A Dedicated Morristown Business Litigation Attorney
Last updated on October 23, 2024
Whether it is through deceptive trade practices or the theft of trade secrets, businesses face constant threats to what makes them viable and distinctive. At my firm, I protect businesses in New Jersey that have faced threats to their unique identities.
Protecting What Makes Your Business Unique
My name is John Fialcowitz. I established my own private practice litigating business disputes for eight and a half years at one of New Jersey’s largest law firms. I provide representation in business tort matters that utilizes my large firm legal knowledge and the accessibility and reasonable rates of a small firm.
A Broad Range Of New Jersey Business Tort Law Experience
Business torts involve any damages or wrongs that occur outside of existing contracts. At my firm, I represent clients in a broad range of business tort issues, including:
- Breaches of fiduciary duty
- Business and consumer fraud
- Tortious interference with business relationships
- Conversion, misappropriation and fraudulent conveyance of property
- Unfair competition and deceptive trade practices
- Theft of trade secrets and proprietary information
- Trade libel and defamation
- Trademark infringement and other Lanham Act violations
- Abuse of process and malicious prosecution claims
With more than 20 years of legal experience, I have managed a wide variety of business tort cases. I am a trusted legal advocate for the clients I represent, offering them personal accessibility and the broad knowledge that can only come from years of litigation experience.
Learn more about me and my history as a lawyer serving the New Jersey business community.
Frequently Asked Questions About Business Torts
For over 25 years, I have been helping businesses with their legal issues. A tort can have huge implications for businesses, often leading to financial and reputational damage. One of the many services I provide to businesses is helping them get the answers they need. Here are some common questions I hear and their answers:
How does a business tort differ from a breach of contract?
Breach of contract and tort laws are often very similar; however, these two areas of the law do not always mean the same thing. A breach of contract occurs as a result of a legally binding agreement laid out between two or more parties being violated. A violation can occur because a certain term or condition was not met.
A tort is a wrongful act that affects a business, such as defamation, fraud or misrepresentation. Two parties do not have to have an agreement for a tort to have occurred.
Can a business sue for damages resulting from a tort?
A business affected by a tort can take legal action to collect damages when its business suffers financial harm as a result of the other party’s wrongful actions. A civil lawsuit can help businesses recover monetary losses and prevent further unlawful actions.
What should a business do if it believes it has been the victim of a tort?
If a business is affected by a tort, they should seek legal representation. I can help businesses gather the evidence they need and file paperwork to recover from their losses.
Is there a statute of limitations for business torts?
Typically, businesses have six years to file a tort claim. The sooner businesses file a tort claim, the sooner a business can recover from financial losses.
How can businesses protect themselves from torts committed by employees?
There are several ways businesses can protect themselves from torts committed by employees, including performing background checks, enforcing company policies and setting clear guidelines for misconduct.
Can a business tort claim be resolved through arbitration?
Yes. Arbitration can resolve a tort claim without the need to litigate the issue in court.
Call For Effective Representation
From my Morristown office, I offer representation for businesses throughout New Jersey in business tort lawsuits. Contact me at 973-813-7227 to schedule a one-hour consultation.