdoing. Included within this practice area is the litigation of issues arising from claims of unfair business competition, trademark and copyright infringement, and defamation.

Civil Rights
ALO has a significant practice in the area of Civil Rights which involves fundamental issues of human rights and freedoms. We represent clients who have been victims of police misconduct, sexual harassment, and discrimination.

Class Actions
ALO's attorneys have extensive experience in both defending and prosecuting class actions. Its practice in this area includes suits concerning construction disasters, shareholder rights, consumer protection, human rights, insurance-related matters, products liability issues, and whistleblower actions. This is one of ALO's fastest growing areas and one in which it takes great pride.

Commercial Litigation

Complex Litigation

Construction Litigation

Contract Litigation

Contracts

Copyrights

Corporate and Commercial Litigation
The heart of ALO's litigation practice involves the zealous representation of businesses and individuals in disputes arising from corporate, commercial or business transactions. ALO's attorneys have successfully litigated matters involving breach of contract actions, including contracts concerning asset purchase agreements, partnership agreements, licensing agreements, insurance contracts, real estate contracts, and dealer/distributor contracts. Its attorneys have also prosecuted and defended actions involving claims of business torts, breaches of fiduciary duty, and corporate fraud or wrongdoing. Included within this practice area is the litigation of issues arising from claims of unfair business competition, trademark and copyright infringement, and defamation.

Corporate Counseling
The form of business chosen for a business entity potentially affects every aspect of its operations. ALO assists clients in the formation and operation of businesses, including counseling on whether to form as a closely held or public corporation, a limited liability company, a partnership, a limited partnership, a "S" corporation or some other form of business entity. In addition, ALO offers advice to its clients about directors' and officers' liability; dissolution; franchising; reorganization; trade association memberships and activity; joint ventures; mergers; acquisitions; business successions; and shareholders' rights, all of which are essential considerations in the development and growth of business ventures.

Corporations

Employment Litigation
Employment law covers a complex network of laws that control how employers must treat employees, former employees, and applicants for employment. ALO attorneys have significant experience in interpreting and cons ruing state and federal statutes and case law in areas such as employment discrimination, affirmative actions, sexual harassment, employee benefits, whistleblower litigation, wrongful discharge, employment contracts, the Americans with Disabilities Act and a variety of other federal employment laws. ALO also has significant experience litigating and negotiating employment controversies involving restrictive covenants, noncompete agreements and trade secrets.

Franchises

Insurance Litigation
ALO's attorneys have represented a number of insurance companies in a variety of settings, with particular experience litigating life insurance-related matters. Its attorneys have defended such insurers in class actions and individual suits that alleged marketplace fraud and misrepresentation, breaches of contract and of fiduciary duty, and negligence. Its attorneys have played a key role in negotiating and drafting novel settlements, thereby affording policyowners with extensive benefits while protecting the rights of insurers. With the importance that insurance plays in virtually any litigation, the benefit of having attorneys experienced in insurance litigation is immeasurable.

Intellectual Property

Intellectual Property Litigation
Intellectual Property involves the creation and use of trademarks, trade secrets, works of authorship, copyrights and patents, all of which raise the potential of being infringed. With the exception of patent litigation, ALO serves to protect those who own or license valuable intellectual property by initiating litigation against infringers or by defending nonmeritious suits brought by infringers.

Internet Law
Internet law involves the governance of transactions and communications over the Internet, and the resolution of issues arising from computer-based technologies. As members of cyberspace and Internet committees of various bar associations, including the American Bar Association, ALO's principal remains up-to-date on legal issues affecting the Internet and its implication for business transactions and individual communications, and has represented computer programmers and high-tech businesses seeking legal counsel on such issues.

Limited Liability Company

Litigation
ALO's litigation practice provides superior quality legal representation of our clients' interests before state and federal courts and administrative agencies in virtually any jurisdiction, as well as providing counseling on the best ways to avoid litigation and to secure resolution of disputes through settlement or alternative dispute resolution procedures. Whether confronting complex legal issues, budgetary or time constraints, or more routine matters, ALO attorneys consistently produce superior quality work product with an economy of resources to achieve the results our clients seek. These attributes, combined with the firm's network of contacts and significant experience, have made ALO an indispensible resource and legal advisor.

ALO's principal has successfully advised and represented companies and individuals in a wide range of civil, class action and derivative matters at the trial and appellate level as well as investigations and administrative proceedings. ALO's major practices areas include the following: Corporate, Commercial & Business Litigation; Class Actions; Securities & Shareholder Litigation; Employment Litigation; Insurance Litigation; Intellectual Property Litigation; and Civil Rights.

Mechanics Liens

Mergers and Acquisitions

Partnership

Partnerships

Patent Litigation

Patents

Real Estate Litigation

Securities Litigation
ALO attorneys have represented issuers, officers and directors, and shareholders in suits arising under the federal and state securities laws and the related common law. We have also served as counsel in shareholder derivative suits, protecting both the rights of corporations and of shareholders.

Trademarks