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Business Disputes

Business Disputes

Business disputes can take many forms, from bet-the-company cases involving complicated financial transactions to more routine breach of contract litigation. The firm has extensive experience litigating all types of business disputes both in court, and, as is increasingly the case, in arbitration.

The firm also has handled numerous professional liability claims, defending and prosecuting cases for and against doctors, attorneys and other professionals, such as investment advisors. Such claims often implicate insurance issues, which the firm also handles.

Claims raised in business litigation include not only disputes over payment or contract interpretation, but securities claims and other business torts such as fraud, breach of fiduciary duty and unfair competition. One of the firm’s hallmarks is the creative use of such claims and defenses in order to leverage better results for its clients.

Representative Results

  • Obtained a total recovery of approximately $5 million against a Fortune 100 company for client, the developer of a low-income senior citizen housing facility, after a jury found in client’s favor on breach of contract and fraud charges in connection with the installation of a building management system. The defendant’s appeal was unsuccessful, and we recovered all of the client’s attorney’s fees.
  • Secured a settlement totaling over $11.3 million against a healthcare organization for the return of all moneys invested, interest, and attorneys’ fees after a client, a partnership, invested $11 million in the organization based on misrepresentations by the organization’s principal.
  • Obtained a full defense award on behalf of a client, the former president of a software corporation, after the corporation initiated a lawsuit seeking large damages for the alleged fraudulent conveyance of a patent and other intellectual properties.
  • Successfully defended a law firm in a multi-million dollar legal malpractice arbitration relating to the law firm’s representation before the California Coastal Commission.
I was in the middle of a complex habitability lawsuit and my original attorney was flailing. Stephen Raucher was recommended highly. We hired Stephen and he was able to make the case settle. Not too long after that case, we had a water damage issue at an apartment causing $70,000 in repair. The insurance company denied the claim and within 2 weeks of bringing Stephen into the matter, they agreed to cover all the damage. He is awesome!!"

I was in the middle of a complex habitability lawsuit and my original attorney was flailing. Stephen Raucher was recommended highly. We hired Stephen and he was able to make the case settle. Not too long after that case, we had a water damage issue at an apartment causing $70,000 in repair. The insurance company denied the claim and within 2 weeks of bringing Stephen into the matter, they agreed to cover all the damage. He is awesome!!"

John Ward, CEO of Turnstone Capital, private real estate investment firm

Steve Raucher has guided me through an extremely complex and emotionally charged twelve year litigation marathon. Steve remains the same unflappable, quietly confident, and more than capable litigator now as when we first met. Reuben, Raucher & Blum has more than earned my other matters as well."

Steve Raucher has guided me through an extremely complex and emotionally charged twelve year litigation marathon. Steve remains the same unflappable, quietly confident, and more than capable litigator now as when we first met. Reuben, Raucher & Blum has more than earned my other matters as well."

Darryl Wong, President of real estate management company

Tim is a masterful business litigator who has achieved impressive results for my company. His uniquely deep understanding of the legal system always keeps him a step ahead of opposing counsel."

Tim is a masterful business litigator who has achieved impressive results for my company. His uniquely deep understanding of the legal system always keeps him a step ahead of opposing counsel."

Robert Amberg, General Counsel for Retirement Housing Foundation (RHF)

I served as trustee of a substantial trust which became embroiled in a messy lawsuit. I called upon Tim to take the case and he did a phenomenal job in court, winning the case. I was particularly impressed with Tim’s perspective and candor throughout the process.”

I served as trustee of a substantial trust which became embroiled in a messy lawsuit. I called upon Tim to take the case and he did a phenomenal job in court, winning the case. I was particularly impressed with Tim’s perspective and candor throughout the process.”

Bill Sloan, Banking Executive

Steve is a relentless attorney who has proven himself to be very skilled many times over. He has a perfect record with our company, and always makes himself available for legal counsel. He has an excellent ability to build rapport, not only with us as his client, but judges, and even opposing counsel. His wisdom and knowledge are an indispensable part of any business. Steve is truly amazing, and we are very glad to have him on our side.

Steve is a relentless attorney who has proven himself to be very skilled many times over. He has a perfect record with our company, and always makes himself available for legal counsel. He has an excellent ability to build rapport, not only with us as his client, but judges, and even opposing counsel. His wisdom and knowledge are an indispensable part of any business. Steve is truly amazing, and we are very glad to have him on our side.

- Real estate investor

Tim truly stands out from most lawyers I've worked with. He provides 'large firm services' with the personal feel and prices of a boutique firm. Not only does he bring extensive legal knowledge to the table, but he is extremely business savvy."

Tim truly stands out from most lawyers I've worked with. He provides 'large firm services' with the personal feel and prices of a boutique firm. Not only does he bring extensive legal knowledge to the table, but he is extremely business savvy."

Aliza Guren, CEO of Karney Properties

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