Business Litigation Services at Bender Law, PLLC

Bender Law, PLLC specializes in navigating the complexities of business disputes for our clients. Business disputes, encompassing everything from franchisee disagreements and labor issues to intricate regulatory actions and financial disputes, require a knowledgeable and experienced legal partner. Our firm provides a comprehensive range of litigation services aimed at defending and upholding the rights and interests of our clients in various sectors.

Securities Fraud, Enforcement, Regulatory, and Broker-Dealer Defense

At Bender Law, PLLC, we offer robust defense services for investors, broker-dealers, investment bankers, advisers, and registered representatives facing regulatory investigations and disciplinary actions. Our practice includes representation before major regulating bodies such as the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), and the State of Washington Securities Division. Our expert team is adept at managing Wells submissions and Central Registration Depository expungement requests.

In addition to regulatory defense, Bender Law also excels in the prosecution and defense of public customer claims against investment advisors, broker-dealers, and registered representatives. These cases often revolve around allegations of unsuitability, churning, breach of fiduciary duty, fraud, and misrepresentation, particularly in contexts requiring FINRA Dispute Resolution.

Broker Recruitment Litigation

We possess significant expertise in prosecuting disputes concerning non-competition, non-solicitation, and trade secrets for broker-dealers and registered representatives. At Bender Law, PLLC, our approach targets the protection of sensitive business information and ensures that our client’s commercial interests are safeguarded through and through.

Franchising and Related Disputes

Our legal team represents franchisors in regulatory investigations and litigation while also advising franchisees on their rights and defense strategies in franchise termination matters. Understanding both sides of franchising disputes equips us with a unique perspective that benefits our clients, whether they’re establishing franchise agreements or navigating disputes.

Employment Rights, Benefits, and Labor Representation

Bender Law, PLLC offers comprehensive advice and litigation services concerning employment and labor issues. Our extensive experience includes representing clients in wrongful discharge, discrimination, non-compete, and labor cases across state and federal courts nationally. We aim to ensure that businesses effectively manage and safeguard their human capital while complying with the complex web of employment laws and regulations.

Securities and Complex Civil Litigation

Our firm’s securities litigation portfolio includes handling shareholder derivative actions, directors’ and officers’ liability, insider trading disputes, corporate governance issues, and internal investigations. Additionally, we also deal with disputes involving mortgage-backed securities and stock-option agreements. With Bender Law, PLLC, clients gain a determined ally in addressing and resolving the multifaceted challenges of securities and complex civil litigation.

Contact Bender Law, PLLC at (206) 390-9676 or visit our office at 4364 E Marginal Wy S Suite C-150, Seattle, WA 98134, to schedule a complimentary initial consultation. We are dedicated to providing expert legal support tailored to the unique needs of our business clients.